with mimi kuo-deemer and jean hall
Mon - FRI, JUNE 8 - 12, 2026
Florence House, East Sussex

Mimi and Jean are delighted to host this summer retreat near the beautiful white cliffs of England's south coast. Any retreat is an opportunity to go into more depth personally, away from the normal demands and routines of daily life.  In this retreat, we'll be offering you space to unwind, reset, and rebalance yourself through restoring practices of meditation, qigong, and somatically-based yoga and movement. Mimi will be focusing primarily on qigong, with Jean sharing morning meditations and somatic yoga and movement. Therapies will also be available to book, and you'll have plenty of space for some rest, good times and laughs.  We hope you can join!

Practices and daily schedule

Each morning, you will have a guided meditation session, breakfast, a qigong practice, and then either a gentle yoga, somatics, or longer qigong session. After lunch, there is free time for therapies, walks on the beach, time in the sauna, and/or naps. In the late afternoon, you will be offered another movement practice of qigong, gentle yoga and somatics. Following dinner, weather permitting, we will come together for a summertime bonfire. Everything is optional, and all levels are welcome.  

meals

The meals at Florence House are vegetarian. All their dairy, bread and dry goods are organic and where possible produce from their own organic garden.  The chefs are happy to offer special meals for anyone with dietary requirements or allergies; please make sure to let us know if you have any special needs and we’ll be happy to accommodate. 

There is unlimited tea, coffee, fresh water, a fruit bowl and biscuits available all day long.​

accommodations

There is a main house with 14 rooms, 7 bathrooms (one ensuite), two ensuite garden rooms, and a teacher's lodge.

​The practice space is a spacious room with a view of the garden and grounds. 

All rooms are comfortable. We have large and small singles, twin/doubles,  some ensuite, and triple rooms.

getting there

By car:
Travelling east on A27 from Worthing/Brighton, follow signs to Newhaven/Lewes. At roundabout after the rail crossing you have a choice between Lewes and Newhaven; take A26 to Newhaven / Seaford.
http://www.florencehouse.co.uk/contact-us/location-map/
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Local taxi hire firms include:
·       Terry's Taxis         01323 899444 (mob:  07745307227)
·       Martello Taxis:      01323 492929
·       Day-Night Taxis:  01323 896666
·       Beacon Taxis:      01323 898888

By train:
Trains run from Victoria station every 30 minutes.  Change at Lewes for Seaford. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. There will be taxis at the station. Florence House is up by Seaford Head golf course. 

The telephone number for National Rail Enquiries is: 08457 48 49 50.

what to bring

  • Comfortable, casual clothing – it will still be cold, so bring warm layers!   
  • Your own yoga mat
  • Any other yoga props such as bolsters, blankets, straps or blocks (Florence House does not provide these).
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Toiletries
  • Ear plugs, just in case
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Notebook and pens/pencils
  • Any medications needed
  • ​An open mind and heart, and willingness to have fun

fees and payments

includes 4 nights accommodation + meals but not transportation to/from Florence House
  • Triple shared room (three twin beds): £1045
  • Twin shared room (two twin beds) or double room (one queen bed): £1145 – ONE SPACE LEFT
  • Twin shared ensuite room: £125​5 – ONE SPACE LEFT
  • Small single room: (twin bed): £1265 – FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST
  • Single room (double bed): £1375 – FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST​
​A £300 deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance will be due two months (8 weeks) before the retreat begins.

about mimi and jean

Mimi and Jean have been collaborating together on teacher trainings and retreats for over 12 years, and collectively have over 40 years of teaching experience. Together, they share what they love with dedication, humour and depth. 
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For more information on Jean, visit www.yogajeannie.com

contacts

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Florence House
Florence House, Southdown Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 JS
Tel: 01323 873700- Fax; 01323-873705
e-mail: [email protected]
www.florencehouse.co.uk

registration

    Heart & soul: SUMMER QIGONG, MEDITATION AND YOGA REREAT
    june 8-12, 2026 (Mon - FRI, 5-days, 4 nights)

    1. BOOKINGS:
      A non-refundable deposit of £300 payable to Daoist Flow Retreats Ltd.  is required with this booking form to secure your place.*  The balance needs to be paid 60 days before start date of the retreat. If booking within six weeks of start date payment in full will be required upon booking.  

    2. PAYMENTS:
      Payment can be made online or bank transfer (PREFERRED). 
      ​ROOMS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME BASIS. PLEASE INDICATE PREFERENCE FOR ROOM, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUEST. 

    3. CANCELLATIONS:
      Please let us know as soon as possible if something comes up and you cannot attend our retreat. We always endeavour to treat cancellations fairly and sympathetically, but as spaces are limited the following applies:  We'll refund you the full amount you've paid minus the deposit (£300) if you cancel 30 days BEFORE the start of the retreat. If you cancel WITHIN 30 days of the retreat, no refund will be issued unless we find a replacement for the vacancy created by your cancellation. If we do find a replacement, we will refunded everything you've paid minus the deposit to you within 15 days.

      If the retreat must be cancelled due to government policies or any other force majeure, we will do our best to reschedule the retreat. You will have the option to 1) ask your travel insurance to reimburse your deposit or 2) apply your deposit towards the new dates for the retreat or a future retreat.
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    4. LIABILITY:
      We do NOT accept any liability for:
      • Cancellations, delays or changes caused by war, threat of war, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations, weather or other events beyond our control.
      • Participants' medical or psychiatric conditions which may develop during or subsequent to the holiday.
      • Loss of, or damage to, personal property of participants.

      If you have had any major physical or emotional illness within the past 5 years, or are under medical or psychiatric supervision, you must notify us of the details at the time of booking and, where appropriate, enclose a doctor's certificate of fitness to travel. Non-disclosure of relevant information can invalidate your insurance and cancel our contractual obligation to you. In order to participate in overseas holidays, clients must have travel insurance.  
    IMPORTANT: 
An invoice will be sent to you once your room has been confirmed.