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“The Informal Itinerary” The Real Retreat Wild Pear Centre, King Street, Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0AG www.wildpearcentre.co.uk 19 Wilow Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1UE For more information contact Real Success Ltd Phone: 07895-264916 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.real-success.co.uk Time: From 3pm on 5th July to 3pm on 7th July Date: 5th 7th July 2013 On arrival on Friday night, a fish and chip supper (or alternative) will be provided followed by a welcome from Paul & Sam. A stroll down to the beach may be included, weather permitting. Fish & Chip Welcome Supper “Mindfulness” Walk to Wild Pear Bay. Paul will lead the group on a silent “mindfulness” walk into the bay to encourage spiritual contemplation and connection. This may be early on Saturday or Sunday morning. This forms a key part of the weekend. Walk to Bennetts Mouth and Bull Point A short walk to the picturesque Bennetts Mouth bay and back into Morthoe. 2 days of inspiration, relaxation and real company based in Combe Martin, North Devon July 5th7th 2013 Travel Directions From all routestake the A361 North Devon Link Road towards Barnstaple. (J27 M5). Near South Molton, turn onto the A399 to Blackmoor Gate and Combe Martin. Location - Combe Martin has the longest village street in England and the Wild Pear Centre is towards the seaward end of it. Entering the village from the East by car on the A399, you will pass the church down a turning on your left (note the Cormelles car park sign soon thereafter) and then the unmistakable Pack Oʼ Cards Inn. Keep going for about a quarter mile and the Wild Pear Centre is on your left, across the road from the Saffron House guest house and opposite a high stone wall and steps leading to public footpaths to the Hangman Hills and Wild Pear Beach. There is also a small stone plaque reading ʻAshramʼ to the right of the door to the centre. There is no parking at the centre but is within the village and will cost no more than £4 for the weekend. Car sharing is recommended if you are coming from the same direction. Precise parking instructions will be provided after you have registered The weekend is planned to be relaxing and without much structure, giving you plenty of time to spend time either in your own company or with other members of the group. You will not be expected to participate in any group activities although these are provided to enhance the experience of spending time with like minded people. The aim is to connect with nature, the environment and the real you! Other activities not listed here may be provided or suggested, but the weekend will definitely include the following:- Costs (to include accommodation and all meals except for lunch on Saturday and Sunday). Early Bird (up to April 29th 2013) - £97.00 Standard Price (up to May 30th 2013) - £147.00

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Page 1: The Real Retreat Brochure

“ T h e I n f o r m a l I t i n e r a r y ”

T h e

R e a l

R e t r e a t

Wild Pear Centre, King Street, Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0AG www.wildpearcentre.co.uk

19 Wilow Road

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 1UE

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a c t

R e a l S u c c e s s L t d

Phone: 07895-264916

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.real-success.co.uk

Time: From 3pm on 5th July to 3pm on 7 th July

Date : 5 th—7th July 2013

On arrival on Friday night, a fish and chip supper (or alternative) will be provided followed by a welcome from Paul & Sam. A stroll down to the beach may be included, weather permitting.

Fish & Chip Welcome Supper

“Mindfulness” Walk to Wild Pear Bay.

Paul will lead the group on a silent “mindfulness” walk into the bay to encourage spiritual contemplation and connection. This may be early on Saturday or Sunday morning. This forms a key part of the weekend.

Walk to Bennetts Mouth and Bull Point

A short walk to the picturesque Bennetts Mouth bay and back into Morthoe.

2 days of inspiration, relaxation

and real company based in

Combe Martin, North Devon

July 5th—7th 2013

T r a v e l D i r e c t i o n s

From all routes— take the A361 North Devon Link Road

towards Barnstaple. (J27 M5). Near South Molton, turn

onto the A399 to Blackmoor Gate and Combe Martin.

Location - Combe Martin has the longest village

street in England and the Wild Pear Centre is towards

the seaward end of it. Entering the village from the

East by car on the A399, you will pass the church down

a turning on your left (note the Cormelles car park sign

soon thereafter) and then the unmistakable Pack Oʼ

Cards Inn. Keep going for about a quarter mile and

the Wild Pear Centre is on your left, across the road

from the Saffron House guest house and opposite a high

stone wall and steps leading to public footpaths to the

Hangman Hills and Wild Pear Beach. There is also a

small stone plaque reading ʻAshramʼ to the right of the

door to the centre.

There is no parking at the centre but is within the village

and will cost no more than £4 for the weekend. Car

sharing is recommended if you are coming from the

same direction. Precise parking instructions will be

provided after you have registered

The weekend is planned to be relaxing and without much structure, giving you plenty of time to spend time either in your own company or with other members of the

group.

You will not be expected to participate in any group activities although these are provided to enhance the experience of

spending time with like minded people.

The aim is to connect with nature, the

environment and the real you!

Other activities not listed here may be provided or suggested, but the weekend

will definitely include the following:-

Costs (to include accommodation and all meals except

for lunch on Saturday and Sunday).

Early Bird (up to April 29th 2013) - £97.00

Standard Price (up to May 30th 2013) - £147.00

Page 2: The Real Retreat Brochure

The Ki tchen

The large kitchen has two

cookers, two sinks and

plenty of crockery and

utensils. Tea and coffee

will be available for you

to make your own

drinks—or you may bring your own. All meals will

be provided except lunch on the Saturday and

Sunday.

Bedding and being indoors

Pillows, pillowcases and a bottom sheet are

provided for you. You need to bring a sleeping

bag or duvet, plus a towel and toiletries for

washing/showering. Indoor shoes, slippers or

additional socks are recommended whilst in-

doors. Pets are not allowed and the centre is

fully smoke free zone.

T h e W i l d P e a r C e n t r e

Bedroom 1(2 people) The Yel low Room

With sink, seating, double

bunk and single futon bed

Bedroom 2 (2 people) The B lue Room

With sink, seating, double bunk

and single futon bed

Bedroom 3 (2 people) The Green Room

With sink, seating, double bunk and single

futon bed

Bedroom 4 (2 adul ts and a ch i ld)

Sink, double bunk area

and small single bed

Mezzanine Area 1 (4 people max)

Mezzanine Area 2 (4 people max)

The bedrooms and mezzanine area share bath-

rooms on the ground floor — there are three

bathrooms, with three showers, one bath, and five

sinks for washing. Each bathroom has a toilet.

Hot water is constant and central heating is

available if the house gets chilly!

The Wild Pear Centre is a big, spacious place

hidden mysteriously behind two doors just off the

main street in the village of

Combe Martin, North Devon.

Previously used as an Ashram in

the 1960’s and having had various uses since, the

building offers a unique opportunity to live very

simply and in close harmony with fellow guests.

The open living and dining room provides a light

an airy space with four bedrooms offering shared

accommodation for two people each and an

open plan mezzanine floor for up to 8 further

guests. Bathrooms are shared and basic, but

warm and clean. This is not luxury living—it is

based around providing a bohemian experience

that enhances rather than detracts from your

stay. There is also a mediation room and plenty

of space to find

peace and quiet,

and the kitchen

provides a good

space for pre-

paring meals (all

of which are provided during your stay)

The open plan living area

S l e e p i n g A r r a n g e m e n t s ( r e s e r v a b l e o n b o o k i n g )

F a c i l t i e s a n d t h e l o c a l e n v i r o n m e n t

Combe Mart in

There are local shops

and convenience stores

nearby - the beach is

just 500m away.

Wild Pear Bay

A walk to this stunning location is planned

during your stay.