*SOLD OUT*
Spaces are available on Sunday 22nd March for Spring Equinox Qigong and Forest Bathing
Click below for information on this event.
Step into the quiet threshold of the Spring Equinox with a deeply restorative mini-retreat in the private woodland at Hever Castle. This moment in the natural year marks a subtle but powerful shift. When light and dark meet, and the land begins to lean toward growth again.
This half-day experience is an invitation to pause between what has been and what is beginning. Through gentle nature connection, guided stillness, and a deeply immersive Sound Bath, you’ll be supported to settle your nervous system, reflect on what you’re ready to carry forward, and root into the energy of the season ahead.
Places are limited and cost £65 per person, including food and beverages.
Gift vouchers are also available for this event — see below.
Join Tansy Dowman and Katie Hill for a soulful, grounding journey that weaves together Forest Bathing, gentle Qigong breathwork, seasonal reflection, and poetry. You’ll gather around the fire for warm soup, fresh bread, and sweet treats before surrendering into a deeply restorative sound bath — allowing the day, and your intentions, to settle and take root.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll begin with a gentle Qigong session — a simple, standing sequence designed to help you arrive in your body and settle into the present moment. There’s no choreography to learn and no “right” way to move. The invitation is to follow your own natural rhythm, allowing breath and movement to soften tension and create a sense of ease and flow.
From there, we’ll move into a guided Forest Bathing experience. You’ll be invited to slow down and connect with the woodland through simple sensory practices and quiet reflection. We’ll explore the Equinox as a moment of balance — light and dark, rest and growth — and notice where that same balance might be asking to be felt within you. The forest becomes the space-holder, and each person’s experience is uniquely their own.
We’ll then gather around the fire for a light campfire lunch, gentle meditation, poetry, and music, a moment to turn inward and reflect on what feels ready to be released, and what new seeds you’d like to tend as the season shifts.
The afternoon closes with a deeply restorative outdoor Sound Bath led by Sound Healer Katie Hill. You’ll be invited to rest in the landscape as sound moves through the body, allowing the day to settle, integrate, and gently take root.
There will be opportunities to share reflections if you wish, but nothing is expected; listening and simply being present is always enough.
Group sizes are kept small to preserve a sense of space and care. The woodland at Hever is flat, and the distance we cover is short, as the focus is on slowing down rather than walking far. This makes the experience accessible for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. No previous experience with Qigong, Forest Bathing, or Sound Healing is needed.
Practical note: The nearest toilets are a 10-minute walk away at the Golf Club, which is also our meeting point. You’ll have time to use the facilities before we enter the woodland, after that, we usually let the trees take care of things.
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SCHEDULE
09:45am - Meet at parking location which is provided upon booking
10:00am - Mini Retreat Commences with Qigong & Forest Bathing
12:30pm - Lunch served around the fire
1:00pm - Meditation, Poetry & Intention Setting with Fireside Ritual
1:30pm - Sound Bath Journey
3:00pm - Closing Circle Gratitude & Reflection
3:30pm - Mini Retreat Ends
WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING
For Forest Bathing
Sensible, warm and comfortable clothes and supportive shoes
Waterproof jacket advisable in case of light showers
Water to stay hydrated
A Blanket for extra warmth and sitting round the fire.
I will provide a light lunch and snacks but you are welcome to bring additional
I provide a waterproof sit mat and have ponchos for extra coverage if you wish.
For the Sound Bath
Yoga Mat or similar
Sleeping Bag & or Blankets - The cosier the better!
Pillow
Eye Mask
In every retreat and workshop, I have held, I am always deeply grateful to see a look of peace and contentment on the faces of the participants as they leave the forest. In our fast-paced lives, we rarely get the chance to find this kind of tranquillity and connection and it can be a very moving and comforting experience.
BOOKING INFO
£65 PER PERSON INC FOOD & 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.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gifting someone with a wellbeing experience not only gives them that much-needed time out to rest and recharge. It also leaves them with a lasting memory of joy and contentment.
Gift vouchers are available for all my events including this one. You must specify which date you wish to book when purchasing as I am unable to hold spaces for these events.
“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
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 KATIE HILL
Hello, I’m Katie — I guide people into deep rest and reconnection through sound.
I’ve been a holistic therapist for 20 years and stepped into the world of sound healing two years ago. I hold nature-based circles where we come together as one, allowing sound and the natural elements to work their magic. Gentle vibrations flow through the body, creating space for relaxation, connection, and deep inner harmony.
I feel truly honoured to be collaborating with Tansy and to bring the magical flair of sound to her soul-setting event
ABOUT SOUND BATHS
A sound bath surrounded by nature is a deeply immersive experience where healing sound frequencies blend with the natural rhythms of the earth. As crystal bowls, gongs, and gentle instruments resonate through open air, your body and mind are invited into a state of deep rest and renewal.
Key benefits of a nature-based sound bath include:
Deep relaxation and nervous system reset
Release of stress, tension, and emotional blockages
Enhanced mental clarity and inner calm
Improved sleep and energy flow
A stronger sense of grounding and connection to the earth
Gentle support for emotional and spiritual healing
How you will feel after:
You may leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more balanced—like something has quietly shifted within. Many people experience a sense of peace, openness, and deep presence, with a renewed connection to themselves and the natural world around them.
A true soul-setting moment, where sound, nature, and stillness meet.
About Hever
This retreat 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 £65pp