Venues & Weekends

Venue Address:


The YEWS

55 Boltro Rd,

Haywards Heath

RH16 1BJ

Weekends – Venue Information

All Celebrant & Chaplaincy Training weekends will be held at The YEWS, a welcoming retreat space set in the heart of nature. The venue provides a peaceful and supportive environment, ideal for study, ritual, and community connection.

Over the course of the year, each weekend will take place at The YEWS, giving students a familiar setting where learning, reflection, and fellowship can deepen from one gathering to the next. The space offers both indoor facilities for teaching and ritual, as well as outdoor areas that allow us to connect with the land and the cycles of the year.

By returning to the same venue each time, the weekends build upon one another, creating continuity, trust, and a strong sense of community. Students can settle into a rhythm, knowing that each module will begin and end in the same supportive space.

Celebrant Course DATES

  • Friday 23rd January 2026 – Sunday 25th January 2026

  • Friday 27th March 2026 – Sunday 29th March 2026

  • Friday 29th May 2026 – Sunday 31st May 2026

  • Friday 26th June 2026 – Sunday 28th June 2026

Chaplaincy Course DATES

  • Friday 24th – Sunday 6th July 2026
  • Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026
  • Friday 6th – Monday 9th November 2026
  • Friday 4th – Sunday 6th December 2026

Event Itinerary

Friday

  • 18:00 – 20:00 Arrival, registration, tea & coffee, meet teachers and mentors

  • 20:00 Opening Circle – marking new beginnings

Saturday

  • 09:00 – 09:30 Tea, coffee & light breakfast

  • 09:30 – 12:00 Morning sessions & introductions

  • 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

  • 13:00 – 15:00 Afternoon workshops & group activities

  • 15:00 – 15:30 Tea & coffee break

  • 15:30 – 17:30 Practical sessions & discussions

  • 17:30 – 19:30 Safeguarding and community guidance

  • 20:00 Dinner

  • Evening Social Songs, chanting, dance, or quiet reflection

Sunday

  • 09:30 – 10:30 Morning session: personal reflection & ceremonies of self

  • 10:30 – 13:00 Workshop: the power of ritual (with Q&A)

  • 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

  • 14:00 – 15:00 Mentor chats & personal dedication

  • 15:00 Closing & farewells

Practical Notes

  • Arrival: Friday evening from 18:00

  • Departure: Sunday by 15:30

  • Meals: Lunches and dinners provided; please notify us at checkout any dietary requirements you have.

  • What to bring: Notebook, comfortable clothing, and any personal ritual items you’d like to use

 

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