Let's celebrate Samhain!

“Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.”

― Einstein

Celebrate Samhain in a Magical Wiltshire Woodland

Embark on a transformative journey as we honour the key turning points in the year in our enchanting Wiltshire woodland space. Samhain, one of the eight celebrations on the Wheel of the Year, marks a pivotal turning point in the seasonal cycle.

In this immersive experience, you will:

• "Explore the significance of Samhain, the Celtic New Year—a time for endings and new beginnings, as well as a moment to connect with ancestors and celebrate the final harvest."
• Participate in a seasonal wellbeing mini materclass led by eco therapist and naturopathic nutirionist Sue Judge
• Experience the power of story and myth with current Bard of Bath, poet and storyteller Michelle Hawkins-Collins.
• Engage in meditation, mindful movement, ritual, nature crafts, and journaling
• Enjoy nourishing vegetarian food, refreshments, and time to simply "be" in the forest
• Connect with a community of like-minded individuals on a path of personal and spiritual growth
• Receive a gift to anchor your intentions and continue your journey

Key benefits:

• Unlock the wisdom held within the Wheel of the Year
• Align your life to the rhythms of nature
• Develop practical tools for balance and intention-setting
• Deepen your connection to the natural world

Location: The Wise Woods project, a magical woodland near Corsham and Box in Wiltshire.

Price: £80 per person (concessions available)

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and let the cycles of the seasons guide you on a transformative journey.

More information and what to expect

Your facilitators: This seasonal celebration will be facilitated by Michelle Hawkins-Collins and Sue Judge. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience rooted in both ancient and modern practices. Michelle is the founder of The Wisdom Space C.I.C, a Gerontologist (specialist in ageing), oral historian, shinrin yoku (forest bathing guide) and sacred story teller drawing upon her training as a bard and is the current Bard of Bath. Sue is a a wholistic health practionner, naturopathic nutritionist, nature connection guide, lifestyle coach, and Elder of The Wisdom Space. Their synergistic approach is designed to guide you on a deeply immersive and transformative journey through the seasonal cycles.

Itinerary: Each workshop has a different focus to correspond to the earth festival being celebrated and the changing seasons. A itinerary will be sent after booking. However, you will enjoy common threads throughout the series with an emphasis on meditation, mindful movement, ritual, nature craft, journaling, and time just “be-ing” in the forest. We use sound and silence to deepen the sense of connection and always have a gift for you to take home to anchor the intentions you have set during the day.

Location: Our workshops take place at The Wise Woods project within a magical woodland near Corsham and Box in Wiltshire. We have access to shelter and the warmth of a fire-pit. We also have use of compost toilets and plenty of parking. We’ll be joined by many woodland friends so aim to keep light and noise disturbance to a minimum for their enjoyment as well as ours. We also recommend that you bring layers to adapt to changing weather conditions as we will be outside in nature and under open-sided shelters, and that you wear appropriate footwear (no open-toed shoes).

Timing: Wherever possible, our seasonal celebrations take place on the nearest Sunday before the turning point and run from 10am to 4pm during the lighter months. Celebrations can be attended as a one-off event or as a year-long / on-going journey. There will be a cumulative benefit by attending multiple events but simply attending one workshop will still bring great benefit and the potential for transformation. The Wheel of the Year is cyclical so there is no defined starting point and you are welcome to join us at any point. Every time we walk the wheel, we spiral deeper and see this as an on-going, life long journey of self and spiritual development.

Price: £80 per person. This allows us to cover our costs and to avod relying on grant funding as a nonprofit. It includes a nourishing lunch, snacks, refreshments, all activities and a gift to anchor intentions from the day. We are selling these as donation-based tickets to minimise our costs as a not-for-profit and are able to offer payment by instalments (please email us).

Food and drink: We offer hearty, healthy, and seasonal food and will have tea, proper coffee and soft drinks available throughout the day. Gluten free and dairy free options are available so so please send us any dietary requirements.

Group size: Our workshops are kept deliberately small with a maximum of13 spaces and two facilitators. This creates a safe, supportive and transformational environment of like-minded people.

Disclaimer: The Wisdom Space does not render medical, psychological, or other professional advice or treatment, nor does it prescribe any medical diagnosis, treatment, medication, or remedy. By participating in our workshops, you agree that you do so of your own accord, i.e. voluntarily participating in these activities, and assume all risk to yourself, and agree to release and discharge The Wisdom Space from any and all claims.