Testimonials
Lucy West
- Coach, Writer, Activist
“I have attended all four of the 2023-4 Seasonal Alchemy retreats and enjoyed them enormously. I was very attracted to the concept of honouring the four seasons and learning more about the Celtic calendar which does so. They chose a wonderful location with the Asha Centre in the Forest of Dean. Lydia, Hamish and Jed are each very skilled facilitators in their own rights, and together they made a wonderful team that holds the space and group beautifully. They blend proactively designing the weekends with flexibility to what the group wants and brings. I’ve especially appreciated such a wide range of embodiment practices, most of which celebrate nature. I’ve found the whole ‘cycle’ nourishing, joyful and heartwarming, including making lovely connections with the developing community. I cannot recommend the experience more highly.”
Matt Nicholls
- Founder at Progressive
“Just a quick note to say, first & foremost, a massive thank you for the weekend. Inspiring, challenging and uplifting in equal measure. I was a bit apprehensive coming in but was bowled over by everything. Thank you both for creating and holding such a wonderful space.
The beauty, grace and simplicity of the Celtic Wheel is so profound. The stark contrast with how out of sync and lost we are individually and collectively in our cultural rat race and capitalist hamster wheels. For me, this is a real moment of clarity and one I look forward to exploring over the coming months seasons(!) and years…attempting a better resynchronisation with the world and in life. So, thank you, thank you.
Moreover, the complementary power of your individual skills is going to have significant impact on people of all walks of life.”
Meera Chand Senior
- Mother
“Seasonal Alchemy has changed my year in ways I didnt even know I needed. Learning about the Celtic Wheel and living cyclically and thus in harmony with nature, has given me space and rest and then enabled me to blossom. It’s hard to to describe because it’s so experiential, but for anyone wanting rest, space and a new way of living I cannot recommend this enough. Jed, Lydia and Hamish are wonderful guides who I felt very safe with and have shared tears and laughs with. To be able to reflect and plan every season in relation to its gifts and challenges has been revelatory and I am so looking forward to my next journey around the wheel. I feel a sense of hope and excitement that I didnt even know was possible.”
Tugba Kirhan
- Programmes Manager and Facilitator at Embercombe
“At Embercombe’s 25th anniversary event, we were fortunate to have Seasonal Alchemy offer a taster session, which was a truly enlightening experience. Even in such a short time, Hamish and Jed created a warm and inviting space that allowed us to step away from the day’s hustle and connect more deeply with ourselves. The session provided a beautiful introduction to the Celtic Wheel and its profound teachings on reconnecting with nature’s rhythms. It was just a taste, but it left me feeling more grounded and inspired to explore these ancient traditions further. If you’re curious about realigning with the natural world and seeking clarity in our fast-paced culture, I highly recommend Seasonal Alchemy”
Stu Pickles
- Managing Director at Aim Higher Leadership
“I don’t know where to begin in thanking you for such a profoundly rich retreat weekend. Your beautiful talents and curation were a delight to behold and experience. I have come away feeling deeply moved, connecting with and feeling my response to the “tug” back to the natural rhythms of nature and ancient traditions”