Drum Up the Sun: Women's Camp
July 2nd - 5th, 2026
4 day camp for women in the beautiful Teign Valley, Devon.
"In rhythm, movement, story & song we find in ourselves, each other and in the land, the strength, kindness and wisdom we need to face the challenges in front of us."
daily embodiment practice | group taiko drumming
powerful breathwork | singing | sound-weaving | story
Odaiko drum sessions | collaborative creation of sunrise ceremony
nutritious food | time to unwind in beautifully tended land | hot tub
Experience a unique combination of three skills practitioners together creating an impactful and beautiful offering.
Meet our edges, be challenged, and emboldened through this powerful combination of voice, drum, movement and breath
Rest and be restored by this land, leaving behind the everyday pressures of life
Be witnessed by a generous collective of women without judgement, in celebration of individuality and courage
Give yourself permission to be cared for
Retreat facilitators
Friends for more than 13 years, Tina and Hannah share common ground as natural leaders, collaborators, teachers and nurturers. Together they utilise their skills, experience and innate ability to create a trusted, safe and supportive environment, allowing for powerful personal transformation in the most gentle and kind way. Flora joined this partnership seamlessly, her voice, presence and skillset further balancing and completing the scope of the offering.
Tina Sharman is a director and facilitator at On the Hill. Here she creates spaces for people to experience beauty and the possibility of becoming more connected to themselves, to each other and to life. As an accredited practitioner, Tina will be offering breathwork on this retreat. There are possible contraindications or points of discussion and consideration for this practice, which can be clarified when booking.
Flora Pethybridge is a song and voice practitioner, working as a counsellor and facilitator in a diverse range of healthcare, education and nature-based settings. Using story and sound to explore the ways in which we can tend to the beauty and complexity of being human, her work is about supporting people to find an embodied and authentic relationship to voice and their own unique expression.
Hannah-Jasmine Brunskill is the founder and director of Taiko Journey with 15 years of experience teaching, performing, and creating connection through powerful taiko (Japanese drum) experiences. Hannah is passionate about us responding to what calls our hearts and making strong those threads that bring us back into connection with ourselves.
Hannah, Tina and Flora now weave as three strands of a braid together: bringing different practices and traditions to create a container in which creative and personal expression can be explored, nourished and supported.
"Thank you so much your dedication and care. The three of you worked so well together to ensure that everyone felt included, safe and protected."
About your stay
The facility at the farm in the idyllic Teign Valley in South Devon has been lovingly cared for and intentionally created for you to feel at home and sink into the beauty of both a natural and beautifully gardened environment. Learn more about the farm.
Meals
All meals are vegetarian or vegan, making use of whatever is available from the garden. We will do our best to accommodate dietary sensitivities and allergies – just let us know when booking.
“The people, and the place, have such a generosity of spirit and feelings of joyfulness. I left with my heart, soul (and belly) full, as if I’d been touched by magic. Thank you for reminding me to feel the grass between my toes.”
Accommodation
– Shared bell tents with comfortable mattresses – Option of sleeping under the stars in bivvy bags – Compost toilets – Hot showers
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What to bring
– Your own bedding – pillow, sheet, sleeping bag or duvet. – Your own personal tent if you prefer to sleep alone – Toiletries – Torch – Warm layers, waterproofs, wellies, sturdy footwear and slippers/warm socks
Timings
We will welcome people from 4pm on Thursday 2nd July, and waving people off home from 2pm Sunday 5th July.
Cost
Full price places are £470 and can be paid in-full or in instalments. Please email hj@taikojourney.com for payment details.
There are 5 Early Bird places available at £400, secured with a non-refundable deposit of £150 before January 16th. Please email hj@taikojourney.com for payment details. We will email reminders for the following instalments.
Booking
Please email us registering your interest, and we will get in touch with how to pay your deposit. hj@taikojourney.com.
Accessibility
Please contact us if a short but steep walk would prohibit you from attending.
Bursary
We are able to offer one bursary place to someone who would otherwise not be able to attend. Please be in touch to discuss eligibility with an email to hj@taikojourney.com.
This place will be confirmed by May Day.
“An opportunity to reflect, engage with your inner most longings and doubts. A joyous celebration of feminine energy”
