Industrialisation, IT and other factors have estranged many from the natural world. We expect the climate to bow to our wills, and are put out if it upsets our plans. Voices in nature, however, call us to ground ourselves in our true place, embedded as part of thecreated world. This workshop will help us consider some of these voices and their messages.
The hope is that we will deepen as our imagination connects with our environment, and be nourished by paying attention to nature and being away from the duties and pressures of our normal lives.
Using the spacious gardens, woods, stream and labyrinth of Runcton Manor, the day will include meditation, an introduction to writing about nature, and an opportunity to allow the environment to speak to us and help us to understand its meaning through our writing.
Writing may include poetry, prose or assemblages of thoughts and phrases. After sharing our experiences, we will enjoy a simple lunch together.

The workshop will be led by Janet Aldridge, a practising psychotherapist committed to creativity and spirituality. She has led creative writing workshops on themes including ‘Blessing’ and ‘Slower is better’. She is a regular attender at the Quiet garden mornings and also follows the World Community for Christian Meditation.

Arrive from 10.30am for tea and coffee. Finish by 2.00pm. Please bring contributions for a shared lunch. Inexperienced writers are very welcome. There is a suggested donation on day of £10-15 but this should not prevent anyone coming who cannot afford it. To reserve (limited) places go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-the-spirituality-of-the-natural-world-tickets-945219726647