Nature Escapes Reviews 38

Spent a blissful morning Forest Bathing with our guide, Fleur. A complete disconnect from the outside world reconnecting with nature in such a safe and comfortable setting. Fleur is everything you would hope her to be; lively, vibrant, gentle, encouraging, positive, funny and an endless source of kindness. If you are frazzled by the world, Forest Bathing will bring you back to YOU. Rewild!!!!! Loved it. Thank you x

I’ve been on several short breaks with Nature Escapes now and the offering is always varied to keep things fresh. Food and activities are thoughtfully planned and delivered with love and care throughout. Several of us ‘regulars’ return time and time again to spend a beautiful weekend with like minded souls, being ‘held’ by Fleur and Pete. From early morning Tai Chi, mindful walks in Nature, deeply relaxing EcoNidra meditation, thought provoking craft activities and cold water immersion (optional!!) to a group sing song around a fire pit whilst toasting marshmallows – the weekend flies by and its soon time to return home feeling chilled and relaxed with lots of lovely memories. Don’t hesitate – you’ll love it!

I have now been on 3 retreats with Fleur and Pete and they are such an amazing couple, the way they work together and balance each other out makes the activities varied and special. From fires to walks, singing to crafts there's something for everyone. The location at St Marks is also breathtaking. Would definitely recommend doing a retreat with them.

Fleur's Econidras are the best thing for deep rest and relaxation. They switch my mind off like nothing else can and give me a much needed night's sleep. I can even feel the depth of relaxation the following day. Just amazing

Spent a wonderful 3 hours Forest Bathing with Fleur at Bramhall Park. Have always wanted to try this and was so glad I did. Fleur was very welcoming and made the group feel at ease from the off. She guided us through the exercises in a relaxed manner and there was plenty of opportunity to engage with the other group members along the way or, if wished, have some quiet alone time. Loved the meander through the park finished off with a Nettle tea party and everything in between. Would highly recommend if you need a break from the usual routine. Thank you Fleur.

A beautifully calming nidra session led by Fleur settled me into the most deep sleep I have enjoyed for some while. Bliss. It was online but honestly the group energy felt as though I was in the room with everyone. I don't know how that works but Fleur does it!

Yesterday evening I shared a lovely relaxing ecoNidra experience delivered by Fleur, and the quality of sleep afterwards was astounding. Fleur's calming voice wrapped me up in a blanket of imagination, floating down gently into a wonderfully wild slumber in nature and Mother earth. A truly lovely way to end the day and begin a night of genuine deep replenishing rest.

I went on Nature Escspes' Universe in Autumn weekend, Nov 2023. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Pete & Fleur put so much thought, energy and effort into every aspect of the weekend, and making everyone feel welcomed , yet they make it look effortless.
Beautiful location, cosy accommodation, stunning scenery and the Kielder Observatory experience was mind-blowing!
Pete & Fleur were very helpful with transport to/from the station which I really appreciated because it made the weekend do-able without a car.

Just spent another fabulous weekend with Nature Escapes - this time it was the Universe in Autumn retreat. Such alot of fun and interesting activities, mixed with being able to spend relaxing time with a bunch of lovely people, and so well looked after by Pete and Fleur as always. An outstanding retreat, 5🌟 recommend ✨

Wild Heart mentoring session.

This was a a five hour one to one session with Fleur on a journey to find myself and “wild heart “.

The walk started in the Peak District I met fleur in the carpark .previous communication gave me all the information I needed .
Fleur is a warm enthusiastic professional person who I felt at ease and safe with on our journey .
This was important as I am not entirely fit and age 63 .
Rest assured it was an enjoyable experience , at a pace we could walk and talk .
Highlights were the meditation at the begining Then we used the oils to enhance the session. These were powerful and energising.
Fleur was able to use our surroundings
To open my heart literally and help me find my way to address situations and feelings that have given me the confidence and tools to now deal with difficult and what was once stressful situations.

We had lunch by the waterfall and during the afternoon it was time to reflect .
The day was full of surprises .

It was an an amazing day and I will be sure to go on more adventures with her

Please try this for anyone who is struggling with day to day stressful events .❤️

We attended NE “Air in Summer” weekend at the fabulous St Marks Stays in Cumbria.

Wow, what a place for a start! It’s stunning and the perfect place for a well-being weekend.

So, as for NE?

Well, I went with an open heart during a period where I was struggling. The time was right to allow me to be me, to allow me to heal where possible and many of the activities really helped with that.

Fleur and Pete looked after us all so well and they put so much energy, time and effort into the whole weekend so we didn’t have to do anything.

It does seem to be more attended by women and maybe it’s due to more women being open to wellbeing practices than men. I don’t know, but I was the only male there (apart from the Pete) and at one point I did feel like I was a male invading a female safe space. But that wasn’t due to NE, Fleur or Pete, it was my own thoughts.

There was so much to do. You could take part in as much or as little of the activities as you wanted. I did feel like I wanted to experience everything so did it all. In future, I may decide to skip an activity or two for a little more “me” time to reflect.

Some of the activities are of the spiritual or as I (logical thinking engineer) would say “woo-woo” activities. But the great thing is that while Fleur embraces the woo-woo, Pete backs it up with scientific research and data. It was quite interesting to learn the scientific benefits of forrest bathing!

All in all, Nature Escapes is a beautiful retreat, in a beautiful place hosted by a beautiful couple. One which id definitely return to again without a doubt.

A massive thank you to Fleur and Pete for the early mornings they put in to prepare breakfast, the late nights for cleaning up after us, and the array of activities during the day that you hosted for us. 💜

What a beautiful and incredible forest bathing experience I had with Fleur and the ladies who joined. I love being in the woods and amongst the trees but Fleur takes it to a completely different level..thought provoking and soul nourishing! I would highly recommend and will be doing it again.

I attended the EcoNidra online session on Sunday. I haven't had such a great sleep in a long time. Fleur is so knowledgeable in all she does. Combining yoga nidra with a connection to nature really takes you on a deeply restorative journey.

Highly recommended and great value for money.

Thanks Fleur x

Such a lovely way to spend a morning! Fleur was an amazing leader - held a safe space for us to explore the power of being in nature! I’ve booked onto another one as this is what I need in my life! The connection with the other participants and being able to slow down and really ‘bathe’ in the beauty of the outdoors just felt wonderful. Thank you

What a lovely experience, calm, peaceful, just absorbing nature around us, sharing thoughts and smiles. Fleur is so welcoming and everything she imparts makes absolute sense, you feel comfortable straight away. And I slept so well that night too. Thank you 🌳

Fleur is an amazing guide and the surroundings were perfect to conduct the session, it was a very calming and beautiful time, your not pressured to do all the activities and you can adapt them in a way your more comftable.

As feedback: due to some cancellations the group was smaller than usuall but i liked it more for this reason (there was 5 of us inluding Fleur ) it provided a more intimate experince which provided me to be more emersed into the journey, and personally i would of struggled with that in a bigger group.

Overall if your curious id recomend trying this.

A beautiful forest bathing experience, expertly guided by Fleur giving us a chance to slow down, notice and immerse yourself in nature. It was such a relaxing morning and lovely to share and feel connected to the other people in the group..I’ll definitely be doing it again..

This was my second retreat with Nature Escapes. The whole experience is expertly curated and delivered beautifully by Fleur and Peter. Their depth of knowledge and attention to detail ensures the weekend is an opportunity to relate to our true nature while being totally taken care of. It's a unique, magical experience. A 'must visit' to connect back to your true essence.

I have just spent my first weekend away with Nature Escapes. The weekend was entitled “air in summer”. It was my first time on any type of retreat or well-being break and I have to say I enjoyed and savoured every moment. Fleur and Pete couldn’t have been more welcoming - there again I was on my own not knowing any of the guests. The warmth and friendliness showed not just by Pete and Fleur but the whole of the group was great. The whole weekend was a way to leave the stresses of everyday life behind, reconnect with nature in a truly beautiful and inspiring landscape. The accommodation was amazing, such a beautiful house in Sebergh with breathtaking views. The weekend gave time and space for relaxation, reflection and self care. I felt recharged, calmer and more grounded than I have felt in years after the weekend. After returning home on the Sunday I have already booked another weekend with Nature Escapes which I am looking forward to immensely.

Thank you Fleur and Pete (Nature Escapes).

I was looking for a new experience, a place to find space, explore nature and have a bit of silence away from my busy life. I was anxious on the way there, worrying it would feel too strange to arrive on my own. But I needn't have worried. I felt at home very quickly and actually coming on my own helped me to fully plunge in to the experience. The weather was wild, the women (and man) were wonderful. Somehow I felt nurtured and cherished at the same time as finding my edge and connecting with nature in a raw way. I learnt loads, about the healing power of nature, both through some teaching and experientially. And I also had the time and space to learn from myself. If you're wondering whether to give it a try, I'd say go for it!