A gentle woodland immersion for burnout, overwhelm & overstimulation
Sunday 31st May
2:00pm–4:30pm
Hever Castle Woodland, Kent
£35 per person
Includes herbal tea, fire circle & seasonal treats
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. Contact me to get the code once you have booked.
““I didn’t realise how overstimulated I’d become until I stepped into the woods and my whole body exhaled.”
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Your nervous system was never designed for this pace.
Constant notifications. Pressure to keep up. Endless noise.
Always thinking, planning, responding, performing.
Many of us are moving through life in a state of chronic activation without even realising it.
Burnout. Anxiety. Feeling emotionally exhausted. Overwhelmed by simple tasks. Struggling to switch off. Feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, or the present moment.
Forest Bathing offers something radically different.
Not another thing to achieve.
Not another wellbeing trend to master.
But a gentle return to a pace your nervous system actually recognises.
Nature doesn’t demand your productivity.
It invites your presence.
This woodland immersion is designed to help soothe an overstimulated mind and support nervous system regulation through slow, sensory connection with the natural world.
A chance to soften.
To breathe deeper.
To remember what calm feels like in your body.
A Gentle Reset in the Woods
Join me in a beautiful secluded woodland setting just outside the grounds of Hever Castle for a deeply restorative afternoon among the trees.
Over 2.5 hours, you’ll be gently guided through mindful nature-based practices designed to help you slow down and regulate your nervous system naturally.
This is not hiking.
It’s not fitness.
And there is absolutely no pressure to talk, share or “get it right.”
Instead, this is spacious, sensory time in nature designed to support your wellbeing in a deeply human way.
Together we’ll explore practices that may help you:
Calm feelings of stress, anxiety or overwhelm
Ease mental fatigue and emotional exhaustion
Reduce sensory overload and overstimulation
Feel more grounded and present in your body
Reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity and inner spaciousness
Experience rest without guilt
Remember what it feels like to simply be
Sometimes healing doesn’t arrive through pushing harder.
Sometimes it begins the moment we stop forcing ourselves to keep up.
What’s Included
Guided Forest Bathing Session
You’ll be gently guided through a series of simple sensory invitations, mindful pauses, grounding practices and moments of quiet reflection amongst the trees.
Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) has been shown to support wellbeing by helping regulate the nervous system and reduce stress hormones through immersive time in nature.
No experience needed.
Just come exactly as you are.
This session is particularly supportive for those experiencing burnout, high stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm or neurodivergent sensory fatigue.
Fire Circle & Reflection
We’ll close the afternoon around the fire with herbal tea and seasonal treats.
A chance to gently reflect and let the experience settle into the body.
No pressure to share — simply space to land.
Herbal Teas & Seasonal Treats
Served with care, warmth and time to pause.
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Who This Is For
This session may especially resonate if you are:
Feeling burned out or emotionally exhausted
Stuck in “fight or flight” mode
Overwhelmed by the pace and noise of modern life
Struggling to switch off or fully rest
Highly sensitive or easily overstimulated
Neurodivergent and craving nervous system support through nature
Longing to feel calmer, clearer and more connected to yourself
Curious about Forest Bathing, mindfulness or nature-based wellbeing
You do not need to be “good at mindfulness.”
You do not need to know anything about Forest Bathing.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather (layers encouraged)
Waterproof jacket
Supportive walking shoes or boots
Blanket or extra layers for extra cosiness
Water bottle
Sit mats and ponchos are provided if needed.
Why Forest Bathing for Nervous System Regulation?
Because your nervous system responds to the world around you.
And nature speaks a language your body still remembers.
The gentle movement of leaves.
Birdsong.
Natural light.
Fresh air.
The absence of constant demand.
When we slow down enough to truly notice the living world, something shifts.
Breathing deepens.
Shoulders soften.
Thoughts become less frantic.
The body begins to feel safe again.
This is not about escaping life.
It’s about returning to yourself within it.
A reminder that regulation doesn’t always come through doing more.
Sometimes it comes through reconnecting with what is natural.
What Others Say
“I arrived feeling mentally exhausted and left feeling like I could finally hear myself think again.”
— Participant Feedback“Tansy creates such a safe, calming atmosphere. It felt like my nervous system finally had permission to slow down.”
— Past Attendee“I didn’t expect something so simple to feel so powerful.”
— Workshop Participant
LocationThis 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, surrounded by trees, birdsong and spring air.
Note: Toilets are a 10-minute walk away at Hever Golf Club. Full directions and a packing list will be sent after booking.
Looking for a Meaningful Gift?
A Forest Bathing experience makes a beautiful spring gift — one that offers time, presence and renewal rather than another object.
Gift vouchers can be used for:
Seasonal workshops
Or private Forest Bathing experiences
Final Invitation
Let spring meet you where you are.
Not rushed.
Not forced.
Just open.
Come walk into the season with us. 🌿
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