Fairy Tale Medicine - a weekend of creative healing
in Brighton - arty city and sea juiciness
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February can be a difficult month. It can feel long dark and a little depressing.
If you find winter hard, and your heart and soul are longing for some light, warmth and connection, our Brighton Winter Retreat is a gorgeous invitation into fairy-lit togetherness, winter sea air, shared stories and juicy inspiration.
This weekend, we will be journeying with two potent stories from the book Women Who Run with The Wolves : La Loba, the Bone Woman who gathers what has been lost and sings it back to life, and Baubo, the cheeky goddess whose juicy belly laughter and sensuality lifts the weight of a long hard time of grief.
It is a deeply healing book, and working with these stories in a group like this can truly bring them alive.
This retreat is open to everyone, is queer-led and a really welcoming nurturing space right in the heart of the magical, arty lanes of Brighton. A weekend of new friendships, snuggling in, soulful sharing, belly laughter, rest, creativity and community.
Your place includes:
• Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday workshops
• A full 60-minute one-to-one body massage
• Story circles, creative workshops reflection and community
• Optional sunrise beach sauna which is an extra and subject to winter timetables
This is a non-residential retreat, so you are free to choose your own cosy Airbnb, sea-view room, little hotel or peaceful hideaway. Wander Brighton’s independent shops, snuggle into beautiful cafés and connect with soulful participants from the workshops.
This retreat is great for those who
• find the short winter days difficult
• longing to reconnect with their creativity
• want to make new friendships and community
• want to work on healing their relationship with their body
• want to go home feeling lighter, warmer and juicily renewed, with the February blues lifted a little
A weekend of creativity and community , and put together with Clare Beloveds delicious Scouse Irreverence and magic.
Join us on a magic weekend to chase away the winter blues
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Refunds
Please ensure you are able to attend before paying, as refunds cannot be issued. We recommend taking out travel insurance in case of illness or unexpected changes. Payment plans are offered to help you spread the cost. They still need to be completed even if you cancel, as your place is held and costs are committed in advance. You are welcome to transfer your place to someone else if needed.
Clare Jasmine Beloved
Clare Jasmine Beloved
Mistress of all things Juicy and Gorgeous
Artist / Poet/ Therapist / Writer / Clothes Textile Designer / Therapist and Arts in Health Specialist/ founder of the Bad Lesbian Widows Club
My life is a big, deep and juicy creative offering. My art is full of large scale lush goddesses, magic mermaids, sensual sistas, and sacred imagery, symbolism, story and feelings. My work is also translated into limited edition textile ranges in silks and velvet as well as a beautiful jewellery range.
I trained with Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes in learning how to bring the stories from Women Who Run with the Wolves to others and have also worked with myth and stories in my own way for 30+ years. Stories carry themes of redemption, belonging, resurrection, grief and renewal. Together, we huddle around the metaphorical fire and begin to hear our own myths reflected back to us in new ways. We journey with symbolism to uncover our own authentic voices, and to see our lives with fresh eyes. I work with a rich mix of methods including circle work, mark-making, shrines, creativity, colour and poetry, helping us reconnect with the lost bones of ourselves and bring them gently back to life. Along the way, something else grows too: new friendships, shared meaning, and a deep sense of being seen and loved.
My ground-breaking creative work has been funded by Arts Council England, and my large-scale creative projects have been rolled out through Public Health, NHS and Primary Care Teams, schools, job centres, prisons, refuges and probation services.
I have lived through my own painful depressions, broken hearts and dreams, and difficult experiences. In 2021 my beloved wife Sandra died of cancer. I’ve found that grief is an intense magical teacher. I believe all our experiences and vulnerabilities can shape us into more compassionate human beings, willing to open our hearts more deeply and risk a wildly beautiful creative life.
Brighton Retreat Agreement & Terms
20–22 February, Brighton
This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions between the participant (“Participant”) and the organiser, Clare Beloved (“Organiser”), for participation in the Brighton Retreat (“Retreat”). By booking and/or attending, the Participant agrees to the following terms in full.
1. Booking and Payment
1.1 A place on the Retreat is secured only once payment (deposit, full fee, or first instalment) has been received.
1.2 By booking, the Participant confirms acceptance of this Agreement in full.
1.3 As a small organisation, clear payment agreements are essential to keep our work sustainable.
2. Payment Plans
2.1 Payment plans may be offered to help Participants spread the cost.
2.2 All instalments are non-refundable and must be completed in full, even if the Participant chooses not to attend. The place has been reserved and costs committed in advance.
2.3 If the Participant receives a reduced-rate or bursary place, the payment agreement still stands whether the Participant attends or not.
2.4 If an instalment is missed, the Organiser will contact the Participant and offer an opportunity to bring payments up to date.
3. Refunds and Cancellations – Participant
3.1 All payments, including deposits and instalments, are strictly non-refundable.
3.2 If the Participant can no longer attend, they may transfer their place to another person at any time. Arranging this transfer is the Participant’s responsibility.
3.3 No partial refunds are offered for missed sessions, late arrivals, or early departures.
3.4 Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
4. Refunds and Cancellations – Organiser
4.1 If the Retreat cannot proceed due to low numbers, illness, venue failure, or unforeseen circumstances on the Organiser’s side, the Participant will receive a full refund of all payments made.
4.2 No additional compensation (including travel or accommodation costs) will be provided.
4.3 Participants will be notified as soon as possible if cancellation is required.
5. Travel, Accommodation, and Meals
5.1 The Retreat is non-residential.
5.2 Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel, accommodation, and food.
5.3 Travel insurance is recommended.
6. Inclusion, Safety & Accessibility
6.1 The Retreat operates within an active diversity and inclusion framework.
6.2 Participants of all genders and sexualities are welcome, with particular encouragement for trans, non-binary, queer and Global Majority communities.
6.3 One Pay-What-You-Can place is reserved to support accessibility for those who might otherwise be unable to attend.
6.4 Participants should advise the Organiser of any accessibility requirements before booking so reasonable adjustments can be explored.
6.5 Discrimination, abusive behaviour, or unsafe conduct will not be tolerated and may result in removal without refund.
7. Confidentiality
7.1 Personal stories shared within the Retreat are confidential and must not be repeated outside the group without explicit permission.
7.2 The Retreat is not group therapy, although it may feel therapeutic.
7.3 If deeper issues or trauma emerge, the Organiser may suggest appropriate support or signposting.
8. Health and Medical Responsibility
8.1 By attending, the Participant confirms they are physically and emotionally able to take part in the workshops, movement, storywork, and massage/bodywork sessions.
8.2 The Participant is responsible for informing the Organiser and massage practitioners of any relevant medical conditions.
8.3 Participation is voluntary and undertaken at the Participant’s own risk.
9. Massage and Bodywork
9.1 Each Participant will receive one 60-minute massage/bodywork session delivered by a qualified practitioner.
9.2 Appointment times will be allocated.
9.3 Missed sessions cannot be rearranged or refunded.
10. Photography
10.1 The Organiser may photograph hands, feet, group textures, artwork, and the general unfolding of the retreat.
10.2 Close-up images of individuals will only be used with consent.
10.3 If the Participant prefers not to be photographed, they must inform the Organiser beforehand.
10.4 Photographs may be used sensitively for website, social media, and future course materials.
11. Substance Use
11.1 No alcohol or illegal substances are permitted during the Retreat or beforehand if they affect safe participation.
11.2 Anyone believed to be under the influence will be asked to leave without refund.
12. Behaviour and Right to Remove
12.1 The Retreat is founded on respect, safety, kindness, and mutual care.
12.2 The Organiser reserves the right to remove any Participant whose behaviour is discriminatory, unsafe, or disruptive.
12.3 No refund will be issued in such circumstances.
13. Copyright and Use of Materials
13.1 All materials, poetry, artwork, exercises, structures, and course content are copyright to Clare Beloved / Wild Woman / Big Love Sista unless explicitly stated otherwise.
13.2 Participants agree not to reproduce, teach, or use these materials for financial gain without written permission.
13.3 This protects the integrity and many years of development behind this work.
14. Limitation of Liability
14.1 The Organiser is not liable for loss or damage to personal possessions, nor for illness or injury arising from participation unless caused by negligence.
14.2 Attendance is at the Participant’s own risk. Insurance is recommended.
15. Governing Law
15.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
15.2 Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Participant Agreement
Participant Name: ______________________________
Signature: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________