Nature-Based Retreats

A weekend immersion in the woodland

These retreats offer a rare chance to step away from daily life and spend a full weekend in a simple woodland setting. Around the fire, among the trees, and in quiet reflection, you’ll find the space to pause, re-orient, and return renewed.

Is this for you?

At a turning point and unsure what comes next

Needing distance from everyday demands to think more clearly

Sitting with an ending, a transition, or a difficult decision

Longing for quiet time in nature without having to do it alone

If so, this weekend may offer the pause you’ve been missing.

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What these retreats offer

Reconnect

Rediscover your authentic self and your bond with the natural world.

Recharge

Ease stress and restore clarity through time outdoors.

Reflect

Step back, listen deeply, and make sense of life’s transitions.

Revitalise

Regain energy and balance by living in tune with natural rhythms.

Renew

Return with fresh perspective and lasting change.

What to expect

Format

Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon (two nights)

Setting

Private woodland, simple facilities, wild camping (tarp or small tent)

Rhythm

Shared meals, guided practices, and generous unstructured time

Support

I hold the container gently, allowing space for silence, reflection, and conversation as needed


Bespoke retreats

Retreats can be adapted for individuals or small groups. Options include extending your stay or adding a 24-hour solo time.

About your guide

I bring over three decades of experience as a psychologist, alongside extensive training in rites-of-passage and nature-based work. I was apprenticed by David Wendel Berry, who introduced Vision Quest work to the UK, and I continue to support his work.

My approach is grounded, careful, and respectful of the traditions that shape this practice. I work primarily with people in midlife and later life, supporting moments of transition, reflection, and reorientation.

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What these experiences offer

Reconnect

Rediscover your authentic self and your bond with the natural world.

Recharge

Ease stress and restore clarity through time outdoors.

Reflect

Step back, listen deeply, and make sense of life’s transitions.

Revitalise

Regain energy and balance by living in tune with natural rhythms.

Renew

Return with fresh perspective and lasting change.

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