The Spring Within Holistic Retreat
Hammamet, Tunisia
As soon as I read the words “The Spring Within” I felt my heart lift. The advent of spring this year has never been more welcome to me.
The Spring Within is an holistic retreat taking place in April in Hammamet, on the Cap Bon Peninsula of Tunisia. I love the story of how it all came about – Julia Barnickle and Christina Hatt were introduced to each other through a mutual friend in January 2012 and immediately discovered a strong connection – not least because of their shared experiences with breast cancer. This echoes so much of the friendships I have formed online, but Julia and Christina took things a step further! During the the course of one sociable afternoon in chilly London, they came up with the idea of The Spring Within retreat.
Here is how it is described on their website:
The Spring Within is an opportunity for people who have been battered – but not beaten – by illness, redundancy or another of Life’s challenges to come together and re-discover the spark that makes us all human. On offer are treats such as Yoga, Meditation, Life Coaching, Belly Dancing, Tunisian Cookery, Creative Writing, and Singing – all designed to help you get in touch with your your intuition, unlock your creativity and express your real Self.
Doesn’t that sound just wonderful? Can you imagine practicing yoga and meditation in such a beautiful setting? Learning to cook Tunisian cuisine? Giving free reign to your imagination with some creative writing? And all of this facilitated by two wonderful ladies, who I have had the pleasure of getting to know online over the past few months, thanks to my friend Martine Brennan.
Julia Barnickle
Both Christina and Julia are warm, empathetic and generous in sharing their support and wisdom online. I am very tempted to join them in Tunisia in April on The Spring Within retreat. I think it’s just what my body and soul need after the past difficult year.
Christina Hatt
If you are tempted too, why not check out their website for more details and do join me here on Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer tomorrow to meet Christina who, as my next guest author, will share her story of how she fell in love with Tunisia.
http://www.thespringwithin.com
Tempted? You bet I am – this sounds wonderful..seriously going to consider it..esp if it means you will be there too Marie 😉
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Thanks Anne, we look forward to welcoming you! Love and Sunshine, Christina xx
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Gosh, this does sound just what I need too – in April I will have finished the last of my radiotherapy and be in need of a bit of R&R
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Perfect timing brave girl. We would so love to help you regain your inner sparkle. Look forward to having you as part of the amazing group of strong, beautiful women! Love and courage, Christina xx
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really liking the sound of this ladies
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Thanks Deirdre, we aim to bring joy and inspire as many as we can fit in. Hope you can be part of the group. Love and strength, Christina xx
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Oh now you got me dreaming of sunshine and relaxation this afternoon 🙂
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Yes Dorothy, let’s hope that dream will become a reality! Would love to welcome you. Love and Sunshine, Christina xx
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what a wonderful description – my sould is fairly crying out for just such a retreat right now
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Thanks Val, the healing energies in Hammamet are real food for the mind, body and soul. Hope to welcome you with our group of amazing sisters. Love and light, Christina xx
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While I am not in a postion to go to this retreat, I am going to pass the information onto my sister who has just finished her cancer treatment and this would be perfect for her.
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Thanks Jane. We look forward to taking very good care of your sister. But how wonderful it would be if you could come too! Love and hope, Christina xx
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*sigh* sounds lovely
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Thanks Kelly, do come and sigh all your troubles away in the sunshine. Letting go in front of the clear blue sea is such wonderful therapy in itself. Love and courage, Christina xx
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I love Tunisia – have been many times – looking forward to christina’s story tomorrow. thanks for introducing us to more wonderful women Marie!
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Thanks Michelle, delighted to learn you have already discovered the healing energies of Tunisia. Hope to welcome you with the group on 15 April. Love and fresh jasmine, Christina xx
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Marie, that certainly does sound heavenly. Oh relaxation for a whole week, just thinking we might all end up staying there!
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Thanks for your heavenly comment. Hammamet is quite a paradise, as many people say. Look forward to welcoming you with the group. Love and joy, Christina xx
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Wow, where do I sign up? Seriously, I wish I could come to Tunisia, but I need to save up my money. Maybe the retreat will be an annual event so I’ll have an opportunity to go in the future. XOX
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Ask and you shall receive, perhaps the money will come from somewhere to help you come and benefit from the wonderful healing energies in Hammamet. Love and hope, Christina xx
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Oh Marie, I do hope you can sign up for this – it sounds just right for you and beautiful timing. I know what a difference the sunshine makes – it boosted me so much living in a lush, tropical environment when I was having my treatments. Go on – sign up now!
xoxoxo
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Thanks for your encouraging words, I’ve been saying the same to Marie. I just know how good this will be for her lovely warm heart. Cxx
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