nature & woodland connectionwild campingbushcraft & ancient fire lighting skills
nature connection
immerse yourself in time with nature in a private woodland
located in West Sussex, just a 20 minute drive from Brighton and Hove
our woodland nature workshops invite the healing qualities of nature to ourselves - inviting reconnection on all levels
Ruth is passionate about empowering people to improve their own sense of health and well-being and is a lover of nature with a deep appreciation for the simple things in life
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nature connectionwoodland / forest bathing - nature meditations - nature soundbaths - gentle drum circles - tai chi qigong
These sessions we will be a combination of an immersion in the healing power of nature, calming forest bathing, mindful, sensory Qigong walks and meditation, resetting the nervous system and connecting with our beautiful natural world surrounded by nature and bird song, soundbaths, gentle drum circles and other workshops with guest facilitators
Afterwards we can sit together around a glowing campfire and watch the sun go down
campfire, bushcraft, ancient fire lighting and wild campingAlongside Ruth's knowledge of complementary therapies, Ruth has also studied nature and bushcraft skills in depth, achieving qualifications in Advanced Bushcraft, Environmental Conservation & Nature Connectedness
“Every activity can become a meditation” - the art of fire lighting the ancient way, either bow drill or flint & steel, are deeply linked with wellbeing, spirituality, patience, resilience, connection and of course nature. It’s hard to believe just how satisfying lighting a fire ‘the old way’ can be, being totally in the moment with what is. It really is the journey not the destination, although the flame does seem brighter when sparked by your own hand.
Sometimes you’ve just got to spark up your own fire! Ruth will show you how!
some of our themed workshops:
- fire lighting: flint and steel & ferro rod
- bow drill fire lighting
- charcloth making
- nettle cordage (seasonal)
- wild camping
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Group sessions
Spend the day with us (and like-minded new friends)
1:2:1 or 'You and a Friend' sessions
These sessions are bespoke for your specific needs, be it just resting around a fire, deep nature listening, a nature connection walk, qigong in the woods, music & rhythm medicine, woodland soundbaths, meditation sessions or learning some bushcraft/fire lighting skills with wild camping
Private Groups
Bespoke sessions for your group's specific needs
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Spaces are usually limited to 12 participants - this is to enable a deeper sense of connection to self and others and the natural sounds around us
- Overnight wild camping is optional at some of our full-day events
Where:
We will met in the car park close Small Dole village hall (a detailed map will be sent to you on booking) with a walk into the woods
Further info/what to bring:(please read):
- arrival at camp with hot drink and then time to set up your shelter if you are choosing to camp (please bring your own tent/hammock/bivvi/tarp)
- please feel free to bring your own snacks
- we do not have a drinking water source on site, so bring plenty for yourself
- please wear comfy ‘outdoor’ shoes and clothes and bring something warm to wrap yourself in even if the day is forecast as warm
- please feel free to bring your own camping chair and/or picnic blanket if you wish but we do have some 'rustic' wooden seats available
- if staying overnight then please bring a torch or iphone/charger - phone reception isn't great onsite but its a great oportunity to unplug for a while!
- we have a compostable toilet onsite but please bring a bag for any sanitary items
- our events will run come rain or shine (we have shelter), no refunds will be given due to bad weather unless the organisers cancel the event for safety reasons
- anyone who is visibly intoxicated and/or taken any drugs shall not be permitted to participate
