Join tansy in the wild at a beautiful and exclusive hidden away location on the grounds of Hever castle to CONNECT WITH THE CALM COSY ENERGY THAT NEW YEAR BRINGS AND GATHER ROUND A WARMING FIREPIT.
A gentle, grounding session to reconnect after the rush.
Places are limited and cost £35 per person including tea, fire, and healthy treats
You don’t need to start strong.
You just need to start in rhythm.
If the new year has left your mind foggy, your body tired, and your senses overdone from all the socialising, this is your invitation to pause.
No pressure to set goals.
No 10-step routines to follow.
Just trees, stillness, warmth, and your breath returning to its own pace.
A Slow Start Is a Sacred One
January can be noisy.
Plans. Resets. Calendars. Goals.
But your nervous system doesn’t move on a spreadsheet.
It moves like the Earth, slowly, intuitively, seasonally.
This 2.5-hour mini-retreat offers you space to:
Clear the mental cobwebs of festive overload
Come back to your senses, and yourself
Rest in the company of trees, not expectations
Feel your feet on the floor again
Sip something warm by the fire and exhale
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What’s Included
Guided Forest Bathing session
No experience needed, just a willingness to slow down. You’ll be gently led through grounding sensory exercises, invitations to pause, and quiet moments of presence. Expect deep stillness and a rekindled sense of connection.
Fire Circle + Reflection
We’ll end with tea, snacks, and a simple reflection by the fire, no pressure to share, just space to be. This is a time to feel held, not hurried.
Herbal & wild teas + healthy treats
All included, served with care and warmth around the fire.
Who is this for?
This session is open to anyone who’s:
Craving calm after the chaos of the festive season
Overwhelmed by pressure to “hit the ground running”
Curious about Forest Bathing or mindfulness in Nature
Longing for a pocket of peace to just be
No experience required. All welcome.
Schedule
10:50am - Arrive + short walk to woodland base camp
11:00am - Welcome + Forest Bathing session begins
12:30pm -Fireside tea, snacks & closing reflection
1:30pm -Close and gentle return to car park
What to Bring
Warm, comfortable clothing (layers encouraged!)
Waterproof outerwear (we go ahead unless heavy rain)
Supportive walking boots or shoes
Blanket or extra layers for sitting still
Water bottle (we’ll have tea, but hydration’s always good!)
Sit mats and emergency ponchos are provided if needed.
Cost: £35pp
Includes full Forest Bathing session, herbal teas, snacks, fire circle, and facilitation.
Why this is worth your time
In a world that asks you to perform, push, and plan from day one of the year…
This is your reminder that you are allowed to begin softly.
To land in your body.
To be in Nature.
To feel what’s true for you - without noise or pressure.
What Others Say
“Some people spend vast sums on spa days — but for me, sitting in the forest was priceless.
- Past participant
“I did not expect to have such a powerful experience with Forest Bathing. I enjoy being in Nature and well-being so was curious to try and it definitely delivered. I felt so incredibly calm and at peace. I completely lost track of time and got lost in the moment. Tansy was very friendly and professional and lead us on a magical journey. I will definitely be back!”
- Vanessa - Sevenoaks
Location
This session takes place in a private, secluded woodland just outside the grounds of Hever Castle. We’ll be tucked away in a wild-feeling base camp with a firepit, surrounded by trees, peace, and birdsong.
Note: Toilets are a 10-minute walk away at the Hever Golf Club. You'll be sent full directions and a packing list after booking.
Questions?
Feel free to contact me directly if you’d like to know more about the event, accessibility, or what to expect.
Let the forest be your first quiet step into the year.
Not rushed. Not planned. Just received.
Come slow down with us.
About Tansy Jane Dowman
Tansy is a People Walker and Nature Connector. She believes deeply that connection to Mother Nature is a direct pathway of reconnection with your soul, your inner wild self and your true nature. As a certified Shinrin Yoku Guide and Natural Mindfulness Teacher, she is driven by a purpose to reignite our relationship with this majestic planet we inhabit. To return to our place of origin and discover a sense of belonging that is waiting for us when we are ready to acknowledge and embrace our deeper connection to the wild.
Also an outdoor empowerment coach for women, Tansy walks alongside her clients on their journey of personal evolution. Nature connection is at the core of her work, her passion, even her name which is a wildflower.
Tansy holds a variety of workshops, retreats and walks all centred around finding a connection to Nature and the self.
About Hever
This workshop will take place at a private woodland location on the grounds of Hever Castle so is not in the main grounds. This beautiful secluded spot has a wonderful wild feel to it with a base camp circle surrounded by woodland and we will have exclusive use of the space for the duration of the session.
Please note: This area is a separate private space away from the main grounds of Hever and the cost to attend this workshop does not include access into the main castle grounds. We will however send you a link when you book with the option to add the entrance fee so you can visit the Castle and main grounds afterwards if you wish.
Tickets
Places are limited and cost £35pp