weekend break at duncton mill
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DUNCTON MILL is a hidden jewel nestling at the foot of the glorious South Downs (near Petworth). The retreat is a very comfortable, extremely high quality residential centre, with gorgeous surroundings and a wonderful workspace. There are a maximum of 18 people attending.
The food is absolutely stunning (there is a rather special chef that comes to cater for these retreats) and most diets can be catered for. There are wood burning fires, some lovely local walks, and there is even a heated outdoor swimming pool.
29th Feb-2nd March 2008
7th -9th November 2008
£245 per course
(incl full board and tuition)
Rooms are shared (twin or double, so room for couples and the occasional non participating partners- ask me about this). There are two small singles available free of charge (first come first served), single occupancy of a twin room is available for a supplement of £35 subject to availability.


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About the Course...
The program on these weekends is designed to give you a direct experience of a range of beneficial yoga practises, and is appropriate for anyone wishing to develop depth in their yoga. Whether you have just started or are a long term practitioner, the principles behind the deepening process are the same. The main emphasis will be on developing freedom and balanced support in posture, as well as finding calm in the breath (some breathing work will be incorporated). And there will be plenty of time to look at specific issues that you may be interested in. There will also be opportunities to explore deep relaxation & meditation techniques, and possibly some voice work if there is interest (I like to chant a little to end sessions - i find it a very effective means of helping people to relax at a very fundamental level).


Proposed Program

Friday:
4:00pm
 Arrival
5:00 - 7:00pm
 Introductory yoga class
7:30pm
 Evening meal 

Saturday:
8:00 - 9:00am
 Simple wake up class
9:15 am
 Light breakfast
10:15 - 12:45pm
 Morning Workshop
1pm
 Lunch


3:30 - 7:00pm
 Afternoon Workshop followed by a guided deep relaxation session (yoga nidra)
7:30pm
 Evening meal

Sunday:
8:00 - 9:00am
 Simple wake up class
9:15 am
 Light breakfast
10:15 - 12:45pm
 Morning Workshop
1pm
 Lunch
2:15 - 3:30pm
 Question and Answer session followed by some unwinding yoga and Deep relaxation (yoga nidra)
4:00pm
 Departure





 

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Getting there...
Duncton Mill
Duncton
Petworth
West Sussex
 GU28 OLF

From London:
Take A3 south for about 30 miles by-passing the city of Guildford. About 5 miles south of Guildford on the A3 bear off left following the signs for the A283: Milford & Petworth . Then from Petworth follow directions below:-

From Heathrow
Follow M25 West then M25 South and go round to Junction 10. Take the A3 South: Guildford. On the A3 about 5 miles south of Guildford bear off left following the signs for the A283: Milford & Petworth. Then from Petworth follow directions below:-

From Gatwick:
Take M23 south to Junction 11. Follow the A264 to Horsham. By-passing Horsham then take the A24 south, direction Worthing for about 7 miles. Turn right on to the A272 to Billingshurst and Petworth then follow the directions below:-

From Petworth:
Take the A285 direction Chichester and continue for about 3 miles to and through the village of Duncton. Pass Seaford College on your right and at the foot of the Downs take the left hand turn. This is the road to Sutton, but is not signed from this direction. Then take the first turning left, ("Bridleway Only") steeply down to Duncton Mill.


map to duncton mill

From Chichester:
From the Chichester by-pass (A27) direction Arundel
and Brighton take the first slip road A285 to Petworth. Follow the road up into the Downs for about 9 miles. The road descends steeply down the tree lined Duncton Hill. At the foot of the hill, take the turning right to Sutton (this sign is difficult to see). Almost immediately there is a turning left marked as "Bridleway Only." Follow the road down steeply into Duncton Mill.


From Billingshurst, Pulborough, Storrington or Arundel:
It's easy to get lost in the back lanes! Best to go to Petworth and follow directions from there.

By train From London, Chichester or Gatwick:
Take the London Victoria Line (which passes through Gatwick air port). Travel to Pulborough and take a taxi to Duncton Mill. The taxi at Pulborough station, Silverline Taxis 01798 874321 / 874007, will charge you £15.00. If you telephone our local friendly taxi driver at least 24 hours advance, on 01798 869257 and book him, he will bring you to Duncton Mill at £10.00 for the carload (4 people).
 

Additional information...
This program makes for quite a full weekend, so I would like you to know that it is all optional. It is very important that you take in only as much as you need - to force anything more can only be counterproductive... This is your weekend, so please feel free use your time as you please.