the ceremony
your queer new year retreat
31.12.24 - 02.01.25
SOLD OUT
new year
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your way
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with your people
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new year . your way . with your people .
THE CEREMONY. Your sacred bridge, connecting this year to the next.
Over 3 potent days in deep intimacy with yourself and your people, in celebration of life and deep gratitude for the journey that is unfolding. Your space to get curious, shed the shame and set authentic intentions for your next season.
Away from the noise, the booze, the script- we’ll indulge in our own rich marking of the new, as together we dance, breath, lay, stretch, bathe, sing, soothe and play wrapped in the air of freedom.
A chance for you to reset and reconnect: to self, spirit and you queer siblings.
To heal. To expand. And to be.
We can’t wait to hold you.
We’ll gather together at The Quaives, in the garden of England nestled in 19 acres of tree-lined fields abundant with flowers, plants and trees, alongside a wild pond with waterfalls. Our setting, the secluded peace haven, away from city madness for us to pause, breath, celebrate and be.
We’ll have exclusive access to the grounds which homes the beautiful 17th Century country house (which used to be Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac’s!), a selection of cosy cottages and outhouses, our stunning, underfloor heated yoga shala, laid back lounge with log-burning stove, a tennis court and our very own scandinavian wood-fired hot tub beneath pine trees in the wild meadow. Perfection.
You’re feeling called to start 2025 in sacred energy, celebrating, releasing and being held in community
You want to deepen your spiritual practices and take the next bold step in your self-discovery journey
You want to truly switch off in the midst of nature, away from the busyness of everyday life
You’re craving a community of LGBTQIA+, spiritual, like-minded souls who truly see you and get you
You want to explore the power of yoga more deeply (FYI- whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro, this space if for you)
You’re ready to choose YOURSELF.
3 day, 2 night stay at our private, secluded escape in the midst of the Kent countryside. Our cosy abode for the turn of the year houses a striking yoga shala, wood fired hot tub, secret garden in 19 acres of wild land
Soul nourishing and nutritious, locally grown daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Daily 1.5 hour morning yoga practice
2 hour conscious connected breathwork workshop
Relaxing sound bath
Ecstatic dance new years eve party
Cacao and fire ceremony and sharing circles
Countryside hike with stunning views
Transport to venue (train and carpool suggestions below)
Optional treatments: 1:1 coaching session, massage
DEC 31ST
2:00- arrivals
3:30- welcome ceremony
4:30- yang to yin yoga
7:00- nye celebration dinner
10:00- cacao ceremony + new year ecstatic dance party
JAN 1ST
8:00- silent reflection + herbal teas
9:00- yoga+ meditation with Natalia
10:30- delicious veggie breakfast
12:00- new years day country walk
2:00- yummy nutritious lunch
3:00- free time: chill, chat, play
5:00- breathwork with Calypso
7:30- cosy dinner
9:00- hot tub + stargazing
JAN 2ND
7:00- silent reflection + herbal teas
8:00- yoga+ meditation with Natalia
10:00- delicious veggie breakfast
11:30- closing circle
1:00- yummy nutritious lunch
2:00- goodbyes
This is an example schedule and is subject to change.
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SCANDINAVIAN KULA DORMITORY (sleeps 8)
Perfect for a solo guests, this beautiful eight-bed scandinavian-style dorm has four full size adult bunk beds, a kitchenette and three gorgeous light filled shower rooms.
PRE-SALE PRICE (Ends 23rd Sept)
kula dormitory: £655 £495pp [SOLD OUT]
SAVE YOUR SPOT WITH A £200 DEPOSIT TODAY
FUCHSIA COTTAGE (sleeps 4)
2 bedrooms. 1 bath.
This quaint two bedroom cottage has two bedrooms, one with two singles and the other with a bunk bed. The cottage has a great-sized lounge, bathroom and separate kitchen.
PRE-SALE PRICE (Ends 23rd Sept)
bunk bedroom: £695 £555pp [SOLD OUT]
twin bedroom: £755 £595pp [SOLD OUT]
SAVE YOUR SPOT WITH A £200 DEPOSIT TODAY
SONGBIRD COTTAGE (sleeps 2)
1 bedroom (2 single beds). 1 bath
Named after “Songbird” written by Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac, this cottage had 1 bedroom with two single beds, a kitchen, lounge and stunning shower room with sky light overhead.
PRE-SALE PRICE (Ends 23rd Sept)
twin bedroom: £795 £655pp [1 SPOT LEFT]
SAVE YOUR SPOT WITH A £200 DEPOSIT TODAY
BUMBLE BEE COTTAGE (sleeps 2)
1 bedroom (1 king size bed). 1 bath
This beautifully restored one-bedroomed cottage set has a cosy log burner and is perfect for a couple or 2 close friends sharing. It has a king size bed, kitchenette, lounge and shower room.
PRE-SALE PRICE (Ends 23rd Sept)
king bedroom: £795 £655pp [SOLD OUT]
SAVE YOUR SPOT WITH A £200 DEPOSIT TODAY
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRE SALE ENDS AT 07:59 ON 23RD SEPTEMBER 2024.
Please note, deposits are non-refundable and contribute to the total amount of your booking. The remaining balance of your booking is due by Friday 25th October. If a slightly different payment plan would work better for you, just drop us an email and we can chat.
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BUMBLE BEE COTTAGE bathroom
The retreat venue is 1.5-2 hours outside of London and 20 minutes outside of Canterbury, Kent (CT3).
DRIVE
There is plenty of room for cars and you’re more than welcome to drive to the retreat. If you are driving and are open to carpooling (with contribution for petrol), please let us know so we can inform other guests who live close to you.
TRAIN
If you are coming from London, the quickest trains are from King’s Cross St Pancras or Stratford, and takes about 51 minutes to Canterbury West. The trains to Canterbury East are slower with more stops. We recommend a local taxi from the train station to the venue (£15 one way) which take 10 minutes. Closer to the time we will introduce you to the other guests and send through suggested train times to book so you can meet up and travel together.
SOLD OUT
Fill out the below and we will be in touch shortly with a link to pay your £200 deposit, secure your booking and join the People Like Us Ceremony crew!
(first come, first serve)
Please note, deposits are non-refundable and contribute to the total amount of your booking. The remaining balance of your booking is due by Friday 25th October. If a slightly different payment plan would work better for you, just drop us an email and we can chat.
ABOUT
Hey, we’re Calypso + Natalia- a queer couple from London and we are on a mission to provide beautiful, transformational, LGBTQIA+ friendly wellness retreats.
People like us was born through our own individual experiences of feeling like the 'other' in wellness + personal development environments.
Our retreats are safe, celebratory spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to experience all of the beauty that wellness spaces bring, minus the triggers.
We share pronouns and refrain from using gendered language and heteronormative assumptions at all of our retreats and encourage our community to do the same.
So no matter who you are, where you're from, how you identity or who you love, we welcome and celebrate you. However, to ensure this is a safe space, if you do not identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or are not an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, our retreats are not for you.
YOUR HOSTS
Calypso (she/they) is a certified Self-Discovery Coach, NLP Practitioner, Speaker, Trauma Informed Somatic Breathwork Practitioner and Hypnotherapist who guides humans to step into their most authentic selves and create lives that they’re obsessed with.
As a thought leader they are on a mission to empower people to be unapologetically themselves, deeply supporting individuals through 1:1 and group coaching and leading talks and workshops for brands like Nike and adidas.
Previously a fashion buyer of 7 years, Calypso brings a creative, innovative energy to everything she does, using storytelling, visualisation and subconscious programming to help others on their journey.
Calypso sees gold in those cracks that you call broken. Her sessions are like holding a mirror up where you get to see all of your greatness, wisdom and beauty reflected back at you.
Natalia (she/her) is a Yoga Teacher (425 YTT), Dancer, Sound Healer and Reiki Practitioner. Her language and self-expression has always been through movement and music.
Her style is physically creative, fluid and playful. She empowers students by encouraging them to explore and push their boundaries whilst simultaneously reconnecting with their mind, body, breath and heart.
A teacher of 15+ years, Natalia owns and runs a dance studio in North London, leads yoga at studios around the country and holds sound and reiki ceremonies both 1:1 and in collaboration with brands for retreats and events.
Fusing together tradition and contemporary movement, Natalia’s style is distinct and memorable. She leads with the heart in everything she does and that warmth is felt by whoever she’s in the room with.
We hold you in the way that we hold each other. Together we form- people like us.