JUNE 13TH - 17TH 2025

WITCH

An enchanting 5 Day retreat led by Charlotte Church & Tree Carr for 17 souls ready to embody their magic through ritual, nature, and deep witchcraft practices during the Waning Gibbous Moon phase.

Ready to claim your magic?

This immersive retreat is designed to activate the witch within: blending ancient wisdom, elemental magic, and deep self-exploration. Led by singer and spiritual guide Charlotte Church and High Priestess and author Tree Carr, this retreat is an opportunity to rekindle your craft through ritual, herbalism, dream-work, plant-spirit connection, meditation, sound, and sacred art.

The Dreaming, a haven nestled in magical lands of Wales, provides the perfect setting for witches to reconnect with the old ways. Through guided experiences in forest bathing, herbal alchemy, candle magic, dream initiation, and communal rituals, we awaken our power and forge a deeper relationship with nature, self, and spirit.

Each day will be themed around a different aspect of the Witch’s Path, all guided by the five elements of earth, water, air, fire and spirit.  We will move from awakening, healing and reclaiming to deepening and manifesting.

We’ll awaken our witch’s voice through sound rituals woven with the rhythms of nature. Chanting at dawn, humming at dusk, invoking with breath and tone, we align our magic with the sun, the land, and the unseen. These are not songs to perform, but spells to cast, prayers to plant, and vibrations to stir the wild world awake.

As Above, So Below

Our retreat will take place during the Waning Gibbous Moon phase from June 13-17 just before the Summer Solstice.

Think of the Waning Gibbous as the "cool down" phase. It is a time to honor what has come to pass, clear what no longer serves, and prepare for deeper release during our five days together.

This is a powerful lunar time for release, gratitude, reflection, and deep inner work. It is the time after the Full Moon when the moonlight begins to decrease, signaling a shift from external manifestations to internal integration and transformation.

The Waning Gibbous moon has its magical uses and is perfect for our retreat together. You can expect:

  • Sacred Sound & Song: Charlotte Church will lead vocal meditations & sound activations.

  • Bonfire Storytelling: A night of myths, legends, and witchy lore.

  • Witch’s Toolkit: Divination, spell casting and a plethora of ritual.

  • Dream Weaving: Each night will include dream incubation practices and rituals.

This retreat is for seekers ready to embrace their inner Witch, heal the witch wound, deepen their connection to magic, and immerse themselves in ritual & sacred practice.

Whether you are just starting your path or are a seasoned practitioner, this experience will awaken something powerful within you.

We will harness the energy and magical quality of this lunar cycle for: 

Gratitude & Harvesting Lessons – This is an ideal time to express gratitude for what has come to fruition during the Full Moon. Give thanks for your manifestations and reflect on what has worked and what still needs adjustment.

Banishing & Releasing Rituals – While the Waning Crescent is traditionally strongest for banishing, the Waning Gibbous sets the stage by gently dismantling energy and helping you start the process of letting go. Good for:

  • Releasing negative thought patterns

  • Cutting emotional cords

  • Clearing stagnant energy in relationships or spaces

Dreamwork & Introspection – As the moonlight dims, the unconscious mind becomes more active. A perfect time for:

  • Shadow work

  • Dreamwork

  • Scrying & divination for self-reflection

Heightened Dream & Psychic Awareness – The decreasing lunar energy supports lucid dreaming, astral travel, and deep meditative states without the intensity of the Full Moon’s overstimulation.

Healing & Restorative Magic – After the intensity of the Full Moon, this phase is perfect for rebalancing and self-care magic. Ideal for:

  • Deep energy healing

  • Herbal healing baths

  • Recharge and integration of lessons learned

Reversing & Unbinding Work – If you need to undo or neutralise something (whether a spell, habit, or emotional tie), the Waning Gibbous Moon supports this process.

Beneficial Waning Gibbous Moon practices that we will incorporate during the retreat: 

  • Journaling & reflecting on recent manifestations

  • Cleansing your energy

  • Detoxifying rituals (body, mind, spirit, or home)

  • Meditation for wisdom & clarity

MEET YOUR HIGH PRIESTESSES

Retreat Details

Dates : June 13th - June 17th 2025

Check In : 3pm

Check Out : 10am

Location : Rhydoldog House, Rhayader, Wales, LD6 5HB

For more info on how to get here, click here.

What’s Included:

  • 4 night’s luxury accommodation

  • All of your nourishing home cooked food & drinks

  • Beautifully curated retreat programme

  • Access to 47 acres of ancient, breathtaking lands

  • Access to our natural plunge pools

  • Enjoy our tranquil home and gardens

“Words can’t describe the energy that this place holds, from the minute you arrive you can feel the magic. We had the most beautiful weekend with the most amazing people, I will cherish the memories for a lifetime.”

- Claire Wright

The Nurturer Guest, 2024

“I knew my time at The Dreaming would be a wonderful break in stunning surroundings but I was not prepared for it to be life changing. You leave The Dreaming wondering, "Was I dreaming?" but thankfully, it's all real.”

- Kiri Pritchard McLean

Comedian, Writer & Former Artist in Residence

The Location

Nestled in the heart of the Elan Valley, Wales. Our retreat offers a serene and rejuvenating environment, away from busy work life, whatever the weather.

Set within forty seven glorious acres of ancient land, The Dreaming is a rural wonder which offers true serenity and blissful tranquility. Once a 15th century Cistercian monastery, this fabulous property passed through Georgian and Victorian aristrocratic families to the designer Laura Ashley and her family in the 20th century.

Laura Ashley directed her multinational interior design company from Rhydoldog House and then, in 2020, our founder Charlotte Church, with the help of talented collaborators, reimagined, refurbished and reconfigured it.

Accommodation & Pricing

Luxurious rooms with modern amenities awaits you, each designed by award winning designers to provide comfort and tranquility.

Pricing is on a sliding scale based on your room choice, and prices start from £1,199.00 for the entire retreat and your accommodation. Browse our rooms and prices below, and head to our bookings page for to book your place!

Each rooms interior reflect our passion for other cultures. Natural materials and tactile draping create den-like spaces, whilst original floorboards and textured walls give coherence and a cosseting feel to the seven rooms, each with its own distinct name and character.

The essence of connection thrives through our shared rooms. Our distinctive approach assigns beds individually rather than by room, encouraging meaningful interactions with fellow guests. Embracing shared living is ingrained in The Dreaming’s values, creating an environment where bonds flourish.