SUMMER SOLSTICE QIGONG AND FOREST BATHING
Hever Castle Woodlands | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Β£40 pp (includes warming firepit, herbal teas, snacks & closing circle)
Slow the pace. Connect with the Summer Solstice. Let nature hold you.
A discount code is available for attendees for entry into Hever Castle if you wish to make a day of it and head there after the workshop. Great if you are coming with friends, family or partners.
This Summer Solstice workshop is a very popular one and gets booked quickly, so click the button below to book your place.
This is your invitation to press pause.
To shift from doing to being β without needing a reason.
To reconnect with yourself through gentle movement and the grounding peace of nature.
To feel your feet on the earth, your breath in rhythm, your mind beginning to settle.
Held around the energy of the Summer Solstice β a time of light, expansion and connection β this is space to simply be.
Whether you're feeling the weight of the week, craving space to clear your head, or simply curious about slowing down, this workshop offers a moment of stillness you donβt have to earn.
Why these practices work together
Qigong
A fluid, accessible movement practice from ancient China that combines gentle movement, breath, and awareness. Think of it as meditation in motion β deeply relaxing, grounding, and nourishing for your nervous system.
You donβt need experience, flexibility, or a special outfit. Just a body and a willingness to move gently.
Forest Bathing
Also known as Shinrin Yoku, this is the art of slowing down and connecting with Nature through your senses. Thereβs no hiking, no agenda. Just presence.
We guide you to notice, pause, and immerse yourself in the living landscape β finding calm and clarity in the quiet beauty of the woods.
Together, Qigong and Forest Bathing form a powerful bridge:
From stress to stillness.
From disconnection to presence.
From βwhatβs next?β to βIβm here.β
What the morning looks like
Weβll gather in a peaceful private woodland just outside the main grounds of Hever Castle. From there:
10:00am
A short, mindful walk to the woodland base
10:15am
Opening circle & gentle Qigong session (~40 mins)
β Standing movement to invite flow and breath into the body
10:50AM
Guided Forest Bathing walk (~90 mins)
β With invitations to tune in, slow down, and reconnect with the more-than-human world
12:30pm
Closing circle with herbal teas, light snacks, and time for reflection
Who this is for
You donβt have to be βintoβ wellness.
You donβt need to be outdoorsy or mindful or flexible.
You donβt need to explain why youβre tired, scattered, or just not feeling like yourself.
You just need a moment.
This workshop is for anyone who wants:
Time away from screens and expectations
To feel more at home in their body
To calm a busy mind without trying
To experience Nature as a sanctuary, not just a backdrop
VIEW FULL LIST OF FOREST BATHING FAQ'S
These workshops are usually offered monthly and fill up quickly.
Β£40 per person β includes all practices, teas, snacks, and access to equipment.
After booking, youβll receive:
Location & parking info
A short health form
What to bring checklist
Discount code for Hever Castle entry (optional add-on for after your workshop)
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing (layers are great!)
Comfortable shoes
A bottle of water
A blanket or extra layer for sitting (optional)
We provide sit mats, ponchos if needed, herbal teas, and snacks
Please note: Toilets are located ~10 mins walk from the woodland space
BOOKING INFO
Β£40 PER PERSON INC REFRESHMENTS
You can book your place via the button below.
When you book you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a health and safety form. You will also receive a reminder email a few days before the event.
Why Nature?
Nature doesnβt need you to show up in a certain way.
It doesnβt demand explanations or productivity.
It just offers space β and presence.
In every Forest Bathing workshop Iβve held, Iβve seen how the simplest moments β birdsong, dappled light, cool air on your face β can reconnect us to something ancient and essential.
This isnβt performance.
Itβs presence.
And itβs always waiting for you.
βI 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!β
β Vanessa - Sevenoaks
Looking for a Meaningful Gift?
A private Forest Bathing experience makes a beautiful, thoughtful gift β the kind that lingers long after the day itself.
Itβs a chance to give someone you love the space to slow down, breathe deeply, and be held by Nature in a way that feels restorative, memorable and truly unique.
You can purchase a gift voucher for a private session or for one of my seasonal workshops via the button below.
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You can purchase a gift voucher for part or full payment of one of my seasonal workshops or for my private forest bathing experiences via the button below.
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 ARE LIMITED
Places are limited and cost Β£40pp