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I am a philosopher, author and practitioner of Systemic Constellations. I build bridges between the rational and the intuitive, mainstream and alternative, mind and soul.

Whether helping clients, writing books or speaking on stage, my aim is to cut through complexity to find insight.

Hotel Philosophy

'The complete retreat'

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Where most retreats focus on just one thing (such as wellness), Hotel Philosophy offers physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development - every aspect of what makes us human.

 

Based at the beautiful Heyford House in the heart of Lower Heyford’s conservation area, the ten participants will enjoy*:

 

  • Shared accommodation in beautiful surroundings**
     

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner freshly prepared by the in-house professional chef
     

  • Personal constellation - to address an issue of your own
     

  • Physical activity - Wim Hof method ice baths; saunas; pilates; circuit training
     

  • Mental exercise - philosophical river walk; lectures; plus a Philosophy Slam! ®
     

  • Emotional development - Constellations and Simple Truths ® card readings
     

  • Spiritual practice - Rootlight Rituals tea ceremony; gong bath; meditation
     

  • Creative expression - tools to develop your own project

     

£1500 per person

Early Bird price before 31 January £1295 per person

 

Email miri@robertrowlandsmith.com to book

 

*Not included - travel to and from the hotel; alcoholic drinks

**Alternative accommodation can be arranged if desired

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Wednesday 21st January 19:00 - 20:00

Philosophy Slam!
at the Union Club

Soho, London

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Thursday 5th February 19:00 - 22:00

Constellations
for love, sex and relationship issues

Art Workers' Guild, Bloomsbury

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Sunday 8th February 2026 14:00 -17:00 

Constellations 

Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire

Courses, cards and more

Robert Rowland Smith

  • ​Prize Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford

  • Columnist for the Sunday Times Magazine

  • Expert adviser for McKinsey and Company

  • Author of seven books including bestseller Breakfast with Socrates

  • Winner of two Library of America awards

  • Co-founder of Philosophy Slam! ®

  • Writing tutor, Arvon Foundation

  • Keynote speaker on the international circuit

  • Board member, Tavistock Relationships

  • Founding faculty of The School of Life

  • Leading figure in Systemic Constellations

  • Creator of the Simple Truths ® card deck

 

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