Root & Rise - Summer Mini Retreat
About this Event
Since 2021 we've been building a community rooted in connection, sisterhood, and showing up for yourself by doing walk and talks, creative clubs, circles and more!
This summer, we're bringing all the things we love together for one beautiful 5-hour mini retreat in Hampstead Heath.
This is for you if you're craving a little reset — time to slow down, fill your cup, and reconnect with yourself and other beautiful souls.
We don't need to always retreat far, even in London we can find stillness and peace within.
THE FLOW OF THE DAY
The mini retreat runs from 1pm-5pm.
12:30PM We will meet at Redemption Roasters Coffee at Hampstead Heath for bathroom break, coffees + pastries.
12:45PM Short walk and talk in Hampstead Heath where we find a spot underneath the trees to hold our retreat space
1PM-1:45PM Opening Circle, Intention Setting, Meditation & Breathwork with Essi
1:45PM Grounding all levels yoga with our beloved Alex (bring yoga mat or blanket for this!)
2:30PM - Break to chill out, open connection time, have a snack
3PM - 4PM A creative nature-based drawing workshop with Alex (bring your sketchbook / journal)
4PM - 5PM An Oracle card guided sharing circle to close led by Essi
5PM - Close on hugs and good vibes.
🌳 Intention of this retreat: Connect with Tree of You
A gentle exploration of who you are, what has shaped you, and how you can become more deeply rooted, grounded, and fully yourself.
To root in your own beautiful rising.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more connected with yourself and energised to return to the buzz of life once again. 💛
ABOUT THE RETREAT GUIDES
Essi Auguste Virtanen 🌿🦁
Essi is an intuitive coach, speaker, and founder behind Connected You. Part earth mama, part lioness, she shows up for her community with fierce love, warmth, and a heart-centred presence that makes you feel safe enough to be truly, fully yourself. She creates spaces for for sensitive, purpose-driven souls to slow down, reconnect, and step out of survival mode — so they can feel at peace and shine bright, rather than burn out. Expect a space to exhale and feel deeply seen, held, and welcomed exactly as you are.
Alex Quick 🌞
Alex is an illustrator, yoga teacher, and all-round sun lover whose warm and grounding presence makes everyone feel instantly at home. She'll guide you through movement and creativity with the kind of gentle energy that opens you up without you even noticing.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ABOUT OUR EVENTS:
"The art walk and talk was amazing. It was thoroughly organised. Logistics was sent a few days before hand. Women were lovely and the facilitators were kind. You didn't need to know art and just come along for a unique experince as a group. I felt a nice sisterhood energy and there was diversity in ages, race and a support for lgbt community which highlights it ethos for togetherness. So glad I went."
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"The group were very open and honest, and the walk was lovely. There was no pressure to talk if we didn’t feel like it during our circle which was great for new or shy members. "
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"It was a last minute booking for me the night before, I just thought, “hey, why not? Go for it!” It exceeded my expectations. I arrived a bit late, in a bit of a fluster, and feeling a bit drained and emotional. I left feeling completely different - my heart was full! Spent hours chatting with the lovely ladies I met, and even ended up going to the cinema with a couple of them after the walk!"
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"Lovely group with a wonderful purpose, to form connections in whatever way you are needing that particular day or time in your life. I appreciated how it felt very inclusive and personal. I will definitely be returning 😊"
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"It was genial, I loved talking to all the women whom I found very inspiring and amazing for various reasons. I was apprehensive as don't always find it easy to access my feminine softer side so often nothing labeled women only I sometimes approach with wary, but I'm happy I've done this, it was incredible being in this amazing space with amazing women. I was surprised I've opened up much more than I expected. I loved the meditative experience and oracle card sharing stories. Also the location was gorgeous. Had an absolutely beautiful time."
ABOUT CONNECTED YOU COMMUNITY
Connected You is a community responding to the quiet epidemic of disconnection in modern life.
We create spaces where people slow down, have real conversations, feel seen, and remember that belonging starts with self-connection and expands into community.
This is a space for sensitive souls navigating busy cities, burnout, loneliness, or sometimes feeling “different" and struggling to belong.
CYOU is a place where you can come as you are — because one moment of genuine connection can change a life.
To be part of the tribe, join our Founder's mailing list for more content and hear about upcoming events first: https://connected-you-letters-with-essi.beehiiv.com/
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 44.04 to GBP 76.55
