The Yard Lifestyle

15/07/2024

Proud daughter alert 📣 last minute announcement!

Tomorrow my mum, Jeannie Pickering (below and captured by the amazing Karen from Karen Staniland-Platt ) is the special guest for April Wild’s Women’s Empowerment Talk tomorrow at Capesthorne Hall

Her story is incredible and she’s FINALLY sharing it!

The session is from 10:30am - 13:00pm BST

April Dawn Wild curates these inspiring events to empower and uplift women. Jeannie will be sharing her story on founding Kids Unlimited in 1983 and the experiences that led her to the creation of a successful business that changed the face of childcare UK.

She will cover:
✨ The rebel that was born in her childhood years
✨ Her various paths in fashion, communal living, teaching in experimental schools
✨ The reason why she set up a nursery when her son was born: ‘if you can’t find it, create it’
✨ Their groundbreaking innovative workplace nurseries
✨ Collaborating with Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop
✨ The Sale of the business and the battle with the ‘men in suits’
✨ Her escape to the mountains of Deia, her spiritual home
✨ Why she’ll never retire because her work is her Dharma
✨ Re-entering childcare with Back To The Garden Childcare
✨ Becoming a reiki master with her teacher in LA
✨ Her secrets and tips for maintaining authenticity and integrity in business and life

I couldn’t be more proud 🥺 I know this will be a very special event.

Follow the link to book 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-empowerment-network-tickets-929108898727?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

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19/09/2020

Join Sadie on Tuesday for her Seasonal Online Soul Circle for the Autumn Equinox (Mabon) with guided meditation, magical rituals, guided 'journey' and seasonal wisdom. By aligning to the rhythm of the seasons we benefit physically, emotionally and spiritually, we are mirrors of nature. This work is powerful for release, manifestation and soul growth. Soul Beauty Rituals

A seasonal circle gathering to align to (and harness) the rhythms of the seasonal energies of Autumn through soulful rituals.

24/07/2020

Seasonal and Celestial Soul Circles and Online 1-1's with Sadie. The next circle is for Lughnasadh (August 1st) and following that Lionsgate on 8/8. Follow the page or join the newsletter to hear about the latest gatherings. https://www.soulbeautyrituals.com/ Soul Beauty Rituals

Working with the cycles of nature for health, natural beauty and empowered living. One-to-one treatments & circle gatherings online and in person.

24/04/2020

New event from Sadie. 💫

Guided meditation, journalling, healing, visualisation and rituals. Discover how to harness the creative energy of this special day.

21/03/2020

Hello Yard Family! Hear the story of the founders of the Yard and their journey in childcare. It's both interesting and inspirational and relevant not only to parents, those who work in childcare but also to anyone who has a dream. They overcame hurdles, 'closed doors' and always kept going because of their belief, passion and integrity. Some uplifting 'food for your ears' during this current climate. Let us know what you think and if you love it please leave a review and give it a share! Love and well wishes to you all, Sadie ###

‎Show Back To The Garden, Ep The Founders Series: Jeannie and Stewart Pickering #1 - 20 Mar 2020

04/01/2019

Hi everyone, Kirsty Almeida and I (Sadie Pickering) are starting a new venture. We both ran conscious venues - The Yard and The Wonder Inn and we're looking for people who might like to join us on this next journey. We are interested in finding people who LOVE cleaning and who are really good at it - whether they are already cleaners or have a passion for making spaces beautiful on a physical level (with perhaps an understanding of energy). We know that cleaning is a real art. We have some work coming up as part of our trials for this new business. Without giving too much away at this stage, we are collaborating with a KonMari Certified Consultant (of the Marie Kondo method of Tidying Up). Tag people you think may be interested. To enquire about working with us email [email protected]