Wellbeing
We look after each other because our well-being is deeply interconnected.
France 25
When we care for one another, we build stronger, more compassionate communities where people feel valued, secure, and capable of facing challenges.
As we prioritise the well-being of others, we collectively foster a community of inclusion, respect, and resilience.
True wellbeing goes beyond surface-level actions, checklists, seminars, workshops and retreats; it is about fostering a deep sense of flow, fulfilment, and connection in every aspect of life.
When we treat wellbeing as an ongoing, lived experience, it becomes part of our daily routines, relationships, and decision-making processes, allowing us to thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Wellbeing requires personal engagement, meaningful reflection, and a commitment to practices that genuinely enhance our quality of life. It involves creating supportive environments that prioritise mental health, personal growth, and community care, making wellbeing a way of being rather than a box to be ticked.
Dates 2025
May 29th – June 3rd
June 5th – 10th
July 10th – 15th
July 17th – 22nd
August 28th – Sept 2nd
The France residentials are something like a retreat, something like team building, something like a holiday with friends, something like group coaching. Perhaps all of these and more.
The residentials in France are a curious blend of unstructured-yet-structured. There is intention without defined outcome; there is expectation of progress and change, without specifying what. From my experience, I’d say that Trinity has arrived at a format which accelerates the formation of short-term communities drawn from across the organisation.
People arrive knowing some of their companions, while others are relative strangers. The immediate slowdown of pace, shopping, cooking and eating together breaks down barriers. Deliberate time together with no agenda provides opportunities for conversation; a playful atmosphere erases hierarchy and roles.
I noticed the powerful effect of the slowness and environment on some who have little chance to experience refreshment and recovery in their regular lives. Trust quickly develops between people. Vulnerability is modelled and fostered as discussion moves to what’s important. Some of this happens in deliberate sessions, gathered on sofas or reclining under a tree. Some happens inside conversations over the washing up or while walking through the village.
In this trusting atmosphere people are free to be honest and authentic about their fears, what’s currently troubling them, their limitations, how their past has shaped them and so on. They are inevitably supported and coached by each other. Feedback and encouragement are given to everyone present, drawn from people’s experience of each other during their time together.
Jonathan (June 24)