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One:Retreat is a guided weekend away in North Devon, or a day in London, with the one you love. Think of us as an MOT for your relationship. One that will help you last the distance together. With scrumptious food, great company and beautiful surroundings thrown in.
A retreat is exactly what it sounds like — the chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be', together with your partner, in a welcoming, peaceful place.
On the stunning coast of North Devon, we overlook the Atlantic Ocean, in a gorgeous Jacobean-style Manor house. We're proud to say that Pickwell Manor seems to be loved by all who come to stay; for its sense of warmth, its welcome and its stunning views over ancient rolling fields and huge, plunging headlands.
We create fun, friendly weekends away for couples that value their relationship and want to make it the best it can be. We offer a mix of guided conversations (just between yourselves) and great food, as well as private time to explore the area, breathe in the fresh air and rest. Oh, and experts on hand throughout the weekend, to help with different aspects of your relationship if needed.
The day is spent in a fabulous loft-like yet cosy space in a much sought-after area of London with good food and a selection of drinks on tap all day long. Nearby there is a ridiculous amount of choice for places to eat, or find entertainment for your date night afterwards. From the new Lowline Development, or Flat Iron Square , to the Tate Modern Gallery and the world renowned Borough Market.
In both the day and the weekend settings, it's only natural that you might be nervous when you first arrive. Don't worry, we'll look after you, and in these safe and beautiful spaces, we hope that you and your partner will recharge, reconnect and leave us feeling renewed in yourselves and in one another.
The activities on our weekend away are varied and can involve your mind, body and soul. It is up to you to pre-book from a range of options that we will provide for you. It could be sea or land based; inside or out; it could push you to your limit or you could choose to play it safe. Our only advice is to surprise yourself and choose something that you wouldn't normally do. Embrace the adventure!
Your apartment is set up with a bedroom, a lounge and a well-stocked self-catered kitchen. You can bring all the food and drink you desire for your stay. On Saturday though, we will be running your day with lots of things to discuss, as well as providing you with scrumptious food for the time you are with us. This will include, cakes, drinks, lunch and later… cocktails! We are delighted to be working with the lovely Tracey Elliott. Tracey has much experience in cooking for groups of all shapes and sizes and takes great delight in sourcing as much as she can locally through known producers, growers and suppliers. Tracey makes everything from scratch and the reviews from our last retreats were raving!
From the moment you arrive on The Day, everything you need by way of sustenance is all taken care of. From the luxurious coffee machine with its full range of options, through to the delights of a fresh 'Benugo cafe' lunch. Benugo too, boast of their locally sourced credentials and take great pride in the quality of food that they produce.
You will be guided through each aspect of the day but all your conversations will be in private, just between the two of you.
The evening is yours to enjoy. Think ahead and book in a place for dinner that you may never have been to before. You could always push the boat out and book to stay overnight somewhere special too.
Our Weekend starts on a Friday afternoon anytime from 4pm, for two days, until Sunday at 4pm. It runs twice a year currently, and we can host up to eight couples at a time. Exact dates can be found on our Apply page.
The Day currently runs just a few times a year, mostly on a Saturday. We start at 10.30am and finish at 6pm. Exact dates can be found on our Apply page.
If you have any questions at all about your retreat, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
It's for any couple that wants to be in it for the long haul. So no matter where you've been, where you're at or where you're going – you're very welcome.
Whether you have been together for 6 months or 66 years – you are welcome.
If you love your partner and you have a genuine desire to make your relationship work – this is for you.
If sometimes you wobble, and find your relationship tricky – this is a great place to reconnect.
When work/kids/life becomes all-consuming; and it has been a while since you felt the excitement of coming home to your partner; then, what are you waiting for? This is the ideal chance to take time out and remind yourself, and your partner, that you matter to each other.
If you are living together; engaged; married; living apart but committed; you are all welcome.
Our focus at One:Retreat is on the good stuff that you already have and enjoy, rather than unpacking the hurtful stuff that might have come between you. We hope it will be one of the most rewarding – and fun – things you do together all year.
Our days and weekends offer an informal, relaxed opportunity to take a fresh look at what you have together. It's also about giving you the right tools to navigate yourselves through tougher times, if and when they come (as they do for most of us at some point in a long relationship).
If you have children, then this is the time to leave them at home. This is your time: just for the two of you. It can be hard to leave them, but trust us, it'll be worth it for all of you. It will be much easier to focus on each other without little ones (or not so little ones) clamouring for your attention while you are trying to focus on one another.
Our experts are each trained in different areas to bring out the best in each of you. They have worked with individuals, couples or groups for many years and will be equipped with a wealth of stories and experience.
But the weekend is about you, your partner and what you both have to say – to each other. All your conversations will be conducted in private.
We would recommend a 'digital detox' while you're with us. It's a long way to come just to check your emails, after all.
If you have children back at home then you'll (obviously) need to keep in touch, but we will encourage you to try to be 'present' and put screens away as much as possible.
If you have any questions at all about your retreat please don't hesitate to get in touch.
We are a team of people who are passionate about helping each relationship be the best that it can be. We're all far from perfect ourselves of course, which is how we know everyone needs a hand from time to time.
(Do get in touch if you have any questions you would like to ask us about the retreat).
After giving up a nursing career spanning 14 years, and moving to Devon, Susannah is now the director of a holiday business; a shareholder in both a renewable energy company and a social housing company and is a founder and trustee of The Pickwell Foundation.
She likes to keep her hand in with the nursing side, so works as a community first responder for the South West Ambulance Service Trust.
The question of 'what makes relationships great?', together with a real curiosity of how people stay together for a life-time, has always caused her much fascination. On a search to discover some answers for herself, One:Retreat was born.
Ruth is a trainer and communications coach who loves to help inspire people to 'unlock possibilities'. Whether in a boardroom with CEOs or a classroom full of the most challenging pupils, her passion is to 'inspire, communicate and unlock freedom and possibility', helping individuals, couples, families and teams to understand their unique personalities and communication styles to better relate with others.
Ruth has 20 years of experience in creating and delivering bespoke courses to businesses, schools and charities in the UK and abroad.
Her enthusiasm for facilitating people to be the best they can be, shows through her companies, In-Your-Element and TAAFA a CIC she set up to empower parents and professionals.
She is international trainer for with The Path, Path Elements Profile and Path4Teens programmes and is an Enterprise Mentor Trainer for SFEDI. She is an associate of Family Futures, an area coordinator for Adoption UK and a director of Achkiy, a charity working with women in the shanty towns in Peru.
She is married to Alan, has three birth children who live in Barcelona, New York and Berlin, two 'forever daughters' and six grandchildren. She enjoys travelling regularly, cycling, walking, Pilates, theatre and having fun.
Husband, father, teacher, coach & philanthropist. Richard is a director of Pickwell Manor Ltd and a founder of the Pickwell Foundation – a grant making charitable trust focusing on displaced people and climate change. He has a Diploma in Business, Executive & Life Coaching and a background in Post 16 Education in which he taught and managed Social Science subjects. He has a particular interest in how values shape individuals, relationships, families and organisations.
A really thoughtfully put together weekend for couples… helped us to get some space together, re-evaluate and spend time looking at what's important to us…
It's difficult to express how very special, lovely and important this weekend has been. Thanks to the kindness, generosity and friendship from the One:Retreat team at Pickwell Manor. Although pics make it look like all we did is eat and drink, last few days have been packed full with discussion, adventure challenge with Active Escape, relaxation and expert coaching about or personalities, values and relationships. Truly recommend it #oneretreat
Great weekend away on a marriage retreat which included hiking, good food and taking time to reflect together… a highlight was paddling out through the waves to a secret cove together and starting a fire on the beach to stay warm! #oneretreatdevon
Amazing dinner and company followed by a fun and interesting session exploring our elements and the effects on our relationships
We already thought we were on cloud 9, but actually are leaving feeling even more loved, valued and like a super-hero couple — ready to conquer all!
I was surprised at how comfortable I felt to share. You definitely curated a safe space to talk
I loved the relaxed atmosphere, the zero cringe factor and how well the day was facilitated
I really appreciated the chance the talk about us, beyond the tasks of the week


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Tucked away in the far north-east of India, wedged between the borders of Bhutan, Burma and Tibet, Arunachal Pradesh is India's newest and least-known state. Before the region was elevated to statehood in 1986, Arunachal Pradesh, along with Assam, Nagaland and 4 other states was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA). Except for occasional forays by administrators and anthropologists during the time of the British, nothing much was known about this area for most of the 20th century. The isolation of the North East Frontier Agency was legally safeguarded by India's own government; before laws permitting limited tourism were passed in 1995, even Indian citizens were not allowed to visit. The North East Frontier Agency lands never belonged to ancient India. They were, and still are, peopled by Mongoloid and Mon-Khmer austere stock, far removed from Aryan- Dravidian blood of the mainstream. The people here are animists (except the area of Tawang where they accepted Buddhism); in the Highlands, wild Burmese tribes enthusiastically practiced indiscriminate headhunting until as late as the fifties. To the north, Mongoloid tribals, bare-bodied in breech-clouts, are today still encountering "civilization". Nagaland is almost entirely inhabited by 16 groups of Tibeto-Burmese tribes. Among them are Angamis, Aos, Konyaks, Kukis, Lothas, Semas and Wanchus. The Nagas, who were once head hunters, have been known for their fierceness and the regular raids they made on Assam and Burma. The warring tribes believed that since the enemy's animated soul, waha, was to be found at the nape of the neck, it could only be set free once beheaded. However, since the spritual soul, mio, resided in the head and brought good fortune, enemy heads (and those of dead comrades) were prized as they could add to a community's own store of dead ancestors. The hilltop villages are protected by stone walls. The morung, a meeting house, acts as a boy's dormitory, and is used for storing weapons and once displayed the prizes of war i.e. the enemy heads. The huge sacred drum, which stands by each morung is hallowed out tree trunk carved to resemble a buffalo head.
Day 1
28/11/2019 to 2020 Mon-Dibrugarh (By surface approx. 240 Kms/07 Hrs)
Early morning start your drive to Mon for 7 to 8 hours. After going through checking formalities at the border of Nagaland, we enter the state.Visit first village at Phuktong village. It has two great Morungs (men's dormitories). Also visit Angh's (chief's) residence. On arrival, check in to the Typical Naga house / or Kalsa Resort
Day 2
29/11/2019 to 2020 Full day to witness the colorful tribal area
Full day to witness the colorful tribal area of Konyak tribes who have been head hunters in the recent past. Visit Longwa Village, One of the biggest villages in Mon district, it is an interesting sight to see. As the village straddles an international boundary line, one half of the Angh's house falls within Indian territory, whereas the other half lies under Myanmarese control. However, the whole village is controlled by the Angh and the village Council Chairman. Another interesting feature of this village is that the Angh of the village has 60 wives and his jurisdiction extends up to Myanmar and Arunachal Pradesh. Also visit Sangha to see head hunting trophies and houses constructed in the true Konyak tradition with palm leaves roofing and the main pillars jutting out.
Day 3
30/11/2019 to 2020 Mon Full days visit to Langmeing, Chaoha villages
Full days visit to Langmeing, Chaoha villages Langmeing, One of the most interesting villages in the area, and has traditional Naga houses. One can find old people with tattoos on their faces and body (some of them with barely any clothes). A walk around the village is very interesting. The village has an old Morung with 2 log drums (the village boys can be requested to play the drum). The Morung also has interesting artifacts. Langmeing is one of the very few villages that still have human skulls from the 'head hunting' days. And Mon village
Day 4
01/12/219 to 2020 Mon - Mokokchung(180 kms/06-07 hrs approx.)
After an early breakfast drive to Mokokchung, a picturesque town which is the cultural center of the Ao tribes. The Ao Nagas is famous for their colorful dances.Enroute visit Chuchyimlang Village, also known as friendship village &Mopunchyukit Village to visit the oldest church in North East India. Continue drive to Mokokchung (35 kms/45 mins) and transfer to hotel./ tourist lodge
Day 5
02/12/2019 to 2020 /Mokokchung - kohima 180kms/6 hrs approx.)
After an early breakfast, Drive to kohimaenroute visit wakha village lotha tribe over/night/ hotel / local house
Day 6
06 03/12/2019 TO 4 /12/2019 to 2020 VISIT HORNBILL FESTIVAL
Day 7
5/12/2019 to 2020 KOHIMA to –KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK, 6 DRIVE hours.
KOHIMA to –KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK, 6 DRIVE hours.
Day 8
6/12/20 19 to 2020 kaziranga national park elephant ride
Afternoon encounter the famous one horned Rhino by jeep safari through the eastern range. Kaziranga National Park is a natural habitat for conservation of biologically diverse flora & fauna and It is inhabited by the world's largest population of one- horned rhinoceros. Evening return to hotel for overnight stay.The quiet Jungle night will give you a peaceful
Day 9
09/12/2019 to 2020 Kariranga to Guwahati airport by fly Mumbai/ Kolkata / Delhi
Kariranga to Guwahati airport by fly Mumbai/ Kolkata / Delhi


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The mission of PAWS is to preserve, support and nurture the human-animal bond for those most vulnerable in our community, through pet food, subsidized vet care, and volunteer supportive services; dog-walking, in-home cat care, transports to vet visits, and emergency pet fostering. All of our clients are low-income San Francisco residents who are seniors (over 60 years old) and/or living with a disabling illness or condition. We serve about 600 people and their 800 pets each year.
The role of "Ask The Vet" Volunteer Veterinarian is to lead drop-in consults with PAWS clients.
When: First Tuesdays of the month, with the exception of major holidays, (2pm-5pm) and many Saturdays (10am-1pm)
Where: PAWS Office
Volunteer Veterinarians must be licensed in California
Volunteer Veterinarians must carry their own malpractice insurance
Minimum of one year experience working in a veterinary environment
Perform animal restraint and animal handling tasks within a limited clinic environment
Attend a PAWS Training: a one-time Tuesday evening 3 ½ -hour session to learn about PAWS history, services and clients
Sign up and attend at least 4 clinics over a 6-month period. Volunteers are welcome to do more shifts than this if they able and available
Attend PAWS Volunteer Veterinary Committee meetings, 2 hours, twice a year
Comfort working with PAWS client population
Sign in clients and their pets*
Pull client files*
Prepare paperwork for each client visit*
Lift pets and provide animal restraint as needed
Provide basic exams (e.g. vital signs, physical exams, non-surgical wound care, administering ear drops, subcutaneous fluids, etc)
Record consult visit details
Perform nail trims and anal gland expressions
Counsel/education clients on pet health issues
Communicate with PAWS Care Navigators regarding client/pet issues as appropriate
Meet clients where they are at
*= on "Ask The Vet" days when there is no Volunteer Vet Tech present