About this Event
Join us in peaceful forest at Thieves Wood to celebrate and honour the magic of the Winter Solstice!
The Winter Solstice, also known as Yule or midwinter, marks the shortest day of the year. During this darker period in the northern hemisphere, it can be really powerful to intentionally spend time outdoors in nature.
It is also a wonderful time to go inwards and reflect on the season passed and the season to come.
This event prioritises slowing down and coming together in community, connection and calmness.
This event take places immersed in the woodlands, both outside amongst the trees and in our cosy woodland hut.
You will be guided through an immersive and deeply nourishing forest bathing experience, followed by the opportunity to create some beautiful Christmas wreaths using natural resources.
We will enjoy cups of warm, foraged winter tea, as we connect and reflect. We will finish the event by taking a mindful wander through the woods to watch the sun set.
Schedule (subject to change)
- Guided Forest Bathing (in peaceful woodland area)
- Cup of warming homemade winter tea
- Mindful Winter Wreath crafting (in cosy woodland hut)
- Reflection space
- Solstice sunset ceremony (sunset: 15:49)
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. Guided by a trained facilitator, we gently use our senses to connect to the natural world around you. Many studies have shown forest bathing to have a profoundly positive impact on our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. When practised in a group, it can also provide a lovely, easeful way to not only connect to nature and to ourselves, but to the other people around us. The forest bathing will include both gentle walking and periods of stillness.
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 [email protected].
Please see FAQs below for information on accessibility, parking and other info. Any other questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Event venue & nearby stays
Thieves Wood, Thieves Wood Lane, Mansfield, United Kingdom
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