Special Seasonal Events

Join me in Nature as the New Year begins

The January '22 event sold out twice!

Join me in nature as a New Year begins to enjoy some restorative time supported by nature. Connect to your heart with the gentle natural plant medicine ceremonial cacao and set powerful new year intentions so you start 2023 with focus and clarity on what you really wish the year ahead to hold for you.

This deeply restorative and connective experience combines:

guided forest-bathing  to connect to nature, slow down & become present
cup of heart opening ceremonial grade cacao  to support connection to your true self
guided meditation to support connection to your heart's desires
journaling with prompts to capture guidance & set your intentions
gathering around the campfire to connect, share, support & inspire

What happens during the morning?

We'll come together in the woods and Amanda will guide the group through a Forest-Bathing walk, sharing invitations so you become immersed in nature. We'll then gather around the beautiful firepit (weather dependent) for a hot cup of Cacao with guided meditation to support inner connection. Flowing into supported journaling to capture your reflections and set your powerful intention. There's time for the group to share and connect together before our time in the nature comes to an end.

What is Forest-Bathing?

Forest-Bathing originated in Japan where it's known as Shinrin-Yoku, meaning 'to bathe in the Forest' or nature. Spending time immersed in nature has significant benefits to your mental health and general wellbeing.

Forest-Bathing reduces stress, depression and anxiety by increasing the positive emotions and reducing the negtive emotions experienced. It improves focus, concentration and memory. Restores energy to reduce tiredness and recharge your system. By taking in the forest you increase your levels of NK cells to strenthen the immune system. Bing in nature creates a deeper connection to your self, your intuition and creativity.

About Cacao

Cacao is a natural plant medicine from the Amazonian rainforest. It’s chocolate in it’s purest form and has gentle yet powerful benefits - it boosts your energy, enhances focus, reduces stress levels and improves your mood. What makes Cacao really special is that it can help you open your connection to heart leading to deep insights and guidance from your truth. It tastes delicious too!

We will be drinking ceremonial Cacao (not a full dose). If you are pregnant and don't drink Cacao regularly, have any heart concerns or are taking anti-depressant medication please check with your doctor first. If you prefer not to drink Cacao please advice at time of booking and an alternative tea will be provided. Please refer to considerations & disclaimer here

Saturday 7th January

Time: 10:00-13:00

Location: Highlees, over Alderley, Cheshire. A beautiful private woods with firepit, pond, facilities & cabin

Investment: £45

Includes ceremonial grade cacao & snack

Book your space

Sharing some kind words from 2022 participants...

"a perfect remedy and recharge for anyone with a busy and hectic life"

"It really helped me to clear the fog. I have a clear vision now of what I'd like to achieve within

It was such a treat to put down the weight of responsibilities that I carry around with me as a working mum and step into the serenity of the forest.

Amanda was a truly inspiring guide as she encouraged us to slow down and use our senses to engage with the beautiful and powerful nature around us. After a few minutes I felt calm and curious to observe.

The whole experience was so restorative especially the cacao ceremony which not only made me feel uplifted and loving but allowed me to tap into my true desires for the year as we set some intentions.

I highly recommend this experience as a perfect remedy and recharge for anyone with a busy and hectic life

Debbie, Cheshire, UK

"It really helped me to clear the fog. I have a clear vision now of what I'd like to achieve within

Amanda's events are so restorative, they are the perfect place for reflection and growth. To be given the opportunity to really think about what you want, need and have is more valuable than I ever knew and I can't be more grateful to Let's Step In for this!

It was such a powerful and productive experience. It really helped me to clear the fog. I have a clear vision now of what I'd like to achieve within the next year.

Thank you for helping me feel whole again and teaching me so much! Really recommend getting involved to meet people like you. Thank you again.

Katie,Cheshire, UK

"helped me to... cultivate my curiosity and focus on what I want to affirm in 2022"

"It really helped me to clear the fog. I have a clear vision now of what I'd like to achieve within

"helped me to... cultivate my curiosity and focus on what I want to affirm in 2022"

"Amanda not only facilitated a safe space for us, but also letting us be who we are.

The journaling and the cacao drinking experience helped me to ground myself, to pause, to cultivate my curiosity and focus on what I want to affirm in 2022.

I enjoyed her guided meditation and the prompts during journaling. Thank you."

Rona, Staffordshire, UK

About the Nature Venue

Highlees Woods

Highlees is a private woods hidden between Macclesfield and Alderley Edge.

A beautiful and peaceful space for us to spend the morning in. As you wind your way through the trees you leave the modern world behind and enter a magical natural world where anything is possible.

There are woods for us to wander in, open spaces to be surrounded by trees, a cosy cabin to retreat into if the weather turns and a fire pit to gather around as a group.

Address

Birtles Lane, Over Alderley, Cheshire (full address given after booking)

Parking & Facilities

All your needs are covered with compost toilet and free parking on site.

Nearest Train Station: Alderley Edge / Macclesfield

About Your Guide

Amanda Bailey

Amanda is a certified transformation coach, forest therapy guide & meditation teacher.

Passionate about sharing nature’s medicine for wellbeing, how it supports self-connection and eases the natural ups and downs of lifes adventure.

Amanda is here to walk supportively by your side, holding you in safe and nurturing space so you can unc

Amanda is a certified transformation coach, forest therapy guide & meditation teacher.

Passionate about sharing nature’s medicine for wellbeing, how it supports self-connection and eases the natural ups and downs of lifes adventure.

Amanda is here to walk supportively by your side, holding you in safe and nurturing space so you can uncover, explore and bloom into your natural self.

Let’s Step In and create your happy, healthy, heart-full life.

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Further Booking Information

Terrain & Physical Considerations

This is an outdoor experience in a woodland and natural outdoor environment. Involving slow movement, stillness, sitting on the ground (if it is comfortable for you) and standing. If you require a walking stool or support for sitting or standing please bring this with you. There are uneven paths, slopes and other tripping hazards. Mud and water maybe present. The walk goes off the path. If you have any questions or mobility concerns please contact Amanda at amanda@letsstepin.com

Full Session Information

You'll receive full information to support you in preparing for the experience via email at least 48hours before the session. This includes the exact meeting point, suggestions for what to wear and anything you need to bring with you (waterproofs, drinking water, warm clothes, journal).

If you have any questions you can email amanda@letsstepin.com. Do check your spam or junk folder if you haven't received the event information before the date.

Refund Policy

Bookings are not refundable but are transferable to a friend upto 48 hours before the session start time. To change the name of the booking please email amanda@letsstepin.com.

Weather Cancellation

The session will take place unless there is extreme weather conditions which will be decided by the organiser. If there is heavy rain the cacao, meditation and journaling will take place inside the cabin with log burner instead of around the fire pit. If the event is cancelled due to weather it will be rescheduled or if that's not posslble you will be able to transfer your booking credit onto another experience of your choosing.

Who is it suitable for?

Anyone over the age of 18. No priior expereince required.

New Year with Nature