The Clearing is a day long retreat to make space for you, knowing that the time for yourself, ripples far beyond the benefits of a day in the woods. Arrive in the morning, and back home for teatime. 

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Held at the beautiful woods and wildscape of Little Seed Field on Friday 17th April 2026, as the first bluebells of the year begin to find their way through the woodland floor.  This immersive, nature-connected day retreat is created for leaders and business owners who are ready to find your breathe, explore together and re-discover the spark that great leadership grows from. 

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On this new moon phase, The Clearing  offers new perspectives and embraces powerful solutions.  We're bringing spring energy into our exploration, to help you bounce forward in life and work. With space to nurture the new shoots, that need a little care to grow.  The Clearing celebrates your roles as 'leaders', and embraces your capacity to glimmer & shine.   A little top up of that refreshing energy, between those responsibilities and challenges in life and work.

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​After settling in together  and exploring the natural surroundings, you'll join JK and Ali — two experienced coaches and facilitators — for two expansive workshops throughout the day.

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Space with JK — Being, leading & finding rhythm, the nature-inspired way 

JK will guide you through a grounding and reconnecting nature-inspired workshop in the heart of the woodland, where the setting itself becomes part of the exploration. Together you'll observe, feel and experience how nature can  inspire & mentor our leadership approach & self-care strategies— learning from its rhythms, cycles, and ecosystems. You'll have dedicated space to explore a  challenge or question you're currently experiencing or anticipating, and begin to find  'fresh air' and helpful insights around it. Supporting personal resilience and well-being.  

Coming from a background in senior leadership in the mental health and employability sectors, JK now weaves traditional coaching approaches with deep expertise in nature-based coaching. Helping us balance our 'human being' and leadership selves through the light and shade of life.  Embracing true nature, valuing uniqueness and rewilding lives. 

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Space with Ali — Systemic Coaching & Constellations

​Ali is a systemic coach and constellations practitioner who works at the level where clarity clicks and deeper truths surface. Drawing on her constellations training, she supports leaders and teams to spot the unseen dynamics around them, unlock movement where things feel tight, and step forward with a fresh, energised sense of direction.

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Between sessions, enjoy a nourishing plant-based lunch prepared by a local Yorkshire firm, with plenty of time to connect with your fellow retreat community and peers. And some peaceful pauses in the day, just for yourself too.  The day closes with a gentle circle to ground your insights and set intentions you can carry forward with confidence, leaving inspired and refreshed. 

 

Is This for You?

The Clearing is for you if:

• You're ready to lead from a fuller, more grounded place

• You want to move beyond surviving and embrace the idea of thriving leadership & healthy cultures. 

• You love the idea of leadership development done wildly, with the freedom to just be yourself

• You can't quite commit to a longer retreat, so a day in the wild is something you can make the time for. 

• You want real connection with people who are interested and open to sharing and reflecting on leadership experiences and growth. 

• You love the idea of just showing up and being guided along the way. 

• You know there is value in making this time for yourself, just like you give time for others. 

• You manage, run or lead a team, organisation, department or business.  Or recognise yourself as a leader in another way. 

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What You'll Take Away

A chance to acknowledge yourself, allow for helpful shifts, and connect with other leaders who are open to listen, explore and understand together.  Whilst we'll help you to work with/on important matters in leadership and life right now.  The Clearing encourages lightness, creativity and a relaxing joyful approach, in which we can all explore together safely and supportively, with space to be creative, innovative and bold. You'll leave with a clearer sense of your own leadership rhythms, movement on a real and current area of personal or professional development. Gain practical perspectives for your ongoing well-being needs and be supported by Nature to relax & re-energise. All so you can keep leading beautifully and enriching your pathway, taking the experience beyond just our day together. 

 

Practical Information

• Arrival: Please arrive between 9:30–9:45am. The day begins promptly at 9:45am and will end for 16:15pm - we ask that you commit to the full day attendance to minimise the disruption for the group. 

• Location: Little Seed Field, Castiles Farm, near Ripon, North Yorkshire HG3 4PU. Free parking on site. Limited public transport access.

• What to wear: Sturdy shoes and layers for being outdoors. Indoor spaces are available throughout the day.

• What to bring: If you use a special notebook or journal for this type of space, please bring that. You may also like to bring a water bottle, and reusable mug though neither are essential as we have plenty. 

• Food & drink: Refreshments available throughout. A plant-based lunch is included.

• Dietary, Learning & accessibility needs: Please include these on your registration form when you sign up.

• After you book: A few days before the event, you'll receive a welcome email to help you prepare, and a welcome pack on arrival with all resources for the day.

• Refunds and Cancellation:  We are unable to offer refunds in the event you cannot attend. In the event we have to cancel for unforeseen circumstances. Your ticket fee will be returned or transferred to another service/event as agreed together in writing. 

• Inclusivity and Diversity: These events are enriched by the diverse life experiences and cultures of the people who attend. This includes the diversity of 'leaders' this event is beneficial for and because of. There is no need to be a guru or expert, we'll begin from the human and work out! Everyone offers value in the group, no matter what type of leadership experience or journey you've had so far. The diversity of the group is just like a forest, enriching the soil!