The Nesting project was created by myself and Bell Bartlett to offer a potent creative space for women. We have now opened up the space to people of all genders and Identities.
Why Nest and Nesting? The nest is such a powerful symbol for being held. For safety, security and stability. A place to thrive and develop confidence in our own worth and abilities, where we can CREATE FROM A PLACE OF JOY !
Next Event –
Imbolc is a Pagan festival that marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter. It’s also known as Saint Brigid’s Day, the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint. It’s a time when we see the first shoots of new green growth breaking the surface of the dark earth and reaching for the sun. This time of birth often requires strength, courage and desire. It asks us to step out of our comfort zone.
On this workshop we offer the space to explore what calls and kindles your desire to step out of the dark. How we can nourish that spark in damp times. It offers a space to create ritual and celebrate these beacons in our lives and orientate ourselves to their light.
What or who kindles your desire and enthusiasm for life?
Inspired and guided by nature we seek answers to these questions with Forest bathing and creative invitations to help you connect, reflect and celebrate your unique spark.
This event is Online. It will be delivered in 2 parts.
Part 1. Friday 31st January, 7.30pm
You will receive an email containing instructions & Invitations for your solo time connecting with Nature.
Part 2. Saturday 1st February 4-6pm
We meet online to share our experiences, connect our hearts and minds and honour new life.
Cost – Donation (suggested £10)
Our Courses
ROOTED
“Where do we go when we need warmth, to be held, fed, sustained, encouraged? When we want to feel that there is strength behind us?”
This is a course for people;
Who lacked positive mothering experience while growing up.
Who wish to creatively explore and manifest a loving inner guidance that supports them at all times.
Who wish to develop a strong authentic and joyful relationship with the natural world.
Who wish to create strong boundaries and self empowering beliefs.
Who wish to create an inner well of self mothering as a resource, enabling them to come forward into the world and SHINE.
At the end of this course you shall have a unique manual both embodied and crafted. Full of wisdom and self care practices, along with the totems and rituals we have created together over the course.
You will also have an ongoing support circle of Wyse folk who have witnessed each other throughout this journey of birthing a new inner mother….Cheering you on as you soar out into this world on strong wings, singing your unique heart’s song, from a deeply rooted and resourced nest.
Body as Home – Becoming strong in the nest of your own vessel.
What does it look like, feel like to have this space in which to be your full self?
To carry the ingredients within you as a resource rather than just a refuge.
Together we shall create a physical and virtual nests in which to birth your inner parent –
A true guide and support for your wild, free, loving spirit.
The kind of support that you may never have had before.
Testimonials from Rooted 2023 & 2024
“I’ve found this year’s course inspiring, nourishing and truly transforming.
I feel that I’m gradually emerging from quite a dark, troubled and self-doubting place, into the light, where I’m seen, accepted, cherished and encouraged. I’m regaining the confidence, trust and strength I need to do the creative work that I really want to do, coming from the heart.”
“I felt I was in the presence of two very experienced and knowledgeable guides in you both. Your skill at holding the space and gently steering us all made the experience truly healing. I came away, after softening into myself and the land, with inspiration and hope. Your wonderful invitations, which unfolded throughout the day with beautiful timing and synchronicity, are gifts I will take with me onwards. Tools for tapping into my creativity, for connecting with the land (and myself), for leaning back into my own wisdom (which you lovingly reminded me of) and for nourishing my soul, I am cherishing them all!”
“I have been shown what sisterly community looks like in this group. I saw women change demeanour over the day and become softer and more enchanted with the world. I myself felt more connected to myself and my wisdom but also gifted with tools to keep that connection. Emma and Bell have created an amazing space and they guide with unique and potent skills. It’s brilliant.”
About Bell ..
Bell is an elder Wyse woman and tarot master with a background in theatre and fine art, and a spiritual path which embraces Native American Shamanism and Tibetan Buddhism.
She says, ‘This beautiful collaboration with Emma has enabled the birth of our substantial course to support woman in feeling sturdy in the face of life’s many challenges, and joyfully resourced all of the time !’
“I felt I was in the presence of two very experienced and knowledgeable guides in you both. Your skill at holding the space and gently steering us all made the experience truly healing. I came away, after softening into myself and the land, with inspiration and hope. Your wonderful invitations, which unfolded throughout the day with beautiful timing and synchronicity, are gifts I will take with me onwards. Tools for tapping into my creativity, for connecting with the land (and myself), for leaning back into my own wisdom (which you lovingly reminded me of) and for nourishing my soul, I am cherishing them all!
The setting was wonderfully rustic and unpretentious. It felt real and cared for, and the place holds much magic and character, a truly safe and beautiful sanctuary. A heartfelt space indeed. Thank you. ” Beth Heaney – Rooted taster day August 2023