Durham Motherhood Circle
The Motherhood Circle welcomes women & birthing people from pre-conception, to pregnancy through to postpartum (non-crawling babies welcome).
Each session will be free flowing and co-created with those there.
It is a space to share, reflect, to ask for support, for journaling with the aim that you leave feeling relaxed and easeful.
These sessions are facilitated by me, Zoe Gardiner. I am an experienced doula, space holder, massage therapist and mother of two (soon to be three) with over ten years experience of supporting, holding and caring for new mothers.
Zoe creates an amazing environment to relax and unravel aspects of your life in these creative journaling collaborations. Her prompts are open and thought provoking though not directive, her presence is fresh, light and non demanding in such a warm, cosy and safe setting. It is like joining Zoe at her kitchen table with friends to create new pieces. I really look forward to these sessions. So welcoming and easy going. Thank you! 🎨 🖌 ❤️
"Zoe welcomed us all with open arms and immediately I knew the retreat was what I had been waiting nearly two years for. Thank you Zoe for providing the space to be held and heard. Would fully recommend booking your place on a soul space retreat, if you are on your postpartum journey and feeling unheard."
Book your place today
Each circle has a broad theme to get us started, but the conversation can go wherever the group needs. Join us for one session or book the full series.
All sessions run on the third Saturday of the month, from 10am to 12pm at Durham Wellness Space, Coxhoe.
Body
21st November 2026
This session could include:
- Sharing and support around the changes your body goes through in pregnancy and postpartum
- Gentle movement to support pregnancy, prepare for birth and reconnect with your body after birth
- Self-massage, rebozo and other ways to care for your body
- Journalling to explore thoughts and feelings about your body
Breath
19th December 2026
This session could include:
- Breathwork for labour
- Gentle breathing practices for pregnancy appointments or challenging moments in new motherhood
- Journalling and conversation about breath, voice, advocacy and self-determination
Care
16th January 2027
This session could include:
- Sharing self-care practices and exploring what care means to you
- Talking about newborn care, including infant feeding and sleep
- Exploring how to recognise your needs and ask for support
Want to attend all three?
Get a discounted rate when you book your place for all three.