The Nature Within: Autumn Edition
Reconnect with nature and yourself through a transformative weekend of relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation.
Step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a peaceful weekend at Trigonos. The Nature Within: Autumn Edition invites you to slow down and embrace the season’s energy with guided forest bathing, heart-opening cacao circles, and grounding nature meditations. Surrounded by the healing power of nature, you'll restore balance and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to pause, recharge, and renew.
Retreat Highlights:
Forest Bathing & Meditation
Be guided through this therapeutic practice, helping you reconnect and remember that you are part of nature too. Nourish your mental, physical, and emotional health through grounding practices in the forest.Nature Meditation & Practices
Throughout the weekend, you'll have opportunities to deepen your connection to nature and gather new tools for personal growth, from rising with nature to grounding and deep rest with Mother Earth.Fireside Cacao Circle
Join in a ceremonial cacao circle, where you’ll share this gentle plant medicine that nourishes the body, soothes the mind, and awakens the spirit. Experience heart-connection meditation, autumn release practices, and gentle conversation.Biodynamic Farming
Awaken your connection to the land with a hands-on soil-to-plate workshop, learning about the importance of ancient farming techniques and how they contribute to living in harmony with nature.Self-Reflection Activities
Explore your inner landscape through guided nature practices, journaling, and creative exercises sprinkled throughout the weekend.Sharing & Discussion Space
Enjoy a supportive community space where you can share, reflect, and grow with others.Solo Time
Embrace peaceful moments for yourself to read, rest, write, or swim—whatever you need to recharge.
What to Expect:
Deepen Your Connection with Your Natural Self
Enhance self-understanding through self-reflection and meaningful interactions with nature.Disconnect from the Modern World
Escape the noise and chaos of everyday life. Flow with nature’s calming rhythm, with the option to fully unwind through a digital detox.Reconnect with Nature
Move from the mind into the present moment, experiencing each sensation in harmony with the natural world.Nourish Your Wellbeing
Rejuvenate your mental, physical, and spiritual health, tapping into nature’s healing energy.
The weekend offers a perfect blend of restorative practices and self-connection activities designed to nurture and support your true self.
This Retreat will Help You:
Rediscover Your Connection to Nature
Reconnect with the natural world and remember that it is where you were meant to thrive. Nature will support and guide you every step of the way.Restore Your Balance
Realign and replenish your physical, mental, and spiritual health, aligning with nature and its cycles.Deepen Self-Understanding
Gain clarity about your desires, needs, and aspirations at this stage of your journey, helping you move forward with confidence.Learn Nature Practices
Discover new tools and practices to take home, empowering you to continue nurturing yourself long after the retreat ends.
Who is this Retreat For?
Overwhelmed and Anxious
If the world feels too much right now, and you’re seeking a safe, calming space to ground, heal, and re-centre, this retreat is for you.Lost or Uncertain
If you’re feeling uncertain about your path and would benefit from a nurturing, supportive environment to support your personal journey, this retreat offers a space for growth, healing, and learning.Curious About Nature’s Power
If you’re eager to explore or deepen your connection with nature, and want to discover how it can guide you towards living in harmony, this retreat will help you foster that connection.Burnt Out and Needing Rest
If you’re feeling drained and overwhelmed, and need to switch off from daily life (and technology), this retreat offers a chance to truly recharge and focus on self-care.
Join us at Trigonos for a nourishing weekend of renewal and self-discovery, where you’ll reconnect with nature, restore your balance, and leave with a profound sense of peace, clarity, and a deeper connection to both yourself and the world around you.
This restorative retreat will leave you feeling rested, released, and recharged after disconnecting from the busyness of everyday life. Experience the profound benefits of nature as it helps quiet your mind and restore your wellbeing.
Amanda will guide you in connecting with the natural world and being fully present, helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself. You’ll leave feeling at peace, with a greater awareness of your personal wellbeing needs and practical tools to maintain balance once you're home.
This retreat is perfect for anyone curious about slowing down to nature's pace, disconnecting from the modern world, and coming into balance.
“The experience left me with a whole feeling that I haven’t had for years. A feeling that things are just as they should be. In that way there was something transformative and transcendental for me.”
About the Facilitator
Amanda is deeply passionate about integrating nature into modern life to enhance wellbeing and foster self-connection, helping you create a life that truly aligns with your desires. She resides in a cozy stone cottage nestled in the Macclesfield hills, where she enjoys walking the land and indulging in a good cuppa and cake at the local cafes.
Her personal journey of reconnecting with nature in her late 30s was transformative. In 2019, facing a crossroads, she was caught in a cycle of disconnection and struggling with the pressures of a demanding fashion career. Seeking change and clarity, she embraced uncertainty and turned to nature for guidance. This path led her to rediscover her true self, uncover her soul’s calling, and create a fulfilling new life and business.
Now, as a guide, coach, mentor, and trainer, Amanda works with organizations like the National Trust, as well as private and corporate clients, serving from the heart to help others reconnect with themselves and embrace transformation.
“Amanda has a true gift holding such a gorgeous, safe, calm space to explore and share.”
An Insight to the retreat…
FRIDAY
16:00-18:00 – Arrival & Tea served until 17:00
18:00 – Welcome – Opening the space together in circle as the sunsets
19:00 – Dinner together
20:15-21:15 – Nurture Your Path – Journaling, Intention Setting & Candlelight Deep Rest
SATURDAY
07:00 – Rise with Nature – Guided Meditation & Sunrise
07:30-08:30 – Breakfast together
09:30-12:00 – Forest-bathing to connect with nature
12:00 – Free time
13:00 – Lunch together
14:00-16:00 – Biodynamic Farming Workshop
16:00 – Teatime
17:00 – Creative Connection Workshop with Nature
18:00 – Free time & Sunset
19:00 – Dinner together
20:00-21:15 – Cacao Circle – Heart Connection Meditation, Release Fire Practice & Conversation
SUNDAY
07:00 – Rise with Nature – Guided Practices & Sunrise
07:30-08:30 – Breakfast together
09:00-10:00 – Free time
10:00-12:00 – Forest-bathing – Grounding Practices to Relax & Integrate the Weekend
13:00 – Lunch together
14:00 – Closing Circle – Gathering Weekend Gifts, Onward Journeys
15:00 – Goodbyes – Departure
“There was no pressure to do things, but you were gently guided. Amanda does a great job of making you feel included, cared for and valued.”
What is Forest-Bathing:
Forest-bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku as it’s known in Japan, means “to bathe in the atmosphere of the forest or to take in the forest through our senses.” More than just a walk, this mindful and deeply restorative practice invites you to slow down, become present, and awaken your senses. It helps you disconnect from everyday distractions, allowing you to notice the beauty within you and around you in the natural world.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, forest-bathing offers a peaceful pause from the hustle of modern life. Whether you’re unplugging to simply be or seeking a path for self-discovery, healing, and gentle restoration, this experience will help you reconnect deeply with nature.
As Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
Please note: This experience is about immersing yourself in the atmosphere of nature—there is no swimming involved.
Benefits of Forest-Bathing
Reduced Stress
Lower adrenaline and cortisol levels, helping you unwind and relax.Improved Mood
Alleviates anxiety and depression, promoting a sense of calm and emotional balance.Enhanced Cognitive Function
Boosts focus, memory, and concentration, improving mental clarity.Increased Energy
Combats fatigue, leaving you feeling revitalized and more alert.Better Sleep
Improves sleep quality and duration, helping you achieve deeper rest (up to 20% improvement).Balanced Nervous System
Calms both the body and mind, supporting emotional regulation.Reduced Blood Pressure
Supports heart health and metabolic function, contributing to overall well-being.Strengthened Immune System
Increases the production of ‘natural killer’ cells that help fight off illness.Combats Social Isolation
Promotes a sense of connection and community, enhancing feelings of belonging and support.
What is Ceremonial Grade Cacao?
Ceremonial cacao is raw, natural chocolate sourced from ancient 'criollo' cacao trees in the Amazon rainforest. Revered for centuries, cacao has a rich history dating back to the Olmecs, the first civilization to cultivate it in the rainforest. Mayan elders honored cacao as one of their most powerful deities, dubbing it the “food of the Gods” due to its medicinal and spiritual properties.
A cacao circle invites participants to connect deeply with themselves and others in a transformative, calming, and blissful space. As you savor the cacao mindfully, paired with meditative practices, the experience becomes a powerful way to open the heart, enhance wellbeing, and access inner wisdom. This sacred ritual creates a shared sense of unity, offering a moment to pause and align with your higher self.
"The water that runs through the heart"
Benefits of Cacao
Supports Heart Health
Stimulates the cardiovascular system, promotes healthy blood flow, and helps lower blood pressure.
Boosts Energy & Vitality
Contains theobromine, a natural stimulant that provides a long-lasting energy boost without the jitters or crash of caffeine.Powerful Superfood
Packed with antioxidants, protein, magnesium, iron, calcium, and zinc, cacao nourishes your body from the inside out.Stabilises Mood & Reduces Stress
Helps reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), easing anxiety and overwhelm, promoting a calmer state of mind.Creates a Sense of Calm & Emotional Wellbeing
Rich in serotonin, dopamine, melatonin, and tryptophan, cacao helps regulate mood and fosters relaxation.Induces a Natural "Blissful High"
Contains anandamide, known for creating euphoric feelings, similar to the "gym high."Enhances Brain Health
Boosts cognitive function through PEA, increasing mental clarity, focus, and concentration.Natural Relaxant
With high levels of magnesium, cacao relaxes muscles, eases tension, and promotes restful sleep.Supports Women's Health
Can help alleviate PMS symptoms, regulate mood, and support hormonal balance.
“I would highly recommend Amanda’s events for anyone looking to reset and take some time for themselves. I guarantee you’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired!”
Cost
🌟 Save £50 if you book by 2nd August (no other discounts apply)
Residential Rates – Prices start from £432.00 per person, including accommodation and all-inclusive catering.
You can choose from the following options:
Single Occupancy:
Double Bed Ensuite: £612.00
Single Bed Ensuite: £582.00
Single Bed Non-Ensuite: £462.00
Shared Twin Occupancy:
Double Bed Ensuite: £462.00
Single Bed Ensuite: £447.00
Single Bed Non-Ensuite: £432.00
Non-Residential Rate – £283.00 per person, including facilitator fees and all-inclusive catering (except breakfast).
Concession: Trigonos offers a 30% discount on residential rates for Nantlle Valley residents, unemployed individuals, and retirees. For non-residential participants, a 10% discount is available for the same groups. Proof of eligibility (e.g., relevant documentation) is required to confirm your discount.
Retired would include those over 65, in receipt of state pension, or personal pension.
Nantlle Valley residents would include those living in Nantlle, Tanrallt, Drws Y Coed, Talysarn, Penygroes, Rhyd Ddu, Llanlynfi, Y Fron, Cilgwyn, Carmel, Y Groeslon, Rhos Isaf, Rhostryfan, Rhosgadfan, Dolydd, Dinas, Llanwnda, Bethesda Bach, Dinas Dinlle, Saron, Llandwrog, Pontllynfi, Aberdesach, Nebo, Nasarth, Tai’n Lon, Capel Isaf, Pant Glas, Clynnog Fawr, Gryn Goch.
Unemployed would include those out of paid work and in receipt of Universal Credit.