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Make yourself at home wherever you are
Hello and welcome to the Branches of Wisdom online retreat - this space has been consciously created as a place for you to pause, stop all the doing and reflect as you retreat from the world for a moment and rediscover the buried treasure with you.
The Branches of Wisdom are infused with divine feminine wisdom, soulful and mindful rituals and well-being practices for you to simply be.
Retreating and being among nature is a much-needed balm for our weary souls. As when we grasp the opportunity to pause and gift ourselves time and space to be; only then can we calm our frazzled nervous systems, find the clarity we seek and re-energise our minds, bodies and spirits as we reconnect with the divine guidance awaiting within.
Based in Surrey you’ll often find me outdoors in my wellies, immersed in nature and pottering in our garden which is surrounded by wildlife, flowers and plants. I live with my beloved Mr M and our beautiful tabby cat Lola. We are fortunate to live among a Scientific Site of Special Interest (SSSI) along with various wildlife next to the water. There is always something for us to observe which brings moments of joy whatever the season.
The Branches of Wisdom
As for the Branches of Wisdom - yes there is such as a place. A magical sanctuary where we retreat to at the bottom of our garden. Filled with enormous tree trunks and branches, that beckon you to climb on and sit and rest for a while.
When I take a moment resting on the branches of the willow tree, only then can I hear the inner whispers of guidance, feel more grounded, less frazzled and remember how to connect deeply with mother nature and myself once more.
When we moved here eight years ago, I was in the depths of grief following the loss of our baby Grace Rose. As I worked in the neglected garden it transformed everything around and within me. We came back to life together.
And so these insights and wisdom weaved its way into my writing and work. With my words and soul-to-soul sessions my aim is to encourage and empower women (and sometimes men!) to fully reconnect to themselves, whilst expressing their divine femininity and intuition. Offering you support and encouragement on your journey to self discovery.
I started my own writing journey fifteen years ago with my own blog, Scarletta’s Blog. With nothing more than instinct and an idea. This Wordpress blog quickly began a petite business – Scarletta Media. Which grew and expanded several times over immersed in the ever-changing landscape of the social media revolution.
In 2018 a new chapter unfolded as I launched another business, as a Mentor, in my own name, which gave me the opportunity to expand my services and interests even further particularly around the benefits of nature and forest therapy, mindfulness for stress reduction and counselling.
I’ve since come to realise that writing is the golden thread that has always weaved its way beautifully through-out my life. This thread and I are entwined together, writing is therapeutic, as I tune in and connect with the voice within, words pour onto the page. My life compass guiding me forwards in times of deep sadness and immense joy.
And so I hope and trust that what I share with you here speaks from my soul to yours, giving you encouragement, comfort and space to retreat as you rediscover the buried treasure within you.
Join the Branches of Wisdom Retreat
Within this sacred space it is my intention to share my own pot of wisdom, the guidance and insights I receive and follow what comes. Trusting my soul knows the way, now I choose to tune in, to listen deeply and to act on what I hear and know. I’ve done this for many years, often without realising what a gift this is.
It might be a word, or an insight, a simple knowing that arrives in the moment. It may offer you reassurance, comfort or a sign. It may encourage you to take another step, and another. It may give you an alternative perspective or approach that you hadn’t considered before. It may encourage you to listen and act on your own soul whispers. It may give you a sense of belonging and feel less alone.
Your membership includes:
The Retreat Gathering
A monthly soulful gathering within the Branches of Wisdom online retreat. I’ll share gentle guided meditations, rituals and journaling prompts to support you in harmony with natures rhythms. Each session is recorded live, and you can access the replay’s whenever you choose. Our first gathering is Tuesday 1st October at 7pm UK time and will run on the first Tuesday of the month thereafter.
All you need is a quiet, comfortable space, where you won’t be disturbed for an hour. A warm blanket and your journal if you’d like to make some notes.
If this calls to you and you are yearning for a non-judgmental space where you can have some space to relax, reconnect, reflect and express yourself freely I’d love you to join me. It’s super easy subscribe here and you'll be sent the Zoom link before we begin.
Through the Seasons Podcast - with simple soulful guidance as we flow and shift with the rhythm of the seasons.
The Bloom From Within E-Course - With mindful online sessions to ground you and enable you to be present, bringing your visualisations and dreams to life as you move out of your head and fully into your heart. This is an opportunity to remember who you are, to befriend and reconnect with your true nature as you create a deeper, meaningful life based on your own heartfelt intentions, priorities and desires.
I’d love you to join me it’s currently £8 per month.
This is your sanctuary and retreat for however long you need it.
As a free subscriber you’ll receive:
The Branches of Wisdom posts, the Self Care Moments - Journaling prompts. And a special 10% discount on 1-1 Soul-to-Soul Sessions.
Thank you for being here and supporting my work. Please do comment, like and share as you see fit this is hugely appreciated.
Mel x
