Retreats
Everyone should have the chance to go on retreat
At Better Nature, we believe that everyone should have access to immersive retreat days. That's why we've made our retreat days affordable, with concession spaces available for those who need them. Our retreats offer a chance to deepen your practice of mindfulness and nature connection, providing valuable benefits for your mental and emotional health. Join us for a transformative experience that won't strain your budget.
Friday
9th
MARCH
Mindfulness and Nature Connection Retreat Day
Join us for a day filled with tranquility and reconnection with nature. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings as you participate in guided meditation sessions, and nature-based mindfulness activities.
The day will also include:
*Guided meditation sessions
*Mindfulness practices, including with nature
*Discussion and exploration on topics around mindfulness and wellbeing
* Time for self reflection and gentle self enquiry
* Sharing stories and experiences in a warm and welcoming group.
*All refreshments plus a delicious, nourishing hot meal included.
Cost: Sliding scale from £55 (earlybird £45)
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: East Woodlands Village Hall, Frome
The day will be lead by Barbara Gonzalez, nature connection facilitator and eco-counsellor, and Tom Veck mindfulness teacher. All profits go towards our community enterprise, Better Nature Ecotherapy CIC, making therapeutic, nature based services accessible and affordable for all.
What Retreat Days Do We Offer?
We offer 2 different kinds of retreat day experience. Both involve nature connection, mindfulness and meditation, but the focus for each is slightly different.
Nature-based Mindfulness & Meditation
Retreat Days
Therapeutic Nature Connection Retreat Days
Led by Tom Veck, these retreats are a chance to leave your life behind and get some breathing space for a day as we find stillness & presence, grounding in the here and now. Some experience of meditation and mindfulness is helpful. The day will have moments of silence, moments of talking or listening, moments of connecting with nature, moments of reflection and a safe feeling of community togetherness. Some retreats will include optional Mindful Owl Handling - an amazing opportunity to spend up to half an hour in quiet contemplation whilst holding a trained owl with a professional handle present. All refreshments will be provided and we will end the day with a delicious shared meal. All retreat days happen on weekends in venues in or near the towns of Frome, Shepton Mallet and Trowbridge.
Led by Barbara Gonzalez, these retreat days give you the much needed opportunity for space, stillness and reflection. The days may be themed around nature's cycles or an aspect of personal development that is supported by our intrinsic connection to nature.
You don't need any prior experience of mindfulness to enjoy connecting with nature as Barbara will offer you simple yet powerful practices that you can take away into your daily life. These days are fully catered so that you come away feeling nourished, both physically and spiritually. They take place on weekends in different venues surrounding Frome, Trowbridge and Shepton Mallet.
