Gentle, restorative meditation retreats

[BatshitCrazyWoman]

I'm currently being treated for cancer, have three months more chemo, then surgery, radiotherapy and some ongoing treatments after that.

To keep myself looking forward, and not ending up in a slough of despond, I've started to think about recuperation after active treatment - not just physical (have lost weight and muscle so I need work!) but also emotional and spiritual.

I would describe myself as an agnostic, raised CofE. I like meditation, and was wondering about finding some sort of meditation short break, somewhere pretty in the south east. I've been googling but finding a lot which have more yoga than meditating. Physically I'm not going to be in a great way, and have a plan for getting fitness back. I need my soul to be soothed!

Sorry, that was long, but am hopeful someone here might have some ideas.

Thank you 🙏 in advance

Sharpham - it's not in the South East though, it's near Totnes - but if you could get there, it ticks all the boxes you mentioned.
Example: https://www.sharphamtrust.org/mindfulness-retreats/details/rest-and-renewal-short-meditation-retreat

Thank you. That does sound lovely, and I would travel a bit further for the right thing. The only thing that gives me pause is the 'tasks' listed on the schedule. I don't know what this means? Washing up? Cooking? ??I'm going to be exhausted, and I really want to be looked after, (I'm aware that makes me sound like a princess 🤣)

From when I did Sharpham, the tasks were very low key - there was a rota which meant approx once in the week, you were on chopping up veg duty in the kitchen for about 30 mins (with 2 other people on the retreat), and approx once you were on washing up duty (about 45 mins). I don't think there were any other tasks to be shared out.

The food is absolutely delicious and a lot of it is grown on the estate. Also highly recommend paying the extra for a "heritage" bedroom, they are huge and beautiful !

Thanks for clarifying @PotOfTulips It does look beautiful there 😍