Women's Wellbeing Retreat Day

A day to relax, nourish and connect!

Your mentors

Charlotte AtkinsonCharlotte Atkinson

Connecting People with Nature

SantanaSantana

Mind, Body, Spirit of the woods

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Sundial Cottage, Wilby

Ages: 18+ years

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

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Women's Wellbeing Retreat Day block mentored by Charlotte Atkinson

A summary

Step away from the demands of everyday life and join us for a nourishing day in nature, celebrating the energy and renewal of Beltane. Set within a peaceful woodland setting, this special collaboration between Charlotte’s Wood and Santana from Warrior Movement invites you to slow down, reconnect and honour the changing season. Through gentle movement, creativity and time around the fire, you’ll be supported to rest, reflect and restore. Whether you come seeking stillness, connection or simply a day to breathe more deeply, this retreat offers a welcoming and supportive space for all women. The day will include: * Nature connection – Spend time grounding yourself in the woodland, reconnecting with the rhythms of the natural world. * Qigong session – Enjoy a gentle, flowing practice with Santana from Warrior Movement to support balance and energy flow. * Campfire and outdoor cooking – Gather around the fire as we prepare and share a light, nutritious lunch together. * Seasonal nature crafts – Connect with the spirit of Beltane through simple, creative activities inspired by the season. * Nature meditation and sound bath – Be guided into deep relaxation with soothing sounds and stillness amongst the trees We will be outdoors, with shelter available if needed. The day is suitable for women of all ages and levels of fitness, with all activities offered in an inclusive and accessible way. Your investment for the day is £40 per person (or £20 for anyone who would like to attend but is experiencing financial hardship).

About your mentors

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!

Santana

Mind, Body, Spirit of the woods

I am a Qigong instructor and sound therapy practitioner with a passion for wellbeing in nature.

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 10.30am. We will meet you at the entrance to the woodland. It will finish at 3.30pm. * 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 (even on sunny days to provide protection from scratches and stings); - Lots of warm, thin layers; - Hat, gloves and scarf if it is cold; - A waterproof outer layer, top and bottom; - Waterproof shoes or boots and warm socks. * We will provide warm drinks, snacks and a light lunch. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. You may wish to bring water with you, your own mug, a camping chair, a yoga mat (if you have one) 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 relax, de-stress and have some time out of everyday life.

Aim 3

To develop understanding of and connection to the woodland environment.

Aim 5

To improve fitness and enjoy the benefits of being physically active outside.

Aim 2

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

Aim 4

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

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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Ticket nameStandard ticket

Price£40

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Price£20

InformationPlease select this ticket if you would like to attend but are experiencing financial hardship.

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Where we'll be

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

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

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.