Connect with nature, write with nature

Through a series of reflective practices, this writing day will provide an experience to bring your own voice alongside the voices of nature in unique ways. This may include reflection on what arises for you in the moment, including memories, associations, and meanings. The day will balance nature connection with writing time and reflective space in a group.

Facilitation will focus on encouraging deep listening, visceral connecting, and pathways into this. Conversation about writing with nature will include reflection on the meaning of ‘new nature writing’, and the use of techniques to elevate your writing, including ekphrastic description of place.

It’s all about nature connection, and the way nature’s voices mingle with our thoughts, feelings, and musings.

Venue: Northumberland.

Dates: Saturday 1 August.

Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Walk difficulty: Leisurely

Places: 6.

Fee: There is no fee for this exploration. Instead, you can buy trees at £6 each via the Healing Trees grove on Trees for Life, in lieu of the usual £50 workshop fee. Planting trees in this grove helps to rewild the Caledonian Forest. Currently, mainly Oak, Rowan, and Scots Pine are planted in the Carn na Caorach area of the Dundreggan Estate (grid ref. NH330187). This is near the Loch Ness and Glen Affric National Nature Reserve. When the area is fully planted new areas will be identified.