The Creative Canopy - Presented by Forest Fusion - Family Learning Retreat!
The Creative Canopy - Presented by Forest Fusion - Family Learning Retreat!
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🌿 The Creative Canopy
A Curated Home Education Retreat by Forest Fusion
Join Lyndsey, founder of Forest Fusion, forest school leader and former teacher, for a thoughtfully curated family learning retreat designed for families seeking a slower, richer, and more meaningful educational experience.
Set within the peaceful surroundings of Fintry Trust on 23rd July 2026 from 10:00am, The Creative Canopy invites families to step away from hurried routines and reconnect through nature, creativity, curiosity, and shared experience.
Blending outdoor learning, artistic exploration, gentle academic provocations, and well-being practices, this carefully designed retreat offers children the freedom to engage deeply, think independently, and learn in ways that feel both natural and inspiring.
Throughout the morning, families will be invited to experience a selection of seasonal and nature-led activities, which may include:
- botanical dye-making and leaf bashing
- clay artistry inspired by the natural world
- introductory whittling and bushcraft skills
- weaving creations
- artist inspired exploration and creations
- fire-lighting experiences
- sensory journals
- bird/tree/cloud spotting
- creative mathematical and literary provocations woven thoughtfully through the environment
The retreat will conclude with a calming family sound bath — a restorative closing experience designed to support regulation, reflection, and connection.
Hot drinks, thoughtful touches, and a welcoming atmosphere remain at the heart of the experience, creating space not only for children to flourish, but for families to connect with like-minded others within the home education community.
Founding Family Rate
£60 per family (early bird rate until 30th June)
Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve the calm, curated nature of the retreat. All adults are solely responsible for their dependents throughout the day.
Booking now open. (babies/toddlers under 3 free to come along with family, although retreat aimed at 3-13 years.)
Contraindications for Sound Bath-You should not attend (without written GP clearance) if you have/have had any of the following-
-heart conditions
-epilepsy
-mental health conditions
-metallic implants such as plates, pins, or pacemakers
-currently pregnant
*By booking, you agree you have none of the above.
What to Bring-
warm clothes, yoga mats, blanket, pillow, anything you need to lie comfortably for the session. Little ones may like to bring a teddy too! Please bring a water bottle as you may feel thirsty as you begin to release tension and toxins.
Organiser
Lyndsey Roberts
Founder of Forest Fusion,
BA, PGDipStratMgt (Yr1MBA), PGDipTchg, QTS, DBS, DSL, ForestSchool Cert, Kids Yoga Cert, Sound Healing Prac Cert, NLP Coach Cert.
Lyndsey, a seasoned educator created Forest Fusion after a very successful international career working in educational leadership. Lyndsey’s varied background includes New Zealand, Australia, United States, United Kingdom and International Baccalaureate educational systems along with teaching members of a Royal Family. She has trained teachers at various universities abroad, educated governors on boards, led CPD sessions for educators and ran workshops for parents and wider communities such as professional networking groups. Lyndsey’s extensive teaching experience spans various countries and cultural contexts, showcasing her passion for Early and Primary Years development.
She studied ‘Visible Thinking’ at Harvard University and often applies this in her learning spaces and well-being sessions. Beyond teaching, she excels in leadership, spearheading initiatives for inclusive and innovative learning environments, emphasising her dedication to shaping educational paradigms. Lyndsey has herself experienced trauma, witnessing several failures within different systems and wanted to educate and support people to prioritise their learning and well-being. Life is short, Lyndsey realises that time is the most valuable commodity. Lyndsey wanted to MAKE time. She wanted to use her experience and qualifications to help people to embrace life, learning and inner well-being.
Forest Fusion promotes well-being, self care and academic learning. We help people to feel empowered, prioritising time for themselves, their families, friends and colleagues. We offer a variety of well-being workshops and educational experiences whilst collaborating with the local community. We lead different types of training, lessons and workshop sessions to further assist in both academic development and well-being.
Venue
Fintry Trust, Fintry/Church La, GU8 5UQ Godalming
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