Twilight to Dark Night - wellbeing for women

Twilight to Dark Night - wellbeing for women

Saturday 18th February 2023 from 17:30pm to 20:30pm

High Dalby House and Cottages
Dalby Forest Drive, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LP

This is a wonderful opportunity to switch off, slow down and take time out for yourself. Allow yourself to let go of that “to-do” list and reconnect with yourself again. Sample something completely different with other like-minded women.

The location couldn’t be more perfect. High Dalby House is a retreat from the world in the middle of Dalby Forest. Set in 6 acres of beautiful woodlands, it’s been confirmed it’s the darkest place in North York Moors. Since this event is just before the new moon, there’s more opportunity to see more stars if it’s clear.

To nourish ourselves before we move into activity, there’ll be warming drinks and delicious hot food, all prepared by our wonderful hosts, Ian and Linda. It’s a chance to meet other participants too.

With a full belly and a gentle start to the evening, you’ll reconnect with yourself through a mindful meander that leaves your senses zinging. Moving slowly, you’ll experience the night in a completely different way. Feel the cold, crisp air as you breathe. Hear wonderful owls hooting and crunching leaves underfoot. Let the smell of nature awaken your awareness of this precious moment.

Afterwards, you’ll cast your eyes on the celestial heavens above while I show you a different way to stargaze. A meditation on the night sky that’ll leave you feeling awe-inspired.

You’ll end the evening sitting next to a warming fire drinking hot chocolate, and connecting with like-minded others. I’ll introduce a few other gentle activities that’ll be completely soothing and regenerative.

The result? You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, calmer and ready to face a new day.

This event is part of the North York Moors Dark Skies Festival 2023.

Please note that this has already taken place on 18/02/2023


Event organiser

Adventures for the Soul

Adventures for the Soul is organising this event

Please contact Adventures for the Soul directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at High Dalby House and Cottages. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Dark Sky Meander and Stargazing with Adventures for the Soul

    Saturday 23rd November 2024 from 17:45pm to 21:15pm

    High Dalby House and Cottages, Pickering, YO18 7LP

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  • Dark Sky Meander & Stargazing with Adventures for the Soul

    Friday 28th February 2025 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    High Dalby House and Cottages, Pickering, YO18 7LP

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