Autumn Wellbeing Retreat

A day to relax, nourish and connect!

Mentored by

Charlotte Atkinson

Connecting People with Nature

Sundial Cottage, Wilby

Ages: 18+ years

Standard ticket £40 per sessionPart-funded ticket £20 per session

Next date: Sunday 21st Sep, 10:00 – 15:00

Autumn Wellbeing Retreat block mentored by Charlotte Atkinson

A summary

As the seasons shift, take time to slow down and savour the beauty of autumn. Our Autumn Wellbeing Retreat offers a gentle, restorative day in the woods — a chance to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature and yourself. Held in the peaceful surroundings of Charlotte’s Wood, this retreat invites you to unwind and enjoy a mix of nourishing experiences, whether you're looking for quiet reflection or shared connection. The day will include: * Nature Connection – Thoughtfully guided activities to help you feel rooted and present in the natural world. * A Forest Bathing session – A calming, sensory immersion in the woodland, where your guide will lead you through the 'Optimal Flow Sequence' designed to restore balance and wellbeing. * Seasonal Crafts – Creative, hands-on activities that celebrate the colours and textures of autumn. * Relaxation Zones – Cosy spaces to reflect, read, or simply enjoy the peace of the woods. * Nutritious Snacks and Light Lunch – Foraged tea, healthy snacks, and a warming campfire lunch to nourish and revitalise. The retreat takes place entirely outdoors, with shelter available if needed. It’s suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Cost: £40 per person (£20 concession for anyone facing financial hardship).

About your mentor

Charlotte Atkinson

Connecting People with Nature

Charlotte has over 25 years’ experience of working with children, schools and families as a primary school teacher, headteacher, educational consultant, Forest School Leader and trainer. She is a qualified Level 3 Forest School practitioner with over 10 years' experience of leading Forest School sessions with children aged 2-11 years. Charlotte is a Forest School Association (FSA) endorsed trainer and trainer assessor. In addition to her Forest School expertise Charlotte is a qualified Forest Bathing guide, offers nature-based coaching and wellbeing sessions and is a Nordic Walking instructor; which are testament to her love of the outdoors!

About the session

* The session will take place at Charlotte’s Wood in Wilby. The address is Sundial Cottage, London City Road, Wilby, IP21 5LT. There is limited parking at the venue so if possible, please park at Wilby Coronation Hall, on London City Road (IP21 5LE) and then walk 400m up London City Road (away from the village). We are on the left, just past ‘The Shingles’. There is a pair of mirrors opposite the entrance. * The session will start at 10.00am. I will meet you at the entrance to the woodland. It will finish at 3.00pm. * Please ensure that you are appropriately clothed for the session which will take place entirely outdoors (regardless of the weather!) Please remember lots of warm layers even if it is a mild day. Recommended clothing is: - Long sleeved clothing top and bottom; - Lots of warm, thin layers; - Hat, gloves and scarf if it is cold; - A warm coat; - A waterproof outer layer, top and bottom; - Waterproof shoes or boots (rather than wellies) and warm socks. * I will provide warm drinks, snacks and a light lunch. Please let me know (by sending a message through Eequ) if you have any dietary requirements. You may wish to bring water with you, your own mug, a camping chair and a blanket. * If you are unable to attend the session, please cancel using Eequ. Likewise, if you are going to be late, you can find my mobile number in the full details of your booking on your Eequ booking page. Please call me and let me know! I will look forward to welcoming you to Charlotte's Wood!

Learning aims

Aim 1

To develop understanding of and connection to the woodland environment.

Aim 3

To make new friends, share experiences and feel part of a community.

Aim 5

To enjoy the benefits of being active outside.

Aim 2

To have the opportunity to be creative with nature and learn new skills.

Aim 4

To relax, de-stress and have some time out of everyday life.

Charlotte's Wood

Charlotte's Wood is a place where people can connect with nature. It is a tranquil, privately owned woodland in the heart of rural East Anglia - large enough to lose yourself in but not large enough to get lost in! The woodland has a path running around the perimeter that makes it accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Next to Charlotte's Wood are two luxury holiday lodges and a cosy log cabin sits on the woodland edge. The cabin is used as a venue for meetings and training and as a meeting point and shelter during woodland activities. It can also be hired as a place to stay. There is a toilet in the cabin at the entrance to the woodland and a compost loo in the woodland that is used during sessions. At the woodland Charlotte facilitates various activities and events for adults and children throughout the year. The overarching aims of these are to provide meaningful nature connection experiences for all in order to promote physical and emotional wellbeing, to bring people together and promote social interactions and to generate a lifelong love of being outside in the natural world. These experiences include: * Forest School Leader training, taster days and CPD sessions for Forest School Leaders and assistants. * Wellbeing Days and PD Days for school staff and other organisations. * Seasonal Wellbeing Retreat Days. * 'Learn to Nordic Walk' courses and regular Health and Fitness Walks. * 'Wild Wood Holiday Club' for children aged 4-11 years. * 'Little Woodies' - Weekly Parent and Toddler Forest School sessions. * Seasonal Events for parents and toddlers such as the Halloween Spooktacular, Easter Eggstravaganza, Elf and Fairy Party, Teddy Bears' Picnic and Christmas Little Woodies. For more information go to: https://www.charlotteswood.co.uk/

Pricing information

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Price£20

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Where we'll be

Sundial Cottage, London City Road, Wilby, Suffolk, IP21 5LT

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

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Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Please note

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Cancellation Policy

No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.

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