Meet the leaders and hosts 

What you'll do

This is a wonderful opportunity to switch off, slow down and take time out for you. Align yourself with the rhythms of nature. Give yourself time to reconnect with yourself and the 'YOU' you left behind somewhere.

This experience will allow you to do this - and so much more. 

I’ll take you on a 'twilight to darkness' sensory meander that'll leave your senses zinging. Moving slowly, you'll experience the night in a completely different way. Feel the cold, crisp air as you breathe. Hear owls hooting and crunching leaves underfoot. Let the smell of nature awaken your awareness of this precious moment.

Afterwards, you'll cast your eyes to the celestial heavens above while I show you a different way to stargaze. A contemplation on the dark, night sky that'll leave you feeling awe-inspired yet grounded.

Around the fire built by Georgia, I’ll direct you through an exercise that’ll focus on letting go of the old and bringing in the new. I'll introduce other gentle activities that'll be completely soothing and regenerative too - perfect for welcoming in the new.

You’ll end the evening sat next to the warming fire drinking hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows and connecting with like-minded others. 

This event is ideal if you wish to give yourself space, time and to let go of that ‘to do’ list. You'll leave feeling rejuvenated, calmer and ready to face a new day.

Further information - PLEASE READ

Although this is a meander and only 2 miles long on well defined paths, we will travel over rough ground and there is lots of mud too. To access the flat section of the walk, we will travel up a steep hill which is around 1/4 mile long. 

Please note, there are no public toilets on site. There are plenty of places for a natural break however!

Prices from £35 / person**

Book for private group

* Finish time is approximate

** PLUS BOOKING FEES - NON REFUNDABLE

Please refer to our Terms & Conditions before booking

What's included

Stargazing. Learn about the stars, planets, universe and our place in it. Hot drinks & marshmallows. Services of a 'wellness in nature' instructor.  Calming tools you'll be able to use when back home.  Meeting new friends or bring a few of your own and spend time with them. Nature immersion. Peace of mind. Stress relief. Time away from it all. Route research, guiding and safety.

Meet your Leaders and Hosts

Alison runs Adventures for the Soul and is passionate about the natural world and the outdoors. She holds a BSc degree in Environmental Management and PGCert in Tourism, Conservation & Sustainable Development. A dark sky enthusiast, nature lover, contemplative walks leader, former Zen Buddhist and qualified yoga teacher for many years, she's taken people to some of the most stunning areas of the UK on wellbeing and walking holidays since 2009.

Georgia is the Forest School and Community Project Leader at Ampleforth Abbey. With an academic background in Ecology and over 20 years’ experience as an educator, she dedicates her working life to connecting people to nature.

Where you'll be

Our experience is held close to Gilling Castle in the beautiful Howardian Hills, North Yorkshire.

The ancient woodlands that we'll meander through are part of Yearsley Woods - a huge forested area overlooking Ampleforth Abbey in North Yorkshire.