The Wisdom of Trees

From ancient to modern times, trees have nourished both mind and body – whether through their place in cultural and spiritual cosmologies or more recent practices such as 'forest bathing'. Trees can bring great meaning and wellness to our lives. Join ecotherapist Sarah Poppy and landworker Ben, custodians of a remarkable piece of land in the Chew Valley, home to beautiful trees and a sublime waterfall. Together, they’ll guide a group wellness walk, offering time to connect with trees through both group and solo practices, alongside stories of the land and the activity there.

This will be a guided wellness walk through woodlands, stopping at particular trees and includes individual and group wellness practices. 90 minute session in total. There will be an opportunity for a sauna and a waterfall bathe afterwards (paid event, 90 additional minutes, contact event organisers for details)

Contact details: Ben Moss / SarahPoppy Jackson strodewaterfall@gmail.com

Accessibility information

• The location for the workshop is a woodland with access challenges for those with mobility issues. It is 200m from the nearest car parking place, has ‘kissing gates’ and uneven surfaces, steps and slopes. For those

• without mobility issues we encourage arrival by active travel and bus from Chew Stoke, a 800m walk along footpaths with some steps and kissing gates. This event is targeted at people aged 16+.

Travel information

The location is accessed from public rights of way footpath, leading from
Saint Andrews Church, Chew Stoke. It is an 800m walk on good footpaths through wonderful countryside. Public transport is provided from Bristol on the X91, departing from Bristol centre, arriving at Chew Stoke (Stoke Inn) at 12:11 (return bus is at 16:22). It is an 800m walk to the meeting place: the event organisers
have route details they can share to assist the walk. Limited car parking is available 200m from the start location of the session, please contact us to arrange a space. Nearest postcode to this parking is BS40 8BN

Please let us know if you can no longer make this event by refunding your ticket - if you have any issues refunding on Humanitix please let us know by emailing festival@bnhc.org.uk.

This event is part of the Festival of Nature Community Programme, which has over 80 events happening across nine days from 6 to 14 June.Find out more about the events happening on your doorstep hereor follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature