Name: Forest Bathing & Wine Tasting
Start: 2026-04-26T12:45:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-26T16:30:00+01:00
Location: Wildwood Vineyard

A Sensory Spring Immersion in the Bluebell Woods
Led by Tansy Dowman
Sunday 26th April | Private Vineyard Woodland | £50 per person
Where Spring, Stillness & Taste Meet
Last year, something unexpected happened.
As we moved slowly through a private bluebell woodland - breathing in wild garlic, feeling the softness of the forest floor underfoot, letting our senses fully wake up - the wine tasting that followed became something entirely different.
Richer.
Deeper.
More alive.
Not because the wine had changed - but because we had.
This is an invitation to experience both Nature and flavour in a way that feels more present, more embodied, and more memorable than either could be alone.
What This Afternoon Feels Like
This isn’t a woodland walk followed by a wine tasting.
It’s a sensory journey — one that gently opens your awareness, slows your nervous system, and heightens your ability to taste, smell, feel, and notice.
You’ll be guided through a secluded, wild-feeling woodland carpeted with bluebells and wild garlic, where we’ll pause, breathe, listen, and let the natural world do what it does best — bring you back into your body.
Then, gathered by the fire, you’ll be invited to taste award-winning wines with your senses fully awake — noticing texture, aroma, temperature, and subtle flavour in a way most of us rush past.
It’s grounding, playful, quietly luxurious, and deeply human.
The Flow of the Afternoon
12:45pm — Arrival
Meet at the vineyard and be guided into the private woodland, ready to step out of the everyday and into something slower.
1:00pm — Forest Bathing Begins
A guided, gentle journey through the bluebell woods with sensory invitations, mindful pauses, and quiet moments to simply be present in the land.
3:00pm — Fireside Wine Tasting + Snacks
Gather around the campfire for a guided tasting of beautifully crafted, award-winning wines — paired with light snacks and conversation, all held in the warmth of the woodland.
4:30pm — Close & Return
A soft landing back into the world.
Why Forest Bathing & Wine Work So Beautifully Together
Forest Bathing heightens your senses.
It slows your breath.
Softens your nervous system.
Brings you fully into your body.
So when you lift a glass, you’re not just tasting wine — you’re experiencing it.
Many people tell us this is the most vivid, enjoyable tasting they’ve ever had — not because they’ve learned more about wine, but because they’ve learned how to feel more.

What’s Included
A professionally guided Forest Bathing experience in a private bluebell woodland
Sensory and mindfulness invitations to awaken your awareness
A fireside wine tasting featuring award-winning wines
Light snacks around the fire
Time, space, and presence — without pressure or performance
Who This Is For
This experience is perfect for you if you:
Love nature, wine, or both
Are curious about slowing down and experiencing things more deeply
Want a spring afternoon that feels meaningful, not rushed
Enjoy shared experiences that feel relaxed, warm, and human
No experience with Forest Bathing or wine tasting needed — just an open mind and a willingness to slow down.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes or boots
Weather-appropriate layers (we go ahead in light rain)
A warm coat for sitting by the fire
A sense of curiosity
Location
This event takes place in a private woodland within a working vineyard, known for its wild bluebell displays and fragrant wild garlic in spring. You’ll be guided from the meeting point into a secluded base camp in the woods, away from noise and crowds.
Full directions will be sent after booking.
Why This Day Lingers
People often leave saying they don’t just remember the wine or the walk — they remember how they felt.
Calmer.
More present.
More alive.
And that feeling tends to stay with them long after the bluebells fade.