Twilight to Dark Night - wellbeing for women experience
Friday 30th September 2022 from 18:15pm to 21:15pm
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 you. 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. Set in the middle of Dalby Forest, High Dalby House is a retreat from the world. Set in 6 acres of beautiful woodlands, it’s been confirmed it’s the darkest place in North York Moors. Since this event is shortly after the new moon, there’s a chance to see more stars if it’s clear.
To nourish yourself before moving into activity, there’ll be warming drinks and delicious hot food all prepared by the 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’ll leave 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 to the celestial heavens above while Alison shows you a different way to stargaze. A meditation on the night sky that’ll leave you feeling awe-inspired.
You’ll end the evening sat next to a warming fire drinking hot chocolate and connecting with like-minded others. Alison will introduce a few other gentle activities that’ll be completely soothing and regenerative too.
The result? You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, calmer and ready to face a new day.
Walk information
The event is open to all, but please note, this is NOT an easy access walk, although they are easier than Adventures for the Soul’s usual dark sky events. The walk length is around 1/2 mile on well defined paths, some gradients, steps and rough ground. You’ll also be walking in the dark as well (with a torch!).
Please note that this has already taken place on 30/09/2022
Event organiser
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.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Adventures for the Soul
Twitter: @adventures4soul
Facebook: Adventures for the Soul
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
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.
Fri 30th Sep
Local light pollution
High Dalby House and Cottages is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
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