Mending Hearts Retreat

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  Jack Tanner

  I have just got back from a Mending Hearts retreat and have to say the experience was wonderful. I am not bereaved but have recently been through a relationship break up the emotional drain on which engendered similar emotions. I didn't know what to expect and had images of shell-shocked people wandering around like extras from "Shaun of the Dead". Not a bit if it, everyone was delightful, engaging and the host, Gilly, is organiser supreme as well as having a manner that puts people at ease. There was Yoga, massages, group and individual therapy, sightseeing etc. The boat trip was a delight as was the tour of Athens. I think this was the first one abroad and the format worked well. I would certainly recommend it to anyone suffering from any kind of trauma. And thanks to Justin I even managed to watch some football. You also make friends who are going through the same thing, and I have a support network that I didn’t feel I had before.

  27-05-2022
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  victoria cheesley

  As seems to be the case I was nervous to Attend the retreat mainly due to the fact I wasn’t grieving for someone I’d lost. Being a friend of gilly (host) I’d heard about her retreats. She suggested I might also benefit as I’d been having a lot if stress due to oarticular traumatic family issues and demands. can honestly say how right she was. Getting away to paradise island was Wonderful. Being hosted by jilly Outstanding and meeting empathetic people and hearing their stories ..Priceless. All the rest…. the therapy, one to one and group sessions, fabulous extras… boat trip to the blue lagoon and swimming, healthy food, yoga and guided meditation. Making memories, friends and hope . Thank you x

  27-05-2022
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  Team Bomford-Bromfield

  Wonderful Gilly invited me to Greece on another of her lovely Retreats - so happy and blissed out the whole time - especially on the boat trip and during the yoga

  27-05-2022
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  Marcus Alexander

  I’ve just spend the most amazing week in Greece with Mending Hearts Retreat. Gilly is a fantastic, warm host and put me a ease right from the start. Have made some fantastic new friends and left with the strength and confidence to begin moving forward on a new path after my bereavement last year. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone struggling with loss through bereavement or divorce.

  27-05-2022
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  Susan Charleston

  27-05-2022
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  Adam

  I attended the first Mending Hearts retreat last year and must admit I wasnt sure what to expect. I was recently divorced (really only weeks) and wanted to do something constructive and have a break away from it all. Mending Hearts ticked both boxes. I turned up a little nervous and very tired after a long trip where I was met by Gilly the host and Justin, both extremely friendly faces. Gilly had all bases covered, a well prepped agenda, great activities thru to an amazing dining experience with nutritious food. The last year or so had been tough to say the least and I had something to face in the future. The weekend had a professional therapist Heather who I think maybe one of the most empathetic and intelligent ladies I have ever met. Heather gave sound advice during and post the weekend which was invaluable to me. If anyone is even thinking about going on a weekend like this I encourage you to do so. I have met friends forever as we created a unique bond while sharing our unique stories.

  27-05-2022
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  Rob Cooper

  I was a little apprehensive about signing up to go to the retreat as I had been nowhere on my own since my wife passed away in October 2019. Gilly reassured me that I would benefit from it, and I was very glad that I did decide to go. I found it very helpful to meet, empathise and socialise with others who had experienced similar life changing events, and it has hopefully given me more hope for the future. I would emphasise to anyone thinking of going to future retreats that, although there are of course daily group therapy sessions, there is plenty of downtime, and Gilly arranges everything very well. There is an art class, yoga and meditation sessions and a cheese and wine pairing event, and an on site chef providing lovely food. The venue is also superb, out in the countryside with lots of animals roaming around. If anyone is grieving the loss of a loved one or going through the pain of a divorce, and finding it hard to move on, I would strongly recommend a visit to Mending Hearts.

  27-05-2021
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  Charlotte Norwood

  This was such an amazing experience! From arriving doing art as an ice breaker to meeting all the team and other people on the retreat was welcoming and relaxed. The food from start to Finnish exceptional. Every session with the qualified therapist was a truly inspiring learning and honest experience. Truly a game changer ! I learnt so much about myself and ways to move forward in my journey to mending . The accommodation was to a very high standard giving you your own space and a good nights sleep ready for the days ahead. We all made a connection that I feel will last a life time of support . Truly a must for getting stronger and feeling safe and not alone . Forever grateful xxxx

  27-05-2021
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  Joey Emuss

  Just back from a very special Mending Hearts Retreat....a magical place to lick wounds, reevaluate, learn and discover, with other battered souls. Our Specialists here, handpicked by Gilly, were just that: specialists (including Heather and Steph) who were experts in their craft. Immensely knowledgeable, kind, helpful, practical, humorous - we all gained massively from spending time with them. Anita and Michael were hovering angels, who ensured cups and glasses, bowls and plates were full, with Haley's help of providing a constant stream of delicious meals and snacks. The wine was plentiful, and I was humbled to have met such an amazing bunch of people, and to have such a happy, interesting, and ultimately, fulfilling time. After a pretty miserable and bewildering time, I am so glad, having read Gilly's article in the Mail, to have taken the plunge and done the Retreat: Not only have I made some very new and dear friends, but now have the courage, will and tools to move forward with my life, and become the best version of me that I can...

  27-05-2021
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  Alison Ellis

  I would recommend this weekend to anyone Who has struggled with a divorce or bereavement Many different techniques taught to help your life more positive and you leave with tools to move in a forward direction Whole weekend very well organised

  27-05-2021