Are you a creative and nature lover who yearns for the embrace of nature and the joy of mindful expression?
Join myself and Sonya of Adore Your Outdoors this summer for a series of unique nature connection experiences that blend forest bathing, transformational relaxation, mindfulness and nature inspired art.
Set in two stunning locations, these retreats will encourage your creativity, solidify your connection to the natural world around your and fill you with an inner calm that only nature and art can provide.
Inner Peace Blooms
A UNIQUE ART AND NATURE DAY RETREAT
WHEN : SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 10-4PM
WHERE : LOWER NORTON FLOWER FARM, SUTTON SCOTNEY
INVESTMENT : £130
Unwind & Reconnect:
• Begin with a heart-opening Cacao journey: creating a sacred space for introspection and exploration of inner landscapes with a deeper connection to self, emotional release, and heightened intuition.
• Connect with the floral landscape: Sketch in situ, capturing the fleeting beauty of the vibrant fields of seasonal British flowers
• Find your creativity: Utilise collected treasures and provided materials to create unique artwork inspired by your surroundings.
• Guided relaxation with an EcoNIDRA journey: Immerse yourself in a deeply relaxing transformational triple journey - through your senses, your body, and the earth.
Embrace the Tranquillity:
• Spacious studio setting: Enjoy ample space to relax, create, and connect with fellow participants while bathed in natural light.
• Mindful guidance: Sonya & Jo will facilitate activities and foster a supportive environment for exploration and expression.
• Limited gathering: Focus on personal connection and mindful engagement with nature.
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. The flower farm has pathways, but please wear appropriate footwear for walking on soft ground. We will be working both inside and outside throughout the day. The farm is accessible and there are toilets and hand washing facilities.
Solstice Serenity
A JOURNEY OF NATURE, ART AND MINDFULNESS
WHEN : FRIDAY 21ST JUNE 10-2PM
WHERE : PAICES WOOD COUNTRY PARK, ALDERMASTON
INVESTMENT : £80
Perfect for:
• Those who enjoy creativity and are happiest when immersed in nature.
• Those seeking deeper connection to self through mindfulness practices.
Highlights:
• Guided mindful activities including breathwork, meditation and journalling
• Nature-inspired art in the form of mindful sketching, mark making and collage
• Celebrations to honour the summer solstice
• Forest bathing invitations including "Holding Hands" and “Breathing Together” • Delicious vegan cake and locally foraged tea ceremony.
• Your creative pieces to take home as a reminder of your day
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the setting. We will be outside for the duration of the event. Toilets are available on site, but accessibility is limited. Please bring a drink and layers to keep warm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Nature's Essence
IMMERSIVE WILD ART, ECONIDRA AND FOREST BATHING
WHEN : FRIDAY 12TH JULY 10-4PM
WHERE : PAICES WOOD COUNTRY PARK, ALDERMASTON
INVESTMENT : £110
Unwind & Reconnect:
• Immerse yourself in a guided sensory awakening experience to quiet your mind and tune into the whispers of nature.
• Embark on a mindful walk to gather treasures like leaves, twigs, and stones for your artwork.
• Embrace your creativity with mark-making and collage using watercolours and your collected materials.
Deepen Your Connection:
• Experience the magic of the forest bathing invitations "Meet with a Tree" and “Breathing Together”, as you connect with a nature-being on a profound level. (tree hugging optional but comes highly recommended).
• Explore the subtle nuances of tone in a one-colour painting exercise.
• Enjoy a triple journey through your senses, your body and the earth with the transformational relaxation of EcoNIDRA
• Savour a locally foraged tea ceremony and delicious vegan cake prepared with love.
• Take home your creations and memories that will last forever
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the setting. We will be outside for the duration of the event. Toilets are available on site, but accessibility is limited. Please bring a drink and layers to keep warm. Light refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch.
Three unique retreats that combine the beauty of nature connection and the creativity of art, these events will be an opportunity to delve deeper, create from the soul and fully immerse yourself in the natural world.
Paice's Wood Country Park provides a tranquil setting for our Solstice Serenity and Nature's Essence retreats, stunning woodland that will hold us in our practice and nurture our self.
Lower Norton Flower Farm provides the peaceful and beautifully vibrant setting for the Inner Peace Blooms day retreat, a breath-taking space filled with gorgeous blooms and peaceful relaxation. Read more about each event and find booking information below.