Nature Being Immersion
Nature-conscious Leadership and Governance
42 Acres, Frome, Somerset 25’
Monday 7th to Friday 11th July
Apply here: https://forms.gle/NV3BNFhrgD4yy97a8
Only 12 Places Available!
Only 12 Places Available!
Looking for a way to reconnect with Nature and find a deeper sense of alignment and purpose within yourself, your life and your work?
Join us for a transformative 5-Day retreat in the heart of 100s of acres of ancient forest in Frome, Somerset, to experience the healing power of Nature and Silence, Sound & Somatics. Our Nature Being Immersion offers a unique opportunity to support and empower corporate decision-makers and ecological businesses with a natural diet for regenerative living practices. You will stay in luxurious and timeless buildings, surrounded and inspired by flourishing wild land.
With the guidance of experienced practitioners and facilitators, you will participate in silence, sound and somatic practices, to hold space for conscious conversations. Our team of facilitators will be on site, providing hands on support and assistance as you connect and explore the beauty of Nature within and around you. Throughout the week, you'll enjoy regenerative, hyper-local and simple food that demonstrates a way of eating that continues the traditions of the past and supports our shared future. The Soil-to-Gut Food Philosophy at 42 Acres reflects the belief that as we restore microbiomes in our soils, we restore microbiomes in our guts. In this way, the land and food practices create a bridge between personal and planetary health. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, and build lasting relationships that will support you long after the immersion ends. Embrace this chance to align with Nature, empower your interior and exterior leader, and contribute to a more regenerative and inclusive future for all. See further below for the program.
Book your spot now to immerse in Nature and within yourself.
Purpose.
The purpose is twofold:
a) to bring the board of Nature within organisations to cultivate the awareness that We Are Nature;
b) to facilitate the experience with/in Nature for business, corporate, enterprise and organisational leaders so they may align their Nature-conscious leadership with the practice of Nature-conscious governance.
Aim & Objective.
The Nature Being Immersion aims to support leaders at all levels of responsibility to connect with, listen to, learn from, understand, and experience Nature – the Nature within ourselves, and our selves within Nature.
The objective is to build and nurture bridges between Nature and business by expanding decision-makers’ awareness beyond the confines of a boardroom, and invite them into a natural environment where they can (re)connect with their nature as a leader to experience the wisdom of Nature, converse about Nature-inspired ways of making wiser decisions, and practice meaningful governance for a regenerative and sustainable future within and outside of their organisation.
What is it?
‘Inscendence is the impulse not to rise above the world (transcendence) but to climb into it, seek its core.” (Thomas Berry, Dream of the Earth).
This event is therefore not a retreat from the world, but an immersion into the inner and outer Natural world. During the immersion, guests will cultivate their development of Nature-conscious leadership and governance through the practice of silence, sound, somatics and conscious conversations.
You will enter a natural environment to resource within Nature and reconnect to Nature within yourself; in order to bridge your understanding, experience and wisdom of Nature-conscious leadership and governance.
Who are your hosts?
ELC’s Nature Governance Agency is privileged to curate this 5-day Immersion, in partnership with 42 Acres regenerative estate.
ELC-NGA champions bringing the Voice of Nature within a wide range of companies and organisations. We support and assist leaders, decision-makers, and game-changers to connect with Nature within (self/being) and within Nature (i.e. natural environment and the world).
The 42 Acres site lives within seven hundred acres of ancient forest, is host to a variety of wild meadows and vast open fields and is the source of four different rivers within a stone’s throw. 42 Acres opened in 2015, and invites people to reconnect with nature, self and others but has now grown to offer so much more including a range of wellbeing and nature based experiences and events, a regenerative farm and an abundant nature reserve.
Who is it for?
Leaders, decision-makers, policy-framers, game-changers, imagineers and influencers. This iteration of the Immersion is especially an invitation to C-suite board members (e.g. CEOs, CVOs, etc.), directors, managers, programme and community leaders (and more) who wish to explore and deepen their connection to Nature, in order to expand their Nature-conscious leadership and governance practice.
Where is it?
42 Acres regenerative estate in Frome, Somerset.
Address: 42 Acres, Holt Road, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HL
Programme
Silence, sound, and somatic practices are powerful tools that work in synergy to help realign body, mind, and spirit. Together, these modalities create a powerful environment for realignment and reconnection with one's true self, leading to improved physical and emotional well-being. By combining these modalities in an immersion setting, individuals can experience a profound transformation and deepening of the connection with themselves and the world around them. This work with/in Nature is supported by conscious conversations around Nature-consciousness, leadership and governance practices.
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Silence provides a space for introspection, reflection, and deeper connection with Nature Being.
The first part of the week’s programming is 2 days of silence. We make no sound, we move slowly, we do not disturb other people’s practice.
* There is no phones allowed during this silence practice (emergency only).
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Sound healing, using sound baths and solfeggio frequencies, helps release tension and trauma from the body and promotes deep relaxation and healing.
Within the week’s programming, sound healing is integrated as the second practice, as you emerge from silence, culminating in a gong bath.
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Somatic healing, which involves the awareness and release of tension held in the body, helps connect with the body's innate wisdom, facilitating physical and emotional healing.
Somatic healing is integrated as a daily practice, through yoga, Qi Gong and slow movement.
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Conscious conversations are part of an experiential space, where we enter into a conversation self/being, each other, and Nature.
Within the programme, conscious conversations are gently integrated from the 3rd day, as a natural emergence from silence and sound practices, meant to progress into speaking with an awareness of the natural core of being.
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Experiences intended to deepen our practise with and connection to Nature will be peppered throughout the week. Such as ‘Savid Seed’, breath work, storytelling and a fire circle.
Your Facilitators
Nature Governance Agency
42 Acres
Practitioners
Pricing
Rooms are offered at the below range, dependent on bed size, ensuite type and location. You will be able to select your room and pricing preferences when applying. Please find further images and details of accommodation on the 42 acres site: https://www.42acres.com/stay-at-42-acres/
£3200
Super king bed in the Hermitage or double bed on the Tiny Boat.
£2500
King bed in the Hermitage.
£2200
Twin bed in the Hermitage.
£1800
Double bed in the Library Barn.
£1500
Double futon in a Bell Tent.
The immersion is priced all inclusively with offerings differing based on room type. This price encompasses the 5 day immersion, inclusive of room, board, & experiences. All rooms feature an ensuite with either a shower or a bath.
Please get in touch if there are any concerns or queries regarding pricing and payment plans. We want to create an atmosphere of openness, access and availability, and strongly believe finances shouldn't be a barrier to governing with and for Nature.
Funds go to supporting practitioners and supporting ELC and its programmes.
We want to thank you in advance for your support of ELC-NGA through your attendance.
Apply Now!
Please fill out the below form to apply!
https://forms.gle/NV3BNFhrgD4yy97a8
Applications will close Friday April 4th 2025.
Once your application has been received you will be contacted with a room offer, once confirmed, details of how to secure your booking via payment will be sent.