Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Northampton, United Kingdom
Join us for a journey among the beautiful trees of Salcey, home to ancient oaks and once part of a medieval royal hunting forest. With its origins in the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing involves immersing ourselves in the woods. Tuning in to our senses lets us relax and reconnect with nature, while research is beginning to reveal how time spent under the canopy of trees gives us a mental and physical boost.
You can choose to join us for 3 hours in the afternoon, 2 hours in the evening - or book both* to give yourself the opportunity to forge an even deeper connection with nature and maximise the benefits of spending time in the woods.
In each session we'll take a gentle walk through the forest, with regular stops for a series of sensory activities designed to calm body and mind. Drawing on the different woodland sights, sounds, and smells present as we move through the afternoon towards the evening and close of the day, you'll be guided to immerse yourself in the natural world and emerge refreshed and relaxed.
If you book for both sessions, the 90 minutes inbetween is yours to do as you wish - bring a picnic or grab food from the cafe and either enjoy the company of your fellow forest bathers or take quiet time for yourself in the woods.
Your guide will be Liz Burfield, who trained as a forest bathing guide having experienced first-hand the benefits of mindfulness and nature on depression. Her sessions are friendly, down to earth, and suitable for anyone who enjoys being outdoors.
If you’d like to know more about forest bathing, your guide Liz, or what previous participants have said about Wilder Lives sessions, please visit https://www.wilderlives.co.uk.
*If you are booking for both the afternoon and evening sessions on this date in one transaction, please use promo code 'IAMBOOKINGBOTH' to receive 15% off both tickets (you get both sessions for less than £45 total!). Please do not attempt to use the code to purchase single sessions / sessions on different dates / sessions bought in separate transactions - any such tickets bought using the 'IAMBOOKINGBOTH' code will be cancelled and refunded.
HELPFUL TO KNOW:
Your booking confirmation email will contain a link to a registration form, plus all the details about where to meet, what to wear and bring etc - please read it carefully and complete the form as soon as possible. We will also send you a reminder closer to the event!
ALTERNATIVE DATES / VENUES:
For more forest bathing sessions at Salcey on alternative dates click on 'by Wilder Lives' (under the 'About the organiser' section below). For alternative venues visit our website / Facebook page (details below).
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
If you'd like any more information, or have any questions at all, please contact Liz Burfield:
07779 724818
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www.wilderlives.co.uk
www.facebook.com/WilderLivesUK
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Tickets for MAY SUMMER SPECIAL 04/05/24: Unwind in the Woods at Salcey can be booked here.
Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
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Sat 4th May afternoon session - 1.30-4.30pm | GBP 30 |
Sat 4th May evening session 6-8pm | GBP 23 |
Parking for non-Forestry England members | GBP 3 |