Spring Forest Retreat

Rebecca Birch Coaching

Switch off and immerse yourself in the wilderness of Epping Forest

The Hive

Spring Forest RetreatCome join us for a relaxing forest retreat at <a href="https://thehiveintheforest.co.uk/" title="https://thehiveintheforest.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Hive - Epping Forest</a> on May 11th 10.00-4.30pm.Immerse yourself in nature, unwind from the stresses of the city, and connect with people who have been there too. Our Spring Forest Retreat is for all women who want to prevent or move beyond burnout and sometimes struggle to give themselves a break. The retreat is a blend of relaxation, creativity, and togetherness all set in the heart of Epping Forest. The day is designed to soothe your mind and body by going back to basics in nature.Come just as you are and take part in a guided forest walk, calming breathwork, nature crafts, reflection, and delicious seasonal food. The day will be gentle and lighthearted and will be run from the beautiful studio space at the Hive, and into the forest nearby.All ticket holders are invited to join two community meet-ups following the retreat; to reflect a little more deeply with tea and friendly faces.Community meet-up dates are 17th and 24th of May: 9.30-11am online**Re-wild your mind in the woods with us, just a peaceful stroll away from Chingford Overground station* *Community meet-ups are optional to attend, you can decide at a later date if you'd like to join us**Parking is available on site and ride-shares can be arranged on request

<h3>Your hosts</h3>

Isabella McdonnellHello, I'm Isabella.I’m a nature connection facilitator, writer and lawyer-in-training. My relationship with burnout is complex and chronic. I’ve struggled through countless cycles of burnout for many years and it was only through finding a safe and supportive space last year that I was able to take meaningful steps towards my healing. As someone who lives with mild CFS, I now see my recovery as a daily practice and nature as a safe space for deep rest.You can count on me to be a humble witness to your own relationship with burnout, giving you a space to be listened to and give tender voice to the ways burnout shows up in your life.Here are my other life things you can check out:My podcast Xeno on home, identity and belonging: <a href="https://www.xenocast.org/" title="https://www.xenocast.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Xenocast.org</a>My outdoors venture Roots of Belonging: <a href="https://Roots of Belonging" title="https://Roots of Belonging" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@rootsofbelonging</a>

Rebecca BirchHi! I'm Rebecca and I’m an Epping Forest- based coach, facilitator and recovering busy person.I spent ten years of my career in the social sector being very hard on myself, putting work progression above life and being a hopeless perfectionist. My third burnout <a href="https://rebeccabirchdesign.medium.com/lessons-from-burnout-in-2020-part-1-c321ad4ea6e6" title="https://rebeccabirchdesign.medium.com/lessons-from-burnout-in-2020-part-1-c321ad4ea6e6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(see this blog)</a> left me feeling very lost, and I had to get serious about finding my spark again.I had hard conversations, learned to rest, made time for joy, and moved to the forest so I could walk everyday. Most of all, I let go of the belief that what I ‘do’ is more important than who I 'am.' There are still hurdles that come my way, but I’ve been able to get beyond the cycle of burnout now and get up every day to do the work that I love, with the guidance of my cat Earl Grey and the buzzing habitats around me.Aside from my burnout coaching work, I am a community worker, designer, and forest school practitioner. I LOVE bringing people together to eat food around the fire, explore our natural surroundings, to make and create joyful things, or simply to just ‘be’ together under blankets.I will be the one to celebrate it when you rest, give you the permission to say no, and will always have a creative activity or Beyonce sing-along up my sleeve.Click 'contact the organiser' at the bottom of this page, or message me on Insta/ LinkedIn if you have any questions.Check out my previous retreats at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyondburnoutcoaching/" title="https://www.instagram.com/beyondburnoutcoaching/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@Beyondburnoutcoaching</a>See more of my work on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaannbirch/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaannbirch/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>

Retreat timings:10:00 - 10:30: Welcome to the forest + tea10:30 - 11:30: Burnout intro + nervous system healing11:30 - 13:00: Guided sensory forest walk13:00 - 14:00: Seasonal lunch14:00 - 15:30: Crafternoon, deep rest + reflection15:30 - 16:30: Fire circle16:30: Home time

Our community guidelinesBeyond Burnout is a peer-led community, where everyone is an expert, and your hosts are your 'guides.' Do read our community guidelines before you sign up, it helps us to ensure that everyone feels safe and supported during the retreat.Take a look at our <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PISWy2Wl09KzP6qy1eswlAcnu_nwg2ecN6HeNDFR77I/edit#heading=h.jsozky2gux46" title="https://https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PISWy2Wl09KzP6qy1eswlAcnu_nwg2ecN6HeNDFR77I/edit#heading=h.jsozky2gux46" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Community guidelines here. </a>

What people say:"I valued the generosity, patience, and kindness that's been extended to me. Being able to spend time in nature and completely off the grid. Getting to be playful and creative and silly and vulnerable all at once and not feeling judged for it. ""This has given me the language to talk and think about burnout, which has helped me to be firm on boundaries as I go back into work."-Beyond Burnout programme participants''What I love about Rebecca is her coaching approach - and her calm! She's hyper aware of people and their needs, and she centres opportunities for relationships to flourish. When designing the retreat together I've loved her attention to detail, ensuring all senses are part of the experience through scent, taste, sound and even touch. These qualities mean that I will work with Rebecca again and again."Zahra Davidson - Director - Huddlecraft

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