Thornham Walks Forest Bathing

Connect each month to nature

Mentored by

Leni Barker

Rooted in nature, flowing with kind energy

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Thornham Walks, Red House Yard, Thornham Magna, Stowmarket

Ages: 18+ years

Forest Bathing Session £22 per sessionFirst time group Session £15 per session

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Thornham Walks Forest Bathing block mentored by Leni Barker

What we'll do

November Forest Session: Colour & Connection Step into the quiet beauty of the November woods and explore the richness of the season through colour, creativity, and gentle reflection. Slowly we will walk to the folly doorway—an invitation to pause, a quiet threshold, a portal of intention. This is an invitation to simply be yourself, to let go, and to step into a different rhythm full of promise and intention. During this 90-minute session, you will: Explore the colours of the forest through sight, sound, scent, and touch Make your own prints using handmade inks crafted from oak galls, nettle, and onion skins Reflect on the symbolism of the oak tree and its connection to inner strength and change Take part in a guided colour meditation to restore balance and calm Share in a peaceful tea ceremony among the trees This is a space to reconnect—with nature, with your creativity, and with your own pace—held gently in the stillness of the autumnal setting.

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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

More information available on request

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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.

Learning aim

Aim 1

To discover nature

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Ticket nameForest Bathing Session

Price£22

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Ticket nameFirst time group Session

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Where we'll be

Thornham Walks, Red House Yard, Thornham Magna, recur.factually.inherits, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5SX

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Safety

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Please note

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.