With Deb Dana, Lady Tracy Northampton and Lord Spencer Northampton
Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 May 2026
From £1890 / $2609
Includes 4 nights’ accommodation, meals, and activities as outlined in the schedule.
Additional items can be booked separately as indicated and will incur an extra charge.
Join us for five restorative days exploring the profound relationship between the nervous system, frequency, resonance and the healing presence of nature. Set within the historic grounds of The Falcon at Castle Ashby, this residential retreat offers a rare opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with your body, the land, and the subtle rhythms that support regulation and renewal.
Guided by renowned trauma expert Deb Dana, alongside Lady Tracy Northampton and Lord Spencer Northampton, the retreat draws on polyvagal theory, forest therapy, and radiesthesia to support your nervous system’s natural capacity for balance, resilience and restoration. This is not simply time away—it is an immersive journey into how body, place and space interact to shape our sense of safety, connection and vitality.
Across the five days, you’ll be guided through a carefully sequenced blend of learning, embodiment and nature-based experience. Gentle, accessible practices support nervous system awareness and regulation, grounded in Deb Dana’s polyvagal teachings. Time in the surrounding gardens and estate includes forest bathing—mindful immersion in nature designed to soothe and settle the nervous system—as well as explorations with radiesthesia.
Radiesthesia and spatial resonance, invites you to sense how form, geometry and place influence wellbeing. Held in the calm, supportive surroundings of The Falcon, the retreat balances structured guidance with spaciousness for rest, reflection and integration.
You will leave with a deeper understanding of your nervous system and practical tools to support regulation in daily life, informed by polyvagal theory and embodied experience. Many participants describe a renewed sense of connection—to themselves, to nature, and to the environments they inhabit—alongside greater clarity, calm and resilience.
This retreat offers not just insight, but an embodied remembering: of your place within nature’s restorative rhythms, and of your body’s innate wisdom to find balance, safety and ease.
Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 May 2026
Tuesday 26 May – Arrival & Connection
Wednesday 27 May – Discover Your Inner Rhythm
Thursday 28 May – Resonance & Co‑Regulation
Friday 29 May – Resourcing & ReStorying
Saturday 30 May – Reflection & Farewell
Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and internationally recognized teacher celebrated for bringing Polyvagal Theory to life in ways that are both accessible and deeply human. As the creator of the Rhythm of Regulation® model and a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute, Deb helps people understand how their nervous system shapes their experiences of safety, connection, and well‑being.
Through her gentle approach and clear explanations, she shows how awareness of our nervous system can transform how we relate to ourselves and others—making it possible to feel safe enough to explore, love, and fully engage with life.
Deb’s workshops, writings, and trainings invite both professionals and curious individuals to discover how Polyvagal principles can guide daily living, helping us all navigate stress, nurture resilience, and build genuine connection. Her work warmly reminds us that regulation is not just a clinical idea—it’s a pathway home to ourselves and to one another.
Tracy is a UKCP/BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with an MSc and BA (Hons), bringing over 30 years of experience in mental health across settings such as British Airways, The Priory Hospital Roehampton, and The Recovery Centre London.
She has a well-established private practice in London and specialises in trauma, eating disorders, and relationships.
Her approach to healing is multifaceted, as she is both a registered RYA200 and Kundalini Level 1 Yoga Teacher, and has recently gained certification from the USA as a Forest Therapy Guide, allowing her to integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with the nature practices.
Tracy is also the Patron of The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation and the co-founder of The Falcon in Castle Ashby, reflecting her ongoing commitment to innovative wellbeing initiatives.
Lord Spencer, 7th Marquess of Northampton, is head of the Compton family, and custodian of his family estates of Compton Wynyates in Warwickshire and Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire.
’Spenny’, as he is known, has had lifelong interests in esoteric studies. He completed the advanced training in Biogeometry – a Science of Qualities – using pendulums to access the 98% of reality that the senses cannot reach. He has spent two years using radiesthesia to find and balance the subtle energies of the planet, humans and buildings, particularly those connected to his estates. His passion for health and wellbeing informs a holistic vision for balance, intuition and connection to Nature at the heart of modern life.
Alongside Tracy, his wife, he has lovingly reimagined The Falcon at Castle Ashby as a contemporary haven for rest and renewal. Rooted in heritage yet forward-looking in ethos, The Falcon reflects their belief in the healing power of nature, offering guests thoughtfully designed spaces, healthy nourishment and experiences that invite stillness, reflection and genuine connection.
The Falcon at Castle Ashby offers a thoughtfully curated selection of rooms and cottages, designed with wellness and relaxation in mind.
Stay in one of the cosy Double or Superior rooms within the charming Falcon Cottages—just a short stroll from the Falcon – or choose from the elegant rooms in Falcon House, ranging from Classic and Deluxe to the spacious Balcony Deluxe.
For a more private retreat, nearby cottages—Kestrel, Peregrine, and Home Farm House—provide a comfortable, home‑from‑home atmosphere. All offer ensuite or shared facilities to suit different preferences: Peregrine has 4 fully ensuite rooms, Home Farm House includes three ensuite bedrooms plus two sharing a bathroom, and Kestrel features three bedrooms sharing one bathroom.
Wherever you stay, each space is styled in calming, nature-inspired tones with soft linens, comfortable beds and thoughtfully designed bathrooms – perfect for unwinding between sessions.
Retreat packages include single‑occupancy rooms, giving each guest a peaceful sanctuary; however, twin or double options can be arranged for those who choose to share rooms.
Whether you prefer the intimacy of a cottage room or the openness of a deluxe, every stay at The Falcon is shaped by gentle luxury, quiet comfort, and a deep connection to the surrounding countryside.
Limited spaces available so book now!
We do hope you will join us!
*Our retreats are rooted in care—for yourself and for the group. We ask that you self-monitor your health in the days leading up to the retreat and attend only if you are feeling well.
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