Our sister company is Nuthatch Retreats!
For some time now Neil has been interested in developing events using nature to support people’s wellbeing.
At Nuthatch Retreats we create opportunities for people to get outside, spend time in nature and take part in activities such as nature connection, mindfulness, wildlife spotting, retreats and walk & talks.
We run monthly Woodland Walk and Talks with Mindfulness in south London, it’s a chance to connect with nature and each other.
Our day retreats and men’s events are more immersive than our walks – we have a fire and maybe some wholesome food. A fantastic opportunity to slow down, be in the great outdoors and connect with nature and each other!
Check out our Linktree to follow Nuthatch Retreats on social media, find out about and sign up for our latest events including:
- Monthly woodland walk and talks with mindfulness
- Men’s Campfire Collective
- Seasonal retreats
- Quarterly family walks
We can also run bespoke nature connection events for your staff, team, school church or club, planning them to meet your needs.
Email to set up a (no obligation!) introductory chat with Neil about your organisation’s needs and how we can help: [email protected]
Want some companionship? Want to get out into the great outdoors? Get some gentle exercise?
We offer Strides – 1 to 1 walks in Bromley/Croydon area with one of our specialist guides.
There is an increasing body of evidence in support of nature based interventions as effective tools to improve mental, physical, and cognitive health outcomes.
Trees lead to better human health. The key impacts include improved air quality, higher levels of physical exercise, a reduction in serious health conditions and higher levels of reported happiness and mental wellbeing.
Short-term exposure to the forest can enhance positive emotions, lower blood pressure and heart rate and reduced stress hormones.
Benefits
- Boost mood
- Encourage you to get outside and absorb the power of nature
- Improve physical and mental wellbeing
- Lower anxiety
- Get to know local woodland/park
- Reduce loneliness and isolation
- Be listened to
- Learn to connect with nature
STRIDES PRICE: Companionship walks –
Standard – £30/hour
Lower rate (for those in difficult circumstances) – £20/hour
Email to set up a (no obligation!) introductory chat about your needs and how we can help: [email protected]
Our Guides
Neil Peters
Founder of Nuthatch Retreats, Neil has a passion for the healing power and mental health benefits of being in nature. He is trained in Eco Therapy and Walking Therapy.
Neil offers companionship and guided walk and talks around local parks or woodland. Perhaps you would like some company, have something to chat through or would just like a guided walk in nature.
Maybe you have a particular issue or challenge in your life at the moment. This may be in the area of career, relationships, finances, self-esteem, desires, achievements or any other area that is important to you at this time.
Neil does not offer counselling or therapy.
We draw on the 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing.
- Connect with other people. We hope to have up to 15 participants for each retreat.
- Be physically active. There will an opportunity to explore on foot our beautiful venue.
- Learn new skills. We will be undertaking some introductions to activities in nature that we hope you can use in your every day life to support your wellbeing.
- Give to others. Although we’ll only be together for a short period we want to support each other practically and emotionally when necessary. Please come with an open non-judgemental heart.
- Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness). Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.
