Our mission is simple, to help you become the best version of yourself. You are the result of millions of years of success, living in a time of unprecedented wealth, security, opportunity, information, medical advancement and ‘stuff’. You really are 1 in a trillion, one of the luckiest people ever to be alive. So why don’t we always feel like the winners that we are? Why do we often feel unfulfilled, impatient, distant, stressed, overwhelmed and tired? Over just a few generations our world has changed at an incredible pace. Our lives bear little resemblance to that which we were designed to thrive within and which our ancestors enjoyed for hundreds of thousands of years before us. We used to know and be known by everyone, eat a diverse, organic and nutritious diet, spend a majority of our time in nature, toil for only a dozen or so hours per week and sleep like kings and all of this whilst living entirely in the present. Not worrying about pensions, mortgages, promotions, exams, information overload and a never-ending list of other things. Sounds like bliss… So we have two options, retreat to the woods and live like a caveman or identify the secrets to abundant health, natural ecstasy and stress free living and then bio hack them into our everyday lives all whilst thriving in the digital age of the 2020s. During this 3-day immersion event you will experience the 6 hacks that you can steadily develop into your life in order to gap fill the limitations of the 2020s and fully experience and appreciate the incredible times within which we live. It is time to cash in our genetic winning lottery ticket and become your own awakened ape. Although we are very serious about supporting you to become the best version of you, we are not serious about ourselves and hence in typical R1SE style there will be a strong emphasis on fun and camaraderie throughout the retreat. So, what are the bio hacks that we will be starting to influence, they are… Movement, Meditation, Nutrition, Sleep, Nature and your Tribe to enjoy it with.
The Itinerary FRIDAY 14:00
17/07/2020 Ramble
15:30
Flex Yoga
16:30
Tea Party
18:30 20:00
Feast Games
SATURDAY 18/07/2020 07:00 Meditate 08:00 09:00 11:00 12:00 14:30 16:00 18:00
Breakfast Trail Run Wild Dip Picnic Pilates Ready, Steady, Snack Barbeque
20:00
Fire Pit & Night Hike
SUNDAY 07:00 08:00
19/07/2020 Meditate Fusion Yoga
09:00 09:30
Breakfast Challenge Setting
11:00
GoApe
14:00
Home
*All activities are optional **All food is plant based
Get out in nature and walk through Padley Gorge Find your focus during this special version of our popular Flex Class Orientation chat whilst drinking teas and eating healthy snacks and cakes. Enjoy a huge array of scrumptious dishes Get ready to LOL with the tribe Join Jo for a morning love & gratitude meditation Fuel up with an awesome breakfast Run 11km to Chatsworth House (optional) Wild Dip in the river at Chatsworth (optional) Plant based al fresco dining Create your core of iron Team up as we learn to create a range of healthy snacks (and then demolish them) Enjoy a plant-based barbeque that won’t leave you searching for a sausage Chill round the fire pit or strap on your head torch and explore “Be present” with Jo & set your intentions An energising wake-up for the body and soul Choose from an array of breakfast options This retreat is only the start, select one or more challenges and commit to its completion For those who dare we will tackle the UKs highest high ropes course (optional) Implement your knowledge, design your future and become your best self
The Cost We are offering early bird discounts of £50 if you pay your deposit before the end of April. All R1SE members (those who pay monthly to R1SE) will get an additional £50 discount. Early Bird R1SE Member £349 Early Bird Non-Member £399 Regular Price £449 Deposits are non-refundable unless we get another person to take your place. The balance is due by the end of May 2020.
The Cuisine Don’t be fooled about what you hear about a plant-based diet. The Awakened Ape Retreat leaves nothing to chance and everything to the culinary imagination. You won’t find any limp lettuce or be foraging for your food (although this could be an option!!) imagine mouth-watering crunchy thai peanut quinoa, warming spicy chilli, butternut pecan wheat berry salad, jerk pasta, orange ginger sweet potatoes to name just a few of the amazing dishes you will open your taste buds up to. And let’s not forget the delish deserts from raspberry chocolate brownies, cinnamon buns to chocolate orange puddings. Yes, all plant based and all super healthy! We will also be having a little fun with ready steady snack, where in small teams you will learn how to be prepare easy delicious plant-based snacks in next to no time. Great for when you are on the go and want to make sure you have something tasty and healthy to hand! We will also show you that eating a plant-based diet does not mean you have to miss out on a BBQ with flavour-packed burgers, sizzling skewers and lots of vibrant salads and veggies. Great Food to enjoy and celebrate that feeds your mind, your body and your soul. We will make sure you are provided with all of the recipes for the foods you will be eating so you can carry on with your plant-based way of life after the retreat.
The Accommodation We will be staying at the incredible, luxurious Cattle Shed in Grindleford. Rooms are all double occupancy with two separate beds. All 11 en-suite rooms are on a twin share basis : all rooms have super king size zip and link beds (so these can be twin rooms or large double). Open plan lounge with integrated bar and dining, and panoramic views. Media room. 16m long studio. Wifi throughout. South facing terraces with barbecue and fire-pit. Laundry with washing and drying facilities. Towels and linens provided.
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Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday Plant-based feast on Friday Picnic on Saturday Barbeque on Saturday evening All cakes, treats and snacks Yoga on Friday and Sunday Pilates on Saturday Meditation on Saturday and Sunday GoApe on Sunday All other activities Accommodation on Friday and Saturday nights Linen & towels throughout Tea & Coffee provided, alcoholic beverages can be brought at the guests discretion. Lashings of fun and learning A better understanding of what it takes to become the best version of you and thrive in the 2020s