Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Sara Williams ✍️ Sound effects: village meadow ambience 🌼🐦🦋 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Emilia and her dog Lilah explore the village of Summerwell and search for the statues and artworks left around town by a mysterious artist. 😴 Includes mentions of: Dogs, Food, Spring, Walking, Art, Science & Nature, Architecture. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here: Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1: What is the purpose of Get Sleepy?
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Chapter 2: What meditation podcast does Thomas recommend?
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Tonight, we'll join Amelia as she explores the picturesque village of Summerwell, searching for sculptures left behind by a mysterious stranger. Thanks so much to Sarah for writing this one, which our good friend Simon will be reading for us.
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Chapter 4: Who is Amelia and what does she explore?
When you feel ready, inhale slowly, focusing on the breath and the sensation of your chest as it softly rises. As you exhale, let go of any discomfort and imagine yourself sinking deeper down into your bed. You are held here in safety, peace and comfort, with the support of your bed and the familiarity of your surroundings. Enjoy this moment of relaxation and calm.
Continuing to breathe slowly and peacefully, really allowing yourself to give in to rest. Let all thoughts of the day slip away. as you begin to imagine the warmth and glow of the sun's light on your skin. It is on a bright spring day that we visit a small village sheltered in a veil of rolling fields and colorful wildflower meadows. This is where our story begins.
Spring in the picturesque village of Summerwell was always a rather splendid affair. Every year, the blossom trees, which winter had made bare and unwelcoming, transformed into clouds of pink. They lined the main road through town, raining blush-colored petals at even the slightest of breezes.
The verges of the few small lanes which branched off from this road were bursting with the bright yellows of daffodils and primroses. Small, honey-stoned cottages were scattered about the streets that made up the village. They were old and somewhat crooked, but this only added to their charm. Some had thatched roofs, while others had more conventional slate tiles.
Just as each inhabitant of this peaceful community had their own personality, each house had its own character. While one cottage might be overgrown with ivy or wisteria, its neighbor might be perfectly manicured with colorful window boxes and a freshly painted door. At the very heart of Summerwell, the standalone cottages with wraparound gardens gave way to rows of terraced houses.
Again, each house differed slightly from the next. Some looked like they had been crammed into any available space and were nestled snugly there. Compared with other residents, Amelia had only lived in the village a little while, but it wasn't long before she had spotted the unusual carvings and playful statues about the place.
Curious as to their origin, she had asked the local pub landlord about them. He had explained that they were the work of a rather flamboyant and much-loved local man. He had lived in the old manor house at the very edge of the village boundary, until one day he left for more exotic climes. the landlord had handed her a cheaply printed leaflet, which a local history group had put together.
On it was a map of the village with numbered points of interest. If you start at the tithe barn on the far side of Summerwell, he had said, you could follow the trail and find all the artwork that the man had gifted the village. The story of the mysterious stranger had suddenly peaked Amelia's interest. She had decided that on her next day off, she would explore the town.
It was on a mild and bright Saturday morning that the opportunity finally arose. After a deep, restful sleep and a breakfast of rich, buttery toast, she set off for the barn. Joining her was Lila, her rather excitable puppy, who loved nothing more than walks. As instructed, they started at the tithe barn.
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Chapter 5: What sculptures are found in Summerwell?
Its energy warmed the soft breeze, which in turn wafted the sweet fragrance of jasmine through the garden. On either side of a babbling fountain was a beautiful peach-colored rosebush climbing the wall. It scattered large, delicate blooms throughout the space. It wasn't long before a pot of fresh mint tea and a slice of lemon drizzle cake arrived at the table.
For Lila, a bowl of cool water was placed by her side. It came with a dog biscuit, which she received most gratefully. The cake was perfectly soft. The top had been sprinkled with edible blue flowers and lemon zest. It was delicious. After the glass pot of tea cooled and the fresh mint floating in the water was bright green, Amelia poured it into the porcelain teacup.
Steam swirled up from the stream of liquid, which made a satisfying sound as it hit the porcelain and filled the cup. Together, Amelia and Lila took in the sights and sounds of the garden. The bees were flying from flower to flower. a plucky little robin was chirping proudly with its fluffed-up chest feathers.
It flitted between the top of the walls and a seed feeder, which was swinging from a hook. The clinking of knives and forks against plates and the chatter of the other customers sitting in the garden were also welcome to her. Before long, she set her plate to one side and looked down at Lila. The young dog was snoozing peacefully. Her body was rising and falling with each breath.
Gently, Amelia called her name. Lila slowly looked up at her and then lazily rolled onto her back, lifting a single paw into the air in protest. This was her cue for attention. Amelia stroked her side gently, which seemed to please Lila enough. The puppy eventually clambered to her feet, but not before a very deep stretch.
The pads of her paws splayed out as she did so, and she let out a very long yawn. No doubt, Lila was going to spend the majority of this evening tucked up in her bed with her favorite blanket. The next part of their journey took them to the center of the village. It was a paved area ordered on three sides by rows of shops and houses. Summerwell was home to a thriving farmer's market.
It was a tradition dating back hundreds of years. Each of the main streets that led to the square still held traces of its history. On the roads, you could see grooves that carts, heavily laden with goods, had eroded over hundreds of years. Right in the middle of the square was the village hall. Like most things about Summerwell, it too was old. It was compact and painted a dusky orange.
The top of the hall was supported by stone columns that formed the open lower level. While the enclosed rooms on the upper floor were for meetings and a pop-up museum, the lower level provided shelter from bad weather for those waiting for the village bus. Today was Saturday, and so the market was overflowing with colorful canvassed stalls. Each was selling a different locally made product.
from jams, cheese, and bread, to artwork, soap, and flowers. Every week, the fruit and vegetable stall took the prime spot right in the middle of the square, which is right where point number three on the map was. Just behind the vegetable stall was a statue. It was something Amelia had passed many times, but had never taken a closer look at.
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