Forest Bathing: Spring Renewal

Join us in private woodlands at Rushcliffe Country Park for a nourishing and immersive deep-dive into the sensory experience of the woodlands in spring.

Under the canopy of blossoming cherries and gently emerging spring leaves, our time together will be a wonderful opportunity to embrace the season in full bloom, and connect to nature, to ourselves and to each other in a relaxed and friendly group.

You will be gently guided through a series of forest bathing invitations, including both a meditation-style seated / laying invitation as well as a few exploratory invitations. There will be opportunities for group reflection throughout, encouraging a sense of community and connection. All invitations are optional - this event is all about you feeling nourished by the woodlands in a way that feels right for you.

We will finish with a cup of freshly foraged spring time tea.

What is Forest Bathing?:

Forest Bathing, or ‘shinrin yoku’ in Japanese, is the wonderfully restorative, mindfulness-based practice of immersing oneself in the forest, woodland or any green space, using your senses to connect to the natural world around you.

The event will be guided by a qualified Forest Therapy Practitioner. Additional information will be sent out to all attendees 2 days before the event by email - if you have not received it by then, please check your spam then message me at d2lsZGFuZHdvbmRlcm5vdHRzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=.

Please see FAQs below for information on accessibility, parking and other info. Any other questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.

Where to meet?

Outside the 'cake by the lake' café, by the visitor centre and car park. Full details will be sent to attendees nearer the time.

What to bring:

For your comfort, please bring: something comfy to sit on (yoga mat or camping chair is ideal); a blanket / warm layers; and a mug. Limited spares may be available.

Accessibility:

If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch and I will do my best to inform, advise and accommodate appropriately. The site is accessed via flat, soft and sometimes uneven ground, a 5 minute walk from our meeting point. Disabled parking and toilets are available.

Parking:

Parking, including disabled, is available in the main car park by the meeting point (charges apply). If full, there is usually space to park along Mere Way, just behind the car park, too. Please be advised that parking can get busy on sunny days.

Facilities:

There are toilets, including disabled, by the meeting point behind the ‘cake by the lake’ café. These are a 5 minute walk from the location we will be based at.

Concession:

Concession tickets are available for those who feel this term applies to them and for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier to participation. This may include - but is not necessarily limited to - pensioners, students, disabled people or those on low/no income.

Refunds and cancellations:

Cancellations made more than 7 days before the event will receive a full refund, minus the non-refundable Eventbrite fee. Due to the level of planning and preparation that goes into these events, unfortunately I cannot refund or transfer tickets after this date.

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