Outdoor Coaching and Supervision
Reflective Practice and Supervision Retreats in Nature
Rejuvenating and nourishing reflective day retreats for coaches and others
at the beautiful Gosforth Nature Reserve
Coaching and supervising in the outdoors brings a whole new co-facilitator to the conversation. Nature offers a message here, a metaphor there and wisdom beyond any of our human years.
I’ve seen again and again how stepping outside can shift something inside. Coaching and supervising outdoors — whether in the woods, by the sea, or just under an open sky - brings a different kind of clarity. There’s something about being in nature that invites deeper thinking, fresh perspectives and space to breathe. It has shown me just how much the natural world can spark insight, offer perspective, and help us hear ourselves more clearly.
With this in mind, I've created a series of seasonal reflective supervision retreats for coaches, and others in need of reflective space, to utilise the wisdom of nature to support us and our practice.
You can step out of your routine and into nature for 1-day reflective retreats in the beautiful Gosforth Nature Reserve, Newcastle.
These days are designed to:
✨ Replenish your energy
🌀 Deepen your practice
🌳 Connect you with nature as co-facilitator
🤝 Bring you together with like-minded professionals
Whether you're experienced in nature-based work or simply curious, all are welcome. Let nature in — and see what she helps reveal. 🌿
Booking for my Spring Retreat in 2026 coming soon. Email me to get on the list to hear about it first.
About this event
Do you love the feeling of being in nature? Are you interested in experiencing a reflective practice and supervision day based in beautiful woodlands and wetlands, surrounded by wildlife to boost your thinking and energy?
This is a day for a refreshing re-Treat, using the power of nature to consider your coaching practice and more. Enjoy being around like-minded coaches and welcome in the natural world to support and deepen your thinking and provide new wisdom. These are small group retreats to maximise your experience (max. of 6 people).
This is an opportunity for you to:
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Have time and space in the inspiring outdoors for you
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Reflect on your practice and yourself
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Deepen your personal connection with nature
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Experience nature-connection practices
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Experience the power of nature as co-facilitator
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Make new connections with like-minded people
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Build on your resilience and resourcefulness
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Reset your parasympathetic nervous system
What attendees said about our Summer Retreat:
💬 "A beautifully facilitated and held space."
💬 "Fabulous day!!! Thank you. It was special."
💬 "I honestly absolutely loved it."
They also spoke of the ease they felt, how the natural setting and thoughtful prompts helped them feel supported and encouraged new perspectives.
🌱 The reserve offered space to wander safely, whether alone or in company.
🎨 The creative activities sparked curiosity and joy.
🌞 They described the experience as a true “treat.”
I want these retreats to nourish, support and energise and be filled with laughter and learning - a treat for the soul as well as the mind.
Book Your Place In Nature
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Who are these retreats for?
All coaches, and other related professionals, who feel they would benefit from a reflective day in nature. Whether new to your practice or with years of experience. Everyone is welcome. You may have worked in nature before or not experienced this yet and want to see how it feels. Or maybe you want the confidence to start using nature more in your work and/or your reflective practice. It could be this is a time of transition, maybe you are seeking greater clarity about your practice, your work or business, or you’ve got stuck in a rut and need a new perspective to move you forward. You may want to experience working in nature and see what it can add. Or you simply feel the need for a day for you - to replenish and restore yourself so you can take a renewed energy to your work and life. These one-day retreats are a chance to breathe and find your path and yourself, with nature as a guide and dynamic co-facilitator.
Why utilise nature and the outdoors?
There’s a reason being in nature feels so good. Research shows that spending just two hours a week in nature can lower blood pressure, calm stress hormones, boost the immune system, lift self-esteem, ease anxiety and brighten mood. Being outdoors also helps us feel less isolated and more at ease — and the effects last long after we head back inside. Even something as simple as listening to birdsong or breathing in the scents released by trees can bring measurable benefits to our whole system.
So why does this matter?
Because when we’re coaching, it’s important to be in a resourceful, open state. Nature helps us get there. It invites us to slow down, to widen our thinking, and to see challenges from a broader, clearer perspective. It supports us to feel more connected, both to ourselves and to the world around us. It sparks our curiosity. And when we move through nature - especially walking - it gets even better. Walking helps both sides of the brain to work together, boosting creativity by up to 60%. It’s a simple, powerful way to find fresh ideas, new possibilities, and deeper insights.
Our chosen location for the day
Gosforth Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife on the outskirts of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. You can wander through expansive woodlands, wetlands, and reedbeds, where nature unfolds in a captivating display. From otters and birds of prey, to Roe Deer and rare orchids, the reserve is home to over 1,600 species - offering endless opportunities for discovery and reflection. (The reserve was featured on BBC Winterwatch in January 2025). We will have exclusive use of the Field Studies Room for the day, as well as access to the full 60-hectare reserve site.
If you are interested in experiencing coaching or supervision outdoors on a 1-2-1 basis, then please get in touch. Whilst in person sessions are a bonus, we can do it remotely, with each of us in our own outdoor setting. The impact is the same.