Sky Garden Retreat Mindfulness Courses

I started my mindfulness journey on Jackie's one day retreat. The setting, surroundings, conversation, meditation, mindfulness activities, company (and food!) was so brilliant, I needed more! So I signed up for the 8 week course and have been trying to pay it forward by sharing my learnings far and wide ever since :-) Jackie knows her stuff. She makes you feel welcome and encourages you to put yourself first (something we forget to do in this crazy day and age). I am confident that mindfulness and meditation will be part of my life now and always, thanks to Jackie.
Jun 3rd, 2022

If you want like minded people and great food this for you. However after starting a 8 week course with Jackie and soon decided it was not for me. One was face to face one was zoom! So completed two sessions out of 8. I asked for a small refund even though it stated in the her policy there were no refunds. However, I didnt think it unreasonable as I paid up front 350.00.was shocked at the response. She did offer me one to one however her techniques In mindfulness did not suit me ! Lots of her personal experiences and breathing but not a lot of transferable mindfulness techniques. Very disappointing experience! Beware what you sign up for !
May 30th, 2022

May 24th, 2022

So my journey through my 8 week course was a roller coaster to say the least. Weeks 1 and 5 where the biggest struggles, but during the 8 week course I learnt a lot about myself my behaviour and how I act and feel towards things I didn't even realise. The course is not made for everyone to finish with the same conclusion or results because we all started with different reasons for doing it. I recommend this course and Jackie as a mentor. Even just trying it to see what it can bring to you and your life, you have nothing to loose only gain if anything. I was most at peace when I did the course you must follow the course almost to a T, if you so not do not blame the course only ask if you put you're all into the teachings.
May 23rd, 2022

I completed the 8 week Mindfulness course with Jackie and it was life changing. We laughed, cried and talked all things meditation. Jackie really took time to get to know me and how I 'ticked' and was also honest about her journey, which really helped me see the bigger picture. I felt completely at ease with Jackie and she was so generous with her time and wisdom. Even now, 4 months after completing the course, Jackie is responsive to messages and is on hand with advice. One session, when I was completely overwhelmed with life, we dropped in a counselling session and I really saw the benefit of Jackie's counselling qualification. As a result of the course I am in the process of changing jobs and have bought a campervan! I have since attended a one day retreat which was fab and looking to go on a Morocco retreat. If you have ever thought about Mindfulness I would encourage you to have a chat with Jackie to find out more.
Jun 27th, 2022