Mindful Living Community -

Carole Hinds

Wonderful Christmas Retreat 🙂
This is the second time I have been on The Christmas Retreat at Eden Rise hosted by Lucy and Ethan. On both occasions I have felt welcomed and enjoyed a nurturing and supportive retreat in a beautiful setting. Lucy and Ethan are both so gentle, kind and warm and look after everyone with such care, which has made this retreat so special. I particularly enjoyed the meditation practices which have really supported and deepened my meditation practice. I feel nourished and relaxed and will definitely return. Thank you so very much! Carole 🙂

Kay Reynolds

My first retreat and a wonderful experience. Ethan and Lucy create a haven of peace and tranquillity which provides a warm community in which we all lovingly held space for each other. There were times of laughter and joy too.
I left the retreat feeling peaceful and centred with more spaciousness in my heart. Thank you both. 🙏

Lorna Batty

I completed the wonderful and life-changing Mindfulness for Self Compassion course, delivered sensitively and effectively by Lucy and Ethan. They are excellent communicators and facilitators, and have real warmth to their presence. Highly recommend!

Kaya Birch-Skerritt

I recently completed the 8 week Mindful Self Compassion Course and in the past have gone on retreat facilitated by Lucy. Lucy and Ethan held the MSC course with so much care and with an abundance of wisdom. I was (and continue to be) moved, inspired and guided by their spirit of curiosity, non-judgement and warmth for those they work with and the practice itself. The group setting created a supportive space where I could practice courage, vulnerability and gave me the opportunity to meet and welcome myself weekly with whatever was coming up for me. I couldn't recommend the course enough and am looking forward to continuing the practice in daily life.

Sally Gardner

I've just had the most lovely experience with Lucy and Ethan on the retreat "resilience in the age of burnout". The weekend was a gentle balance of workshops, meditation, mindfulness, lovely company in gorgeous surroundings (Hawkwood). Both these 2 are such inspiring and dedicated facilitators, I would recommend their retreats to everyone.
Thanks both 🙏

Melanie Phelps

I've just finished Ethan's 6 week course 'Exploring the Buddha's Teachings'. It's hard for me to put into words how valuable and interesting I have found the course and the teachings. It has already deepened my very young meditation practice but it has also opened the door to so much more. I am beginning to allow some of the teachings to permeate my everyday life and know that with continued practice they will be hugely beneficial. The course has felt like a wonderful start to what I already know will be a long but fruitful and beautiful journey into Buddhism and it's teachings. Thank you Ethan 🙏

Richard Gray

I took part is 4 day retreat with Mindful Living Community in May '24 which was a wonderful experience. The retreat was very well organised and the location was an absolute gem. Everything about the retreat worked for me - the teaching from Ethan/Lucy, the size of the retreat group and the exercises were all top class. My room, the food, the yoga studio etc all exceeded my expectations. If you wish to develop or grow your mindfulness in a few days then this is a great way to do it.

Pictures are from the venue - Fintry Trust

Sarah Markiewicz

I participated in the Christmas retreat, and it was a beautiful and transformative experience. The programme was very well thought out and provided the opportunity for learning as well as decompressing and slowing down. The location is stunning and I took many walks to enjoy the countryside. While it was only a few days, I felt a profound change in that time and I am committed to integrating much of what I learnt in those days into my daily life