About this Event
Join us in private woodlands at Rushcliffe Country Park to celebrate the full moon in May!
The Full Moon in May is also known as the Flower Moon (reflecting the abundance of flowers blooming this time of year).
This event also falls on May Day (also known as Beltane), a time traditionally associated with flowers, fire and festivity - all elements we will be incorporating into our time together! May Day is also traditionally the time when the 'maythorn' (more commonly known as the hawthorn) comes into bloom - our woodlands is full of this wonderful hedgerow tree, including a beautiful specimen right behind our circle area, which will be particularly fitting!
The event will include:
- A guided full moon meditation in the woodlands
- A space for guided journaling and/or verbal sharing with the group in our circle on themes relating to the full moon
- A cosy campfire (weather permitting)
- A cup of freshly foraged seasonal tea
- A mindful wander through the woods and park to a spot where we should be able to see the golden rays of the last hour of daylight illuminating the woodland firstly on our way out and then the risen full moon as we return in twilight
Please bring with you:
- Warm clothes (it will be twilight as we finish, so may be quite chilly, especially in the woods)
- A head torch / light (one with a red light setting is best, to maintain night vision however a white light is fine too)
- A mug (to enjoy some freshly foraged herbal tea)
- A notebook and pen (for journaling)
- Something comfortable to sit on for the meditation (yoga mat or camping chair is ideal)
The full moon is a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the past month and set our intentions for the coming lunar cycle, as well as simply a reminder to relax, ground into our connection to nature and honour its rhythms and give ourselves time and space to simply be.
This event is also part of our 'Wild Women in the Woods' series. These events are designed to give women a chance to experience nature together in a supportive, relaxed and enjoyable setting, and will generally take place during weekday evenings. These events are all about connection: connection to ourselves, to each other and to nature. All these events are also stand alone events, and you do not need to attend the whole series. The events are open to all women.
The event will be led by Poppy, an experienced Forest Therapy Practitioner, Women's Circle Facilitator, Meditation Guide, DarkSky Advocate and all-round nature and wellbeing enthusiast.
Moonrise time: 20:56
Sunset time: 20:32
Please note that the car park will be closed for entry at 6pm, but free on street parking is available just outside the car park and along Mere Way, by the park.
We will meet near the visitor centre. Full information will be sent to all attendees two days prior to the event.
Please see FAQs below for more information, or drop me a message at [email protected].
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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 is available along Mere Way, just behind the main car park (which will be closed for entry at 6pm).
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Nottingham, United Kingdom
GBP 16.96 to GBP 20.21
