Overnight Campfire Councils in the Woods
Jenny Archard @ Woodland Journeys
A summary
What is the Way of Council?
The Way of Council is based on ancient principles of listening; we sit in a circle, pass a talking piece and create a sacred space for what needs to be witnessed. It is a practice that can spread into other parts of our lives if we give ourselves space and time.
The principles
- speak from the heart
-listen from the heart
- be lean with words
-be spontaneous
By being fully present in this way, we can hear others - and ourselves - more fully. Everything can be present, all can be heard. Sometimes what is most shocking is not hearing others, it is hearing ourselves.
NB The booking will look like it is just for the Friday, and that's because the booking system cannot do overnights! You are booked for the whole thing - Friday eve into Saturday morning.
What this can lead to, in our experience, is a space to be with the wholeness of life, as the dark and light parts are equally welcomed. The edges are often the most fertile areas to bring, as they are often not allowed to be heard in everyday conversations. Most often people are surprised at what it is like to be fully heard, and to fully hear others, with no need to fix or placate or make better.
These sessions are a great deeper step into Council, and introduction to Council with nature.
Please arrive in time to help us set up the campfire area and your sleeping, if you are staying over. Hot drinks provided - please bring a mug or a flask if you prefer.
Bring your own supper and your own breakfast; we finish before lunch. If you want to heat things up on the fire bring a pan etc.
Bring your own tent / hammock / camper van / bivi so you can sleep outside in the woods. If you need help with resources for overnight please ask - we may be able to loan things.
Session is run by Jenny Archard and Jane Embleton (who is not listed on eequ!)
Tickets
Campfire Council Ticket
£45Campfire Council Ticket
£45About your mentor
Jenny Archard @ Woodland Journeys
Jenny Archard @ Woodland Journeys
Social entrepreneur, group facilitator, forest school leader, trainer, wilderness guide, ceremonialist and outdoors woman. She lives in a small village in East Devon, UK, between the sea and the Blackdown Hills. Making relationship with place, being our authentic selves and co-creating with the more-than-human are core to her way in the world. In 2022 her focus is on stripping away the things that are not needed, so she can support thriving life.
Location
What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
Cancellation policy
Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.
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.
