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The Retreat That  Receives
Mind-Blowing  Testimonials 



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Friday 29th September (5pm)   to Sunday 1st  October (5pm)    2023      


'The Seeker's End Retreat is EXACTLY that. The seeking for answers has in fact ended after this weekend. Nothing else makes sense. This is the beginning of the end of suffering.'
(Seekers 2023 June Retreat Attendee Testimonial)

‘As someone who struggles to share with others in a group I initially felt apprehensive about this, however, I felt a sense of belonging within the group that I haven't felt before. If you are someone seeking peace within and a deeper meaning to life I would highly recommend this retreat. It may blow your mind in the best possible way. I feel a deep sense of gratitude to the team after completing this retreat for their teaching and wisdom, thank you so much for blowing my mind open.' 

(Seekers 2022 Septemner Retreat Attendee Testimonial)  
 
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Hello Beautiful One  
This Autumn we will be hosting our biggest retreat so far and we are making this one a retreat FESTIVAL.  

Tickets are selling fast for this Seeker's End Harvest Retreat, taking place on September 29th, 2023, amidst the enchanting forest by the river in Hebden Bridge, and we are joining with Serentipi – Yorkshire’s magical tipi venue. 

This retreat has blossomed into a mini-festival of radical, life changing transformation, and we invite you to be a part of it.  Would you really love to see others in absolute love and harmony, feel safe in the world, never be controlled by feelings of guilt, cravings, addictions or harmful behaviours and fulfil your very highest potential? Do you want to be happy all of the time? Would you love to live free of all pain and suffering and have a deep sense of peace with no anxiety or worrying?  This retreat shows you how this is entirely possible, and how you can begin to remember how to access and return to your inner joy, peace and happiness by learning how the ego mind is the only thing that is stopping you from complete liberation and peace of mind. 

 In this weekend we learn the tools and practices that guide us towards joyfully living, beyond the ego mind.  This information and teaching is here, hidden in plain sight, with many esoteric, scientific, therapeutic and spiritual models pointing to this absolute Truth.  Over the weekend we share the undeniable evidence that is presented to us and how it is entirely possible for you, to understand this, apply it and step out of the mind completely.  

   🌟 What Awaits You: 
Prepare to embark on a journey filled with powerful new mind transforming content designed to help you really see all the ways that the ego mind is stopping you from self-realisation, peace and flow.  The information is delivered by Charmian Berry & Kirsty Almeida and a whole team of experienced Testaris and performers, through insightful comedy, direct experience exercises, workshops and joyous celebration.  We know how quickly we can transform our understanding when we play in the fun of comedy.  At this retreat we aim to laugh our way to learning. When we can all relate to the apparent problems of our life in laughter, we can wipe away the defences and connect deeply with the truth of our inner joy.  With this in mind, we have curated a transformative experience packed with joy, release, and inspiring new processes.  

 🟡We have designed this retreat to join us all together in a celebration of life, and each other, making new connections, friends and meeting like-minded people which is important part of the retreat weekend and our food offerings and meal times are designed to nurture this for the group.  Eating together, dancing together, laughing together and learning together is the design for Harvest Seeker’s End.  Beautiful, fresh, nourishing food, skilfully and lovingly cooked by our amazing chef Paolo, helps bring us all together around the table.  Whether you are vegan, fruitarian, pescatarian, carnivore or have dietary requirements, our highly rated and reviewed food and community meal times help us to remember our deep connection and shared desire for love. 


At this harvest retreat we will be bringing in wonderfully fun and joyful Serentipi for our teaching space


‘This is a life changing retreat. The knowledge and expertise of the retreat leaders is amazing and they deliver from the heart. The whole experience really has inspired me to live from a place of unconditional love and lose the egoic mind.  It is awakening it is truth it is everything and all the seeking coming to a final close.’   
Past Participant, Seeker’s End Retreat 2022    
 
🟡 Our Offer:  
☀️ Price: £169 (Includes all specially prepared and nourishing food).  Although we keep the cost of the retreat to an absolute minimum, we do not economise on the quality of our food, or comfort within the space.   🌟 Six Teaching workshops sharing mind-blowing ego realisations  
🌟 Practical group workshops for direct experience and technique practice  
🌟2 nights accommodation  
🌟 Saturday  night party with loads of group fun with international hi-vibe DJ  
🌟 Two full days of transformation and healing processes which work instantly and can be continued in to your every-day life  
🌟Two post-retreat integration group Zoom sessions to deepen and enhance your healing journey in a beautiful community of liberating minds  

☀️Explore and Transform: 
We will delve deep into the workings of the ego mind, exploring the thoughts, beliefs, mechanisms and hidden desire layers which keep us trapped in patterns.  Throughout our lives we have unquestionably identified with these narratives as truths and have all found ourselves playing out the stories of the tales it shares.  Unless we begin to question the fundamental validity and source of what we think we know, we are trapped in its directions and instructions.  We identify with these bundles of imaginary narratives, identify with them as truths, and unconsciously miscreate our illusory reality, keeping us trapped in the ego’s script of abandonment, grief, lack and separation.  We all have our separation stories!, broken relationships, difficult employers, stories of lack and financial worry and a longing for something more effects us all.  The more we try and work harder to fix our problems, the more difficult they can appear to be.  If you are not feeling PEACE & JOY as soon as you wake up each day, then this retreat is for you!" Absolute joy is entirely possible and we're here to guide you to it.  In our retreat weekend, you will see how you can finally and completely step out of the ego story line and discover how to shift your illusion into love and break free from the limitations of unsatisfactory lives and perpetual seeking. You will see how you can unleash the mind and remove all blocks to whatever awaits you in a life of happiness and peace, realising your true self, your true potential through unifying purpose and return to Oneness.  There is nothing that we cannot achieve from the liberated mind and this is how your deepest creative desires and call to joy can be finally achieved through the expression of your true self.   It's time to awaken to Truth.   What to Expect The programme over the weekend is packed with different presentations of teaching workshops with opportunity to begin to immediately put in to practice the techniques and exercises that will liberate your mind.  Our party on Saturday night is designed to encourage deeper insights in the backdrop of celebration and dance!  In these spaces we can transmute our pain, upload joy and connect with the inner peace which we all share.

 🟡 The Teachings 
💛 Learn how to unravel the many myths about the ego mind and see how it is a shared, unifying programme which affects us all in the same way.  From this perspective we see that we are not unique or alone in our suffering, that our thoughts are not our own, and that we have no choice in the way that we think. This realisation helps remove the shame from our minds, and starts us on our journey to awakening.  
💛 Learn about the working mechanisms of the ego mind, how it uses memory, images and hidden desire programmes to keep us away from the present and trapped in patterns. You learn the true nature of thought, belief, and begin to question the origins of what you think.    
💛 See how through these mechanisms your life experience is created and reinforced into repeated patterns which continue to weave stories of pain and separation.  Though this you will learn how and why our usual coping strategies and attempts to change cannot effectively work with such clarity and with a clear direction and understanding of what DOES work.  
💛 You will learn that we all possess a powerful, boundless and unlimited true mind, which only requires our attention and connection in order to heal.  We learn how to reconnect to this higher power and use this to undo, heal and step out of the ego mind in practically simple ways.
💛 Throughout the weekend you will have many opportunities to engage in direct experience, with partners, and in groups, with live demonstrations and practice periods to help you integrate the teachings and support your on-going journey of deep and transformative healing.

  🟡 The Journey So Far 
Charmain and Kirsty have a combined wealth of experience in many spiritual, teaching, psychological and creative arenas.  Charmain was an accredited psychotherapist and trauma expert for many years and has helped around 1000 clients over time.  Kirsty was for many years a successful songwriter/ singer, creative coach, senior lecturer, music producer, and prolific creator.  They have both tried all spiritual practices, plant medicines, therapies and worked worked together for several years, figuring out the source of pain and how to break free.  They studied A Course in Miracles, and discovered the answers to a life time of prayer.  Through this journey they encountered many non-dual teachings and began to see how so many others are awakening from the ego mind through this work.  Through the experience of awakening to this truth, they joined together to start Testari to share the undeniable truth of joy.
  Read more about their journey here

Since they started one year ago they have hosted 100 participants over 5 Seekers Ends Retreats, run a full time advanced course supporting 20 Testari students and have hosted for them retreats in Mexico, Portugal and in Belgium.  They have witnessed many transformative changes in many of the participants lives, including awakenings to self-realisation, many painful patterns ending, deep connection and radical life transformations.  
For details of 9 Month Advanced Course click here

Throughout this time Kirsty has experienced a deepening of channelling and mystical experiences, delivering truth and knowledge through awakened wisdom.  They are both dedicated to this vocation and now spend all their time guiding others to truth and realisation through their 9-month Advanced Course and regular retreat programme.  details for the course are here  

Join Kirsty and Charmain and their beautiful awakening team of 16 Testari students who will be there to share their journeys and facilitate your learning over the weekend.  Book a place and get ready for a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and awakening. We can't wait to see you in September!  With love The Testari Team   

 "‘This is a life changing retreat. The knowledge and expertise of the retreat leaders is amazing and they deliver from the heart. The whole experience really has inspired me to live from a place of unconditional love and lose the egoic mind.’  

(September 2022 Retreat Attendee Testimonial)
 'The space created by the Testari Team at the retreat centre felt like a very safe space to have this experience and I felt well supported during this process.

 (September 2022 Retreat Attendee Testimonial) 
The best weekend ever!  I came in to this experience with an open heart.  I expected the ego mind to be challenged and I was willing to embrace that.  The team offer that challenge with love. I always felt loved and supported and joyful.  As I leave I feel at peace, I feel ready and prepared to do the work.  I am grateful to have this life changing opportunity.

 (June 2023 Retreat Attendee Testimonial)  

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●  Simple Accommodation, shared dorm-style bunk rooms (so you know, we always get beautiful comments from all our retreaters to say how this worried them before they arrived but how helpful the experience was for their process for their overall release)    

● Some of you will be in smaller 2 bunk/ 4 bunk dorms and some in 10 bunk rooms.   You will need to bring your own bedding.    

● We provide the BEST earplugs in case you need - as part of the weekend's workshops we really look at separation and all the ways we validate it through justification - all part of your liberation      

● Snacks and food punctuate the retreat very regularly, your belly will be full and there is always a pile of delicious snacks and inner treats for everyone to munch on - our chef delivers big portions and our testimonials talk about delicious the food is    
● Evening bonfire and a fantastic fun-filled party where you arrive seemingly on your own and leave with lots of new friends        

● The party is a fantastic way of releasing and the whole team is involved in this - again, the mind may have a lot of fears around this but please don't worry - it’s a really joyous and fun part of the weekend - this is part of the weekend's teachings as there is often so much fear around social situations - we will support you to learn how to really be easy and open  

● Delicious healthy, hot organic where possible food catering to everyone’s dietary preferences      
      

"As someone who struggles to share with others in a group I initially felt apprehensive about this, however, I felt a sense of belonging within the group that I haven't felt before. If you are someone seeking peace within and a deeper meaning to life I would highly recommend this retreat. It may blow your mind in the best possible way. Thank you so much for blowing my mind open.'    

(September 2022 Retreat Attendee Testimonial)   
'Something has changed deep inside. My inner critic has finally quietened. I feel space to listen, to be. Presence feels more present.'

Seekers 2022 November Attendee Testimonial)
'The Seeker's End Retreat is EXACTLY that. The seeking for answers has in fact ended after this weekend. Nothing else makes sense. This is the beginning of the end of suffering.'  

(Seekers 2023 Retreat June Attendee Testimonial)

Our chef Paolo makes the most incredibly delicious food - all fresh and created with absolute LOVE. At our last retreat every testimonial mentioned the restaurant ready food, delicious, creative and with vegetarian, meat and plant based options, gluten free also catered for. There is PLENTY food and snacks so you can just focus on the work and seeing what's hidden in plain sight!

‘What a life changing retreat! It opens your mind to a new way of thinking and challenges what you know or were thought all your life. It guides you to a new way of living and opens a door to new possibilities.’ ‘Full of confirmation and aha moments!’

Seeker's Rest Retreat Nov 2022
Attendee  
‘Something has changed deep inside. My inner critic has finally quietened. I feel space to listen, to be. Presence feels more present.’

Seeker's Rest Retreat Nov 2022
Attendee  
‘An amazing weekend; I have never been on a retreat like this. Being surrounded by beautiful people, full of warmth and love, was an absolute highlight. It was an experience I will never forget and I'm looking forward to the next one!'

Seeker's Rest Retreat Nov 2022 Attendee  

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COURSE PRICING

General Ticket inc 3 integration group sessions

£169

  • General Ticket includes the teachings, workshops, party. all food and accommodation and 3 x 2 hour Zoom sessions workshops

    • The weekend's teachings
    • The Weekend's Workshops
    • The Party
    • All Meals
    • Accommodation
    • 3 x 90 min weekly group Integration Calls Tuesday 10, 17, 24 Oct 6:30-8pm
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Charmain Berry
Trauma Expert
Testari Founder & Coach

Charmain began her psychotherapy 'career' in 2001 when she graduated with first class honours BSc  in psychology and has trained in many traditional psychotherapies and trauma processing techniques including EMDR and Internal Family Systems.   For the past twenty years Charmain has nurtured a strong passion in psychology / spiritual research and has helped around 1000 clients, leading many thousands of sessions.  When Charmain realised freedom from the ego mind, it became apparent through the Testari teachings and process, that peace of mind does not require that we heal our past traumas.  And that beliefs in doing so distract us from the Truth of who we are.  She discovered that joy and happiness can be easily found, despite our histories and injustices without the need for lengthy psychotherapy and other types of healing.  She is now dedicated to sharing this work with others through the teachings of Testari. 

 

Kirsty Almeida
Creative Producer & Songwriter
Testari Founder & Coach

Singer and Songwriter, senior music lecturer and improvisation teacher and performer, Kirsty awakened through A Course In Miracles & Ramana Maharshi's work after many years of trauma therapies ranging from CBT, CRM, IFS, EMDR and deep trauma releases and plant medicines. Kirsty's background was filled with trauma of many descriptions and to release her story, Kirsty tried many different modalities to release the pain and found an answer that has left her permanently in deep peace. This is the message that Kirsty shares through Testari - supporting others to step out of the suffering mind.

‘This is a life changing retreat. The knowledge and expertise of the retreat leaders is amazing and they deliver from the heart. The whole experience really has inspired me to live from a place of unconditional love and lose the egoic mind. It is awakening it is truth it is everything and all the seeking coming to a final close.’

Seeker's End Retreat March 2023 Attendee
‘The Seekers retreat was lifechanging because of the new perspective it has given me along with a new way of living life that is enabling me to feel more at peace. The weekend delivered a very simple concept but a deeply thought provoking one that with some effort on my part will help me undo the belief system I have that isn't serving me.’ ""
Seeker's End Retreat March 2023 Attendee
"‘Thank you My depth of love for Testari as a vehicle for Awakening deepens.’"
Seeker's End Retreat March 2023 Attendee


Past Retreat Testimonials 

From our September (2022), 
March, April & June 2023 Retreats


"This is my third Seekers End Retreat.  Each one is different but each one deepens the experience of the truth and a deepening of the realisation that all participants are sharing the same thoughts and beliefs as each other - that this is a shared experience, one mind.  Learning the tools that help to step out of the suffering mind and into the love, peace and joy that is our birthright'

Having read many books on spirituality, attended many retreats and sought out healing in many different forms old traditions and new I feel having done this retreat I feel the answer is very simple, It certainly isn’t easy and having left I know it’s up to me to do the work. Seeker’s rest is for those in search of connection and a deeper understanding of what it means to be one.'

'The space created by the Testari Team at the retreat centre felt like a very safe space to have this experience and I felt well supported during this process. As someone who struggles to share with others in a group I initially felt apprehensive about this, however, I felt a sense of belonging within the group that I haven't felt before. If you are someone seeking peace within and a deeper meaning to life I would highly recommend this retreat. It may blow your mind in the best possible way. I feel a deep sense of gratitude to the team after completing this retreat for their teaching and wisdom, thank you so much for blowing my mind open.'

'A lot of what I thought I knew even as an avid spiritual truth seeker was blown away.'

'I was shaken awake from the ego and suffering. I didn’t have a choice. I cannot say anything more but thank you. My reality and being has become heavenly. I’m releasing a lot of tears and feel committed to the releasing of the prison of my mind. Because beyond it, the reality is stillness and nirvana.'

'Felt very 'looked after' and taken care of.....wonderful balance of rest, fun and inner work. This experience was the shift I needed from feeling like I was dying from punishment by the mind, to learning that it's a choice and I don't have to suffer anymore. It's a huge liberation to feel lighter and happier with new tools and awareness to harness and keep developing.'

‘The team and teachings are incredible, eternally grateful.'

'Full of confirmation and aha moments.'

'The retreat space was absolutely beautiful, a harmonious and relaxing atmosphere nestled in nature. The food was amazing, so thoughtful and very well put together'

'This experience will engage you to awaken with love and caring learning tools and skills.'

'A retreat to point to what you are already.'
 
'The retreat was a powerful experience with what felt like embodiment experiences of the direct path of non duality ..It was challenging and inspiring constantly reminding me to go ''home''.  I met some amazing people..it was in such a beautiful natural place. I felt very cherished and nourished with wonderful organic food and teas ..Thank you so much.'
 
'I didn't know what to expect from this weekend retreat as the course content was not clear prior to going. I was asked to come with an open mind so I decided to just turn up and see what happened, having been recommended by a friend who had already done a course with Charmain from the Testari Team.'

'This retreat challenged my whole belief system which I found incredibly uncomfortable at first. Being part of a group really helped as I realised that my challenges are not specific to me and that we all share similar experiences if we are able to be honest and vulnerable enough to share with each other.'



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‘An amazing weekend; I have never been on a retreat like this. Being surrounded by beautiful people, full of warmth and love, was an absolute highlight. It was an experience I will never forget and I'm looking forward to the next one!’ November Retreat Participant, 2022