An opportunity to unwind, relax and recharge, physically, emotionally and mentally.

Tamalpa Winter Retreat – in person with Lian Wilson MSMT/MSME – 23rd & 24th January 2027

Who Is This Retreat For?

As you step into 2027, are you ready to slow down, reconnect with yourself and make space for change?

This retreat is for you if you’re looking to:

Nurture your wellbeing — reconnect with your body, mind and emotions through gentle movement, creativity, relaxation and mindful practices.

Move beyond old patterns — Create space for healthier habits, ease tension and find renewed clarity, balance and inspiration

Turn intentions into everyday practices— build supportive daily habits that bring more balance, self-care and intention into your life.

Gift yourself a two-day retreat from daily life, one minute walk from the seashore in Sandgate - a laid-back picturesque coastal village in Kent, home to a variety of independent shops and eateries.

The Retreat focus:

The retreat is open to anyone interested in exploring what the wisdom of their own body has to say to them. The weekend is suitable for advanced practitioners and complete beginners.

No art or dance experience is necessary.

The Retreat is a dynamic embodied experience of the Halprin Life Art Process®. It brings together movement, dance, visual art, writing, reflection and group work to help participants explore the connection between their inner experiences and their everyday lives.

It can be used as a stand alone experience or an introduction to the larger Tamalpa UK trainings. (Required for anyone contemplating the Level 1 Personal Embodiment training)

The Retreat supports:

Awakening the powerful connection between mind and body

Nervous System Regulation

Developing ones own creative expression through movement, mark making and reflective journal writing

Deepening physical, emotional and mental awareness

Practicing effective witnessing skills

Learning creative tools to navigate life’s challenges

Igniting an increased sense of wellbeing

Time to connect with the wisdom of ones own body

Intention for the weekend

The retreat is facilitated with guided somatic movement explorations and creative Halprin Life Art Process® activities designed to support you to leave the weekend feeling recharged and equipped with practical resources to support your goals for the year ahead.

Photo credit: Cottonbro Studio

The Tools

Movement/Dance/Somatic Movement, creative embodied awareness, mark making and reflective journal writing.

“I found the creative tools helped me to cut through the clutter of everyday life and be kind to myself for a couple of days. I had time to relax and evaluate what was important to me and create some positive ideas to make space in my life for the things that have real meaning to me, amazing!” ~ Retreat participant

The Methods

Participants will be introduced to a number of basic Halprin Life Art Process tools: The Psychokinetic Imagery Process, Body Part Mapping and Three levels of awareness and response, as well as practising Witnessing and Active Listening skills.

What you will need

Note book and pen

Layers of clothing to keep you warm between art activities

Bottle of water

Travel Mug

About Envrionment

Date: 23rd – 24th January 2027

Time: Saturday 23rd 10.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday 24th 10.00am – 4.30pm

Cost : £210 (concession rates £170 available) + Eventbrite fee

Early bird tickets £140 + Eventbrite fee are available for purchase up until 5pm on 8th November 2026.

For further information please contact us:www.tamalpa-uk.org (https://tamalpa-uk.org/contact-us/)

P hoto Credit: Tamalpa UK - Creativity and Wellbeing Week at Siobhan Davies Studios

Lian Wilson MSMT/MSME - Creative Director of Tamalpa UK

Lian is a Master Somatic Movement Therapist MSMT and Master Somatic Movement Educator MSME with ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association) A Tamalpa Practitioner and Dancer. Lian is the Creative Director of Tamalpa UK and an internationally respected Tamalpa teacher.

Her primary interest and passion is in the development of health and wellbeing in individuals and diverse communities through the participation and education of the benefits of dance and somatic movement based expressive arts, notably through the Tamalpa Life Art Process ®.

Lian has trained extensively with both Daria and Anna Halprin in Kentfiled. California.

She was an Assistant Researcher at the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health, Canterbury Christ Church University, supporting research into the benefits of Dance and Dementia and Dance for Falls Prevention.

In her personal & professional life Lian draws upon her love of movement, creativity, nature and ongoing daily practice of living and sustaining a healthy life.

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