Yoga Retreat 13th-15th September 2019

A yoga retreat is being held at Chyan in September: see here for details

Provisional Schedule (Subject to minor alterations and additions)

Friday 13/9/19

Arrivals from 3pm onwards to set up/ settle in/ explore

4pm Welcome Tea and Cake in Apple Barn

(sample menu: hazelnut milk chai, vegan banana and pumpkin seed cake, vegan beetroot chocolate brownies)

5.30-6.30pm ‘Settle and ground’ yoga -Apple Barn (Jess)

7pm Dinner in Apple Barn

8pm– late. Sauna and social time.

(10.30pm quiet time in shared rooms.)

Saturday 14/9/19

6.45-7.45am Early bird mantra, meditation and movement session in Sky Space (Jess/ Maiaoum)

8-8.30am Breakfast, Apple Barn

(sample menu: coconut porridge with fresh fruit, berries, seeds, organic honey and nut butters, or fruit, or homemade bread.)

Free time to explore/ shower/rest

10.45am-12.30pm ‘Energise and Uplift’ Yoga in the Sky Space( Jess)

1pm Lunch, Apple Barn

(Sample Menu- warmly spiced dhal with rice. Cauliflower pakoras, with a selection of salads and raita)

2- 5.30pm Free time to explore/ rest OR

2.30-4.30pm Aerial Yoga workshop with Nayomi- Apple Barn (£25- please prebook on Eventbrite)

6.45pm– meet at gate to get transport to Durgan beach

7pm-late Packed evening meal and Fire circle at Durgan beach: stargazing, poetry sharing, storytelling, paddling,stone skimming, (vegan) marshmallow -toasting!

(sample menu: raw vegetable medley with hazelnut pesto, mushroom rice, wholemeal pitta , beetroot hummus)

SUNDAY 15/9/19

6.45-7.45am: Early bird mantra, meditation and movement in Sky Space (Jess/ Maiaoum)

8-8.30am Breakfast , Apple Barn

10.45am -12.30pm ‘Explore and discover’ Yoga, Sky Space (Jess)

1pm Lunch, Apple Barn

2.30-4pm ‘Movement in Connection’ class (Sebastian)

(an exploratory session of mindful movement /dance, looking at connection with yourself, and others, progressing to fun, playful partner and group work.)

4-4.30pm Harvesting Circle- Farewells and Close

CIRCUS CAMP 23rd – 26th August 2019

Fancy running away with the Circus this year?

Amazing acrobatics taught by acrobats from Kenya, stunning silks, hoop and trapeze classes at all levels taught by professionals including an aerial opera singer!  High wire and walking globe, comedy, clown, dance, yoga and more..

Swamp Circus is offering a holiday with a difference, set in idyllic Cornish countryside near Falmouth. Have a go at high wire, swinging trapeze and aerial silks. Learn the arts of trick-cycling, acrobatics and juggling. Enjoy morning yoga sessions and an evening sauna by the river. Great for beginners as well as those who want to hone their skills. Be entertained in our big top, gorge yourself on local organic delicacies, then relax and unwind in our saunas and solar showers.

 

Tariff

Duration Age Price
Whole camp * Group booking of 10 or more people 10% discount
Whole camp * Adult or Child £100
1 day pass/classes Adult or Child £25
2 day pass Adult or Child £50
3 day pass Adult of Child £75.00
Camping only Adult or Child (no charge for 0-4 years) £10 per night

*What does the ‘Whole camp’ price include? All classes, camping, use of facilities on site including shower and sauna

For the full Circus Camp 2019 Programme please go to our FB event https://www.facebook.com/events/639151073253845/ or email us at office@swampcircus.co.uk

Arrival and Departure

  • Venue address is Chyan Community Field, Halvasso, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall TR10 9BT.
  • Please see a Circus Camp steward on arrival for pitching your tent/parking vehicles and use of facilities.
  • Arrival for Circus Camp is from 12 noon on Thursday 31st May 2018 onwards.
  • Classes take place on the evening of Thursday and all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with over 20 workshops each day.
  • Departure is either the evening of Sunday 25/08/19 or after yoga and breakfast on Monday 26/08/19 (enter number of breakfasts required on booking form).
  • There will be a camp meeting at the start and end; feedback is valuable to us at all times.
  • There is camping space for approximately 100 tents on site and hard standing approximately 20 live in vehicles.

Café / Self Catering

  • Food is not included in the price for the camp.
  • There is a vegetarian/vegan café on site (catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner).
  • Food can be purchased from the café or you can self cater (sorry, small personal ground fires are not allowed on site).
  • We have a small shop on site; the shop sells healthy snacks and Chyan’s home pressed fruit juice.
  • Falmouth town is about 5 miles away if you need to stock up on supplies.

General Information

  • There is a safe box for any valuables that you do not wish to leave in tents.
  • Besides the programme training with professional tutors there is a daily notice board for offers of other workshops, skill-shares and performances.
  • The site is not brilliant for wheel chairs, but we have had wheel chair participants previously and will certainly help ensure good support for anyone with mobility needs.
  • Wood fired/solar showers and sauna on site
  • Marvellously clean composting toilets (kept fragrant and delightful by our dedicated team of toilet fairies!)
  • Pure spring water (tested for drinking)
  • There are recycling facilities on site, but we ask that you take land fill rubbish off site with you when you leave.
  • There is no crèche on site; the camp is inclusive of all ages, those under 12 years of age need a responsible adult with them at all times. Between 12 and 16 years of age will need a responsible adult on site.
  • The full timetable for the sessions for the camp will be sent out to you via email two weeks before the start of the camp.
  • You are entitled to cancel your place with a full refund up to 30 days before the start of the festival.

Time scale for each day:

Session 1 07:30 – 08:30
Breakfast 08:30 – 09:45
Session 2 10:00 – 11:00
Break 11:00 – 11:30
Session 3 11:30 – 12:30
Lunch 13:00 – 14:00
Session 4 14:00 – 15:00
Break 15:00 – 15:30
Session 5 15:30 – 16:30
Break 16:30 – 17:00
Session 6 17:00 – 18:00
Evening meal 18:00 – 20:00
Session 7 20:00 – 22:00

To Book a Place/Contact Details

To confirm your place on the camp complete the booking form on page 1 and email office@swampcircus.co.uk or post to Swamp Circus, 10 Lower Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 8BG. Please contact 01326 377008 if you need more information.