Monthly Wellbeing Sessions
Free 1 day sessions: Caerdroia, Gwydir Forest
We hold a variety of Monthly Wellbeing Sessions from sound baths in the forest, seasonal foraging, forest bathing, mindfulness, bushcraft, green woodworking, basket making, Samhain and Beltane celebrations to creative writing, drawing and music. During the winter months we let the forest site rest and hold monthly based sessions from Llanrwst.
Session Leaders
- Sian Williams, Wellbeing Officer and Counsellor for Golygfa Gwydyr
- A specialist provider for the session e.g. forager
Aims
To connect with nature through mindful invites and activities using our senses for positive impact on our wellbeing, our physical health, mental health, happiness and community.
These Sessions are for
Anyone that needs some time out.
People who enjoy being outdoors.
People who want to spend more time outdoors to improve their wellbeing.
People who want to learn more about how connecting with nature helps our wellbeing.
Plan for each session
- 10.30am minibus from Golygfa Gwydyr, Plough St, Llanrwst LL26 0AG, 01492 642110, to Caerdroia, Gwydir Forest. This journey will take about 20/30min.
- 11am Welcome, grounding and arrival followed by morning activities
- Lunch break 30min
- Afternoon activities and reflection
- 2pm leave Caerdroia to be back at Golygfa Gwydyr by 2.30pm
Please bring
- A packed lunch and drink. We will have a small fire where we can boil water for hot drinks.
- Plenty of warm and waterproof clothing, and suncream if you need it. There is shelter on site and we do go ahead if it’s raining.
- We will keep an eye on the weather, have a plan B if needed and will let you know asap if we go for plan B.
- Suitable footwear for forest footpaths and tracks.
- Medications that you need.
Parking
There is very limited free parking in front of Golygfa Gwydyr which fills up quickly. There is more parking at Llanrwst Library, Glasdir, Station Road, Llanrwst, LL26 0DS. Allow 5 minutes to walk from here to Golygfa Gwydyr. Parking time at the Co-op opposite Golygfa Gwydyr is limited and not enough for the session.
On Site at Caerdroia
- There is a small shelter, seating and fire.
- Compost toilet.
If you have any questions about our monthly wellbeing sessions please email: sianw@golygfagwydyr.org
