Connecting to Nature - Autumn Retreat - Coping with overwhelm

Connecting to Nature - Autumn Retreat - Coping with overwhelm

  • Ages 18+

Feeling overwhelmed? Join us in the woods to reflect, connect, and explore gentle ways to cope with life’s everyday challenges.

By Nuthatch Retreats

Date and time

Location

Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre

Featherbed Lane Croydon CR0 9AA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 21 days before event.

Lineup

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Meet in car park and walk to camp

It's a short walk up the hill from the car park to our camp at Heartwood.

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Introductions and opening exercise

10:30 AM

Benefits of nature

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Discussion around where 'you are' in life

You're invited to share where you feel you are in life right now. There’s no right answer — just honest presence. Let’s share as much or as little as feels right

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Meditation - Where do you want to get to?

Short meditation to help us identify where we want to get to, followed by a discussion.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Comfort break and lunch

Chance to unwind and connect around the fire, and have some food. You're welcome to bring lunch. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Please let us know dietary needs when booking,

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

What are the barriers and how do you cope?

Creative exercise and discussion on what the barriers are to where you want to be/feel and how you can cope.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Intention setting

Set an intention to take away from the group today.

2:00 PM

End

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours
  • Ages 18+
  • Free venue parking

Step into 60 acres of ancient woodland at Frylands and rediscover calm beside a roaring campfire. Surrounded by birdsong and the possibility of deer or foxes crossing your path, Heartwood offers a private, secluded plot where nature holds space for you to breathe deeply and reconnect.

Guided by Lisa (psychotherapist), Bev (creative therapist), and Neil (mental health expert), this retreat invites you to pause, reflect, and explore life’s pressures — from work and relationships to health and identity. Through nature-based practices, creative exploration, and seasonal connection, you’ll be supported to identify where you are, where you’d like to be, and what might be holding you back.

Expect grounding rituals, gentle conversation, and introductions to mediation. This is a welcoming space to be fully yourself — no pressure, just presence, everything is an invitation.

Hot and cold drinks, and snacks will be available around the campfire.


Organised by

Nuthatch Retreats

Who are we?

Nuthatch Retreats was the vision of our founder, Neil Peters. Neil has been working in suicide prevention as a programme manager and a freelancer project lead for over 10 years - his day job is to deliver suicide prevention projects as part of Nuthatch Consultants. He previously worked at suicide prevention charity Samaritans.

Neil has a growing interest in the power of nature to support wellbeing, has felt called to develop this vision further by launching Nuthatch Retreats. He wants to introduce people to basic activities and techniques to support their wellbeing through nature.

As Nuthatch Retreats begins its journey, Neil is supported by partners and volunteers who support his vision.

If you are unable to attend one of our events due to Covid, we will refund your ticket upto 48hrs before the event.

Early bird discount
From £27.80
Sep 21 · 10:00 GMT+1