Elements of Nature

08/03/2026

Just had confirmation I am going to be at Lindisfarne Festival again this year, banging my drum in the Shanti Bee area. Had a great turn out last year and met some lovely folk.

My workshop this year is:

*Shamanic Wisdom Journey*
A drum guided journey, to access deeper levels of consciousness and intuition. This ancient method of 'getting out of your head' enables us to travel through time and dimensions to access realms of healing and guidance.

We will be setting some personal intentions to discover more of what we each need right now in these times of powerful change.

Hope to see some of you there

11/02/2026

Need some self care and nurture?

See my friends Winter Wellness Retreat, happening this weekend
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1438342934958329&id=100063479084085&rdid=W7CorMe7WTdJnkbY

02/02/2026

Reflecting on the last year, there is a lot to celebrate and a lot to learn from.

Things have been fairly quiet through Elements of Nature as I have been working hard setting up our new Community Interest Company - Connected In Nature CIC, more about this below.

With Elements of Nature it has been an absolute pleasure offering a small amount of one to one sessions this year. It was an honour to be invited to be Master of Ceremonies at the fabulous Nature Therapy Conference in May and it was a great end to the summer to hold a Shamanic Journey workshop at Lindisfarne Festival in September.

With our new CIC It's been exhausting, but oh so rewarding to work with so many different people and I couldn't have done it without the support of our AMAZING team, together we have:
🪷 Come together with local families to celebrate the seasons.
🪷 Worked with inspirational young people through our home education and school groups.
🪷 Co-created our services and events with the local community who have been so inspiring and encouraging.

More information coming soon on this years Nature Therapy Conference in May, if you work in a therapeutic capacity or as an outdoor facilitator I can't recommend this enough. Reserve the date 8th - 11th May!

01/02/2026

May the growing light bring inspiration to your life today and empower your year with love and connection

As the sap slowly rises and we prepare for the coming spring, we want to give thanks to the restful quiet of winter. A time for reflecting on the year passed and preparing for what is to come.

As so many cultures share sacred celebrations of cleansing/purification, illumination and renewal.
Not only with the honouring of Brigid and the festival of Imbolc, with the full moon on the 1st February but through the many cultural celebrations in Hebrew, Islamic, Hindu and Christian traditions, to name but a few.

Let us celebrate how the earth's cycles unite us across faiths and cultures that acknowledge these empirical themes and that together we are stronger.

Just as the different species of trees bring different medicine to the woodland and support each other to grow in their common ground, so too can we.

31/12/2025

Wishing you all a blessed New Year 🎊

At this time of year we often think about letting go of old patterns and welcoming new energies into our lives. Simple rituals—writing down our desires, burning what we wish to release—are often encouraged. But is it really that simple? Intention is crucial, and I believe it must come from a pure and conscious place.

In many spiritual traditions, intention is the seed from which all transformation grows. A ritual without intention is just an action, but intention infused with awareness becomes sacred. It asks us to listen inwardly, to examine the energy behind our desires, and to ensure they are aligned with our highest good—not driven by fear, ego, or avoidance.

True release happens when we honour what we are letting go of, acknowledging the lessons it carried, and gently choosing to move forward with clarity and trust. When intention is set with presence, humility, and reverence, even the smallest ritual can open the door to deep healing and meaningful change.

Perhaps before any ritual, we can begin with stillness—placing a hand on the heart, taking a few conscious breaths, and asking: What is truly ready to be released, and what is my soul calling in? From that place of listening, let intention arise naturally, and let whatever follows be guided by that inner wisdom.



Art- Holly Sierra

17/12/2025

Winter is up on us, as I gather in evergreens, berries and winter flowers, my steps remind me of this .... Wishing you all a nurturing winter and a deep remembering of your inner wisdom and wealth 💫

This speaks to the shamanic understanding that your soul moves through many lifetimes, leaving traces of itself in the land just as surely as it leaves memories in your body. It suggests that the Earth holds your history in its layers, forests, stones, and soil acting as living archives of who you have been. The invitation is to walk with reverence, knowing the ground beneath you remembers you intimately.

© DailyShaman 2025

Descriptive Text on Image:
“You were once your own ancestor, and will be again. Your ancestral remains from other lifetimes still rest in sacred ground, in the quiet folds of old forests, beneath stones that remember, in soil that still sings your name. The land holds your stories, not lost, but layered, woven into the dreaming of Earth. Walk gently. She knows you.”

29/10/2025

Wishing you all a nourishing season 🍲🧙

As the days shorten and autumn deepens, many cultures around the world honour this time as a season of remembrance, a moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks for those who came before us.

In the old Celtic traditions, this was the final harvest festival of the year, a threshold between seasons, when people would gather to share food, tell stories, and remember loved ones. It was seen as a time to enter the ‘cauldron of the soul’, embracing the darker months as a gift of rest, introspection, and renewal.
By Winter Solstice, communities would celebrate the return of the light and the turning of the new year.

However you may be marking this season, whether through quiet reflection, lighting a candle for someone dear, sharing stories with family, or simply walking in nature, we at Connected In Nature wish you a gentle, heart-warming time of remembrance and gratitude. 🍂

If you feel called to gather in community, you’re warmly invited to join our Seasonal Family Celebration this Saturday, where we’ll share stories, crafts, and a walk beneath the waxing moon.

https://www.connectedinnature.com/services-7

07/09/2025

In just a few hours, look out the Blood Moon lunar eclipse tonight, (7th September) at 7.33pm - it's a spectacular sight!

This Sunday evening, sky-watchers across the UK are in for a rare celestial treat: a total lunar eclipse, often called a “blood moon.”

18/07/2025

Our Community Interest Company has some great events coming up this summer, please share these with anyone you think may be interested. They are ticketed but we have discounted places available.
Please book our first Fire Circle event on the 30th July, before the end of next week and get in touch if you want to attend but cost is a barrier.

Summer Newsletter Thank you for being part of our growing community! We're thrilled to be stepping into our first season as a Community Interest Company, working closely with the land and the local community to offer meaningful, nature- connected experiences. Scroll down for upcoming events and disc...

23/06/2025

Hope everyone is enjoying the middle of summer

Happy Summer Solstice All,
hope you're all having a ball.

A time to pause and get outside,
Honour the sun above, and inside,

Your spark, your light, your dreams and passion
illuminated by the golden sun.

The seeds you've planted, the journey so far
Abundance that comes from the blooming flower,
the velvety soft petals, the sweet bouquet.
just some of what makes us so grateful today.

Absorbing the rays of the sun at his peak,
with gratitude for lighting up that which we seek.

As the kings of Holly and Oak turn to battle,
This time Holly King takes up the mantle,

To guide us inwards to the darker phase of the year,
with endurance and protection, without fear.

Stop for a moment, take it all in,
feast and celebrate with your kin,
Before we begin the descent within.

Summer Solstice 2025, Victoria Clark

23/05/2025

We launched our new Community Interest Company, Connected In Nature CIC, last Sunday the 18th May in Durham.

We had a great day and collated some great feedback stating how beneficial these kind of activities are for the community.

Please read on for more information and share the fb page with others as we connect with more of the local community.
Thanks, hope to see you over the summer 🥰

30/04/2025

Ooohh my favourite time of year... Beltaine!
Honouring the spring and heralding the start of the summer, and what a beautiful one it is this year.
The sun is shining, the bids are singing and everywhere is so green and lush, I hope that wherever you are you are having a beautiful spring/summer and you are getting plenty of opportunities to connect in nature.
Beltaine is one of the cross quarter festivals, it is a fire festival that celebrates the sun and the coming together of the feminine and masculine to create new life. It's incredibly fertile and a great reminder of the power of connection and collaboration.

This year I am so exciting to share the birth of our new company Connected In Nature, and introduce you to a little of what we are bringing to Durham and surrounding areas this May. Sorry for the slight ramble and the upside down bit in the middle of the video, I'm a bit excited! 😁

Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing our Connected In Nature page too - linked on our website.

I am away for the next week preparing for and co-hosting at The Nature Therapy Conference near Chester.
I will get back to any messages on my return and in the meantime you can book your place at our launch event here.. www.ConnectedInNarure.com