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"Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul" John Muir
Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)
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I hope you're enjoying all the beautiful colours of Autumn. I can honestly say this has to be my favourite season of the year. There is an abundance of wild fruit growing on the trees and in the hedgerows and all the leaves are turning brilliant shades of gold, orange, crimson and deep red....just beautiful. The air feels a little fresher and the beautiful private woodland near Box where I host my workshops, is feeling crisp, earthy, and richly textured as the season brings a different shift in temperature.
I will be guiding new Forest Bathing sessions on Saturday 3rd October, Saturday 31st October and Saturday 14th November from 9.30am to 12.30pm in a beautiful private woodland near Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and Corsham, and I would love to see you there! I am a trained therapist with over 30 years of experience working in mental health, am certified in Outdoor First Aid, and am currently coming towards the end of my training as a certified Forest Bathing Guide. As I am still in training, these 3 individual sessions will be at a discounted rate of £20 for 3 hours of being nourished and restored by nature! This is an incredible price and will be for these 3 dates only. Once I am certified, sessions will be charged at £45. Groups are going to be kept very small so there are limited spaces. Bookings need to be made in advance by clicking on the dates below or go to 'Book Online' above.
Forest Bathing or Shinrin-yoku originated in Japan. Shinrin-yoku literally translates to "Bathing in the forest atmosphere". There is no swimming or hiking involved! The practice includes gentle and mindful sensory invitations to help you reset your nervous system, quieten a busy mind, de-stress and deepen your connection to yourself and to the natural world. There are no long hikes, just some gentle and slow wandering in the woodland and there will be time spent stationary in whatever way feels right for you, either standing or lying down, allowing your senses to be heightened and offering you time to slow down and just be in the healing presence of nature. During the experience there is no right or wrong way to respond to the invitations, no pressure to do anything you are not comfortable doing, and I encourage participants to do whatever feels right for them.
Forest Bathing has now achieved green prescribing status within the NHS in the UK due to years of scientific research proving the many health benefits such as lowering cortisol (the stress hormone), reducing anxiety and depression, increasing white blood cells (which fight off infection and diseases) and lowering blood pressure. There are many, many more!
Please see FAQ's for more details on what the session will involve and what you need to wear and bring with you.
I hope to see you at the woods soon!
Warmest of wishes,
Pattie x
What my lovely participants are saying......
"Amazing morning! Loved everything about it!" JB
"A massage for the mind, senses and soul!" JB
"Very chilled out afterwards. Intrigued about the health benefits. Lovely to have time to stop and notice" NP
Botanical Plaster Casting
My incredibly popular botanical plaster cast workshops have now ended for this year and will begin again in Spring 2027. A big thank you to all my wonderful participants who attended the workshops and for your amazing and wonderful feedback. You have all left me with a very full heart. I have enjoyed them as much as you have!
Join artist Pattie Knights again in 2027 for an immersive botanical plaster cast workshop to enhance your wellbeing through nature inspired creativity. A mindful and relaxing workshop creating beautiful artwork using flowers and wild plants in a rustic, peaceful and covered outdoor woodland setting close to Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and Corsham. Groups will be kept small so limited spaces available! Private 1-1 tuition and private groups also available.
Botanical Plaster Cast Workshops
What my lovely participants say...
"I really enjoyed the whole experience. Lovely to be surrounded by nature. Pattie was incredible - very encouraging"
"Beautiful setting for the workshop. Pattie is an amazing teacher, so chill and easy going. The group of people were lovely. The whole experience was so therapeutic"
"Brilliant workshop! Pattie was very warm and engaging. Snacks and drinks were great. Venue beautiful!"
" Most enjoyed being creative, being lead by inspiring Pattie, meeting amazing people and feeling changed amongst amazing location!"
"Most enjoyed being out in the woods, great teacher. So much fun!"
"Amazing workshop! Thank you so much Pattie. Loved the setting! Very calming. Lovely snacks! Loved it!"
"Lovely environment - really clear steps to allow you to make something beautiful "
"Pattie's workshop was the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. She explained what we needed to do perfectly. Clear and supportive. Everyone's finished pieces were beautiful. 5 Stars for value, 5 stars for facilities and 5 stars for overall enjoyment!"
Saturday 3rd October 2026 9.30-12.30
20 British poundsSaturday 31st October 2026 9.30-12.30
20 British poundsSaturday 14th November 2026 9.30-12.30
20 British pounds
Saturday 20th June 2026 930-1230
55 British poundsSaturday 18th July 2026 9.30-1230
55 British poundsSaturday 15th August 2026 09.30-12.30
55 British poundsSaturday 26th September 2026 9.30-12.30
55 British pounds
Location: Currently all workshops are being held at beautiful private woods near Box, Corsham. Exact address and directions will be sent once your booking has been received.
Join artist Pattie Knights for a botanical casting workshop. Unleash your creative side using wild plants and flowers and natural materials to create a unique piece of art, while drawing inspiration from the surrounding beauty of nature. The workshop will last 3 hours and all materials will be provided. We will have a break mid-morning to wander into the woodland should you wish to, and I will provide hot and cold drinks and a vegan snack (please specify any dietary requirements by emailing Pattie at info@wildfolksanctuary.co.uk). The workshop will be taking place undercover outside (please see FAQ's at the top of the home page for more details). You will create a cast using the flowers and wild plants I provide and you may wish to bring your own flowers or plants from your garden. Your tile will be left in natural plaster due to the plaster needing a minimum of a week to cure before sanding, varnishing and painting. Natural tiles are equally appealing however should you wish to paint your tile I will demonstrate how to hand finish your cast during the workshop. I will provide you with suitable varnish and sandpaper for you to take home to finish your piece along with detailed instructions on the process of botanical plaster casting and materials needed should you wish to continue creating at home. I'm looking forward to sharing this mindful and magical experience with you!