
The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women
Wed 16 Sept · 10:00
The Britannia, A Heartwood Inn
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A small, intimate space to pause, explore and reconnect with yourself through guided conversation, creative reflection and visualisation. This Session’s Focus : Beneath the layers In this gathering, we create space to slow down, step away from the external noise and explore the layers we gather throughout our lives. The roles we take on. The expectations we carry. The identities we grow into — and sometimes become so used to that we forget to ask who we are underneath them. Together, we'll gently explore the different layers that make up your life and consider which feel truly yours, which may no longer fit, and what might be waiting beneath them. Through guided conversation, creative reflection and visualisation, you'll have space to reconnect with yourself beyond the roles and expectations you've gathered along the way. No pressure to share, no expectations about what you'll discover — simply an invitation to pause, explore and reconnect with the woman beneath the layers. Have you ever felt like you've lost connection with yourself somewhere along the way? Life gets busy. Responsibilities grow. Layers build over time. Career. Relationships. Expectations. Supporting everyone else while quietly drifting away from yourself. Sometimes it can leave you wondering: Who am I beneath the layers? A gentle space to pause A 2-hour guided space designed to help you pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself — helping you explore what matters to you, what may be getting in the way, and what feels right for you now. Held regularly, The Opening is a gentle space you can return to — or simply step into whenever it feels right for you. This space may resonate with you if: • You’ve been carrying a lot and want space to pause and hear yourself more clearly • You’d like to reconnect with who you are beneath the layers • You’re ready to uncover patterns that may no longer support you • You want meaningful next steps that feel true to you You’ll leave having had space to reflect, reconnect with yourself and take away whateveer insight feels meaningful for you. Join for a single gathering, or return regularly as part of your ongoing journey of self-reconnection and growth. The Framework Through my Discover • Rise • Achieve framework, we move from reflection to aligned action: 🗝️ Discover — Create space to pause, reconnect and gather the pieces of your key. 🗝️ Rise — Notice patterns that may no longer support you and begin building your key. 🗝️ Achieve — Identify an aligned step forward and begin turning the key in a way that feels true to you. What is included: 🗝️ A complimentary hot drink on arrival to help you settle in 🗝️ Guided conversation and reflection in an intimate group limited to 8 women 🗝️ Creative elements to explore the theme in your own way 🗝️ Guided visualisation to close the session (Please see the agenda section below for timings for our morning together.
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Frequently asked questions
The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 10:00.
The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women is held at The Britannia, A Heartwood Inn in Poole (20 Britannia Road, Parkstone, BH14 8BB).
Tickets for The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women are priced at £22. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women
About This Event
A small, intimate space to pause, explore and reconnect with yourself through guided conversation, creative reflection and visualisation.
This Session’s Focus : Beneath the layers
In this gathering, we create space to slow down, step away from the external noise and explore the layers we gather throughout our lives.
The roles we take on. The expectations we carry. The identities we grow into — and sometimes become so used to that we forget to ask who we are underneath them.
Together, we'll gently explore the different layers that make up your life and consider which feel truly yours, which may no longer fit, and what might be waiting beneath them.
Through guided conversation, creative reflection and visualisation, you'll have space to reconnect with yourself beyond the roles and expectations you've gathered along the way.
No pressure to share, no expectations about what you'll discover — simply an invitation to pause, explore and reconnect with the woman beneath the layers.
Have you ever felt like you've lost connection with yourself somewhere along the way?
Life gets busy. Responsibilities grow. Layers build over time.
Career. Relationships. Expectations. Supporting everyone else while quietly drifting away from yourself.
Sometimes it can leave you wondering:
Who am I beneath the layers?
A gentle space to pause
A 2-hour guided space designed to help you pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself — helping you explore what matters to you, what may be getting in the way, and what feels right for you now.
Held regularly, The Opening is a gentle space you can return to — or simply step into whenever it feels right for you.
This space may resonate with you if:
• You’ve been carrying a lot and want space to pause and hear yourself more clearly
• You’d like to reconnect with who you are beneath the layers
• You’re ready to uncover patterns that may no longer support you
• You want meaningful next steps that feel true to you
You’ll leave having had space to reflect, reconnect with yourself and take away whateveer insight feels meaningful for you.
Join for a single gathering, or return regularly as part of your ongoing journey of self-reconnection and growth.
The Framework
Through my Discover • Rise • Achieve framework, we move from reflection to aligned action:
🗝️ Discover — Create space to pause, reconnect and gather the pieces of your key.
🗝️ Rise — Notice patterns that may no longer support you and begin building your key.
🗝️ Achieve — Identify an aligned step forward and begin turning the key in a way that feels true to you.
What is included:
🗝️ A complimentary hot drink on arrival to help you settle in
🗝️ Guided conversation and reflection in an intimate group limited to 8 women
🗝️ Creative elements to explore the theme in your own way
🗝️ Guided visualisation to close the session
(Please see the agenda section below for timings for our morning together.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women?
The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 10:00.
Where is The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women taking place?
The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women is held at The Britannia, A Heartwood Inn in Poole (20 Britannia Road, Parkstone, BH14 8BB).
How much are tickets for The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women?
Tickets for The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women are priced at £22. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women?
Tickets for The Opening | A guided conversation and reflection space for women can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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