Creating space before the demands of winter begin.

A monthly outdoor wellbeing experience at Hever Castle Woodlands

Includes warming firepit, herbal teas, snacks & closing circle

Slow the pace. Feel your body. Let Nature hold you.

Each month, this gentle, nurturing experience weaves together Qigong-inspired mindful movement, Forest Bathing and reflective practices to help you reset, reconnect and restore.

No two sessions are exactly the same. Seasonal themes may subtly shape each gathering, but the intention remains the same: to offer you a welcoming space to pause, breathe and reconnect with yourself through Nature.

A discount code is available for attendees for entry into Hever Castle if you wish to make a day of it afterwards. Perfect if you're coming with friends, family or partners.

This workshop is very popular and often books quickly, so click the button below to reserve your place.

This is your invitation to be nurtured by Nature.

To shift from doing to being, without needing a reason.

To reconnect with yourself through gentle movement and the grounding peace of the natural world.

To feel your feet on the earth, your breath in rhythm and your mind beginning to settle.

Whether you're feeling the weight of the week, craving space to clear your head, or simply curious about slowing down, this workshop offers a moment of stillness you don't have to earn.

What to expect

Each month we gently weave together a combination of:

🌿 Qigong-inspired mindful movement

A blend of accessible movement practices inspired by Qigong, breathwork and embodied awareness.

Think of it as meditation in motion, deeply grounding, restorative and nourishing for your nervous system.

You don't need experience, flexibility or a special outfit. Just a body and a willingness to move gently.

🌿 Forest Bathing

Also known as Shinrin Yoku, this is the art of slowing down and connecting with Nature through your senses.

There's no hiking and no agenda. Just presence.

We'll guide you to notice, pause and immerse yourself in the living landscape, finding calm and clarity in the quiet beauty of the woods.

🌿 Gentle reflection

Throughout the session, you'll be invited to slow down, notice what's present and explore simple reflections inspired by Nature and the changing seasons.

Together these practices help us move:

From stress to stillness.

From disconnection to presence.

From "what's next?" to "I'm here."

A typical morning may include

We’ll gather in a peaceful private woodland just outside the main grounds of Hever Castle. From there:

11:00am

A short, mindful walk to the woodland base

11:15am

Opening circle & gentle Qigong session (~40 mins)

→ Standing movement to invite flow and breath into the body

11:50am

Guided Forest Bathing walk (~90 mins)

→ With invitations to tune in, slow down, and reconnect with the more-than-human world

1:30pm

Closing circle with herbal teas, light snacks, and time for reflection

WHO IS THIS FOR:

You don’t have to be “into” wellness.

You don’t need to be outdoorsy or mindful or flexible.

You don’t need to explain why you’re tired, scattered, or just not feeling like yourself.

You just need a moment.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS:

Time away from screens and expectations

To feel more at home in their body

To calm a busy mind without trying

To experience Nature as a sanctuary, not just a backdrop

These workshops are usually offered monthly and fill up quickly.

It includes all practices, teas, snacks, and access to equipment.

After booking, you’ll receive:

Location & parking info

A short health form

What to bring checklist

Discount code for Hever Castle entry (optional add-on for after your workshop)

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing (layers are great!)

Comfortable shoes

A bottle of water

A blanket or extra layer for sitting (optional)

We provide sit mats, ponchos if needed, herbal teas, and snacks

Please note: Toilets are located ~10 mins walk from the woodland space

Why Nature?

Nature doesn’t need you to show up in a certain way.

It doesn’t demand explanations or productivity.

It just offers space — and presence.

In every Forest Bathing workshop I’ve held, I’ve seen how the simplest moments — birdsong, dappled light, cool air on your face — can reconnect us to something ancient and essential.

This isn’t performance.

It’s presence.

And it’s always waiting for you.

ABOUT TANSY JANE DOWMAN

Tansy is a People Walker and Nature Connector. She believes deeply that connection to Mother Nature is a direct pathway of reconnection with your soul, your inner wild self and your true nature. As a certified Shinrin Yoku Guide and Natural Mindfulness Teacher, she is driven by a purpose to reignite our relationship with this majestic planet we inhabit. To return to our place of origin and discover a sense of belonging that is waiting for us when we are ready to acknowledge and embrace our deeper connection to the wild.

Also an outdoor empowerment coach for women, Tansy walks alongside her clients on their journ

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