Beautiful Cornish Beaches
For any of you dreaming of a holiday in these times, I thought I'd tell you about the wonderful Cornish beaches close to Orchard Air. Beaches and sea offer a special sense of calm [...]
May 2020
March 2020
Words of Wisdom
Do you have any favourite words of wisdom - famous quotes or ideas passed on from family, friends or people you have met along the way? This month, the second set of Orchard Air [...]
February 2020
Retreat Tips: Dealing with a Venue Surprise
The last Retreat Tips post looked at choosing a venue and now we look at ensuring the venue runs smoothly for you… You've carefully chosen your perfect venue, so when you arrive, you can [...]
January 2020
4 Ways to Lasting Healthy Habits
A new year brings new hopes and dreams and often, resolutions to change eating and exercise habits. Going on a retreat at this time of year can help you make a start, but how [...]
December 2019
A Glimpse of Winter
Winter's here again at Orchard Air and another year is drawing to an end. Today, although a little chilly, everything's looking sharp and bright in winter sunlight. Christmas is coming and the two robins [...]
November 2019
Words of Wisdom
Do you have any favourite words of wisdom? I've collected many over the years. They act as guidance and inspiration, even if the wisdom they contain may take a lifetime to put into practice! [...]
October 2019
Retreat Tips: Choosing the Venue
Orchard Air's second post in the Retreat Tips series gives a tick-list to help any leader choose a great venue. The right venue is central to your retreat, so read on to check you [...]
September 2019
To All Teachers or Lovers of Creativity
Do you teach a creative activity or enjoy getting creative? Have a look at this list….. Art… sketching, watercolours, mixed media, acrylic, cartooning, illustration, portraiture Craft … jewellery, beading, ceramics, fabric craft, textiles, knitting, patchwork, [...]
August 2019
5 Tips For Planning a Retreat
Are you an activity leader, facilitator, coach, teacher or retreat leader? …. thinking of running retreats or group trips away? If so, here are 5 tips to avoid some basic retreat planning mistakes. 1) [...]
July 2019
Life on a Bicycle
The location of Orchard Air gives the benefit of being a secluded activity venue, whilst also being conveniently close to things, meaning you can scoot down the road into Wadebridge on a bike in [...]