Our Ethos & FAQs
🌿 Our Ethos & FAQs
Welcome to The Barn Temple - a sacred space nestled on the border of North Wales and Chester, lovingly created to support deep rest, healing, remembrance, and reconnection.
We believe in the power of slowing down.
Of circling together.
Of honouring the seasons of the earth and the seasons of your own becoming.
At The Barn Temple, everything we offer is rooted in authenticity, care, and the understanding that healing isn’t linear. Whether you join us for yoga, ceremony, sound healing, or sacred space holding, you are met exactly as you are - and gently invited home to yourself.
💫 Frequently Asked Questions
📍 Where are you located?
We are based at The Meadows, Church Road, Dodleston, CH4 9NG — just outside Chester, and close to the North Wales border.
As you pull into The Meadows, bear right and park in the main car park. Walk to the front entrance of the building (The Meadows), and once inside, turn right, go down the corridor, through the door, and up the stairs. Our temple space is at the top.
🧘♀️ What kind of offerings do you provide?
We offer a range of holistic and heart-led practices, including:
Weekly yoga classes (Yin, Reflective Flow, Vinyasa-inspired, and Womb Yoga)
Monthly and seasonal sound baths
Women’s circles, ceremonies, and retreats
Womb healing sessions (massage, Reiki, Closing of the Bones)
Private 1:1 healing sessions
Workshops in herbalism, breathwork, and somatics
Mother & daughter and mother & son rites of passage days
Special seasonal events, retreats, and collaborations
🌸 Is The Barn Temple open to all?
Yes - while many of our circles and retreats are women-focused, The Barn Temple is open to all beings who respect the space and others within it. Some offerings are women-only, but others (like yoga classes, sound baths, and family days) are open to all. Each event description will clearly say who it’s for.
🧺 What should I bring with me?
For yoga or sound healing: bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. We provide mats, bolsters, blankets, cushions, and everything else you may need - but you’re welcome to bring your own comforts too.
For ceremonies or circles, please check the event listing for any specific items to bring (e.g., journal, item for the altar, food to share, etc.).
🕊️ Can I arrive late?
Please aim to arrive 10–15 minutes before your session begins. For the integrity of the space and the comfort of all attending, late arrivals may not be permitted once we’ve begun. Please message Laurie on 07778 062230 if you're delayed.
💗 What if I can't afford the full price?
We believe healing should be accessible. Many of our offerings include a concession option. Just select the reduced rate from the drop-down menu when booking - no explanation needed.
If the concession option still feels out of reach, please contact Laurie privately. We often hold a few free or low-cost places through our CIC, The Evergreen Thread.
🔄 What’s your cancellation policy?
Cancellations under 48 hours before an event/session are non-refundable.
Tickets are non-transferable to future events.
For retreats and day retreats, part of the fee is a non-refundable deposit.
Please ensure you’re able to attend before booking.
We’re a small family-run business, and your respect for our time, energy, and boundaries means the world to us.
🌕 What makes The Barn Temple different?
The Barn Temple is more than a studio - it is a living, breathing sanctuary. Created with love, lived in with reverence, and held as a place of return.
We weave together the ancient and the everyday - the wild and the gentle , to help you remember your wholeness. Our offerings are trauma-informed, soul-rooted, and created for those who are ready to meet themselves with tenderness.