Event details
Friday 17 April
11am to 1pm | £15 per person
Join us as we slow down and immerse our senses in the beauty and wildness of Stand Wood and The Ring Pond above Chatsworth.
About the Session
Caroline from Well with nature will lead us through guided mindfulness and simple sensory invitations to connect deeply with the natural world around us. There will be an opportunity for optional circle sharing about our observations and reflections.
Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. You may want to bring something to sit on, for example a sit mat, kneeler or portable stool. We recommend bringing a bottle of water as well as a notebook and pen.
Meeting Point
Please meet at the entrance to Stand Wood, opposite the Stickyard near the Farmyard at 10.50am.
Accessibility
There is a steep walk up to Stand wood and some uphill sections through the woods. Time will be spend standing and sitting as well as a short walk.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any mobility concerns or any questions about accessibility.
About Caroline Cook
Caroline has a Psychology Degree with a background in the NHS. She is a qualified Forest Therapy Practitioner and Circle Facilitator and works freelance with People Keeping Well Sheffield, Sheffield Museums and WORTH , Women’s Charity. She lives in Derbyshire, on the border with Sheffield and runs regular women’s circles celebrating the Celtic Year.
A Celebrating the Cascade event
Our new Celebrating the Cascade wellness sessions have been designed to delight and inspire you. We invite you to enjoy the calm and beauty of nature in the garden and wider landscape. Find balance as you step away from daily routines and pause with us by still and flowing waters. We invite you to open your heart and mind to the environment and connect with our wonderful surroundings.
The Celebrating the Cascade project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery Players, the project is working to restore the Cascade, safeguarding it for the enjoyment of future generations and enabling more people to get involved with Chatsworth.
If you would like to support this project, please make a donation to the Celebrating the Cascade project here.
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