I came across The Barn Temple at the beginning of 2026, and I’m so glad I did. I’d been searching for something just for me something to help me slow down, find a bit of calm in my busy life, and reconnect with a sense of peace. I didn’t quite know what that would look like, but I took a step outside my comfort zone and booked onto my first session Sundays Earth Based Yin Yoga.

Honestly, I was a little nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but from the moment I walked in, Laurie made me feel so welcome like I’d been there a hundred times before. Everyone there was just as warm and friendly, which made such a difference.

Since then, I’ve tried a few different sessions and honestly wish I could attend them all! Sunday Earth Based Yin Yoga has become my favourite there’s just something about it that I can’t fully explain. I always leave feeling calm, grounded, and completely at ease.

It’s such a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space, and I’m so grateful to have found it. Thank you, Laurie, for creating something so special 🙏

I really enjoyed my first lesson in such a peaceful and relaxing space. Laurie was an incredible teacher making me feel that I could exercise at my own pace but also feeling safe and clear on what I needed to do. With it being my first lesson I felt so welcome into the group and I honestly came away feeling calm and more aware of myself after having such a stressful day. Highly recommend

I recently completed a women’s circle facilitator course with Laurie, and I honestly couldn’t have chosen a more aligned, supportive person to learn from. Laurie is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, yet everything she shares comes straight from the heart. Her passion for this work made learning feel natural, gentle, and deeply resonant for me.
From the very beginning, Laurie made me feel so welcome and completely at ease. No question ever felt too small or irrelevant, which meant so much to me as someone very new to facilitating. With Laurie’s guidance and encouragement, I felt truly supported, and because of that, I hosted my first sound bath last week feeling far more confident in myself and my work.
The Barn Temple, Laurie’s space, is absolutely stunning. It’s such a beautiful, calming, and inviting environment, and it felt like the perfect place to learn, grow, and connect. Even though I had never met Laurie before (after following her page for some time), she instantly made me feel comfortable. I travelled specifically to take this course with her because I just knew when I saw it that she was the person I wanted to learn from, and I’m so grateful I trusted that feeling.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Laurie to anyone feeling called to facilitate women’s circles. Learning from her has been such a meaningful part of my journey x

My closing of the bones with Laurie, was nothing short of profound. It is symbolic and tender to sit with another mother and open up your heart to the closing of chapters. It fell on the winter solstice and it felt so very meaningful. Thank you Laurie, @_thebarntemple_ for holding such beautiful space, for allowing my sensitive feminine nature to be rocked and acknowledged. It really did feel like a blessing to my Maiden self, the Mother of the present and the Crone of the future. The way Laurie holds space is extremely meaningful and heartfelt. The robozo wrapping, the gentle rocking, the music, the scents, it was truly beautiful. The photographs do not do justice what was felt and experienced. ✨️❤️‍🔥 🦴🐛🦋

I've known Laurie for some time and trusted her completely. So when this new offering was presented to me, I knew I was in safe hands.

She taught me the foundations of holding circle in a trauma informed space, with love and compassion whilst holding boundaries for myself, and being respectful of other people's boundaries.

We focused on structure of a workshop, how to create the right ambience, and trusting your wisdom to lead.

I had a circle booked the very next day with a few friends to test out all that I learnt. The energy was beautiful and i felt completely at ease.

My Celtic Healing Attunement has been an absolutely magical journey, and I don’t have words enough to thank Laurie for this precious gift.

From the moment I first contacted her with a query about undergoing this transition I have felt completely seen and held by Laurie. She arranged everything to suit my specific needs, and has been there to support me every step of the way - even when I wobbled

The attunement itself was like nothing I’ve ever experienced (and I’ve taken part in quite a few 1:2:1 and group healing ceremonies and practices) this experience was different, it wasn’t a mending, it was an awakening. An awakening of the healing power that has always been inside. The watering and nurturing of a seed that was planted before I was born.

With Laurie’s support I hope to nurture this gift even more, to work with it through life’s continuing journey.

So far I have only gifted it to the world in the form of blessing the crystal gifts that I work with, but slowly, gently, eventually I hope to offer it as a management modality for other women with Chronic Illness

Laurie is a powerful but gentle healer, I am grateful beyond imagination to have found her, and couldn’t imagine trusting anyone else to awaken this legacy within me and help me nurture it.

From the bottom of my heart Thank You

🧚 Namaste 🧚

I attended this training with Laurie a few months ago now and as I am new to facilitating women’s circles I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn from Laurie as I have been to many of her circles and gatherings and I have always felt so held and safe to show up exactly as I am.

This training has expanded my understanding of how to hold safe contained spaces for women, how to navigate challenges that may arise, how to structure my circles, how to hold clear and strong boundaries, how to create an altar, the history of women gathering together and different themes I can use in my circles.
It has also boosted my confidence and given me a solid foundation to move forward with my offerings.

Laurie made me feel very welcome and comfortable as always, we had our own little altar, some cacao and a sharing circle together and then went on with the training which was very in-depth and informative.

Thank you Laurie for being a part of my journey and for being so devoted to this work, training and yourself. You can really see and feel how much love you have put into all of this.

I highly recommend this training if you’re feeling the call to start your own circles, events or gatherings but you don’t know where to start or lack the confidence in your capabilities. It will give you the boost of confidence, skill and understanding that you need to facilitate these deeply healing offerings.

Here is a picture of my first altar from my movement circle I hosted a few weeks ago ❤️🌀🌹

I recognised earlier in the year how rarely I actually stopped and did absolutely nothing. I was so happy when Laurie and her amazing offerings arrrived literally on my doorstep. Since then I have enjoyed many of the sessions offered weekly. I particularly enjoy the Sunday morning yin yoga and the fortnightly Yin yoga, yoga nisei & sound bath. I have refound my stillness and am very happy! Thank you Laurie.

I only started yoga 5 months ago when I found Laurie and her wonderful temple. I'm 57 and have always said my body doesn't "do" yoga. I was wrong. Through Laurie's supportive teaching, I have learned to accept my body and even feel quite good about what it can achieve. This Yin class has been instrumental in both stretching and "evening out" my body and also quietening my mind. It is the perfect addition to a weekend and I would recommend it to anyone.

This is a truly special gathering, and I go along whether I can. It is a safe space to be held and understood by other women, and I always leave feeling lighter. I would recommend to any woman who is looking for a sense of community.

I have been attending this session most weeks for around 6 months now, and I can't recommend it enough. It really calms my mind and helps me to stay grounded. I have tried yoga before this class, but I never stuck with it, but since coming to Laurie's classes I have noticed myself progressing, and I love it more every single class!

I had this treatment with Laurie and it was one of the best massages I've ever had! Laurie started by talking me through some grounding breaths which really helped me calm my mind so that I could fully appreciate the massage. She then massaged my face and shoulders and ended with my scalp, neck and upper back. I felt really comfortable during the session, and Laurie checked in with me throughout. I will definitely be back for another wonderful treatment!

A lovely gentle evening class, which leaves you refreshed and more flexible! It's a welcoming, friendly group, and Laurie produces fantastic sequences and movements for all ability levels. It's great for the mind and soul as well as the body.

Monday evening sound bath is a wonderful bit of time for myself. It resets the week and I sleep so well afterwards. A simple permission to relax and let your brain rest. It's always a lovely group all snuggled in blankets taking time to reset together under the twinkling lights.

The Reiki Attunement Day was a truly meaningful experience. The guidance was clear, supportive, and easy to follow, and I felt confident and grounded throughout the process. The attunements themselves were powerful yet gentle, and the hands-on practice helped everything really click. I left feeling connected, capable, and excited to continue my Reiki journey. A wonderful, well-led day.