Weaving words and movement together to let our stories unfold

During the weekend we’ll explore our personal and collective memory through writing, movements and story sharing. Using the body as a source of inner wisdom and narrative, we’ll move, write and share stories to help us understand where we come from and where we are going.

     What wants to be written next into our lives, more adventure, romance, spontaneity, peace? The power of invocation is immense. We’ll create a Memory Book blending text, sketches and reflections, and find healing insights as we look back. We’ll use different creative prompts that connect body, memory and emotion to explore our unique narrative.

     Holding our stories lightly and creatively, bringing them alive, interlacing them with our imagination so they can become a fable, a fairytale, a dream we’re dreaming, ultimately a map to ourselves. We will be awakening the myths that may be running through our lives, following them like the river to the sea, forging a pathway into new territory.

     We'll support one another to make treasured memories, trying out the many different facets of being to mine for our gold!

     No experience necessary in writing or dance, just come ready to explore & discover!

     Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!
     Audrey Hepburn

Testimonials:

     'A truly magical atmosphere which enabled me to access parts of myself that had been in hiding for some time. Rebecca & Rafael are an enchanting couple that work beautifully together.' C Voge

     'Rebecca and Rafael's course was inspirational - We danced, wrote, did some artwork, and expressed our gratitude. We bonded so well as a group, led by these two most sensitive facilitators. I came away enriched by the opportunities to express myself and the warmth of our group relationships.' Maureen White

Rebecca Faro is a movement and embodiment facilitator, dancer, poet, and performer with over thirty years of experience leading courses in movement and self-enquiry at Cortijo Romero retreat centre in Spain and across the UK. She has a deep background in creative and expressive movement, and has studied in numerous modalities, including authentic movement, drama, improvisation, rebirthing, trance dance, 5Rhythms, biodanza, creative writing, grief counselling, and co-counselling. She is also a death doula and hosts Death Cafés in her local community. Her first poetry collection, Catching the Fall, was recently published.

Rafael Anderson is an architect, writer, and historian based in Granada, where he runs a multidisciplinary practice dedicated to historic restoration. He also teaches architecture and sustainability - exploring how ancient wisdom and emerging technologies can guide us toward a more harmonious future. Before settling in Spain, Rafael worked in London, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, and India. His work has received multiple international awards, been widely published, and exhibited twice at the Royal Academy in London.