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        • Women's Woodland Retreat
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women's woodland retreat

​​10:00 - 15:00
Tutor: Emma Davis
Regular ticket: £80
Friday 21st june 2024
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"Lovely spent relaxing with great group of people. The activities were so enjoyable." 

"Very enjoyable. Tutors were very knowledgeable and wonderful meditation."

   This course:

  • Supports people's wellbeing
  • Connects people with nature​
  • Uses natural sustainable materials​


​ABOUT THE COURSE

Our day retreat for women is designed to give you time and space to connect, recharge and relax in the glorious natural surroundings of our woodland in the South Downs National Park. You will learn a mixture of bushcraft and natural craft skills, taking time to relax and unwind in the company of other women. This retreat is designed to support your wellbeing, help you connect with nature, learn something new and take some time to just be. The day will include a woodland walk and mindfulness exercises and a campfire cooked lunch.
​
​The course finishes with a guided meditation session held by Jonathon Huet.

THE COURSE WILL COVER

  • You will learn bushcraft skills and discover natural craft projects
  • You will learn meditation and mindfulness techniques to aid your wellbeing 
  • You will deepen your understanding of the benefits of spending time in nature and giving yourself breathing space

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

  • Anyone identifying as female aged 18 years or over.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

  • Outdoor weather-appropriate clothing for spending the whole day outdoors in the woods
  • Sturdy footwear
  • A water bottle
  • We will be sat on wooden logs. Do bring a camping chair if this will be more comfortable for you.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

​Emma is a Forest School leader with 10 years of experience of working with groups in the outdoors exploring the benefits of spending time in nature and using natural sights and sounds as a soothing and restful focus to enable a state of peaceful calm.

​Emma also teaches our Wood Mouse Forest School programme.

Check Out Accommodation 

You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.


HEALTH AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER
When visiting our site please take appropriate care, some areas have uneven surfaces with trip hazards associated with the great outdoors - conditions can be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you dress for the outdoors and bring footwear suitable for all types of weather. The Sustainability Centre will not accept responsibility for any injuries sustained by visitors.  
​EARTHWORKS TRUST  ​
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No. 1079866).
EARTHWORKS FOUNDATION
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation.
​All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.




​Charity Number ​

​​1079866
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The Sustainability Centre 
​Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR

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01730 823166
​info@sustainability-centre.org

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01730 823755
infobeechcafe@gmail.com  

South Downs Eco Lodge ​& Camp Site

01730 823549
accommodation@sustainability-centre.org

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        • Pendant Carving Course
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Wooden Stool Carving course
        • Trug Making Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
      • Willow Craft Courses >
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        • Willow Festive Decorations Course
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        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Willow Weaving Weekend
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        • Clay Oven Building Course
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        • Composting Masterclass
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Mushroom Cultivation Course
        • Natural Cleaning Workshop
      • Forest School Training >
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Forest School Taster Day
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
      • Wellbeing Courses >
        • Men's Woodland Bushcraft Retreat
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
        • Adult Mental Health Refresher First Aid Course
        • Nature Led Meditation
        • Women's Woodland Retreat
        • Unwind in the Woods
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management
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      • Walking and Cycling Breaks
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      • Herb Garden
      • Permaculture
      • Straw Bale Solar Powered Showers
      • Solar Projects
      • South Downs Eco Lodge
      • Woodland Hall
      • Tree Bog
      • Wetherdown Lodge
      • Yurts
    • Weaving Willow
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