Guided by Nature

Guided by Nature Outdoor experiences
Mindful Nature Connection activities for children and adults
Eco-friendly crafts and wellbeing workshops
Unplugged Clubs

Our Unplugged Holiday Clubs are nearly sold out (thank you so much!) so we’re adding 2 extra afternoon sessions for twee...
06/07/2025

Our Unplugged Holiday Clubs are nearly sold out (thank you so much!) so we’re adding 2 extra afternoon sessions for tweens and teens who enjoy being creative and want something different to do during the holidays.
What's included in the sessions:
– Create a sun-printed t-shirt using cyanotype
– Learn visible mending (Sashiko stitching) and upcycle a pair of jeans or shorts
– Make wild jewellery from natural materials
– Design a mosaic and craft paper beads to take home
✅ All materials included
✅ Take home finished items and new skills
Led by Kate and guest young artist Leah, these creative sessions are all about upcycling and learning new skills while spending time outdoors.
Dates
Tues 29th July & 5th August, 1–4pm
🎟️ £15 off - Concession tickets available, funded by Walton Charity!
📍 To book, visit: https://bookwhen.com/guidedwellbeing

Children's creativity has no limits.When you give them space to be themselves, they express what’s inside their souls an...
27/06/2025

Children's creativity has no limits.
When you give them space to be themselves, they express what’s inside their souls and create beautiful things with ease.

Yesterday, during our unpkuged forest club session, the boys dug out an old bottle buried in the earth. They filled it with hand-picked flowers from the medicine garden, turning it into the most charming little vase. 🌼✨

This display was made by 7 year old Franki and Zach 🫶💐✨️

When life moves too fast and the weight of the modern world presses heavily on your shoulders, know that there’s still a...
25/06/2025

When life moves too fast and the weight of the modern world presses heavily on your shoulders, know that there’s still a place where time slows down. A place without noise or rush, where you can breathe deeply, pause and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been forgotten along the way.
✨ Join my next Desert Experience
Follow ancient paths, sleep beneath star-filled skies, cook over open flames, and immerse yourself in nomadic art, culture and music..

Retreat Dates:
📅 Tuesday, 28th October - Sunday, 2nd November
📍 Location: Morocco

Retreat Highlights:
🧭 Explore the ancient kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
🏨 Stay in a traditional Moroccan riad
🐪 Trek dunes by camel or on foot (4x4 sunset option)
🔥 Share stories around the fire with Saharan guides
🍲 Cook with a local chef & experience tea ceremonies
🎶 Enjoy the vibrant Taragalte Festival
🧖‍♀️ Unwind in a traditional Moroccan Hammam

📩 Visit my website to DM to get more information!

📸

🌳 Unplugged Forest Club – Summer Holidays 🌳Outdoor adventures for curious kids aged 7–14Let your child swap screen time ...
23/06/2025

🌳 Unplugged Forest Club – Summer Holidays 🌳
Outdoor adventures for curious kids aged 7–14

Let your child swap screen time for green time this summer!
At Unplugged Club, they’ll spend their days building dens, climbing trees, cooking over campfires, crafting with natural materials, and making new friends – all in a safe, supportive environment.

✔️ Screen-free fun
✔️ Builds confidence & independence
✔️ Great for energetic kids & quiet nature lovers alike

📍 Walton-on-Thames
📅 11th - 22nd August
🕘 9am–4pm

https://bookwhen.com/guidedwellbeing
📲 Spaces are limited – book now!

This time of year, nature is overflowing with abundance. Wildflowers, tall grasses and fragrant herbs are everywhere you...
20/06/2025

This time of year, nature is overflowing with abundance. Wildflowers, tall grasses and fragrant herbs are everywhere you look. Every time I step into the garden or head out for a walk, I find myself gathering a few stems, sometimes for medicine, sometimes just for the joy of having them in the house. The scent, the texture, the simple beauty reminds me of the wonderful world we live in.

One lovely way to work with this summer abundance is by making a wildflower smudge stick, a small bundle of herbs and flowers that can be used in all different ways: seasonal rituals, to refresh a space or simply as a beautiful object to connect you to nature’s rhythms.

If you haven’t made one before, try it. You can use what’s growing in your garden — lavender, rosemary, sage or forage some on a walk and create a little ritual for the Summer Solstice. 🌞

It’s hard to believe the summer holidays are just a month away!For many children, this break is a much-needed chance to ...
15/06/2025

It’s hard to believe the summer holidays are just a month away!

For many children, this break is a much-needed chance to step away from the pressures that can come with school term routines.

For two weeks this summer, we’ll be running our Unplugged Holiday Clubs for children aged 7–14, relaxed outdoor days where kids can be themselves, follow their own interests and enjoy child-led play in nature.

Time in nature has been shown to build confidence, reduce anxiety and support learning in ways that feel natural and joyful especially for children who don’t always thrive in typical classroom settings.

We offer small group sessions in friendly environment and welcome neurodivergent children.

🕒 You can choose a shorter or longer day, depending on what suits your child
🍴 Lunch and drinks are included
💚 Thanks to Walton Charity, we’re offering £15 off each booking to families on low income.

Booking is now open - www.guidedwellbeing.co.uk

The next Open Day at the Tree Canopy Project is on Monday, 16th June, 4–7pm. Come and visit us, explore the space, meet ...
13/06/2025

The next Open Day at the Tree Canopy Project is on Monday, 16th June, 4–7pm. Come and visit us, explore the space, meet the team and discover what we’re all about. We’ll also be doing some work in the wellbeing garden, so if you’d like to contribute by giving us a hand, we’ll welcome you with nurturing drinks and lots of gratitude.

Everyone is welcome, including children!

We would love to see you there! Visit my website for more details – or just pop by.

📍 Location: Tree Canopy Project, Home Farm Allotment, Walton-on-Thames
🚗 Sat Nav: 📍74 Rydens Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3DW📍 83 Lindley Road, KT12 3EF
🅿️ The entrance is located in an alleyway that can be accessed on foot from both Rydens Road and Lindley Road. Depending on whether you are coming from Hersham or Walton, please use one of the above addresses for your sat nav. Once parked, walk through the alleyway until you see signs for the Tree Canopy entrance. Please park considerately and avoid blocking any driveways.

Join me for a special evening event on Saturday 21st June with gentle yoga, meditation, nature crafts, and sharing food ...
11/06/2025

Join me for a special evening event on Saturday 21st June with gentle yoga, meditation, nature crafts, and sharing food around the fire. It’s the perfect way to close the week and celebrate the Summer Solstice — a time to relax, unwind, and connect with nature.

Kathryn from Delactable Life and Sonia from Chand Yoga, will be leading meditation and yoga sessions. You’ll also get to create your own fragrant herbal smudge sticks to take home, perfect for cleansing your space or to use for a special ceremony. We’ll share food and herbal drinks around the fire too.

Come alone or bring a friend (or two!) and lets enjoy this special evening in the company of like-minded people. These gatherings are always special, with the garden offering the perfect place to relax, unwind, and connect with nature.

More info on my website 💚

🏕🤔Can children survive 24hr unplugged? This weekend, girls from our Unplugged Afterschool Club camped overnight   style ...
01/06/2025

🏕🤔Can children survive 24hr unplugged?

This weekend, girls from our Unplugged Afterschool Club camped overnight style with no facilities, no access to showers or toilets and no electronics. Some camped for the very first time!

There were real fears: of bugs, toilets, sleeping outside and being away from home and despite the lack of familiar comforts and all those early worries, not one child said they missed home or wanted to leave. They enjoyed every single minute laughing, exploring, pushing boundaries, testing limits… and having the best time!

It was a real eye-opener to see how quickly they adapted and how much they surprised us.

Nature has once again shown how powerful it is in helping children face fears, grow in confidence, and build resilience.

Thank you to all the kids and parents, we had the best time and are already looking forward to returning to Willow Farm at the end of the summer!

Every time I finish running an Unplugged club, I find myself reflecting, what is it that makes children thrive here?  Ho...
21/02/2025

Every time I finish running an Unplugged club, I find myself reflecting, what is it that makes children thrive here?

How is it that the anxious, quiet ones become social and cheeky after just one session—when at school, they struggle to be themselves? Why do the restless ones, so often labeled as troublemakers, suddenly find their calm, their balance, their focus? And what is it that makes the children who are on the verge of being excluded or in tears at the thought of school not want to leave our unplugged clubs?

Maybe it’s simple. Children need space to be free, to test their limits, to take risks and figure out what’s safe. To burn their energy, work with their hands, cook their own food and feel proud serving it to their friends. They need time in nature not as a luxury, but as a regular part of growing up.

If we want our children to be well, we need to give them that space. We need to get them Unplugged.

Address

Walton-on-Thames

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Guided by Nature posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Guided by Nature:

Share

Category