THANK YOU FOR BOOKING YOUR SPACE ON THE PRACTICAL MAGIC WEEKEND
I’m SO looking forward to welcoming you to the Practical Magic Weekend Retreat.
In order to make our time as magical as possible, I’ve have outlined a few things you might need in advance of travelling to the Isle of Wight to join me in a weekend of relaxation and reinvigoration.
TIMINGS
We will be welcoming to the Tiny Homes space after 15:00 on Friday 5 June 2026. This will provide plenty of time to get yourself settled into your Tiny Home, meet your home buddies, and be ready for when dinner is served at 18:30. I will be on site to help you with anything you may need.
We will be bidding farewell any time on the morning of Monday 24 March 2025, check out of your Tiny Home is 11am.
GUEST INFORMATION
Please take a moment to complete this guest questionnaire so we can ensure you have everything you need for your time at the Practical Magic Weekend
OUTLINE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND
Friday
Arrival from 15:00 onwards
18:30: Dinner in the meadow
20:30: Opening circle / setting intentions for the weekend
Saturday
09:00: Nature walk & morning meditation
09:30: Breakfast
11:00: Qoya
13:00: Luscious Lunch in the meadow
14:00: Wild swim at a local beach / sauna & hot tub time / optional treatments
19:00: Al fresco dinner
20:00: Evening ritual & relaxation
Sunday
09:00: Nature walk & morning meditation
09:30: Breakfast
11:00: Qoya
13:00: Luscious Lunch in the meadow
14:00: A walk to a local beauty spot / sauna & hot tub time / optional treatments
19:00: Al fresco dinner
20:00: Sound healing session
Monday
09:00: Nature walk & morning meditation
09:30: Breakfast & packing
11:00: Blessings, hugs & farewells
Please note that the schedule will be subject to change based on the flow of the weekend, and what activities we’re doing (and the weather of course!), but this is a guide.
We also want to share that this is your time. Don’t feel you have to do everything every single day. If you want to take a morning to sleep in, or an evening to read and relax, you do that.
PACKING LIST
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Pack clothes for the weather - think cosy layers, warm jumpers and (plenty of) socks, especially for the evening
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Yoga type clothes: comfortable to move in tops, yoga pants
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A yoga mat and bolster, if you need it
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Sweaters, shawl, blanket or jacket to keep warm at night
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Some outdoor / walking shoes to explore the forest across the road from retreat space
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Umbrella and/or rain coat (just in case)
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Swimmers for the hot tub
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Beach shoes should you wish to go for a sea swim throughout the weekend
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Sacred objects. Bring anything you would like to be honoured on the altar like photos, statues, crystals, candles, things from nature, intentions and anything else that calls to you
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Ear plugs (if you’re a light sleeper)
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Journal & pens
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USB charger
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Organic soaps and beauty products, (the retreat centre is bio-sustainable, all grey water goes to irrigate the land).
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Any medications - prescriptions or cold/allergy medicine that you use regularly.
GETTING TO TINY HOMES
The address for Tiny Homes is Hillis Gate Rd, Cowes, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5UB.
If you’re travelling by train, you can either arrive to Southampton Central or Portsmouth Harbour. Check train times here.
By foot
The retreat space itself is located next to Parkhurst Forest on the outskirts of West Cowes, so you have the option to arrive as a foot passenger and then get a taxi. You will need to travel via the car ferry with Red Funnel to East Cowes or Wightlink to Fishborne. Taxis from here will take around 30 minutes.
By car
If you’re bringing a car, you can either travel from Southampton to East Cowes with Red Funnel, Portsmouth to Fishborne, or Lymington to Yarmouth by Wightlink.
For more travel information take a look here.
TINY HOMES OFFER A discounted rate of £95.00 FOR CAR FERRY RETURN TRAVEL.
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FOOD & DRINK
You will be served with three delicious vegetarian or vegan meals per day. Should you wish to get snacks or drinks there’s a supermarket 15 minutes drive away. If you wish to have wine with your dinner & to enjoy over the weekend, please feel free to BYOB.
spa & treatments
For the full retreat experience, there is a wood-fired hot tub & sauna nestled in the wild meadow which will be available for your enjoyment throughout Saturday & Sunday, this is included in the cost of the retreat.
We will let you know about holistic treatments which will be available over the weekend in due course.
TRAVEL INSURANCE / CHANGES TO YOUR BOOKING
We strongly advise that you take out travel insurance as soon as you book the Practical Magic Retreat to cover you in case of emergency, or if you have to make any changes / cancel your booking.
A gentle reminder that bookings are final and we cannot offer refunds if you are no longer able to attend.
INFO FROM THE TINY HOMES OWNERS
Pack light – there is a storage area known as ‘the nook’ accessible by loft ladder and to be used strictly by adults only. There you will find a hanging rail, various storage boxes and a place to stow your luggage. There are various hooks and hanging devices throughout the Tiny but the less you have the easier it will be!
What is provided
All linens and towels are provided for you along with tea towels and washing up liquid / cleaning products / toilet paper. Fuel is provided for your log burner.
Outdoor table and chairs and a barbecue. The kitchen is well but simply kitted out and you have a regular sized cooker and fridge with an icebox.
Eco cleaning products and detergents are supplied.
I can’t wait to gather with you for the weekend, safe travels to get here. If you have any other questions that I haven’t covered here, please do not hesitate to get in contact with me.
I will set up a group WhatsApp ahead of you setting off travelling to the Island. If you need me beforehand, my mobile is 07939 566633.
