What is the Way of Council?The Way of Council is based on ancient principles of talking; we sit in a circle, pass a talking piece and create a sacred space for what needs to be witnessed. It is a practice that can spread into other parts of our lives.
By being fully present in this way, we can hear others - and ourselves - more fully. What this can lead to, in our experience, is a space to be with the wholeness of life, as the dark and light parts are equally welcomed. Sometimes the edges are the most fertile areas to bring, as they are often not allowed to be heard in everyday conversations. Most often people are surprised at what it is like to be fully heard, and to fully hear others, with no need to fix or placate or make better. You are welcome to join if you are ready to listen from the heart, speak from the heart and to be present to whatever thread develops in the group that session. They are co-led by Jane Embleton and Jenny Archard, both of whom have been taught and practising this way by a variety of teachers for a number of years. We honour the teachers who have so profoundly shared this way with us. Pip Bondy from Ancient Healing Ways, Meredith Little from the School of Lost Borders (and others) and Jeremy Thres from Regenco - and many more. These evening and overnight sessions are an introduction and an ongoing group, so places may be booked up quickly. 
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Dates & BookingsEvenings Feb 8th 6.30pm-9pm Ashbrittle, near Wellington, Somerset £10 Tea and cake/biscuits provided March 29th 6.30pm-9pm Ashbrittle, near Wellington, Somerset £10 Tea and cake/biscuits provided Campfire Councils in the Woods May 17th-18th 4.30pm- Midday Young Wood, near Taunton £35 Tea and biscuits provided. Please bring something to share for supper and your own breakfast; we finish before lunch. Bring your own tent / hammock / camper van / bivi so you can sleep outside in the woods. June 21st - 22nd 4.30pm- 5pm [tbc] Summer Solstice Young Wood, near Taunton £40 [tbc] Tea and biscuits provided. Please bring something to share for supper and/or lunch the next day and your own breakfast. . Bring your own tent / hammock / camper van / bivi so you can sleep outside in the woods. To book a place please email to check if there are spaces and for more details. 
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