Fortnightly Weekend Classes – West Sussex Autumn Term 2025
2025-09-13 - 2025-12-07 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom

February Half Term Mini-Block 2026
2026-02-16 10:30 - 2026-02-18 14:30 UTC | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Our holiday courses are designed to provide integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood in different locations in the UK. The programmes are complex and focus on establishing the ability to actively participate, successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world, build independence and communication skills, change position and place, mobility, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

Easter Mini-Block 2026
2026-03-30 10:30 - 2026-04-01 14:30 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Our holiday courses are designed to provide integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood in different locations in the UK.

The programmes are complex and focus on establishing the ability to actively participate in and successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world, building independence skills, communication, changing position and place, mobility, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

Easter Spring Renewal Residential Retreat in the New Forest UK 2026
2026-04-04 08:30 - 2026-04-09 18:00 | New Forest UK, Lymington
Following our regular Easter mini-block in Thakeham, we will be running our Easter Spring Renewal Residential Retreat

A gentle return to rhythm, and inner coherence, a seasonal invitation into growth, safety, and renewed organisation — at the pace the nervous system can genuinely receive.
Spring carries a particular intelligence. It does not rush, yet everything begins to move again. After the inwardness of winter, life re-emerges — not by force, but through timing and quiet readiness. Rather than striving for change, we work with emergence — supporting the nervous system, the body, and the subtle layers of experience to reorganise. Spring reminds us that renewal happens when conditions are right. This retreat is about creating those conditions.
This Easter retreat is shaped by the same principle of renewal and includes an Easter egg hunt. Spring offers more light, warmth, and predictability — all of which support nervous system regulation.
We work with:

consistent daily rhythms
gentle transitions
familiar spaces and people
a calm, responsive participation

Over six days together, we create and hold a restorative field that allows what has been dormant, tired, or held too tightly to soften and reawaken. There is space to breathe, to listen, and to allow new rhythms to arise naturally in the body and inner landscape.
Days unfold with a natural rhythm of guided practices, quiet integration, time outdoors, and shared meals. There is room for both silence and soft connection, allowing each participant to meet spring in their own way.

This retreat promises a truly unique experience. It is set in a fully accessible, detached self-catering cottage on the outskirts of Lymington, surrounded by the breath-taking New Forest National Park.

After welcoming a family from Australia for an intensive three-week programme over Christmas—where they stayed in one of The Bench’s properties while participating in an individual programme—we are happy to offer this opportunity to other families on a regular.

You can choose to:

Join our regular residential retreats, where participants can attend independently without their parents, carers or personal assistants.

Arrange a holiday stay with your family or your personal assistant in one of three available cottages, and book personalised one-to-one or small group sessions, which can be arranged at The Bench or a local venue in Boldre (subject to availability).

We offer integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood, with programmes designed to support a wide range of developmental needs in different locations in the UK.
Our approach focuses on building the ability to actively participate and successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world. This includes enhancing independence, communication skills, mobility, changing position and place in various ways, walking, stair-climbing, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

Each session is bespoke and tailored to individual needs. It focuses on personalised rehabilitation, well-being, and independence in a tranquil yet dynamic environment.

For more details or to reserve your place, please email us at info@juditszathmary.com

May Half Term Mini-Block 2026
2026-05-27 10:30 - 2026-05-29 14:30 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Our holiday courses are designed to provide integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood in different locations in the UK

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The programmes are complex and focus on establishing the ability to actively participate, successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world, build independence skills, communicate, change position and place, mobility, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

Summer Retreat 2026 — West Sussex
2026-07-25 09:30 - 2026-07-30 16:30 | West Sussex
A purposeful retreat from the mindset that binds us to the reality we aim to overcome, opening the path to transformation.

Set within the quiet beauty of the West Sussex countryside, this Summer Retreat offers time to pause, realign, and re-enter the deeper rhythm of being. The days unfold gently between guided sessions, embodied practice, and moments for reflection and rest. Each element is designed to attune body, breath, and awareness — allowing a return to the natural intelligence already within.

Morning sessions begin with a focus on the body — through feeling, movement, and breath — supported by salt baths, massage, and stretches that ease tension and restore balance. Afternoons invite time in nature, one-to-one sessions, hand tasks, and creative art.

Evenings gather softly around shared meals, contemplative discussion, and laughter — marking the close of each day with warmth and ease.

Throughout the retreat, we explore the movement from thought into awareness, from habit into renewal, from form into essence. The work is gentle yet deep, harmonising coherence between body and mind, heart and brain — bridging insight and lived experience in a process of transformation. It is a space where the symbolic meets the somatic, and where old narratives begin to dissolve in light.
All practices are adapted to individual needs, with attention given to nurturing functional skills and independence in everyday life — helping participants integrate the retreat’s insights with practical solutions and self-confidence.
An End-of-Summer Retreat will follow in the New Forest, running from 29 August to 2 September, before the return to schools and colleges.

Summer Course 2026
2026-08-10 10:30 - 2026-08-21 14:30 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Our holiday courses are designed to provide integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood in different locations in the UK.

The programmes are complex and focus on establishing the ability to actively participate, and successfully interact with the social, physical and natural world, building independence skills, communication, changing position and place, mobility, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, dexterity, coordination, self-care and more.

Summer Retreat 2026 in the New Forest, Hampshire
2026-08-29 - 2026-09-03 | New Forest UK, Lymington
Created to uplift, restore, and awaken potential, our summer retreat offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to pause, connect, and grow. Each year, we craft a nurturing environment that meets the unique needs of every participant — allowing space for movement, expression, reflection, and joy.
This year, we return with a carefully curated blend of familiar favourites and new, enriching activities that deepen participants’ connections to themselves, their families, and the world around them. Set within peaceful New Forest surroundings, the retreat centres around our foundational principle: Active Conductive Living — the art of integrating movement and intention into daily life with awareness, dignity, and purpose.

What to Expect
Throughout the retreat participants will have the opportunity to:

Participate in daily functional routines that promote independence
Practise self-help and personal care skills in supported environments
Engage in movement classes designed to improve balance, control, and coordination
Explore self-expression through gesture, rhythm, and playful communication
Enjoy moments of rest, restoration, and laughter through shared meals and activities

We are especially excited to offer a renewed focus on:
Happy Hands and Feet
A gentle yet powerful daily practice dedicated to energising and harmonising the internal flow of the body. By exploring purposeful hand gestures, foot poses, and structured movements, we can help stimulate circulation, enhance organ function, and support a holistic sense of vitality. These activities are not only practical for improving fine motor control, putting weight through the feet, standing and walking, but also serve to balance emotional and mental wellbeing.
Soothing Epsom salt foot baths, lavender wraps, and nourishing leg and foot massages will be offered every day to relax the body and ease muscular tension.
Posture and Presence
This year we introduce guided moments of reflection on how we hold ourselves in the world. Through playful yet intentional exercises, we will explore:

How posture shapes confidence and energy flow
Ways to increase awareness of how we “show up” in everyday life
The link between movement and inner belief systems

From a poised stance to an open gesture, our outer form communicates something deep — and we aim to support each participant in developing a more centred, expressive relationship with their body.

Autumn Retreat 2026 in the New Forest, Hampshire
2026-10-26 12:00 - 2026-10-31 12:00 | New Forest UK, Lymington
Created to uplift, restore, and awaken potential, our autumn retreat offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to pause, connect, and grow. Each year, we craft a nurturing environment that meets the unique needs of every participant — allowing space for movement, expression, reflection, and joy.
This year, we return with a carefully curated blend of familiar favourites and new, enriching activities that deepen participants’ connections to themselves, their families, and the world around them. Set within peaceful New Forest surroundings, the retreat centres around our foundational principle: Active Conductive Living — the art of integrating movement and intention into daily life with awareness, dignity, and purpose.

What to Expect
Throughout the retreat participants will have the opportunity to:

Participate in daily functional routines that promote independence
Practise self-help and personal care skills in supported environments
Engage in movement classes designed to improve balance, control, and coordination
Explore self-expression through gesture, rhythm, and playful communication
Enjoy moments of rest, restoration, and laughter through shared meals and activities

We are especially excited to offer a renewed focus on:
Happy Hands and Feet
A gentle yet powerful daily practice dedicated to energising and harmonising the internal flow of the body. By exploring purposeful hand gestures, foot poses, and structured movements, we can help stimulate circulation, enhance organ function, and support a holistic sense of vitality. These activities are not only practical for improving fine motor control, putting weight through the feet, standing and walking, but also serve to balance emotional and mental wellbeing.
Soothing Epsom salt foot baths, lavender wraps, and nourishing leg and foot massages will be offered every day to relax the body and ease muscular tension.
Posture and Presence
This year we introduce guided moments of reflection on how we hold ourselves in the world. Through playful yet intentional exercises, we will explore:

How posture shapes confidence and energy flow
Ways to increase awareness of how we “show up” in everyday life
The link between movement and inner belief systems

From a poised stance to an open gesture, our outer form communicates something deep — and we aim to support each participant in developing a more centred, expressive relationship with their body.

October Half-Term Mini Block
2026-10-28 10:30 - 2026-10-30 14:30 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom

Winter Retreat New Forest 28th – 2nd January 2026
2026-12-28 09:30 - 2027-01-02 18:00 | New Forest UK, Lymington
The days between Christmas and New Year hold a rare and special magic. The rush of festivities has quietened, and the new year has not yet begun — a gentle pause, a time to breathe and turn inward.
This retreat offers participants a sanctuary during this unique season, providing the opportunity to:
Rest deeply after the fullness of December.
Reflect meaningfully on the year that has passed.
Prepare with clarity and intention for the year ahead.
Set in a welcoming environment with candlelight, nourishing meals, and kind company, the retreat combines restorative practices, guided reflections, and simple celebrations. Participants will be supported in releasing the old year, replenishing body and mind, and stepping into 2026 with ease and renewed energy.
It is a gift of time: moments in the crisp winter air, returning to the warmth of fine dinners; soulful practices; quiet reflection; and the gentle rhythm of shared experience, creating space to reconnect with self before the pace of life resumes.

What to Expect
A winter retreat is unlike any other. The stillness of the season invites calm, while shared experiences foster warmth and connection. Between Christmas and New Year, participants will have the perfect opportunity to restore balance, rejuvenate, and step into the new year with strength and clarity.
During the retreat, participants will receive:
Daily routines to cultivate steadiness, confidence, and presence.
Gentle self-care practices in a supportive environment, promoting independence and ease.
Movement and flow sessions designed to improve balance, coordination, and vitality.
Creative self-expression through gesture, rhythm, and playful communication.
Wholesome, nourishing meals to restore energy after the indulgence of Christmas — healthy, hearty, and full of flavour.
Organic hot chocolate making made from pure cocoa, a comforting treat to enjoy in company.
Moments of stillness, laughter, and connection, woven through shared meals, simple celebrations, and reflective practices.
This retreat embraces the beauty of winter — the crisp air, the quiet of the season, the warmth of companionship, and the promise of a new year. Participants will be invited to let the old year gently settle, and to enter the next one feeling revitalised, centred, and ready for fresh beginnings.
