January 24th - Curiosity

Come and find your curious self

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Location address: Mendelsham set-aside, Stowmarket
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Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Paid adult ticket £22 per session
Next date: Saturday 24th Jan,
January 24th - Curiosity block mentored by Leni Barker
A summary
Find yourself - deep in the winter woods, the world whispers change. Hidden stories stir beneath fallen leaves—what might you discover, and who might you become? Be bold, be curious, shed old layers, and let wonder guide you. Theme: Biomimicry – Nature’s Inspiration Nature is the greatest inventor. Leaves taught us solar panels. Birds inspired flight. Spiral-shaped turbines. Burrs gave us Velcro. Every curve, edge, and pattern holds an idea waiting to be found. Activity: Wander through meadow and wood. Look closer—what designs echo our own creations? Where do human hands mimic nature’s genius? Use mirrors to see the world upside down—beneath branches, within ripples, beyond the ordinary. Meditation: Lie in a circle, breathe with the earth. Let stillness reveal new beginnings. Greet the unknown with curiosity, gratitude, and wonder for what’s yet to come.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Leni Barker
Rooted in nature, flowing with kind energy
About Leni Barker I’m Leni Barker — a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, Certified Forest Therapist, and wholehearted believer in the healing power of nature. I gently guide people back to themselves through creative expression, embodied presence, and meaningful connection with the Earth. With a background in Person-Centred Art Therapy and Counselling Skills, and over a decade of experience in youth and family work, I offer compassionate, non-judgemental spaces for people to slow down, feel safe, and explore their inner world at their own pace. At the heart of what I do is a deep love for nature and a desire to help others rediscover their own sense of wonder. My work weaves together forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku), creative practices, meditation, and seasonal wisdom — offering sessions that move with the Wheel of the Year and help people reconnect with both the natural world and their own natural rhythms. I believe the forest can hold us in ways words cannot. That when we walk among trees, we walk with something ancient — something that remembers us. I offer gentle invitations to breathe deeply, move slowly, and listen: to the Earth, to your body, and to the quiet voice within. Whether you're seeking space to reflect, heal, grow, or simply be, my approach is rooted in empathy, presence, playfulness, and kindness. I’m a little eccentric, endlessly curious, and often barefoot in the woods — homemade tea in hand, enchanted by the changing leaves or the sound of wind in the branches. My sessions are open to all — whether you're navigating change, burnout, grief, or simply feel the call to reconnect with nature and yourself. You don’t need to be ‘outdoorsy’ or artistic — just open to stepping into the forest and discovering what’s waiting for you there. You are welcome, just as you are.
Pricing information
Ticket namePaid adult ticket
Price£22
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Where we'll be
Mendelsham set-aside, Mendlesham set-aside, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14
WHAT’S PROVIDED
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Safety
Enhanced DBS
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Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

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Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

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.