WOMEN IN THE WOODS
"YOU WERE ONCE WILD HERE,
DON'T LET THEM TAME YOU"
ISADORA Duncan
FIRE SKILLS & DRUMMING GATHERING
FULL DAY
10am to 5pm
GATHERING MAY INCLUDE:
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FOREST BATHING
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MEDITATION | MINDFULNESS IN NATURE
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NATURE SCIENCE
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PRACTISE DIFFERENT FIRE LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
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LEARN HOW TO START A FIRE WITHOUT A LIGHTER OR MATCHES
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FORAGE FOR TINDER & FUEL
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WOOD CARVING
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DRUMMING CIRCLE AROUND CENTRAL BONFIRE
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ARTS & CRAFTS (MAKING DREAM CATCHERS)
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HERBAL TEAS PROVIDED
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COMMUNITY CAMP COOKING
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CAMP CRAFT
GATHER IN NATURE, TO CREATE, TO HEAL
WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT EACH OTHER AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN
Many years ago women would gather in the woods to celebrate nature. They were powerful healers, medicine women who had a deep wisdom of medicinal plants and nature healing. In many tribes around the world, women are said to be the wisdom keepers of untold knowledge; they are foragers, shamans and hunter-gathers.
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Women in the Woods invites you to connect in the woods to heal, using the element of fire and sound healing. Spend time with the trees (forest bathing) practice mindfulness in nature, spend quiet time meditating. As well as practising bushcraft, you will take part in a drum circle around the central camp fire. Have the chance to drum as individuals, as well as with the group around the central camp fire. Have the chance to stay either the full day or on our overnight camp in ancient woodlands.
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'Women in the Woods' workshop is led by female instructors and is based in private ancient woodland in Sevenoaks, Kent.
Discover useful trees & plants, forage for tinder & fuel and practise different fire lighting skills. Create your own fires, gain knowledge on nature science and ancient tree & woodland conservation. There will be an opportunity to get creative taking part in crafting (either creating dream catchers or wood working). You do not need to be experienced in bushcraft or drumming to take part and all equipment and drums are provided for the gathering. However, if you have your own drum, percussion instruments or something creative to share, please feel free to bring it along.
This workshop is for women only - so men, a good opportunity to treat your woman to something unique to help release her wild side, feel free to check out other courses on the homepage.
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If you would like to organise your own personal 'Women in the Woods' gathering with us for either friends, a social or community group, please get in touch to find out the availability of our instructors.
AWARENESS:
There will be hot water and herbal teas available so please bring an outdoor mug along and a filled bottle of water. There is water on site to refill.
There is no toilet so be prepared to go back to basics.
All trash must be either disposed of and taken off sight.
Respecting the environment is a must.
Woodland awareness and outdoor skills are led by survival instructor Yara Ghrewati. Drumming circle led by Melonie Syrett aka The Drum Woman.
Please bring a creative offering to the gathering (incense, an instrument, a quote, offering to the fire, whatever you feel to share)
You will be sent a kit list before attending any overnight camps.
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If you have any questions or would like to organise your own personal Women in the Woods experience, please do get in touch.
THINGS TO BRING:
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FILLED WATER BOTTLE
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PACKED LUNCH, FRUIT & SNACKS
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OUTDOOR MUG OR FLASK
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WARM CLOTHING
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OUTDOOR SHOES / BOOTS
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HAT & SCARF (COLD WEATHER)
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WATER PROOF JACKET
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RUG OR MATT (TO SIT ON)
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AN OFFERING TO THE CIRCLE
NEXT GATHERING:
Sat 18th & Sun 19th April 2020
10am - 10pm 24hr Overnight camp
OVERNIGHT CAMPING WITH WOMEN IN THE WOODS
Overnight camps start from 10am on the first day until 10am next day (24hrs). You will be sent a kit list and details on what to bring for the camp. A sleeping bag and foam/roll matt is required. Tarps are provided for a wild experience sleeping on the forest floor. However, you may bring personal tents. We will each bring an ingredient to contribute to the evening community vegetarian camp meal.
You are required to bring a packed lunch for the first day and a warm hearty vegan middle eastern breakfast is provided for the morning after.
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Contact us for details.
You have the option to spend the day in the woods or camp overnight.
Please bring a creative offering to the gathering (could be incense, an instrument, a quote, a poem or song, an offering to the fire, any positive vibes you feel to share with the group)
"Fire is an element we cannot live without. it has the ability to give life and take it away. Cultures around the world have gathered around a fire. For community, for healing, ceremonies, rituals, celebrations, magic and survival.
Having skills in fire lighting is continuing on a traditional practise that dates back to our tribal ancestors"
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- Yara Ghrewati | Survival Instructor
"Now I have been called to work with the drum in different ways, to gather groups together, to lead in the expression of our truest selves and to heal from the very depths of our being.
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I believe that we should never underestimate the ability of the drum to reconnect us all and to lead us on our path to healing."
- Melanie Syrett | The Drum woman
ORGANISE A PERSONAL 'WOMEN IN THE WOODS' GATHERING FOR FRIENDS, A SOCIAL /COMMUNITY GROUP OR A HEN DO.
Spend the day or overnight in ancient woodland with female only instructors, practising in bushcraft skills. Learn how to light your own fires, take part in a drum circle, get creative and relax under a canopy of trees.
Contact us for details.
LOCATION:
The 25 acre ancient woodland site is located in Brasted Chart, Sevenoaks in Kent. Privately owned by a family.
All drums used in the workshop have been created by Melonie Syrett | The Drum Woman
WHAT WOMEN SAY
"It was such a good last minute decision to go down to the woods that day. I had other plans but I knew I needed to experience the power of the sisters drumming together in the most primitive surroundings, a place where it all began. Being held and nourished by the trees, whilst being grounded by the earth and fire. Singing, dancing and drumming round fires is what I miss about traveling. We need to make this more of a normal thing again, to gather in woodland, to learn bushcraft skills, to join in ceremony, support each other and drum together. It was truly magical, thank you Yara from Wildeye Adventures and Melonie The Drum Woman for organising a beautiful gathering." - Dani Love
"Meet the mother tree. She is an ancient tree and helps feed nutrients to all the surrounding trees. This is why it is so important to look after ancient trees, the are the foundations and nurturers of our woodland areas. I learnt this with Yara from Wildeye Adventures at the brilliant 'Women in the Woods' event I went to."
- Planted Skincare
"Light a fire, get warm. Connect with nature. Connect with your soul at the Women in the Woods event" - Veronica
"I went to a Women in the Woods event. We learned about bushcraft, lighting our own fires without a lighter! We spent time in nature just being. It all ended with a communal drum circle where I was struck by mental release. The rhythm the drums provided, the power of the bass and the beauty of the sound produced by a group of strangers. A connection, without the use of words is refreshing."
- Anna
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wildeye Adventures shares outdoor education in the aims to promote a connection to the natural world and self-sufficiency.
Please be aware that you are responsible for your own health and safety whilst on camp.
Please ensure that you bring any required medications needed with you and take personal responsibility for them.
We cannot carry or look after any medications on your behalf.
Please be aware that we encourage having a strong sense of awareness towards the environment whilst on camp, bring rubbish bags to take away any rubbish you may have off site. Do not leave any litter in the woods.
Please do not burn plastic on fires as this can create toxic chemicals which may be harmful to health and the environment.
Please do not burn any cans or glass bottles on fires. If not burned out properly they can leave behind sharp objects which may harm wildlife.
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Wildeye Adventures is not responsible for any food you bring on site and all food is your own responsibility.
There are no shops in the woods so do organise yourself before arrival, arrive well dressed and prepared for an experience in the woods.
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Wildeye Adventures supplies hot water & herbal teas on the Women in the Woods course. You are required to bring a mug or outdoor flask.
Safety around fire is paramount, please listen carefully to all instructions and keep away any loose clothing or flammable items away from fires.
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On overnight camps please bring a small first aid kit with you, self-treat & self-care if and when needed. Woodlands are a wild and natural environment. Be aware that there may be trip hazards from tree roots, uneven ground, or slippery muddy grounds after rainfall. Observation skills are needed.
Watch out for poisonous or stinging plants such as Foxglove, Nettles or Bramble.
Do not pick or eat any plants or fungi in the woods as this can lead to poisoning. Follow all instructions whilst on camp for your own safety and wellbeing of others.
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Wildeye Adventures instructors are not responsible for any injuries, illnesses or sudden death (hopefully not) that may occur whilst on camp.
We will happily share any first aid advice if required and offer support but your personal health and safety is in your own hands. In the event of an unlikely emergency, emergency services should be called and 999 dialled.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay wild.