Forest bathing morning retreats
Designed to give the opportunity to just be yourself for a while, these sessions explore the wonders of the natural world through guided meditation. Entrance to the Arts & Crafts house & garden and a hot drink is included. 2.5 hour session.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin Yoku, is a mindfulness practice of immersing your senses into a forest or woodland atmosphere. Join Emma Weaver, forest and nature therapy guide, for this forest bathing session, where she'll guide you through a series of gentle meditations to help to promote relaxation whilst mindfully exploring the natural environment around you. Forest Bathing has many scientifically proven benefits to health. You will learn more about these during your session but here are just a few of them;- It helps to calm the nervous system, lower blood pressure and boost the immune system.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0844 249 1895
- Suitability
No children for this event please.
- Meeting point
We ask participants to gather 15 minutes before the start time (10.15am) at Goose Green where you will be met by Forest Bathing Guide Emma Weaver.
- What to bring and wear
Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather and being outside in the woodland.
- Accessibility
Please see the access statement on our website.
- Other
Once you have reached Emma's Eventbrite booking page please scroll to the bottom of the page to book onto September and October dates.
Upcoming events
East Grinstead Spinners
Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving.
Escape to the Country
Try your hand at mini golf & croquet, race to build a train set, play games on the lawn & dress up in the woodland den. A trail around the garden which imagines the Edwardian Beale family travelling to Standen for a summer day out in the country.
Summer Sunday Music afternoons
Join us on selected Sunday afternoons for live music on the Croquet Lawn. Bring your own chairs or a picnic rug to relax on and enjoy a lazy afternoon with us. 7, 14, 21, & 28 Jul and 4 and 11 Aug between 2pm and 4pm.
Heritage Open Days at Standen
Visit for free and see The Pump House on a guided tour of the woodland with our Ranger. This is a unique opportunity to see a part of Standen which isn't normally open to visitors. Tours at 10.30am - 12pm & 2pm - 3.30pm.