An Extraordinary Day
Unveiling the self in a historic Welsh Castle
Dear Friend
How are you feeling today? I’m in good spirits, after hosting a journaling day retreat in an enchanted Welsh castle.
One of my dear friends bought a 12th century castle a couple of years ago, as you do! I couldn’t believe it when she told me she had bought a 12th century castle. Through sheer grit and determination, Leanne poured her heart and soul into refurbishing this grand residence. I’ve loved following her most extraordinary journey of bringing the castle back to life. So you can imagine how excited I was when I got the opportunity to stay the night and host a therapeutic journaling retreat for a few guests in a castle - a day of pure indulgence.
The day began with my guests settling into the castle’s Great Hall, a space that would soon become their sanctuary for self-discovery. The ladies mingled over posh coffee and homemade shortbread biscuits, introducing themselves and sharing stories that resonated. Once everyone had arrived and settled, I opened up the retrea…