Activities

Welcome To Oaksbrook

A range of on site activities offered by Jane to add to your experience.

Here at Oaksbrook we are able to offer a range of activities, mostly facilitated by Jane, but also sometimes additional themes and content are added with tutors being trusted freelance speakers, therapists and teachers all qualified and insured in their own field. These activities can be booked by our Herdsman holiday and Glamping guests or other visitors to the farm as a stand alone activity for a group of friends or as part of a day retreat package.

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Meditation and Sound Healing

In our ever busy lives we are often over stretched, over stimulated and overworked. The need to be able to unwind and deeply relax is ever more poignant. Meditation as a form of creating relaxation is proven to have many health benefits for our physical body plus mental and emotional health...

Mind Body Soul Pratices

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Meditation and Sound Healing

In our ever busy lives we are often over stretched, over stimulated and overworked. The need to be able to unwind and deeply relax is ever more poignant. Meditation as a form of creating relaxation is proven to have many health benefits for our physical body plus mental and emotional health. It also reconnects you to the still centre of your being.

Let Jane take you on a guided meditation in our Walnut barn or perhaps weather permitting you might like to try an out door meditation session. Sitting in a peaceful setting in nature with the sound of our horses quietly munching on the grass or sit among our friendly sheep and feel a profound connection with the animals. They have much to teach us about being in the present moment. Maybe try a walking meditation where Jane will guide you through some Forest Bathing exercises.

Sessions usually last between 1 hour and an hour and a half and can include finishing up with a cup of herbal tea at the Walnut Barn to enjoy at your leisure.

Listen to a series or gentle relaxing sounds from Koshi chimes, Native American Style Flute and Crystal singing bowls.

Prices from £10 to £15.00 per person for groups.

Minimum 2 people at £20 per person.

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    Farm Tour

    A guided walk taking in our farm buildings and stables, the history and how we came to create Oaksbrook Retreat. Meet the animals close up and personal. Learn about the horses, the Arabians, their characters, their care requirements and routines. Meet our pet sheep and learn about them as a breed and uses for their wool...

    Farm Tour

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    Meet The Animals

    A guided walk taking in our farm buildings and stables, the history and how we came to create Oaksbrook Retreat. Meet the animals close up and personal. Learn about the horses, the Arabians, their characters, their care requirements and routines. Meet our pet sheep and learn about them as a breed and uses for their wool.

    Here how about our Oaksbrook Little Scarlet came into the world and understand where her name came from. Meet our rescued ewe Zeena the warrior queen and hear her story of escape from the dinner table! You can’t miss our spotted miniature pony Dotty.

    Discover the wide variety of native trees that form part of a WW1 memorial wood planted in 2017 and learn about the diverse wildlife we have here and the conservation work we are doing to create habitats and help our flora and fauna, insects and bird life.

    Sessions are between 1 hour and one and a half hours with option to finish with a cup of tea back at the Walnut Barn

    Price from £10 - £15

    Minimum 2 people or extra price for just a single person

    'An amazing day out for our young disabled adults. Great location with stunning views. Jane and her crew made us feel relaxed and valued and filled our day with wildlife, walks and positive mental health. Thank you so much.' - Andy-The Zone Support Worker

    'A great day out, very relaxing and nothing was too much trouble for the staff involved. Lovely walks and was so nice to get up close with the horses and other animals. Great day out' - Sharon - The Zone Team Leader

    'Such a lovely day out. A beautiful setting with lots of animals and activities. So relaxing to be outdoors connecting with nature.' - Leah Whittaker- The Zone Team Leader

    'I had a great day out. I felt very included in all activities and it was easy to get around in my wheelchair. I particularly enjoyed feeding the chickens.' - Matthew Harvey- The Zone Service User

    'Jane and her team were fantastic from start to finish with our day out. They ensured all our young people were included and made to feel welcome, offering different activities to all. It was even accessible for our wheelchair uses. Jane is kind and attentive, the session was relaxing and thoroughly enjoyed by all our young adults. Could not recommend a day out at Oaksbrook Retreat enough.' - Jodie Whymark- The Zone Day Centre Manager

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      Craft Mini Workshops

      If you are interested in crafts why not get creative and join a crafting session in the Walnut barn with Jane. She offers the following 2 hour sessions...

      Craft Mini Workshops

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      Let Your Creativity Flow

      If you are interested in crafts why not get creative and join a crafting session in the Walnut barn with Jane. She offers the following 2 hour sessions.

      • Needle Felting for Beginners - create your own furry friend using a mixture of our very own Coloured Ryeland Sheep’s wool and Marino wool.
      • Create a Vision Board - set your goals and intentions and create a picture to help manifest your dreams. Guided meditation to help visualise and sew those seeds for your vision.

      All tools and materials provided. Drinks provided and refreshments available to purchase.

      Session price £18.00 per person

      Minimum 2 people or an additional supplement for a single person.

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        Wellbeing Mini Workshops

        A two hour interactive talk and workshop hosted by Jane. You can choose from the following subjects...

        Wellbeing Mini Workshops

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        Learn Some New Skills For Self Care and Nurturing

        A two hour interactive talk and workshop hosted by Jane. You can choose from the following subjects.

        • Introduction to Flower Essences - learn about the Bach Flower and other essences. Here we look at different ways of selecting those that are right for you, their uses and applications and you will be able to create your own combination bottle or spray to take away.
        • Aroma Balance Interactive Workshop - here we will learn some basics about Aromatherapy Oils and their application and uses. We will experiment with some scent sticks to see which we are drawn to. After listing your observations and three favourite choices from their scent alone we reveal the oils and then create either a moisturising cream, a bath oil or a shampoo with your chosen oils to take home. I use Neals Yard Organic’s Essential Oils.
        • Wellbeing Talk and Demo - A combination of Flower Essences, Magnetic Well Wellness products, crystals, sound therapy and the energy body and divination cards. Let Jane put together a session for you combining her skills. There will be opportunity to learn about different techniques to help balance the emotions and promote relaxation and wellbeing. You can explore and experience some new techniques. We touch on acupressure and EFT and a short demo of Pranic Healing.

        Drinks included, other light refreshments available. Products available to purchase too.

        All of the these sessions are £20 per person

        Minimum 2 people or a small additional fee applies for single person participation.

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          Holistic Therapies

          Jane is a qualified Vibrational Essences Practitioner for people and animals registered as an Advanced Practitioner with the BFVEA. She is also an Equine Facilitated Interactions Practitioner with a level 4 Diploma with the Athena Herd Foundation...

          Holistic Therapies

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          Relax and Unwind

          Jane is a qualified Vibrational Essences Practitioner for people and animals registered as an Advanced Practitioner with the BFVEA. She is also an Equine Facilitated Interactions Practitioner with a level 4 Diploma with the Athena Herd Foundation, accredited with the ACCPH. Jane is working towards the level 5 post graduate Diploma. She is a Reiki Master and can also offer consultations or healing sessions combining integrated therapies such as Homeobotanic Therapy. She has trained in Aromatic Swedish Massage, AcuSound Therapy and other healing techniques. She works with Crystals too and is an independent consultant for Neals Yard Organic and Energetix magnetic products.

          Our holiday guests can book a healing session during their stay. For those wishing to delve deeper and who may require a more support based session Jane tends to recommend at least three sessions. She offers a free 20 minute on line or phone call to see how she might help you so that she can put together a recommended package.

          A single relaxing healing session starts at £40.00

          Equine Facilitated Interactions initial 2 hour consult and session £75

          Essence Consult with bespoke essence dosage bottle £60

          Discounts for packages

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            School and Group Visits

            Are you a teacher, Occupational Therapist or carer working with children or vulnerable people that would like to visit Brook Farm? Or perhaps just a group of friends or club looking for a space to get together in nature...

            School and Group Visits

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            Space to Learn, Space to Be!

            Are you a teacher, Occupational Therapist or carer working with children or vulnerable people that would like to visit Brook Farm? Or perhaps just a group of friends or club looking for a space to get together in nature. We can arrange educational, experiential visits with guided walks and talks about nature, plant and animal life and meet our animals or perhaps you are looking for a peaceful outdoor, safe spot for teaching or therapeutic space. Forest schools are popular. A great place to create a nature project or have a picnic.

            From an organised two hour visit to a whole day hire of space we are open to helping you with your ideas. Our Glamping space and huts are quite seasonal for overnight visitors so they may be available for day hire in our of season times and mid week days. We have ample parking for multiple cars and minibuses. A little bit limited for those with physical disabilities but we will do our best to accommodate. We have had over 30 disabled under 5’s visit with their parents and carers and it was smiles all round.

            Get in touch to discuss your ideas and requirements.

            We are currently able to offer funded school visits in conjunction with The Countryside Stewardship Scheme for groups a minimum of eight students for a two hour educational and well-being visit. These grant funded visits which are free to the visiting groups are also available to Care Farm groups and organisations for vulnerable adults.

            See our listing on Countryside Classroom below.
            https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/places/5627

            We have currently been supporting Messing Primary School, Maldon Court School, St Christopher’s Academy Trust, The Zone and Treetops Livability.

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