England Soul Care 2028

from $500.00

Pause. Experience.

September 14th - 22nd, 2028

Cost: $5,500

England Soul Care 2028 (ESC for short) was born from a love for stories, specifically The Chronicles of Narnia, and a desire for shared experiences. Aslan, Lucy, Frodo, and Bilbo, have been companions to many of us over the last half-century. They awaken our imagination and longing for something “other.”  While in England, you’ll notice you aren’t simply reading about the stories of others, but you are being invited to live more fully into your own. ESC gives you space to pause, experience, and consider what God might be inviting you to. Our souls need beauty, whimsy, quiet, and tastes of wildness (space to explore). We hope you’ll consider being one of the twelve women to join us in the fall of 2028 for ESC: 2028.

“Creatures, I give you yourselves…..I give to you forever this land of Narnia…I give you the woods, the fruits, the rivers. I give you the stars, and I give you myself.”  - Aslan, as written by CS. Lewis

What it is:

ESC is an invitation to pause and to experience. It is an investment of your time, resources, and life. It’s a chance to experience and relate with God in ways that might be a little different from a normal bible study or Sunday morning church service. It is a place to bring your questions, struggles, and also your joys and hopes. It’s a place where you get to show up exactly as you are!

What it isn’t:

ESC 2028 ESC isn't primarily about content and is not teaching-heavy.  While we do teach some, we focus more on facilitated experiences – both individual and shared. We have some teaching, but it is more facilitated experiences. It’s not a place to fix another participant or give unwanted advice. 


Payment Plan:

Pause. Experience.

September 14th - 22nd, 2028

Cost: $5,500

England Soul Care 2028 (ESC for short) was born from a love for stories, specifically The Chronicles of Narnia, and a desire for shared experiences. Aslan, Lucy, Frodo, and Bilbo, have been companions to many of us over the last half-century. They awaken our imagination and longing for something “other.”  While in England, you’ll notice you aren’t simply reading about the stories of others, but you are being invited to live more fully into your own. ESC gives you space to pause, experience, and consider what God might be inviting you to. Our souls need beauty, whimsy, quiet, and tastes of wildness (space to explore). We hope you’ll consider being one of the twelve women to join us in the fall of 2028 for ESC: 2028.

“Creatures, I give you yourselves…..I give to you forever this land of Narnia…I give you the woods, the fruits, the rivers. I give you the stars, and I give you myself.”  - Aslan, as written by CS. Lewis

What it is:

ESC is an invitation to pause and to experience. It is an investment of your time, resources, and life. It’s a chance to experience and relate with God in ways that might be a little different from a normal bible study or Sunday morning church service. It is a place to bring your questions, struggles, and also your joys and hopes. It’s a place where you get to show up exactly as you are!

What it isn’t:

ESC 2028 ESC isn't primarily about content and is not teaching-heavy.  While we do teach some, we focus more on facilitated experiences – both individual and shared. We have some teaching, but it is more facilitated experiences. It’s not a place to fix another participant or give unwanted advice. 


Listen in as Beth shares a personal invitation for this adventure. If you say “YES!” to this invitation, keep scrolling for all the details below.

The Cotswolds 

Arrive in London. You will meet up with others who arrive around the same time and take a car service to Broadway, a quaint village 2 hours from London Heathrow. Here is where your journey begins! The Cotswold Way is a 100-mile walk through England's countryside. We'll walk only a small portion, but we’ve chosen the most beautiful sections of the Way. We will hike 6-7 miles a day for three days. We will be staying in the same location these three nights, so you will not be carrying luggage on the walks.

Oxford

Oxford is the crowd favorite! We leave London & head to Christ Church College (think Harry Potter), the largest college, which is part of Oxford University, where you will have your own room. While in Oxford, you realize you aren’t just reading and learning about other famous authors like C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien or the other Inklings, but you will realize that you are part of the greater Story. The rooms are modest and not luxurious, but the surroundings are dreamy.

A Manor House Experience

For our final two nights, we head to the countryside to escape into some R & R and have our closing evening together. 

Cost: $5500


We can discuss payment plans that work for you.

We are requesting the following:

Payment 1: A $1500 deposit secures your spot and it is non-refundable.

Payment 2: $1000 due January 15th, 2028.

Payment 3: $1000 due April 15th, 2028.

Payment 4: $1000 due June 15th, 2028.

Payment 5: Final payment of $1000 is due August 15th, 2028.

Cost includes:

  • All lodging 

  • Program-related excursions 

  • All breakfasts

  • 4 dinners

  • In-country transportation

  • 3 experienced guides (spiritual directors and counselor)

  • Spa entry

Cost does not include:

  • Flight 

  • Transportation to lodging in London from the airport (you can coordinate with other participants).

  • Transportation from the Cotswolds to the airport. 

  • Some lunches & dinners

  • Excursions during your free time 


Meet your guides 

Beth Wayland 

After traveling solo to England for her 40th birthday, Beth wanted to bring others back across the pond to share the adventure. As a certified spiritual director with an MA in counseling and a doctorate in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care, she wanted to create an experience that gave people space to “look at their life under the care and connection of God.” She is working on her dissertation to complete her doctorate in spiritual formation and soul care. Beth is the Executive Director of With Inc., a ministry providing soul care opportunities. She resides in Knoxville, where she has been a faithful Vol fan since before she could walk or sing Rocky Top. 

Beth Fadelle 

After graduating from Vanderbilt University in 1993 with a degree in English Literature, Beth joined the staff of an international faith-based organization where she worked with college students and young adults in university settings – first in Chapel Hill at The University of North Carolina and then back in Nashville at Vanderbilt. 

As Beth has engaged with people over the years, she has become increasingly intrigued by each person’s story - how people grow and change. And how people get unstuck. So, she pursued growth and change herself. Eventually, she went back to school - earning a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene Univeristy.


Virginia Bousquet

Virginia (aka V.A.) is a native Houstonian who has lived in the Nashville area for 30+ years. She was married for three decades before the unexpected death of her husband. They have two adult sons, one of whom has an intellectual disability. She is a spiritual director and soul care coach, and she also plays tennis, volunteers, and sometimes binge-reads JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction). Her favorite treat is a locally made small-batch chocolate bar created with dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.

She has ministered spiritually to women throughout her adult life as a college chaplain for 17 years, a volunteer women’s ministry leader for 8 years, a prayer movement volunteer, and a soul companion.

Virginia has received training through Selah Center for Spiritual Formation and continues her education in a supervision group as well as through workshops and courses. She has experienced the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises individually and in a group format. Virginia is also a member of SDI – Spiritual Directors International, an educational non-profit for spiritual companions, as well as TIFI (The International Focusing Institute), where she has earned a proficiency in Focusing Partnership. She is completing the requirements to be a certified focusing-oriented spiritual director.

In addition to providing spiritual direction, Virginia is deeply committed to her own ongoing spiritual and emotional growth, including regular spiritual direction, continued involvement in 12 Step recovery, and personal counseling.