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The Sanctuary of Venus
You will not leave the same woman who arrived.
9th OctoberĀ - 12th OctoberĀ 2026 - Glastonbury.Ā
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š¹āØ SANCTUARY OF VENUS
Woodlands Farmhouse, Glastonbury
October 9ā12 | Dark Moon ā New Moon in Libra
Only 12 Women
A 4-day immersion of luxury, deep rest, and feminine return
Led by Alexe Woods & Mandy Rees
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YOUāVE HELD IT ALL TOGETHERā¦
But when was the last time
you were truly held?
Not managing.
Not giving.
Not being everything for everyone else.
Justā¦ held.
THE INVITATION
There is a version of you beneath the noiseā
beneath the responsibility,
beneath the constant doing.
She is softer.
More powerful.
Deeply connected to her body, her rhythm, her truth.
This retreat is where you meet her again.
THIS IS NOT JUST A RETREAT
This is a return to your feminine centre.
A space where your nervous system finally exhales.
Where your body becomes something you listen toā
not something you push.
Where rest is not earnedā¦
It is allowed.
WHY THIS TIMING IS SACRED
Held between the Dark Moon and the New Moon in Libra,
this retreat is a powerful energetic threshold.
š„ Ā The Dark Moon
A space of stillness, release, and deep surrender.
Where you soften what youāve been holding.
š The New Moon in Libra
Ruled by Venusāplanet of beauty, balance, and self-worth.
A moment to reset how you relate to yourself, your body, and your life.
š¹ Venus
The energy of:
- receiving
- sensuality
- magnetism
- feminine power
THE EXPERIENCE
Over four days, you will be guided through:
- Deep rest through Yoga Nidra
- Sensual embodiment & feminine awakening
- Astrology & cyclical alignment
- Ritual, release & intention setting
So you donāt just relaxā
You reclaim yourself.
š YOUR RETREAT JOURNEY
Friday ā Arrival into Stillness
Arrival & welcome
Candlelit dinner
š„ Dark Moon Ritual ā Deep Rest
Gentle movement followed by a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra,
guiding you into surrender, softness, and the healing darkness.
Saturday ā Alignment & Awakening
Breakfast
š Cyclical Living & Lunar Alignment
A grounded, practical session to help you live in rhythm with the moon and seasonsāsupporting your health, energy, relationships, and abundance.
Lunch
Free time to rest, integrate, or explore Glastonbury
Spa access (pool, sauna, hot tub)
Dinner
šŖ Venus Embodied ā The Rose Within
Explore your birth chart through the lens of self-worth, daily rhythm, and Venus energy.
Followed by a sensual embodiment experience with movement, ritual, and activation.
Sunday ā Softening & Intention
Breakfast
Morning yoga & journaling
Lunch
Free time / spa
Dinner
š New Moon in Libra Ceremony
A candlelit ritual of intention, visualisation, and gentle activationāinviting balance, harmony, and a new beginning.
Monday ā Integration & Closing
Breakfast
Closing circle & reflection
Ā āØ THE TRANSFORMATION
You arrive carrying everything.
You leaveā¦
lighter, clearer, and deeply reconnected.
You will:
- feel rested in your nervous system
- reconnect to your sensual, feminine energy
- understand your rhythms and how to honour them
- release what your body has been holding
- return home different
Softer. Stronger. More you.
š THE WOMAN THIS IS FOR
This is for the woman who:
- is tired of holding everything together
- feels disconnected from her body or energy
- is ready to stop pushing and start listening
- craves depth, beauty, and space to exhale
š¹ WHATāS INCLUDED
š„ 3 nights in a luxury countryside retreat
āØ All meals ā nourishing, seasonal, chef-prepared
š¹ Welcome gifting
šÆļø All workshops, rituals & practices
ā„ļø Full spa access ā pool, sauna, hot tub & grounds
š Invest in yourselfĀ
Your Investment
This is not simply a retreat.
It is an investment into your nervous system, your energy, and your way of living.
A space intentionally designed to hold youā
through beauty, depth, and experience.
Retreat Investment
Shared Room ā Ā£888
Your own bed within a beautifully shared space
Shared Bed Experience ā Ā£777
For those who are open to a more intimate, sisterhood-led experience
The Shared Bed Experience
For some women, this becomes one of the most unexpectedly powerful parts of the retreat.
A return to:
- closeness
- trust
- sisterhood bonding
This option is perfect if you:
- are coming with a friend
- feel open to connection
- are ready to soften into shared experience
Payment Options
To honour both commitment and accessibility:
Deposit ā Ā£111 to secure your space
Flexible payment plans are available
āØ Why Women Invest
Because they are no longer willing to:
ā run on empty
ā override their bodies
ā wait for āone dayā
They choose now.
They choose themselves.
Only 12 Women
This is an intimate, high-luxuryĀ experience.
Every woman is seen.
Every detail is intentional.
Only 12 spaces are available.
And once they are filledā
this container closes.
š¹ If You Feel the Pullā¦
Thatās your body recognising something.
Not everything needs to be overthought.
Some things are simply known.
The Venue
Woodlands Farmhouse Ā
A refined countryside sanctuary overlooking Glastonbury Torāwhere luxury, rest, and soulful connection meet.
Sleeps 12
Top Facilities
Sedum Spa Access (included)
Slip into deep restoration with full access to the indoor heated pool, sauna, Nordic hot tub, cold tubs, treatment rooms, relaxation spaces, and gymāall set against the mystical backdrop of the Glastonbury landscape.
Private Outdoor Hot Tub
Soak beneath the open sky as the day dissolves into eveningāperfect with a glass of champagne and nowhere else to be.
Cinema Room
A plush, intimate space for slow evenings, soft blankets, and shared moments in front of the screen.
Beautiful Countryside Setting
100 acres of rolling land invite you to wander, breathe deeply, and reconnect with natureās rhythm.
Elegant & Spacious Living Areas
Two thoughtfully designed lounges, dinning areas and a games room offering a balance of connection and quietāspaces to gather, soften, or simply be.
Ā Open Fires & Wood Burners
Evenings unfold around flickering flames, creating warmth, intimacy, and a deeply comforting sense of home.
āØ Your Next Step
If you feel the resonanceā¦
Secure your space now
Single bed in shared twin roomĀ
If you feel the resonanceā¦
Secure your space now
Sisterhood experience shared double bed
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Past Retreats
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Glastonbury
Lunar Eclipse Portal in Virgo - MarchĀ 2025
SOLD OUT
Self-care PractitionersĀ Retreat heldĀ at Little Earth, Glastonbury.Ā
Ibiza
Wild Feminine - SeptemberĀ 2025
SOLD OUT
Ibiza Goddess WeekĀ Retreat held at theĀ stunning Babylon Beach.Ā
Caroline
Most extraordinary weekend with extraordinary women. WeĀ bathed in yoga nidra, beautifully crafted by Alexe with her calming words and wisdom of action and gentle movement. She is also skilled in astrology and the moon and we canāt wait for her session that will give us our charts. After all, armed with valuable information about alignment with your charts and business and life is so priceless! Alexe you have created a very special retreat package here and one that we will definitely be returning to. āØ
Sue
I had the great pleasure of attending Alexe's retreat for practitioners in the magical place of Glastonbury in March. It was such a great experience. The activity sessions run by other practitioners as well as Alexe herself were enlightening, relaxing, supportive and in some instances transformational.
It was wonderful to spend the weekend and connect with some fabulous women. The venue, accommodation and food were all great. All in all it was a beautiful balance of release, healing, reflection and relaxation. The bonus was having time to visit Glastonbury and some of the sites too.
Michelle
I loved everything about this retreat, from the warm and welcoming environment, to the wonderful energy of the group. The teachers were extremely knowledgeable and passionate. The retreat was well structured and included so many fantastic features. I loved every part of the day, from the Body Scan and body astrology stretch which also included our Astrology charts, to the Kundalini and Feminine Dance to name just a few.
I highly recommend booking with Universal Movement, for some self care practice, and for the wonderful experience that you come away with. I will definitely be booking future retreats.
Liv
Like a precious stone, Alexe and her unique program shine; they are of high value, and she is a most special and rare human.
Her natural ability to weave magic throughout life is to be beheld.
Her method is both interesting and highly practical.
Using her techniques and attending her classes can actively make a difference in your life and to your overall health
I recently returned from a retreat at the Earth Spirit centre in Glastonbury with her and a group of inspiring women. This was everything I hoped it would be and more.
The connection i made with everyone and through fully embracing the offerings has been immense. It has changed my mind set and given me more than i ever imagined.
I cannot wait to do another event / retreat and am so happy to have this connection in my earth life.
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FAQ'S
Do I need yoga or astrology experience?
Ā Non at all, all our retreats areĀ total beginner-friendly.
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ā All organic, seasonal eatsāvegan, gluten-free friendly
ā Medical astrology folded in every day
ā Trauma-informed Yoga Nidra, safe space first
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