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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
This course offers residency for creatives who are willing to step into a parallel univers and enjoy the stimulation of working alongside kindred spirits. Initially the group will take up residence in Bancroft Manor, a residence established by the somewhat mysterious Georgina McClure, who has been inspired, not only to build castles in the air but to provide a sanatorium environment to protect and strengthen the creative flame.
Setting Out for Bancroft Manor
Close your eyes. Trust that the space you are going to make will be sacred. Now take three deep breaths.
Inhale Exhale
Inhale Exhale
Inhale Exhale
With a final inhale and exhale release any fear about coming to Bancroft Manor. Like the Land of Get What You Want in the Magic Faraway Tree, Bancroft Manor meets the personal needs of each resident.
Breath in and out and release any remnants of doubt.
Now visualise a long path stretching before you. It may pass through a dark wood but it gradually winds up a gravel path towards the top of a hill. At some point, you see a very old iron gate. The gate is locked and vines cover it. As you reach within your pocket you find the very key that is needed to open this gate. Place the key in the lock, turn it and wait as the gate swings open.
You thought that Bancroft Manor was abandoned but you find yourself in a garden. It may be an Italian garden or perhaps something you would find in Japan. It may be any garden of your choosing. Take in all the details. Look at the flowers! Note the old trees and check out the one with a seat underneath it. Just ahead lies Bancroft Manor, a house you recognize, a place that you know. Take a moment to visualize it in all its glory.
You reach the front door but it is locked! Happily you find another key in your pocket. Visualize this key! Take a deep breath and open the door. As you enter take in the overwhelming feeling that you have arrived at a safe place, a place where your creative spirit will flourish. Slowly and with purpose go to what you know is your room. Perhaps it has a tiny door that you have to slip through. Take in all the details of the door and then scan the room to see what is still inside. A large desk overlooks the garden. You sit and open a draw, take out pen and paper and look at the virgin paper that lies in front of you.
Capture your thoughts and feelings as you arrive and return to the space you know so well.
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