SUMMARY OF OUR REVIEWS

 THANK YOU GINKGO !

The bespoke and individualized nature of 

this retreat really appealed to me.

Ginkgo is an incredibly caring 

and dedicated soul. 

He put together a very individualized and bespoke package tailored to the issues highlighted in my initial questionnaire.

 
The few days I spent at this retreat were dense with wisdom and information, and 

this is what I wanted rather than a 

fully relaxing retreat.

I think this would suit people who really 

want to change and push themselves, 

those who have maybe become lost, struggled with past trauma, or lack confidence in their purpose. 

Ginkgo was wonderful at pushing you a 

little out of your comfort zone to see 

things from a different point of view. 

I've left the retreat in a much better 

place than when I arrived.

I believe the experience here is unique, with how much 1:1 time you get. 

Thank you, Ginkgo, for your time listening and sharing your knowledge with me. 

It's an experience I will always remember.

You were incredibly patient and loved what you did to help others. I'm grateful and    

feel blessed to have selected this retreat. 

Wonderful Insightful Retreat

I struggling with the understanding of 

what to do, and how to build belief and trust in myself again, after a difficult 

time in my life,

The retreat with Ginkgo was very unique; both a therapeutic counselling experience, coupled with spiritual teaching, which really appealed to me. It was also intense (in a positive way), in that we covered a lot of ground in only a few days.

The program offered an excellent balance 

of practical activities, with teachings, 

and reflection. Gingko was excellent at helping to really understand the root 

cause of issues and teaching about 

how to work on our own self-love/worth, 

and spiritual practices.

I came away from the retreat with a 

much clearer understanding of what 

was causing me to struggle, clear 

guidance on how to help myself, and 

feeling much more positive about the 

future. Ginkgo is a very spiritual, kind 

and supportive host. 

The setting is also very peaceful, by the river, with lots of wildlife, and wonderful veggie food!

This retreat was worth every penny.   

Gingko is an incredible person who deeply cares about our mental and spiritual well-being.

I have learned so much about myself during this weekend and now feel much more confident that I can achieve my true purpose in life. 

With his guidance, he has offered me 

the avenue toward what was missing 

from my life which was clarity, self-love, 

self-worth, and the ability to recognize 

my own value as a person. 

I

have also purchased his book 

‘The Tree Mystic.’ 

I can’t wait to read it and continue my journey of spiritual growth and healing.

  
Profoundly impactful retreat

I was feeling stressed and overwhelmed 

from job hunting.This was a truly 

intimate retreat with bespoke programming for those that really want to work on themselves and ask some searching questions.

Geared to shrinking insecurities, anxiety 

and trust issues.Ginkgo’s approach 

helped open my mind to a new way of thinking, rooted in viewing things from a spiritual perspective.

Lots of self-worth and self-love tools 

and activities. 

Safe place in a loving environment 

where I felt the teacher understood 

my unique needs and genuinely wanted 

me to succeed.
 

  Major healing experience

I wanted a space to do some 

extensive healing work.

The one on one side of the retreat really appealed to me. I certainly wasn't disappointed!

Honestly, I did so much deep inner work. Learned some major lessons that I've been able to take away and integrate.

I think it would've taken a couple of 

months of therapy to get in as much 

work as I did on this retreat.

I've not come across a retreat 

that offers so much individual attention. 

It created a beautiful

 opportunity for healing.

Ginkgo held the space amazingly well; 

I'm very grateful.
 

Couldn't recommend more highly!

Be a happier you!

I was at a point where I didn't understand my negative feelings or how to deal with them and it was impacting everyday life.

I understand myself so much more, 

and I have tools and ways to manage 

my feelings, which makes me happier.

My retreat gave me space 

to think about myself.

Why I need to be happy with me first and ways to achieve this.

The mix of activities, counselling, spirituality, and a calm space enabled this to happen.

Transformational Experience

I felt depressed and burned out from grief, trauma, and being stuck in 

people-pleasing patterns.

I have just finished my therapy course and I wanted to reflect and go deeper 

in a safe environment.

Ginkgo was a fantastic therapist 

as well as a spiritual teacher. 

I did go deeper into some of my childhood traumas and Ginkgo taught new new ways to be in touch with my inner child through:

 art, self-expression, and spirituality.

Highly recommended

Ginkgo was an excellent host - very welcoming and attentive throughout, with strong communication both in advance and during the retreat. Ginkgo is highly knowledgeable about both therapy and spirituality, offering a great pairing of the two together to help delve into personal challenges and offer many potential solutions and tips. The room was lovely and private. I came away knowing myself better and being more confident, with plans for the future to keep improving. A massive thanks to Ginkgo for his time, energy, and openness! Highly recommended.

Annemarie - BookRretreats June 2024  

Life changing, I felt safe and I found light in my darkness. I will never be the same and I can’t ever thank Ginkgo enough.

I came to this retreat in a very low place, I had lost the will to live. I was consumed with darkness and negativity. 

I have been through a lot of trauma in my life and I had had enough. I was open to anything that may even help me in the slightest to feel better.

I chose this retreat as I liked how they do 1:1 and small groups as I am an anxious overthinker. I’d looked at other get away breaks but non offered this.

I read online it’s about learning to look for the light whilst in the dark. I was intrigued, and what had I to lose in taking part? 

This break was absolutely life changing. 

I am no longer clouded in darkness.

Now I have a whole new view of life, a whole new understanding and so much knowledge now. 

 For years I have suffered with pain and suffering from my past. I no longer hold on to any of this thanks to Ginkgo and I can never thank him enough. 

I was a massive over thinker (ADHD) I am no longer defined by this label.
 

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 I was neglected as a child, 

sexually abused and bullied. 

As an adult, I have been raped and 

had bad relationships involving 

domestic violence.

 
I’d been cheated on, humiliated, and I 

had unhealthy relationships with men, 

friends, family.I had no self-esteem, 

I lacked value in myself and lacked love. 

After this break I am in love with myself.

 
Life will never be the same and the knowledge I obtained from this break 

I will take to my grave. 

 
I am happy, I see light again and now 

I love myself so I can give my children the love they deserve.I now know if a future relationship or friendship knocks on my 

door I have all the tools I will ever need to avoid pain and suffering again. 

 
I won’t be able to avoid pain in life but I 

know I will never suffer again and 

Ginkgo taught me this. I have mastered

inner peace, self-love and I enjoy 

every moment of life.

 Before this retreat 

I was in a very low place. I rarely left 

home, I was coming up to the 3rd week 

of not doing school runs and living in isolation nearly. 

 
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Annemarie - review continued

Since returning home I have 

de cluttered so much, my home, my brain, 

my life. I will never see life the same and Ginkgo helped me see my value, my 

worth, my purpose and meaning in life. 

 
I used to be so worried about what 

others think and feel about me, if I had a 

love interest I would obsess and have unhealthy attachments to them, I would constantly check my phone to see if they

had read my message. 

 
I now know my value and worth. In life I 

have gone through a lot but with the 

tools I have will never suffer again. 

I am finally awake and I love my life. 

I love myself and I am a better 

mother, daughter and sister.

This is the best thing I’ve done in life. 

 
If I had gone with a therapist, a few 

hours a week, I would never have got 

to where I am now after this break! 

 
I recommend this break to anyone 

who’s struggling or still suffers with 

past trauma or loss.

 
I thought nothing would help but Ginkgo 

has changed my life.

 
I will forever be grateful to him.