2013 JULY 12, 13, 14 Friday, Saturday & Sunday

This year's festival will be on Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July with a Peacemaker concert on Friday 12th evening, curated by Lucinda Drayton to celebrate 20 years of the Global Retreat Centre. The festival also includes new themes to be announced for: meditation pavilions, big talks from the main stage, small talks from our big ideas pavilion, 30 minute life changer seminars, plus acoustic music in the historical grounds, tea under the trees, meadow maze, outdoor artwork & even more fun activities for kids and adults.

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Acoustic music in the nooks and crannies of Nuneham's historical grounds: Listen to Oboe and Cello in the chapel, classical guitar, sitar and violin in the Poetic Gardens. Hear the sounds of a gentle flute wafting through the Japanese garden. Prepare to be totally Enchanted!

Music in the Gardens

Discover the fascinating history of Nuneham House, its connection with Royalty of the day, Capability Brown, Philosophers and Poets. The enchanging grounds fuelled the imagination of Lewis Carrol as he dreamed up the story of 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' for the young Alice Liddell.

Garden & House Tours

Who wouldn’t want to sit in a peaceful space and be transported into an experience of inner calm & love for all? Try a few minutes of meditation with easy to follow guidance in a wonderful atmosp- phere of peace and generosity.

Enchanting Meditation Pavilions

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Mindsets - Small Talks with Big Ideas. 30 minute Life Changers in the Croquet Lawn Pavilion plus Big Talks twice a day from the main stage.
We took intriguing themes that you all sent in as requests and added a few more that are guaranteed to fascinate…CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Mindsets

A Wonderful spot to try out Qigong in the open air and discover how love for nature is a force that can help plants grow stronger and healthier. If you don’t believe it, try it for yourself! This is where you can help spread a bit of Earth Care & engage in an idea exchange with others.

Earth Care Area

A maze cut out of tall wild grasses that will enchant, befuddle and wrong foot all who enter! Find out what the mazemakers of ancient times were up to. Discover intriguing sculptures sited in the heart of the meadow. 

Wildflower Meadow with Artworks and Maze

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Curated by Lucinda Drayton who will be performing with other musicians who believe in the power of music to inspire, uplift and create a better world. With the Ganda Boys, Craig Pruess and Blisset and Johnty Wilks. Plus a live meditation to tap into the Peacemaker in us all by Sister Jayanti.

Peacemaker Concert

A great place to watch the world go by, soak in the atmosphere of tranqulity under an ancient Cedar or two and take in great views accross the River Thames. Tea, coffee and snacks all made with love, offered without charge. Plus discover wisdom about tea drinking, life and all things inspirational.

Tea Under the Trees

Fun and uplifting activities for kids and families. Making things, listening to stories that fire the imagination - plus try out relaxation for kids of all ages to rise above worries and enter a world of calm and happiness. 

Kids Space