Event

Women’s Circle in Barnham Broom

At: The Painted Barn, Barnham Broom
When: Once a month on a Friday evening, 7pm–8.15pm

The Women’s Circle at The Painted Barn is held once a month on a Friday evening, in one of the most genuinely suited spaces Ania could have chosen: high rafters, warm low light, cushions and blankets laid out across the floor, candles on every surface.

Each circle begins with a short settling meditation to help you arrive fully, followed by an opportunity to share in a safe and non-judgmental environment. There is no pressure to speak; you are always welcome to simply listen and receive. We explore the practice of holding space for one another with presence, compassion, and respect, allowing each woman to be seen and heard just as she is.

The circle continues with a guided heart meditation, helping you soften, open, and reconnect with your inner quiet. There may also be additional practices or reflections to deepen the experience, depending on the energy of the group. Light snacks close the evening gently.

Many circle regulars have been coming for months or years; most newcomers are apprehensive in the car park and at ease within the first ten minutes.

Schedule & pricing

When it runs

Once a month on a Friday evening, 7pm–8.15pm

Pricing

£10 per circle. Places are limited and fill quickly; get in touch to be added to the list.

Class length

75 mins, once a month on a Friday evening

Get in touch to book

Your first visit

1 The barn is on Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, NR9 4DB. Use The Painted Barn as your sat-nav destination.
2 Arrive a few minutes before the circle begins. Tea is out and you are welcome to sit quietly until we start.
3 Wear something warm and soft you can sit comfortably in.
4 You will not be pushed to speak. Passing is an honoured, silent option.
5 Leave quietly when the evening ends: no group photos, no social media posts, nothing shared outside the room.

The venue

The Painted Barn, Barnham Broom

Address

The Painted Barn, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich (NR9 4DB) · Village Hall, Norwich Road, Barnham Broom (NR9 4BU)

Parking

Free parking on site at both venues. The Painted Barn has a generous gravel courtyard; the Village Hall has space for around 20 cars directly outside.

Accessibility

The Painted Barn has level access to the main practice space and toilet. The Village Hall is single-storey with level access and accessible toilet. Both venues are warm, well-lit and welcoming.

A local tip

The drive home after a circle is worth taking carefully. The roads around Barnham Broom are dark and quiet, and the state you are in after a good circle is not the state you arrived in. Many women text a friend when they get home.

About Women’s Circle

What the practice involves

A monthly gathering for women held at The Painted Barn in Barnham Broom. Each circle opens with a settling meditation, moves into shared space at your own pace, and closes with a guided heart meditation and light snacks. No pressure to speak; you are always welcome to simply listen and receive.

Students typically find it helps with

A rare, honoured space in which to speak and be heard without interruption
Deep nervous-system rest and reduced baseline anxiety
A sense of being known in a small community of women
Processing of transitions, grief, midlife, motherhood, menopause
A monthly anchor in an otherwise overwhelming calendar

FAQs

Women’s Circle at Barnham Broom

How often do circles happen and how do I book?

Once a month on a Friday evening, dates announced on the website and to the newsletter. Places fill quickly, so the mailing list is the most reliable way to hear first.

I’m dealing with significant grief. Is the circle a good space?

Often yes, but the circle is not therapy and is not suitable as a sole support. If you are in acute grief, talk to Ania before booking so she can think with you about whether this is the right thing at the right moment.

Can men attend?

No. The circle is women-only by design. For mixed-gender reflective space, the Monday meditation class or a Meditation Workshop is a good alternative.

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