Mamaheaven

Dower House, Knowlton Court

OKSO — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:35:42 +0000

eep in the gorgeous Kent countryside, the Dower House of Knowlton Court is a beautiful Grade II listed building dating from Elizabethan times and recently restored to a high level of comfort. Set in it’s own private gardens, the house has stunning views of the magnificent parkland of Knowlton Court estate. Inside it is has a cosy atmosphere of large fireplaces, comfy sofas and spacious ensuite bedrooms. Originally built to house the widow of Knowlton Court Dower House has the [...]

Florence House, Sussex Weald

OKSO — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:22:13 +0000

n the Sussex coast, close to the dramatic white cliffs and sea, Florence House sits impressively in a wild, windswept landscape of downland. It dates from the 1920s when a local merchant built it as a wedding present for his daughter. On the edge of South Downs National Park, the house is set in 6 acres of outstanding natural beauty. The abundant gardens have lots of special, enchanting places to visit and there are many idyllic, stirring walks to have [...]

Welcome

OKSO — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:17:23 +0000

Mamaheaven offers unique, specially tailored retreats for mothers and babies under 18 months old. Our retreats emphasize a mother’s bliss – a chance to re-awaken your body, calm your fears and put your feet up; a heaven-sent time to de-stress and restore yourself after the momentous experiences surrounding childbirth and parenting. As well as being deeply rewarding, motherhood is incredibly challenging – Mamaheaven gives mothers the time, energy and resources to rekindle their power as parents. By offering yoga, massage [...]

If life was fair, Mamaheaven would be offered on the NHS

Paula — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:14:56 +0000

This was our first review about our inaugural Mamaheaven back in 2005, where Amy Raphael joined us on retreat with her young daughter Bonny. Since then over 300 mothers and babies have ventured to our retreats to enjoy the Mamaheaven experience. If life was fair, Mamaheaven would be offered on the NHS. As it is, this country’s first weekend retreat for mums with babies up to the age of 18 months doesn’t come cheap. But it’s worth it for a [...]

Sheila Kitzinger Birth Story Video

Paula — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:12:09 +0000

In this wonderful video showing Sheila kitzinger featured by OneWorldBirth, the great author and founder of the Birth Crisis Network, tells her lovely birth story and in a such short time we can learn so much from simply listening. The vital importance of telling your Birth Story and feeling heard has long been understood by doulas, natural birth workers and traditional midwives. Fortunately it is now being taken more seriously in the mainstream birthing world, although most hospitals still only [...]

Yoga

Paula — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:42:55 +0000

Yogaat Mamaheaven is so much more than your average post-natal exercise class. By taking part in the daily yoga sessions offered over the retreat mamas get a chance to immerse themselves in the multi-layered effects of yoga, getting in touch with their new bodies – the bodies that have been transformed by the experience of childbirth, feeding and parenting. We observe as mothers marvel at feeling their new muscles as much as their forgotten ones, and re-acquaint themselves with being [...]

Massage

Paula — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:47:22 +0000

We at Mamaheaven believe that massage is not only heavenly but is also an essential way to restoring your self, calming your mind and getting back in touch with your post-natal body. Women’s bodies go through an infinite number of changes before and after birthing. The constant demands of early parenting also puts your body under new pressures and strain. It’s not just the body that is compromised but also your mind which is so often full of new worries [...]