A very special Wilderness Dance is planned for the solstice, with live music, light and warming herbal tea as we shine under the evergreen pines.
I have planned a very special Winter Solstice dance. We will gather this time under the cover of the evergreen pines of Stoke Park Wood. The sounds of Christine Dodd playing the Hang Drum will welcome you whilst you enjoy a heartwarming herbal tea of pine and hawthorn berry. We will journey together immersing our senses of movement, sight, sound and smell to embrace the returning of the light through the darkest winter period.
This will also be our usual silent disco, a carefully curated playlist, to reflect the time of season, to lift your spirits and inspire personal, nature and communal connection. You will have the opportunity to move, dance freely and reflect inwardly.
I would be delighted if you could join me. I hope that this session will be particularly popular so please book your headsets. There is a slightly higher price for this event to cover additional costs and preparation (£15- £25). However, if the low fee is too much, don’t hesitate to be in touch. louisawhitesomatics@gmail.com.
The way will be signposted from the car park on the east end of Stoke Park Road SO50 6DA and I will send a Pin-Drop for the exact location in due course.
Many thanks to those that have already booked. So looking forward to this special time
Where
If you are driving use Stoke Park Woods car park at the end of the road here SO50 6DA. This is the main car park and offers a mud-free route! If the car park is full, there will be local on-road parking (please be considerate of neighbours). From the car park, follow the path straight up into the woods. I will mark the way or follow the drop pin.
When
I am hosting one event each month. If it is very wet or windy it will be postponed. If you have paid upfront a refund will be issued minus a £3 service fee or you can move your booking to a different date. I will start the event 15 minutes after the official start time. The walk will take around 10 minutes from the car park.
What
I will bring us together in circle and provide an opportunity to connect more fully with our nature surroundings. I will lead a gentle warmup through the body and then leave you to explore, listening to the headset playlist for an hour before appreciating some inner quiet time before returning to a group circle.
How
The terrain is loose and damp underfoot. Please wear suitable footwear. Wear layers, and ensure you have something warm.
Musts
Bring any water, tea and/or snacks you will need.
There is no loo on site, ensure you go before you arrive!
Also, if you want to sit, bring something to sit on, this may include a bin bag to save having a soggy bottom. In the summer months some people have chosen to lay down at points through the event so think about what you need (and remember to recycling responsibly)
Cost- Please see note above for this session details.
I am offering 3 tiers of payment starting at £15 for those who income is restricted, £25 who feel abundant and £20 if you are somewhere in-between… If of course this is a struggle we can sort something out. Cost won’t be a barrier, just let me know louisawhitesomatics@gmail.com
I will gladly accept cash on the day, but if you want to pay in advance to support both your commitment and my work that’s appreciated. In the eventuality we are rained off your ticket will be transferred to another event or money returned minus a £3 commission fee.
Book your place
You can book upfront via PayPal or BACS (contact me for details - louisawhitesomatics@gmail.com) or you can pay with cash on arrival.
Thank you