Mindful Ecotherapy Day Retreats

Mindful by Nature

A winter retreat programme for the benefit of the Community Health and Wellbeing, created and facilitated by Daniela Coronelli, of Eco Life Wellness, in collaboration with the Woods for Wellness partnership programme – a project which aims to create subsidised woodland wellbeing services, intertwining the natural healing environment of the woods with professional therapeutic guidance.

The day retreat will offer a blend of mindfulness and kindness meditations, nature immersion, gentle mindful touch, movement, and connection with the elements. You’ll experience silent reflection, engage in shared inquiry, and enjoy relevant poetry - all in the warm company of a friendly, like-minded group, with the soothing crackle of a fire in the stove.

All Winter Retreat Dates: Sunday on 26th January, 16th February & 9th March 2025
These day retreats can be booked individually, or as a series of three which will deepen the benefits you receive.

Please note: The day retreats may not be suitable if you are currently experiencing acute depression or other severe mental health challenges, as it may be difficult to fully benefit from the experience. If you’re uncertain, please feel free to email the facilitator before booking.

Your Facilitator

Daniela Coronelli is an experienced and certified facilitator in Mindfulness, Sei-ki Touch Therapies, and Somatic Movement, dedicated to helping interested individuals to gradually free themselves from patterns of limiting thoughts and behaviours. Her work invites people to enter a feeling of 'Joie de Vivre' and exploration - meaning living and sharing to the full. A key aspect of her approach takes place in natural settings, where the healing power of the environment creates the perfect space for releasing inner tension and reconnecting to the essential ground of one's being.

See here for more information on Daniela’s background and qualifications

Contact Daniela - [email protected] / 07941-841-555

MORE INFORMATION & BOOKING

Open to individuals (18+ years) who are highly, or simply, sensitive people are welcome to join the day retreats. Some prior experience required, advanced or an introductory level, in Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Wellness, Kindness training, or similar practices. It offers a unique opportunity to revitalise, deepen, and embody these life-enhancing skills, supporting personal wellbeing and resilience in the face of life’s unpredictable challenges.

Accessibility: – The Glade is fully accessible with a compost disabled toilet, access around the venue and a disability vehicle drop off. Carers are welcome to come along with their clients.

Maximum number of people per retreat: 12

Timings: 10:15am - 4:30pm

Pricing
These sessions are partly funded through the Woods for Wellness programme.

One Adult Ticket – £40 (7 x places available)
Pay it Forward – £80 (fully fund a ticket for another person to join on a bursary)
Low Income sliding scale £15 – £30 (5 x places available for individuals on no/low incomes)

Please only select a donated place if you really need it (i.e. are solely in receipt of income support, or are on very low income, or are retired with only a state pension).

If you can afford to, please pay the full price and consider paying forward a place for someone who can’t afford to attend, we can then offer a free bursary space.

Terms & Conditions
Suitable for Adults (18+)
Non-Refundable, Transferable

The retreat requires a minimum of 6 participants to run, should the course not fill 6 places, the retreat will be postponed and re-scheduled (refunds possible in this case).

What to bring
Warm clothing – we will be outside and inside
Lunch and snacks for the day
Water flask – there is no drinking water onsite
Tea and biscuits will be provided (vegan and herbal tea options)

Location: The Glade community venue, North Woods, Dartington, Totnes TQ9
Directions and parking options see here

“Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon
it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to
teach you stillness.”

—Eckhart Tolle

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