WELL-GOOD WELLBEING EVENTS THIS NOVEMBER
There’s no time like the present! Get mindful and make your way back to you, with a little help from the below purveyors of self-preservation. Improve your wellbeing, be kind to yourself, and meet like-minded lovers of calm times with these workshops and classes taking place in and around Surrey this November.
INTRODUCTION TO COLD WATER SWIMMING AND IMMERSION / NOVEMBER 1 + 16 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOODN, BETCHWORTH
Love nature? Love to swim outdoors? Brace yourself for a dip in Buckland Park Lake and join the Surrey Hills Adventure Company for an introduction to cold water swimming. Cold water swimming isn’t for the fainthearted or inexperienced, but thankfully the good folk over at the SHAC have a great session whereby you’ll learn the do’s and don’t of this past time aimed at self-preservation.
For more, visit theshac.co.uk
SUNRISE MEDITATION / NOVEMBER 2 / PITCH HILL, CRANLEIGH
Start your Sunday the right way and head for Pitch Hill in Cranleigh for a spot of Sunrise Forest Bathing. Feel the energy and restorative power that a good forest bath can bring and leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready for the week ahead. The spot where one such Beatle, George Harrison was inspired to write ‘Here Comes the Sun’, feel the first rays of sun on your face and feel good.
For more, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
MEDICINAL PLANTS & FORAGING / NOVEMBER 7 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Explore West Horsley Place estate’s flora with medical herbalist Janine Gerhardt this month. Learn to identify edible and medicinal plants, hear stories of traditional herbal remedies, and enjoy a mindful wellbeing walk through autumn woods. A perfect blend of health, heritage and seasonal discovery. The plant medicinal plant walk and forage will include winter favourites – sloes, how and when to harvest, ways to make jam and Gin. Yum.
For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org
BREATHWORK ESCAPE / NOVEMBER 7 / THE GOODWOOD HOTEL, CHICHESTER
More than just an introduction to breathwork, this retreat is an opportunity to explore practical, science-backed techniques that can help you manage stress, sharpen focus, increase energy, improve sleep and support your overall wellbeing. Through guided sessions and hands-on practice, you’ll explore the science of breath and how it connects deeply to your body’s natural rhythms. You’ll come away with simple, effective tools to make breathwork and breathing “well” a part of everyday life, supporting better health, energy and balance.
For more, visit goodwood.com
FOREST BATHING – LEANING INTO THE DARK / NOVEMBER 8 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
Spend a relaxing morning in the woods being introduced to the concept of Forest Bathing with our Community Nature Hub external provider Justine Clement from “Wonderwoods – Forest Bathing Made in Britain”. Experience a gentle introduction to forest bathing including sensory and meditative exercises. You’ll ake time to explore your woodland landscape, tuning in to your micro and macro awareness of nature and noticing how it communicates with us.
For more, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
CALM & CONFIDENT: DAILY MEDITATION PRACTICES FOR POSITIVE THINKING / NOVEMBER 22 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Join Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo and experience the transformative power of meditation. Over two insightful sessions, you will learn practical techniques to calm the mind, embrace positive thinking, and release stress. Gen Nyingpo will guide you through gentle meditations that help you cultivate inner peace, clarity, and emotional resilience. You’ll leave feeling empowered, uplifted, and inspired to continue your journey toward a more peaceful, meaningful life. No prior experience of meditation is needed.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
