Walking and Coaching weekends in the Brecon Beacons

Beacons walking and coaching weekends provide the kind of environment and expertise to give you a truly enjoyable and productive breathing space. The atmosphere is relaxed, light hearted and supportive. You create the mix of activities that best suit you and there's a team of experienced coaches to help throughout.

Actually, you can get a lot more than walking and coaching on these weekends, but let's start there. If you've been on a Beacons programme, then you already know our down to earth style and the number of relaxed but valuable conversations that crop up! Many people have said they'd like to come back and "get a top up" or refocus, or want colleagues, friends or family to share the experience.

There's plentiful homecooked food, from cake to full cooked breakfast and wholesome dinners, all cooked in the large Aga cooker using local, natural produce. There's guided walks each day to explore and discover places off the beaten track - nothing too physical unless you particularly want that! It's more about enjoying being outdoors.

We're usually back by early afternoon for more tea and cake, then there's a range of "mix and match" options for you: Relaxing is a big part of these weekends. You're free to indulge in an afternoon snooze. You might fancy a massage or reflexology session from one of our experienced therapists. Or just hang out and chat.

There's also the option to play with more creative exercises - when was the last time you "made something?" Whether it's painting or collage making, this is the kind of weekend where you can be creative - just for yourself. We've got all kinds of materials and resources available for you if you want them.

You could discover you can do something that you didn't think you could (whether it's walking up that hill without getting out of breath or making a decent loaf of bread), and there's always the option of a relaxed session on a particular subject in the afternoon, with a glass of something and access to some of the most insightful profiling tools that are usually only available in a business setting.

The coaches are part of the team and are available throughout the day and evening for informal chats, to provide a space for you to clarify your thoughts or explore some goal or obstacle that's currently on your radar. You can work with one coach, or try them all during the weekend, it's up to you. They're all highly experienced, easy going and very safe! If you haven't experienced coaching before, these weekends also provide a thoroughly easy way for you to find out what coaching's like.

Finally, round off your day with home-cooked dinner with local produce, and relax by the huge fire in the lounge before turning in for a cosy night in your traditional farmhouse room.

This is personal time, a health spa that reaches parts other spas don't reach. It's flexible, there's no pressure. Just stacks of inspiring views, inspiring people and a space for you to slow down, recouperate, refocus, explore, have fun, stretch your horizons, .... whatever you want.

Why are they on weekends? It gives you the option to choose your own balance of holiday and personal development. You don't have to justify time off work. Your company may sponsor you for some or all of the cost if you contribute the time. It is time for you.

2010 Dates

2010 coaching and walking weekends are running on the following dates:

• 23rd - 26th April
• 21st - 24th May
• 18th - 21st June
• 9th - 12th July
• 17th - 20th September
• 15th - 18th October
• 12th - 15th November

All weekends take place in the Black Mountains on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons, and run from Friday evening to Monday morning.

Prices start from £300 for 3 nights full board in a shared room, with all coaching, guided walks, massage/reflexology, and workshop sessions included. To book or find out more, just contact us or call us on 01275 848791.

Why?

If you've read this far, you've probably got your own reasons why these weekends might interest you - but here's some of our recent feedback just to whet your appetite further...

• "It was, without a doubt, one of the best weekends away I've ever spent, I think the combo of the people, the scenery (and the (large amount of!) food!) made it the best experience ever. It was a perfect climate where I certainly felt able to move in and out of conversation with different people with an ease I don't think I've ever experienced."
• Barclays Bank
• "I really enjoyed myself and had a bit of a self-revelation that has moved me on leaps and bounds."
• LC, Bath
• "I had a lovely weekend - breathtaking scenery and inspiring company - thank you very much for organizing it so thoughtfully"
• AB Coaching
• "I certainly came away with lots of ideas about what I love to do and where my key strengths are (the ability to stay calm, think rationally and hold a space throughout a crisis are definitely now included!) and the best thing was having the chance to discover again what makes my heart sing with likeminded people"
• Natural Leadership

Before you go ...!

This is a new offering for Beacons, and we'd really like to hear what you make of it!

Please contact us and let us know - or ask for anything that you need to make this work for you. We'd love to see you.