Lean_In_Nature 2026

WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? ………
🌿 Lean_in_nature 2026

A 5-Day Immersive Movement Gathering in Somerset
This isn’t just a retreat.
It’s a practice of arriving.

Lean_in_nature is a five-day immersion into Contact Improvisation, somatics and floorwork - rooted in nature, community and shared living.

Here, the floor is our first partner.
We learn to pour our weight, to listen, to allow rather than force.

What we discover with the earth beneath us begins to translate into how we meet one another - in lifts, in flights, in quiet shared touch.

This is a space to slow down enough to feel.
To move from sensation rather than shape.
To practice invitation - offering, receiving, listening for the yes and respecting the no.
To build trust through embodied experience.

There will be late-night jams, long breakfasts, firelight conversations and a wood-fired sauna under the stars.

You can come alone or with a friend.
You don’t need to be a professional dancer.
You just need curiosity and a willingness to listen.

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WHEN IS IT ON & WHERE IS IT ON? ………
Thu, 4th Jun 2026 15:00 - Mon, 8th Jun 2026 15:00 BST
Glastonbury
Crops NOT Shops, Ashcott, Glastonbury, TA7 9FA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/w1cx5zuEd33koEbV6

We’ll be based at this beautiful countryside site in Somerset
- peaceful, green, and just a little bit magical.

WHERE WILL WE SLEEP? ………
You’ve got a few options for sleeping:
– Bring your own tent and tuck into the field
– Park up your van if you’re rolling in that way
– Or join a shared safari-style dorm tent (it sleeps 6 and keeps things simple)
Just a heads up — you’ll need to bring your own bedding.

WHAT DO I NEED? ………
You don’t need a lot — just what helps you feel at ease.
Some warm layers. A towel. A torch. A yoga mat. A mug you love. Swimwear if you’re into saunas or springs. 
Maybe a journal, a musical instrument, or a small thing to place on the altar. Massage oil if you want to offer or receive.
 

Basically, bring what supports you being yourself.

HOW WILL SPACE BE HELD?……

This isn’t a retreat with a rigid schedule or strict vibe.
It’s spacious. It’s shared. And we hold it together — gently, with care.

We practice:

- Consent in all interactions
- Substance-free presence
- Care for self and others
- Shared responsibility - tending the fire, sweeping the floor, pouring the tea

This is co-created.

What you bring matters.

WHATS INCLUDED? ………

Your ticket covers:

- All workshops, CI labs, jams and somatic sessions
- Thai massage and touch-based practices
- 4 nights camping or van space (shared dorm on request)
- Plant-based meals - Thursday dinner to Monday lunch
- Wood-fired sauna
- Open studio and evening music spaces

Travel and personal camping gear not included.

WHO IS IT FOR? ………

For those who want to deepen their CI practice.
For those new to contact and curious about embodied connection.
For people tired of pushing - and ready to allow.
All bodies. All backgrounds. All levels welcome.

After You Book we’ll send you a Welcome Pack with all the info:
What to pack, how to get there, what the rhythm of the days will feel like.
You’ll also get to meet the team holding space, and a few gentle pre-gathering invitations to help you arrive with ease.

WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE? ………

If you’ve been before, you know the magic.
If not — imagine:
A studio nestled in-between the fields and the trees.
Fire crackling nearby.
Bodies moving slow and wild.
Tea warming your hands.
Music drifting across the field while the stars come out.
Stillness. Laughter. Chai.

HOW DO I BOOK AND HOW MUCH EVEN IS IT? ...……

You can either get in touch and work out payment over the phone or email or book via the online booking portal using Dandelion events. 
Our price is on a sliding scale …
- Supporter - £350
- Regular - £325
- Supported - £300
- Part-exchange students - £175

WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE FOR HOW TO PAY? ...……

– Pay in full online now
– OR pay a 30% deposit or arrange a payment plan by getting directly in touch.

IS THERE A REFUND POLICY? ...……

We know plans can change. 
If you cancel by May 20th we’ll offer a 50% refund.
After that, we can’t guarantee a refund — unless we’re able to fill your spot.
You can also gift or transfer your place to someone else — just let us know by June.

Your Facilitators ………

Movement

Embodied Connection 

Body Work 

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Catering team

Additional Information 

We will provide all your meals including Thursday dinner up to Monday lunch, plus access to hot drinks all day. If you have dietary requirements please provide information via the registration form that you will receive a link to upon your ticket purchase. If you require specific or additional food items please bring them, there is no shop within a walkable distance. 

Next Steps 

Upon ticket purchase you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a Registration Form please read and complete this as soon as possible. 
If you have any questions in the meantime please contact us via email: Leaninmovement123@gmail.com

With joy, deep appreciation, and warmth,
The Lean_In Team
Josh, Lily, Ana, Bonsia