THANK YOU FOR BOOKING YOUR RESIDENTIAL PLACE FOR THE QOYA TEACHER TRAINING WEEKEND AT TINY HOMES

I’m SO looking forward to welcoming you to Qoya Teacher Training on the beautiful Isle of Wight

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 for Qoya Initiation Teacher Training.

TIMINGS

We will be welcoming to the Tiny Homes space after 15:00 on the Friday of your arrival. This will provide plenty of time to get yourself settled into your Tiny Home, meet your home buddies, and then join me for a Qoya session at 5pm. I will be on site to help you with anything you may need.

We will be bidding farewell on Monday morning following our last Qoya dance together. Check out of your Tiny Home is 11am.

BOOKING QOYA TEACHER TRAINING

Please make sure you’ve booked for the Qoya Initiation Teacher Training directly through Qoya here. They will send me confirmation of your booking as soon as it’s been made.

GUEST INFORMATION

Please take a moment to complete this guest questionnaire so we can ensure you have everything you need for your time with me over the weekend.

CONTACT

I will be on the Island from Friday morning, so you can get hold of me by calling me, or WhatsApp on 07939 566633.

SCHEDULE FOR INITIATION TEACHER TRAINING OVER THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY

Arrival from 15:00 onwards

17:00: Qoya class

19:00: Dinner

20:00: Evening Opening Ceremony and intention setting

SATURDAY

08:30: Breakfast & Intention Setting

10:00: Morning teacher training

12:30: Lunch

13:30: Afternoon teacher training

19:00: Dinner

20:00: Self Reflection & Study

SUNDAY

08:30: Breakfast & Intention Setting

10:00: Morning teacher training

12:30: Lunch

13:30: Afternoon teacher training

19:00: Dinner

20:00: Evening Ceremony

MONDAY

09:00: Celebration Qoya Class

11:00: Blessings and farewells

PACKING LIST 

• Headphones & something to play music through, i.e. mobile with Spotify / Apple Music, etc.

• Pack clothes for the weather - think cosy layers, warm jumpers and (plenty of) socks, especially for the evening.

• Yoga type clothes: comfortable to move in tops, yoga pants.

• A yoga mat, bolster, cushion, eye mask.

• Sweaters, shawl, blanket or jacket to keep warm at night.

• Some outdoor / walking shoes to explore the forest across the road from retreat space.

• Umbrella and/or rain coat (just in case).

• 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.

• Ear plugs (if you’re a light sleeper).

• Journal & pens.

• Camera/batteries/charger.

• Alarm clock.

• Water bottle.

• Organic soaps and beauty products, (the retreat centre is bio-sustainable, all grey water goes to irrigate the land).

• 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. 

**SPECIAL CAR FERRY DISCOUNTED RATE**

Should you wish to book car ferry return travel, you can take advantage of a discounted rate of £85.00 through booking directly with Helen at Tiny Homes, please email her directly [email protected]

FOOD & DRINK

You will be served with three delicious vegetarian or vegan meals per day, with a healthy snack in the afternoon.

Teas & coffee are available both in your home, and in the workshop space too.

Only you know what you need to keep yourself sustained, so should you wish to keep yourself topped up with snacks or drinks there’s a supermarket 15 minutes drive away.

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!

Practicalities

Getting used to the space… take it slowly and adjust to the unusual shape of your new home, especially on the mezzanine levels. You may not be used to sloping / low ceilings, and of course ladders! A panel is provided for the sleeping mezzanine if you prefer to enclose the space fully.

Power is solar power and 12 volt. There are lots of USB charger sockets. Please note any heat giving appliances cannot be used – i.e. hairdryers. NB on cloudy days treat the solar lighting is gold dust! It maybe that you will lose the lights in the evening... lanterns are provided! If you wish to use a hairdryer or charge anything that can't be charged via USB please let us know and we can make arrangements for you.

Toilets are composting and all instructions are given on use of these – they are amazing, honestly!

Water and our reed beds – we need to imagine we are somewhere where water is more precious. Use sparingly and be mindful of what you put down the plugholes! Coffee grounds and cooking fats etc. must be disposed of mindfully – we will provide ways of doing this. Your use of environmentally friendly health and beauty products where possible is appreciated.

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. There are more pellets in the bin marked ASH by the bins in the car park. It is fine to suppose of ash from the burner on the grass behind the tiny once cooled!

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. There is enough storage for a few days food supplies but probably not a week’s worth.

Eco cleaning products and detergents are supplied.

We hope that you enjoy living small for a while and thank you for helping us to tread lightly on our earth’s resources this break.

I can’t wait to gather with you for the weekend and taking the next dance in your Qoya teacher training journey, 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.

Big love, Kate x