These are exciting times here for us as these Autumn winds blow in new change. You may already have noticed a new look website and beautiful new logo to go with our name change, dropping the 'W', to Rite to Freedom.
Caspar writes... "We’ve been shifting into a new shape and name over the last 5 years, finding our feet in a firmer even more focussed way. As a community of volunteers, paid staff and trustees, we are now fully on track for the foreseeable future, supporting recovery in the widest sense. We achieve this through our three pillars of healing and meaning: nature connection, creative practice and the mindful life. With this shift, it’s time to change the name of our organisation to represent more widely and clearly what we do."
Read the full blog post about our name change here >>
Big appreciation to DesignKind for working with us on this beautiful new logo design!
Autumn News, from Ali
All things Conker! It feels as though we should celebrate all that has been going on in the community through September and October. Too often I can just keep going with the what’s on next information without actually giving a huge whoop to what amazing things we have done.
I would like to say a massive thank you and acknowledge the energy and enthusiasm that different members of our Tribe are bringing – Dave planned a beautiful Home Turf day in September just outside Plymouth, where we walked, swam and just had time to connect. Amanda P, Paul and Laura have been doing amazing service for the tribe in giving lifts to people which enables them to participate.
Although our early October camping weekend did not go ahead as planned due to the foul weather Caspar and Amber opened the doors to their house and we had a lovely day connecting, sharing food and acknowledging in circle those people who had made an impact on our recovery. Moving and poignant...
The Recovery Conversations are really proving to be a rich resource, Phil Harris and Caspar walked us through the collaborative creative process in their work together for the Archetype images and films. The informality and flow of the conversations allow for a truly immersive experience for all. Come along!! Share far and wide … open to outside our community. If you have any suggestions of people you would like to see on a Recovery Conversation please message Ali.
Blessed with sunshine, and our new tent, the Magician Archetype Day was a real joy. Caspar and Bethan created a beautiful day that not only served the participants' learning but allowed our wonderful volunteer staff Amanda P, Laura, (me too..) to step up, hold space, and deepen our own learning. Saturday night round the fire fell into Sunday morning round the fire, watching the mist lift and sun play on all the cobwebs in the meadow. A special day of connection, process and honouring.
Busy months – thank you all for what you do and bring, for being part of this wonderful community.
- Ali
Trustees
We are looking for new trustees to join our team. If you feel a call to supporting the running of the charity in this way, find out more about what it takes here.
Upcoming Recovery Opportunities
Creative PathwaysThis year our Creative Pathways to Healing and Meaning cycle has been running over four weekends, delivered both online and face to face focusing on Addiction Recovery through the Archetypes.
Each of the cycles takes a deeper dive to explore the inner and outer terrains of the four Jungian archetypes of the Lover, Warrior, Magician and Sovereign. You can still apply to attend the remaining Sovereign archetype cycle, beginning on December 11th (in person) and December 12th (online).
Find out more and apply here >>
Our latest Creative Pathways film, introducing the Magician Archetype.
Dartmoor Residential Retreat
Our next New Tribe retreat will run on November 26-28th. We are really looking forward to gathering once again before this year is out, inviting new participants to join us on this recovery experience.
Below is the link to find out more and to make your application. Participants need to be in established recovery with at least 3 months clean time.
Find out more and apply here >>
