Saturday 23 May – Mon 25 May
Bank Holiday weekend
Two nights (£155)
Facilitated by Sarah Davies and Lesley Wye
Women only
Guided by the four elements—Earth, Air, Water and Fire—you are invited to slow down and fully arrive in the woods as they wake into summer. Held by the forest, we take time to settle into this living landscape, to find our place, and to remember our belonging within the natural world.
The Buddha taught that the four elements are fundamental to understanding reality and the human experience. Through gentle, embodied practices we will meet each element in turn, exploring its presence within the wider ecosystem of the land and within ourselves. By spending unhurried time in the woods, we come to know them more intimately: the ground beneath our feet, the movement of air and light, the sound of water, the warmth and energy of fire. This retreat is an invitation to deep listening and simple presence, allowing the forest to hold us as we listen for what arises.
Rewilding Meditation woodland retreats aim to bring meditation back into nature to help deepen your practice. Over the weekend, participants will spend time together and alone within their own camp in beautiful, private woodlands near Bruton Somerset. We will practise sitting, walking and nature meditations structured around the theme. We will provide delicious vegan meals, a campfire and nature meditation activities. An additional offer is an optional Plant Dreaming workshop, to get to know the qualities, energy and folklore of a specific plant more fully through discussion and meditation. A zoom pre-meet will introduce retreatants to each other and help prepare for the weekend.
To cover costs such as food and catering, we ask for individual contributions of £155 with a deposit of £40. Please don’t let financial or transport concerns stop you from coming, as bursaries and carpooling are available.
For further information, please see Frequently Asked Questions or contact Lesley on rewildingmeditation@gmail.com. For more information about the facilitators, see here.
To book, please complete the booking form. After receiving the booking form, we will be in touch about how to transfer your £40 deposit. Once we receive both the booking form and the deposit, your place is secure. Feel free contact Lesley on rewildingmeditation@gmail.com, if you have any questions.