Press Pause | Sounds of the Forest Retreat

Step away from the everyday and Press Pause with Steph and Rebecca in the heart of Epping Forest. Join us at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford on June 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM to rest, reconnect and exhale. Expect sound bathing, woodland walks, nutritious nibbles, and gentle company. Come away with some simple ways to manage stress and overwhelm, a renewed love for nature, and a calmer, steadier mind... plus a little pressie to take home, handmade by us.

With summer just round the corner, book yourself this time to fully switch off and relax in amougst the trees. Go on, re-treat yourself.

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Come just as you are in your most comfortable cosy clothes, make a herbal tea and find your mat.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We'll note down some gentle intentions for the day and experience our first relaxing sound bath with Steph. Bring your favourite notebook and pen. Mats, mini bolsters, eye pillows and blankets provided. Feel free to bring extra pillows for max comfort - recommended if you find lying on a yoga mat uncomfortable.

12:00 PM - 13:00 PM

Weather depending; we'll eat outdoors together on picnic blankets overlooking the forest. Healthy nibbles provided by us but if you fancy something more substantial, bring your lunch, or grab something from the cafe next door.

13:00 PM - 14:15 PM

Some gentle stretching and movement to start us off, and then a slow, quiet walk through the forest. We'll stop every so often to soak in the sounds of nature or listen to Steph's soothing instruments. Bring weather appropriate clothes and footwear.

14:15 PM - 14:45 PM

Learn some simple ways to harness the healing power of nature to prevent stress and burnout with Rebecca. Enjoy more tea and some nourishing snacks (provided).

14:45 PM - 15:15 PM

Back in our retreat space, we'll have one final sound bath that is designed to ground you and help you transition back into the real world. And of course - more tea :) Take home a small gift from us to keep the stillness rolling into the week ahead.

Rebecca and Steph have come together through a shared belief in 'down-to-earth' wellbeing support. They are calm, genuine, caring and use research-backed approaches. 'Press Pause' is a brand new offering so do come and support us with this exciting collaboration.

Steph is a CMA-accredited sound practitioner who focuses on grounding, stress-relief, and physical and mental rest. Through the highest quality crystal singing bowls and other instruments, Steph creates a soothing space where you feel comfortable enough to pause and reset.

Find out more about Steph here

Rebecca is a coach and facilitator specialising in burnout prevention and recovery through coaching, nature connection and creative reflection. Rebecca spent 10 years working in the charity sector and knows first hand how easily burnout can creep up on us.

Find out more about Rebecca here

Steph's sound baths are a gentle yet powerful way to care for yourself. Your only job is to lie down and be bathed in the soothing sounds and vibrations of the crystal singing bowls and other instruments. Enjoy a moment to quieten the mind, ease stress and anxiety, boost mental clarity, and soothe the nervous system. On this retreat, we will be bathing in the real life sounds of the forest too, what a treat! You can read more about The Science of Sound on Steph’s website.

Rebecca’s calm and compassionate sessions work in harmony with Steph’s restorative sound baths. Rebecca is a light-hearted group coach, and her sessions help you to take a step back from the day to day and find simple ways to prioritise your wellbeing. There is no one size fits all rule to stress and burnout, but Rebecca is all about tapping into the healing benefits of nature wherever we find ourselves. Come and take a long exhale under the forest canopy and enjoy the fawns, ferns, ancient trees and song birds of beautiful Epping Forest.

Your hosts for this mini-retreat- Rebecca and Steph

Info: Come just as you are and in your most comfortable cosy clothes, make a herbal tea and find your mat.

Info: We'll note down some gentle intentions for the day and experience our first relaxing sound bath with Steph. Bring your favourite notebook and pen. Mats, mini bolsters, eye pillows and blankets provided. Feel free to bring extra pillows for max comfort - recommended if you find lying on a yoga mat uncomfortable.

Info: Weather depending; we'll eat outdoors together on picnic blankets overlooking the forest. Bring something yummy to eat, or grab something from the cafe next door.

Info: Some gentle stretching and movement to start us off, and then a slow, quiet walk through the forest. We'll stop every so often to soak in the sounds of nature or listen to Steph's soothing instruments. Bring weather appropriate clothes and footwear.

Info: Learn some simple ways to harness the healing power of nature to prevent stress and burnout with Rebecca. Enjoy more tea and some nourishing snacks (provided).

Info: Back in our retreat space, we'll have one final sound bath that is designed to ground you and help you transition back into the real world. And of course - more tea :) Take home a small gift from us to keep the stillness rolling into the week ahead.

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