Voices from the Circle
I'd never been to a women's circle before, and I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I still can't fully explain what happened, but there was something about the rituals, the circle of women, and Diane's calm, grounding presence that cut through to emotions I'd been holding onto for a long time. It felt like a genuinely safe space to let them surface and to talk openly about feelings we so often keep hidden
Diane’s circles are exactly what we all need right now. She offers such gentle guidance to help tap into your inner wisdom, while somehow also making space for a bit of silliness and joy — the combination is rare and wonderful. One of my favorite touches was how she brought nature inside with us, using leaves and rocks that grounded the whole experience in something real and simple. Her soothing voice and open heart left me feeling both calmer and lighter. If you're looking for a space to reconnect with yourself and have a little fun doing it, Diane is the person to guide you there.
Aleen, Circle Participant
Helen, Circle Participant
I love spending time with Rupert. He makes me feel brave and happy and excited. I love him. I love taking him for walks and he's my animal friend.Â
I love seeing Ruby with Di, the horses and the dogs because it' s increased her confidence so much. She was so nervous around animals; now she takes Rupert off on her own, walking in the paddocks, with the dogs following on.Â
The atmosphere Di has created at the Paddocks is so welcoming and provides such a calming environment, not just for Ruby, but for me too, so that I can really unwind from daily stresses.Â
Ruby, age 6, Equine Facilitated Play participant
Mags, Grandmother, Equine Facilitated Play
I had never done a circle before and I didn’t really know what to expect, nor how I would react. But I wasn’t disappointed. Diane has a natural way of putting you at ease with your surroundings and others, introducing the process and setting expectations and specifically that there were none. There was no right or wrong here, which immediately helped me relax and open up. Diane has a powerful way with words and a commanding, but gentle voice. The readings were beautiful and she guided us gently and calmly. I quickly felt totally connected to myself and to the group, and in one circle quite profoundly and remarkably connected to all of the women that had come before us in history, our ancestors through the years who had faced similar struggles and opportunities to the ones we are feeling today. This was so powerful, that it made me cry, in a grateful and rooted kind of way. I can confidently recommend Diane and her circles to men, women and children. She has a natural gift!
Amanda, Circle Participant