Gong in the Woods
Summer Solstice Celebration in a Woodland Sanctuary
A day of deep rest, sound healing and nature connection
Saturday 27 June 2026 11am - 4pm
Early bird tickets until 1 June £85, £95 after
Step away from the noise of everyday life and join us for a deeply nourishing day immersed in the healing sounds of gongs, nature, stillness and connection.
Join our Summer Solstice “Gong in the Woods” retreat day on 27 June 2026 in a beautiful private Berkshire woodland in Arborfield. Experience meditation, Qi Gong, breathwork, fire ceremony, gong bath, and a nourishing vegan feast. Limited spaces—book your place today.
Step into a day of light, energy and connection as Fiona and Kat welcome you into an enchanting Summer Solstice gathering, held within a secluded private woodland sanctuary. A space to soothe your nervous system, release accumulated stress and remember what it feels like to truly rest, surrounded by beautiful trees.
At the height of the year, when the sun stands at its fullest expression, we gather to honour this moment of expansion, vitality, possibility. A sacred pause to reconnect with yourself, with nature, with what is ready to bloom in your life.
Surrounded by woodland, immersed in the gentle rhythm of the natural world, you will be held in a space where modern wellbeing meets ancient wisdom. A space where your nervous system can soften, open, receive.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally tired, energetically depleted or simply longing for a day away from the demands of life, this experience is designed to help you come back to yourself.
Expect:
✨ the sounds of gongs echoing through the trees
✨ moments of stillness and peace
✨ deep rest for body and mind
✨ space to reset and restore
✨ connection, warmth and gentle support
Previous attendees have described Gong in the Woods as:
“deeply healing”
“like pressing reset on my whole system”
“the first time I’d properly relaxed in months”
No experience is needed — only a willingness to pause and receive.
Your Journey Through the Day
We begin by arriving together in stillness, guided into a gentle meditation as birdsong, rustling leaves create a natural symphony around you. This is your moment to land, to breathe, to open your awareness to the life force of the woodland.
Through the flowing movements of Qi Gong, you will awaken your body, your energy, your connection to the earth beneath you, the expansive solstice sun above. Each movement invites vitality, balance, ease.
As we move into the heart of the day, you will be nourished with a seasonal, nourishing vegan lunch, lovingly prepared by Jo Ann from Green Mint, our dedicated vegan chef. This is a moment to rest, integrate, connect, while being held within the peaceful woodland setting.
We then gather for a powerful fire ceremony, honouring the sun at its zenith. Here, you will be invited to release what feels complete, step forward into what is calling you next. As the flames rise, so too does your intention. Clear, energised, supported by the elements.
Throughout the day, Fiona will guide you through energy awareness, Five Element wisdom , Qi activation practices, helping you tune into the subtle currents within you, around you. Deepening your connection to your inner landscape, the living world that holds you.
Kat will lead you through breathwork, connecting you to your heart space, deepening self-love, supporting emotional release, guiding you back to yourself. As your breath synchronises with the rhythm of nature, you may find clarity, release, a renewed sense of inner calm.
We close the day immersed in the deeply restorative experience of a Gong bath, where waves of sound move through the woodland space, through your entire being. Allow yourself to fully surrender as the vibrations recalibrate your energy, leaving you grounded, open, in harmony with the frequency of the season.
A Celebration of Light, Energy, Becoming
This is more than a day retreat.
It is a moment to honour where you are, reconnect with what matters, step into the fullness of your own energy.
A day to expand.
A day to receive.
A day to remember your connection to nature, to rhythm, to yourself.
Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy, depth of the experience.
We would love you to join us.
Your Hosts
Fiona Carson - Shiatsu | Kinesiology | Energy & Vibrational Sound Healing
With over 20 years of experience as a holistic health practitioner, Fiona blends Shiatsu, Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong, Sound Healing to support deep reconnection with the body, energy system.
Her integrated, intuitive approach empowers you to heal, grow, thrive through personalised energy medicine.
Clinics in Reading, Knowl Hill, Midgham, Royal Berkshire Hospital (for staff)
Fiona also runs regular workshops, retreats focused on self-care, energy practices.
Katharine Tanzilli - Transformational Leader & Coach | Breathwork & Sound Healing Facilitator
Kat holds powerful healing spaces where breath, sound work in harmony to support emotional release, calm the nervous system, restore energetic balance. Through breathwork, gong, she supports you to drop out of the mind, into the body, into the heart space — reconnecting with calm, clarity, self-love.
With over 20 years of experience in NHS transformation, quality improvement, alongside her work in coaching, holistic wellbeing, Kat weaves ancient wisdom, modern science to support you to feel grounded, aligned, empowered to live your best life.
Disclaimer :
This is an outdoor woodland event where there are natural environmental risks such as uneven ground, and insects. We recommend wearing long sleeves and trousers and using insect repellent.
Gong baths are not recommended for people who are sound sensitive/ triggered by sound, are in the first trimester of pregnancy, if you have had a hip joint operation, have a serious heart condition or pacemaker, have severe mental health issues, you have sound induced epilepsy, have an ear infection or severe tinnitus.
By attending you accept responsibility for your own health and safety while on site.
Cancellation Policy for Workshops and Retreats
We understand that life happens, and plans can change. To ensure fairness for all participants and allow us to plan effectively, the following cancellation policy applies:
1. Refunds
• 30 Days or More Before the Event: Full refund, minus booking fee
• 14–29 Days Before the Event: 50% refund of the total fee, minus booking fee.
• Less Than 14 Days Before the Event: No refund will be issued.
2. Credits for Special Circumstances
• In the case of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, you may request to transfer your payment as a credit toward a future similar event. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
3. Transfers
• You may transfer your registration to another person if you notify us at least 7 days before the event.
4. Cancellations by the Organizer
• If we need to cancel the event for any reason, you will receive a full refund or have the option to transfer your payment to a future event.