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“……..a journey of discovery to the wilderness of self. Your calm gentle nature ensures a sense of safety and your challenges allow us to get that little bit closer to discovering who we truly are.” A

“I have just had the most amazing, challenging, life changing experience of my life”. A

“The Wilderness Programme tested me on so many levels. I left this morning feeling incredibly proud of my achievements on a physical, spiritual, emotional and mental level”. TB

“Where I did find support, understanding, cutting edge – a lot of times over the edge – experiences in living life to the full….spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. Come to Glan Dwr with Geoff, Jeanette and Maisie”. JL

“Never been able to sit in the dark, this journey brought me to sit on my own for four hours on my own, up a mountain, in a forest. Wow, what a transformation”. CR

“Gave me an opportunity to really tune in to the next step that I need to take in my life. It gave me insights and good memories to bring with me. It was a good time for space and reflection out of a fast paced environment” JB

“I have experienced the most incredible 6 day journey of my life, to date. It was an amazing journey of self discovery facilitated through respect, gentleness, caring and love. For me I believe it will be a life changing experience. Thank you, Geoff, Jeanette and Maisie”. PJ

“I was having mixed feelings on whether or not to participate in the wilderness experience. I am delighted that I did. Community is the first word that springs to mind. That includes all of the facilitation team and Nature herself (not forgetting Maisie). I have avoided certain issues for a long time and I have found that the Wilderness left me with no place to hide. I found the process life changing. I was lead very gently into Nature, at the same time meeting part of myself that I hide away – the feelings of low self esteem – the ‘not good enough’ part of me. I embraced that very fragile part of myself in a very safe environment. I have with the help of nature, great facilitation and my own commitment begun a process that will change my life forever. An exhilarating and enlightening experience. Totally recommended”. LK

“What an amazing experience, one which words do it no justice. Only to experience it, can one truly capture the true essence of it’s power. The power of Nature, Mother earth and an authentic therapy. The two marry well, like two souls intertwined. Another tool to be integrated into my own therapy practice and very much into my own process and life. The two should never be separated. CS

“When I took on to do the Wilderness Programme I had no idea what lay before me as it was my first experience of this kind. Physically I would not consider myself really fit and I had concerns that I would not be able to participate fully in what was to come in the work. My worries were put to rest by the professional way our wilderness guides informed us of how to keep ourselves safe and this continued throughout the three days we journeyed out in our mountain walks. I felt safe in my guides hands and was encouraged to take things at my own pace. I felt very minded, respected and held warmly through every experience. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone, whatever your age. I am fifty seven and found an inner and outer strength in myself”. TC

“Dear Geoff. The journey I experienced on the Wilderness week was one of Discovery, Clarity, Purpose, Vision and Action. The holding and containment was of the utmost respect. I am a person that will always put 100% into my exploration but the group and facilitators gave 200% to me. The organisers left no stone unturned, Safety both physically and therapeutically was fully present from waking to sleeping. Physical needs of food , heat and support was of an excellent level. Therapeutic process was one of an amazing journey, a destination I could I could have only imagined before going but one I will always appreciate. My destination will be with me every day and I will fully become me – the true me standing in my power and achieving my full potential. Thank You. A