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Our Memory Matters team recently had the pleasure of experiencing Greenwood Music CIC's Wellbeing in Nature Team Day, and I must say, it was a transformative and rejuvenating experience for all of us. By the end of the day, we felt refreshed and rested, both physically and mentally. The stress of our busy lives seemed to melt away as we immersed ourselves in the natural beauty around us. I highly recommend Greenwood Music CIC's Wellbeing in Nature Team Day to any team looking to strengthen their bonds, recharge their minds, and find solace in the beauty of nature. This experience has left a lasting impression on all of us, and we're grateful to the Greenwood team for creating such a meaningful and impactful day.

At Fotonow, we've decided to create two wellbeing days a year, with one focused on the team reconnecting with nature. The woods felt like a really purposeful space to hit pause, offering our staff a paid day together away from our creative media work. Escaping the city, the screens and the deadlines is simply not something many of our team get do often enough, many with busy lives away from work too. We relaxed, listened, carved wood and ate together. The hammock time was a particular favourite among the team. Staff at Greenwood Music offer such a different pace and an inherent understanding of how nature can help us unwind and better understand our place. We'll be booking to go back again.

We had a great time in Greenwood Music’s woodlands. The communication from Phil before arrival was clear with a kit list provided of everything we needed to bring. It was a wonderful escape in a sustainably managed woodland. The privacy and lack of human noise pollution was a real joy, as was being able to dip in the river when it got too hot. The facilities were well set up and thoughtfully prepared, and Phil gave us a thorough induction on arrival. We've already discussed returning and signing up to one of the many woodworking sessions on offer!

We had a great weekend. The location is amazing – a riverside meadow in 40 acres of temperate rainforest – and the amenities are all perfect for a few days in the woods. Phil was super helpful all the way through, both in terms of responding to our communications and sending us all the information that we needed. He was also flexible, providing an extra bed at late notice, and helped ferry our stuff down to the camp and get set up for the weekend. The main thing is that he is a passionate steward of these woods, and you can tell that from talking to him about them. If you want to properly get away to the countryside for a few days, this is the perfect spot.

I was anxious about going but came and I am so pleased I did. The surroundings were so calming and beautiful. The guys explained everything perfectly and it was really enjoyable and refreshing to do something new. The music activity was great fun and we were spoilt with a lovely lunch.

We have worked with Greenwood Music for over four years. The reason we keep coming back is because the quality of workshops and the feedback from participants is consistently outstanding. Aydin and Phil are thoughtful, inclusive, well-organised and their genuine love for nature is felt through the sessions they run. Our participants would return every week if they could, and I witness the huge shift in anxiety and low mood levels from the moment I drop people off to the moment I pick them up. They are all positively transformed in some way.

Being submerged in nature and seeing the stars at night was great. Weirdly, I liked being without my phone for the day. Working on the shave horse was tiring, but to see the wood changing shape was rewarding. The soup took me out of my comfort zone regarding eating, but I did try and liked the vegetable sausage. Building the shelter from the rain was fun. I really enjoyed Greenwood.