# The Halcyon Club

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- [Home](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/): For high-performing professionals, senior leaders, and visionary teams, The Halcyon Club offers a transformative space designed for those who seek an escape.
- [Contact us](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/contact-us/): We would love to hear from you. Whether you are planning an NEC4 training programme, project mobilisation, collaborative kick-off, strategy session, team development event or exclusive hire experience, our team is here to help. Every organisation, team and programme is different, and we’re always happy to discuss how The Halcyon Club can support your plans.
- [Features](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/): A collection of ideas, experiences and perspectives from our founders and trusted experts. Together they create a space for thoughtful content, meaningful conversations and considered views on leadership, professional development, wellbeing and the world around us. So grab a coffee, settle into a quiet corner and take a little time to explore…
- [Exclusive hire](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/exclusive-hire/): A different setting for professional development, strategic planning and team events, designed to bring people together and focus on what matters most. The Halcyon Club offers organisations the opportunity to bring project teams together in a private Lake District setting designed for focused discussion, learning and meaningful collaboration. It is particularly well suited to project
- [Our spaces](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/our-spaces/): Step into the world of The Halcyon Club. Explore beautifully considered spaces, peaceful retreats and breathtaking Lake District views, all designed to inspire fresh thinking, meaningful conversation and personal growth. Every corner of The Halcyon Club has been thoughtfully designed to create a sense of space, perspective and possibility. Shaped by its Lake District setting,
- [About us](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/about-us/): It's about making time for better conversations, clearer thinking and stronger working relationships. Founded by Dominic and Kerry Doig, The Halcyon Club combines more than 25 years of experience running a successful chartered surveying practice with a belief that people learn and develop best when given the time and space to focus. Throughout their careers,
- [Our programmes](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/our-programmes/): Whether you’re joining us for a focused one-day session or a more immersive residential experience, you’ll benefit from expert-led learning in an environment that encourages focus, reflection and growth. Our programmes are designed to support professional development, leadership learning and specialist training, with options ranging from structured residential courses to fully tailored experiences. From NEC4
- [Guest information](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/guest-information/): Your stay made easy. Welcome to The Halcyon Club. Everything here has been thoughtfully considered to help you settle easily and feel at home in the space. This guest information brings together the essential details of your stay, alongside clear guidance on our spaces, facilities and the shared use of the site. Full guest information
- [Booking Terms & Conditions](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/booking-terms-conditions/): THE HALCYON CLUB LIMITED (THCL) TERMS AND CONDITIONS Training Course Agreement Part A - NEC4 ECC Accreditation Courses 1. The Agreement This Agreement is made between The Halcyon Club Limited (THCL) and the Client. These terms and conditions supersede any prior discussions, representations, negotiations, or any other terms and conditions provided by the Client. Data
- [Features](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/our-features/): Our carefully curated features are designed to offer insights, guidance and advice from our founders and trusted experts that inspire reflection and purposeful action. These articles aim to ignite fresh perspectives, inviting you to pause, reset and refocus. So grab a coffee, settle into a quiet corner, and explore...
- [Halcyon Retreats](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/halcyon-retreats/): A new kind of escape.Reserved for those who've been before. You've stayed with us. You've trained with us. Now we invite you back for something more personal. Halcyon Retreats are a curated collection of immersive experiences created for those who already know Halcyon Club and want to return in a new way. These are luxurious,
- [Terms & Conditions](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/terms-conditions/): Website Usage Statement Welcome to our Halcyon Club website. By continuing to browse and use this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Together with our Privacy Policy, these terms govern The Halcyon Club’s relationship with you regarding this website. If you do not agree
- [Privacy Policy](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/privacy-policy/): This application collects and processes some personal data from its users. This document can be printed for reference by using the print command in any browser. Owner and Data Controller The Halcyon Club, Land Ends, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0NB. Owner contact email: info@thehalcyonclub.co.uk Types of Data Collected The types of personal data collected include: Usage
- [Cookie Policy](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/cookie-policy/): This document informs Users about the use of cookies on this website to achieve the purposes described below. Cookies allow the Owner to access and store information on a User's device as they interact with this website. For simplicity, all technologies referenced within this document are referred to as "cookies." Consent and Management of Cookies

## Programmes

- [NEC4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/programme/nec4-ecc-supervisor-accreditation/): Join us at The Halcyon Club for a focused two-day residential training programme led by NEC Trainer, John Sherry. Designed for Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals, this course explores the vital role of the ECC Supervisor in ensuring the correct operation of the NEC4 contract on site. Through practical case studies and hands-on exercises, you'll develop the
- [NEC4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/programme/nec4-ecc-project-manager-accreditation/): Join us at The Halcyon Club for an exclusive four-day residential training programme led by NEC Trainer, John Sherry. This course is designed for Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals ready to elevate their expertise and take on the pivotal role of ECC Project Manager under the NEC4 contract. Through a dynamic blend of practical scenarios, breakout sessions,
- [NEC4 ECC Post-Contract Workshop](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/programme/nec4-ecc-post-contract-workshop/): Join us at The Halcyon Club for a three-day residential training programme designed to deepen your practical understanding of NEC4 contract administration. Led by one of our lead NEC practitioners, this hands-on workshop moves beyond theory to focus on the real-world application of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract and other contracts in the suite.
- [NEC4 ECC Pre-Contract Workshop](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/programme/nec4-ecc-pre-contract-workshop/): Join us at The Halcyon Club for a two-day residential training programme focused on the early stages of contract development. Led by one of our lead NEC practitioners, this course is designed to build your commercial, contractual and strategic competence during the pre-contract and tendering phases under the NEC4 suite. Ideal for professionals involved in

## Experiences

- [The Halcyon Hideaway](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/experience/the-halcyon-hideaway/): The Halcyon Hideaway The Halcyon Hideaway. A weekend of stillness, scenery and soulful simplicity. Selected dates only · Friday and Saturday nights. Step off the grid and into a world of quiet luxury. Our Hideaway Weekends are designed for those who crave space, serenity and a slower pace. Nestled in the fells, each stay offers
- [The Lakes Challenge](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/experience/the-lakes-challenge/): The Lakes Challenge The Lakes Challenge Ten peaks. One purpose. A weekend of elevation and recovery Limited dates available soon. This is a weekend for those ready to go big – and recover well. Brought to life by adventure expert Stoked Luke and hosted at The Halcyon Club alongside the Fell Foodie, this premium retreat
- [Fell. Water. Fire](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/experience/fell-water-fire/): Fell Water Fire Fell. Water. Fire. A wild weekend of swimming, hiking and food. Limited dates available soon. Discover the spirit of the Lakes in this unique, guided weekend of wild swims, scenic hikes and outdoor feasts. Join Pete Kelly, author of Wild Swimming Walks; Lake District and outdoor chef Harrison Ward (The Fell Foodie)

## Spaces

- [Yoga](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/yoga/): Space to stretch, slow down and focus on yourself for a while. Led by experienced local instructors, our yoga sessions provide an opportunity to slow down, move with intention and spend time away from the usual pace of daily life. Suitable for a range of abilities, sessions focus on movement, breathing and simple practices that
- [Gym](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/gym/): Move, recharge and feel your best. Our fully equipped Nordic gym provides a welcoming space to move, train and take care of your physical wellbeing during your stay. Whether you’re maintaining your regular fitness routine, starting the day with an energising workout or taking part in a group PT session, you’ll find everything you need
- [Wellness](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/wellness/): A place to slow down, switch off and restore balance. Whether you’re taking time to recharge between sessions or simply looking to unwind, our wellness facilities provide a peaceful space to relax and reset. The infrared sauna supports both physical and mental wellbeing, while the wood-fired hot tub offers a chance to slow down, soak
- [Nutrition Room](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/nutrition-room/): Enjoy your meals with panoramic views of our wildlife pond, ensuring that your mind and body is nourished and energised for the day ahead. At The Halcyon Club, we see nutrition as an important part of the overall experience. Through workshops, demonstrations and shared meals, guests have the opportunity to explore practical approaches to food,
- [Communal Spaces](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/communal-spaces/): Our indoor and outdoor communal spaces offer a place to breathe, reflect and reconnect. Throughout The Halcyon Club, our indoor and outdoor communal spaces provide inviting places to pause, reflect and spend time with others. Whether enjoying a quiet moment between sessions or gathering for informal conversation, these shared spaces are an important part of
- [Cabins](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/cabins/): The comfort of a luxury suite, with the freedom, privacy and space to slow down. Our 12 bespoke cabins have been carefully designed to provide the comfort, privacy and tranquillity needed to truly relax. Overlooking the wildlife ponds and rolling countryside, each cabin combines deep-filled super-king beds, luxury linens and generous open-plan living with private
- [Great Outdoors](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/great-outdoors/): Where nature creates space for clearer thinking. Set within 26 acres of rewilded countryside, The Halcyon Club provides direct access to some of the Lake District’s most inspiring landscapes. Little Mell Fell is on our doorstep, Ullswater is just moments away, and the surrounding area offers endless opportunities for walking, wild swimming and outdoor adventure.
- [Meeting Room](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/space/meeting-room/): A welcoming space where ideas, insights and experiences can be shared. The Meeting Room is a space where people come together to share ideas, challenge thinking and learn from one another. It provides an environment in which different perspectives can be heard, assumptions explored and difficult conversations approached constructively. Seating up to 16 delegates, it

## Testimonials

- [Company](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/testimonial/company/): A fantastic experience. Brilliantly organised, great structure to each day, excellent communication before and during the event. Great outcome and it has definitely been worthwhile for us.

## Features

- [Book Review](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/book-review-2/): Raising Hare: A MemoirBy Chloe Dalton I first came across this remarkable book while listening to a feature on Radio 4 during a late-summer drive through the Lake District. One of the guests spoke passionately about its beauty, and the author herself, who was part of the discussion, shared insights into the extraordinary story behind Raising
- [Book Review](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/book-review/): Do Purpose: Why brands with purpose do better and matter moreBy David Hieatt I first came across The Do Book Company about a year ago – an amazing brand with some really quirky little books, focusing on unusual and inspiring topics. The publishing company was founded on the back of another pioneering brand, The Do
- [Sweet dreams are made of this…](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-this/): Sleep helps you rest and repair your body and mind, and it’s vital for your wellbeing. But if the land of nod evades you, not sleeping can be stressful in itself. That’s where The Sleep Geek can help. Put away the sleep trackers and leave the imaginary sheep in their pens. It’s time to stop
- [Cultivating better health at Growing Well](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/cultivating-better-health-at-growing-well/): The scientific evidence is there to show that being outdoors is good for physical and mental health, but could growing things actually provide an even bigger boost? The answer from one Cumbrian mental health project is ‘yes’. When the Growing Well charity was created, 20 years ago this year, it was ground breaking – in
- [Jane Clarke's tips for easy food and drink](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/jane-clarkes-tips-for-easy-food-and-drink/): Bored of drinking water all day? Try a herbal infusion instead, leaving the bag in for two or three minutes. Mint is great, but don’t allow it to stew as it can cause stomach acidity and indigestion. Lemon verbena and rooibos are other good alternatives. Camomile can be a sedative so save that to help
- [Eat your way to better performance](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/eat-your-way-to-better-performance/): You wouldn’t say you don’t have time for your business, so why aren’t you making time for a good diet? That’s your call to action from nutritionist Jane Clarke. Creating firm foundations rather than resorting to quick fixes is the only way to use nutrition to your professional advantage, according to food expert Jane Clarke.
- [Bringing business and body together](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/bringing-business-and-body-together/): It’s been around for many thousands of years and its devotees claim it will still the mind and improve the body, but can yoga really build resilience in business? Actuary and yoga and meditation specialist Claire Naisby says yes. Resilience is cultivated both physically and mentally through yoga. Physically, the practice diversifies movement patterns often
- [Seas the moments](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/seas-the-moments/): Two years ago, businessman David Ferrier had never picked up an oar yet he’s just completed ‘The World’s Toughest Row’. He told Suzanne Elsworth how boardroom excellence can convert into extreme challenges. Two men, in a tiny boat called Seas the Moments, rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic, in 70 days, 20 hours and 18
- [Be present, and perform](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/be-present-and-perform/): If you’re not performing at your best, it’s going to hit your bottom line - and the science is there to prove it, according to world-leading expert Professor Sir Cary Cooper. I defined the term ‘presenteeism’ in the 1980s. The UK was caught up in recession and people were finding absentee rates were dropping in the
- [A Herbal Year](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/a-herbal-year/): From flavoursome pick-me-ups to healing remedies, you can find all sorts in your hedgerows – or even on the supermarket shelves. Herbalist Dr Suzi Richer shares her foraging know-how. It’s said that wood warms you three times: when you chop the tree down, when you split the wood and, finally, when you burn it. I
- [The Power of Disruptive Thinking](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/the-power-of-disruptive-thinking/): Stopping to think about how and why we react to information in the way that we do can help develop our ability to form a more reasoned response and master our emotional intelligence. A key aspect of emotional intelligence is effective decision making – the ability to manage our emotions to make rational decisions that
- [Using biology to beat burnout](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/using-biology-to-beat-burnout/): Burnout is about more than executive stress, it’s about biology – something scientist Dr Zoe Billings says we all need to discover – and the clue to better performance could be down to cortisol. Dr Zoe Billings likens the human body to a car – if people understand how crucial oil is, for example, they’ll
- [Finding balance in tumultuous times](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/finding-balance-in-tumultuous-times/): How getting into the outdoors and taking on a different type of challenge can help find new perspective. Eighteen months ago, in a scenic corner of Cumbria, I was experiencing stressful times on a new ‘flagship project’ – the creation of a resilience and wellbeing retreat for professionals, The Halcyon Club. The dream was to
- [Dr Zoe Billings' thoughts on performance](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/features/dr-zoe-billings-thoughts-on-performance/): You need to have a very honest conversation with yourself and learn the techniques to deal with worrying habits. If you don’t have time for your good health your bad health will win. You need downtime in order to perform at your best. When you need to fire up your body, it has to be

## Authors

- [Dominic Doig](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/dominic-doig/): Dominic is CEO and co-founder of The Halcyon Club, where he supports high-performing professionals in balancing the demands of leadership with long-term resilience. A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), he is also Managing Director of Solomons Europe. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the construction and engineering sectors, Dominic
- [Kerry Doig](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/kerry-doig/): As co-founder of the Halcyon club and seasoned entrepreneur, Kerry brings lived experience of strategic leadership and business resilience to the club. As co-founder of Solomons Europe, a Chartered Surveying practice,she has spent over two decades shaping SME growth, fostering adaptability, and championing talent development. A strong advocate for DISC profiling and the Wiley 5
- [Dr Zoe Billings](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/dr-zoe-billings/): Dr Zoe Billings has a PhD in Biology and spent 18 years as a police officer, latterly as an inspector managing road traffic fatalities. She uses her background as a biologist to challenge thinking on how we perform as part of the team at the Adapt & Evolve Consultancy. www.adaptandevolve.co.uk
- [Joanne Chambers](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/joanne-chambers/): Joanne Chambers is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and a registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council. She founded Lakeland Capabilities 12 years ago and works with organisations to help them maximise the potential of their employees through a range of business psychology tools. www.lakelandcapabilities.co.uk
- [James Wilson](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/james-wilson/): James Wilson, aka The Sleep Geek, was born into a family business which sold beds and mattresses. He dreamed of being a professional footballer, then worked in sleep-related retail and, eventually, became a sleep practitioner giving advice to those who struggle to nod off. www.thesleepgeek.co.uk
- [Professor Sir Cary Cooper](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/professor-sir-cary-cooper/): Professor Sir Cary Cooper is a leading expert on workplace wellbeing. He is 50th Anniversary Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at the Alliance Manchester Business School, part of the University of Manchester, and is co-founder of Robertson Cooper wellbeing specialists and business psychologists. He was knighted for his contribution to social sciences in 2014.
- [Dr Suzi Richer](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/dr-suzi-richer/): Dr Suzi Richer is a herbalist and environmental archaeologist who studies the relationships between people, plants and the planet, both past and present. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Suzi lives in Kendal. http://www.suziricher.com
- [Jane Clarke](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/feature/jane-clarke/): Jane Clarke is based near Penrith in Cumbria and is the author of nine best-selling books, was a columnist for over a decade for the Observer, The Times, Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, and regularly contributes to television debates. She advises some of the world’s leading sportspeople, entertainers and media professionals. www.janeclarke.com

## Galleries

- [Cabin](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/cabin/)
- [Yoga Studio](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/yoga-studio/)
- [Outdoor Spaces](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/outdoor-spaces/)
- [Communal Spaces](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/communal-spaces/)
- [Wellness](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/wellness/)
- [Nutrition Room](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/nutrition-room/)
- [Meeting Room](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/meeting-room/)
- [Gym](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/gym/)
- [Test Gallery](https://thehalcyonclub.co.uk/gallery/test-gallery/)

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