Woodland Harp Sound Bath Mini Retreat

We will take a gentle walk in Bevendean Nature Reserve engaging the senses and settling our minds through a variety of sensory activities, before experiencing the magic of a Harp Sound Bath in the natural and wild beauty of Bevendean Community garden.

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Meeting at Bevendean Community Garden, join Hannah from Inspired by Nature and Star Songs Harp for a mini retreat in a Bevendean Community Garden, at the foot of the South Downs.

Drawing on Forest Bathing techniques during our settling in walk, you will be invited to take in the sights, sounds, and aromas of the nature reserve before returning back to the garden.

Next will be the sound bath which will take place outdoors in Bevendean Community Garden, surrounded by trees and birdsong.

You will be invited to get yourself comfortable with a cushion and a blanket, ready to relax into the beautiful music of the sound bath.

Star Songs Harp will talk us through what to expect and then guide you on a musical journey whose melodies weave together threads of relaxation, contemplation, and calm. Played gently, the music can reach deep places within, offering moments of insight and a shift in the mind. Welcome the vibrations as they wash over you on this restorative sound journey.

Following the sound bath, there will be refreshments and time to reflect. There will be an invitation to offer gratitude, in a quiet way, through nature journaling or creative expression (materials provided).

This mini-retreat offers a wonderful opportunity to slow down the mind and deepen your connection with nature and yourself.

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This booking is for Inspired by Nature Woodland Sound Bath
Location: Bevendean Community Garden and Bevendean Down Nature Reserve

Walking Distance: 1.5 miles approx

Starting location: Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4FH

Ending Location: Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4FH

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About this event

A guided mindful nature walk, followed by Harp Sound Bath, and Creative Nature reflection.

Saturday 25th July 2026, 10am - 12.30pm

Please arrive at 10am for a 10.15am start

Location and meet point:

Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4FH (Number 48 bus to Heath Hill avenue, on-street car parking available) What3words: spark.nests.verse

We will meet in Bevendean Community Garden. Turn left just after the bus stop opposite Bevendean Primary School. Walk a short way and cross over a metal vehicle gate. Turn left and the garden will be ahead of you. Walk into the garden through the gate. There is a compost toilet here.

While we will be moving at a medium - slow pace, please note that our route includes a steep incline and walking on uneven ground, it is therefore not suitable for anyone using a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues. Please contact me: [email protected], as soon as possible if you have any concerns about this.

Duration

This walk will take about 45 minutes, the full harp sound bath in nature will be between 30 and 45 minutes. Creative nature reflection and tea and biscuits will be about half an hour.

Weather

If rain or high wind is forecast, we will refund the ticket price, we will be in touch 24hrs before if this is the case.

The garden will be reserved for the group, so we can unwind without distraction.

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🌱 Free Places Occasionally Available

If we have a good number of bookings for a session, we’re sometimes able to offer a free place to someone who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend. If this would make a difference to you, please get in touch.

About the Hosts

Start Songs Harp

Star Songs Harp offer live harp playing for deep relaxation, health and well-being. Having trained with the International Harp Therapy Program, Svenja from Star Songs Harp is now on a mission to share the magic of the harp by creating safe and tranquil spaces for people to unwind, disentangle and find more balance in themselves.

Star Songs Harp offer live harp playing for deep relaxation, health and well-being.
The sound of the harp is gentle and at the same time extremely powerful as it offers relaxation that can touch us in deep places. Star Songs Harp brings the magic of harp play to build a safe and tranquil musical sound cocoon for you.
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Hannah

Hannah trained as a Forest Bathing guide with the Forest Bathing Institute and runs Forest Bathing sessions in Bevendean and Friston Forest. In 2025 Hannah began Wild Walks running seasonal walks with specialist guides. Since 2016, Hannah has been involved with events and workshops at Bevendean Community Garden and Fernee Forest Club. Passionate about spending time in nature and encouraging outdoor adventures, she loves supporting events that enable this connection to grow.

Inspired by Nature
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Our guides take part in regular training, and are outdoor first aid trained

Info: A guided sensory walk taking on board forest bathing techniques.

Info: Time to get comfy, hearing a short introduction about what to expect, followed by a full harp sound bath.

Info: An opportunity to peacefully journal any reflections from the morning, we will provide materials.

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