Nature Quest - Inwards

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With the summer transitioning into winter, we follow Nature’s rhythm which leads us inwards, into the wisdom and silence of our personal and interconnected Being.

During this retreat, we make space to slow down, thereby connecting to the wisdom of the mystery – the whole of the greater Life, of which we are part.

From this space, we emerge with new insight into what truly matters – that which nurtures and grows the fire of Joy in our daily existence.

Our modern, human lives have the tendency to just move on, often with increasing speeds, leading to this nagging feeling of overwhelm we all know in some way. Because of this, there is often a lack of space, a lack of conscious time and dedication to stop and examine the old and familiar, existing patterns, re-orient ourselves and continue life with greater clarity, peace, strength and joy. Paradoxically, Nature’s turn of the seasons teaches us the value of going in, winding down, and receiving rest and inspiration for what is to come.

This retreat intents to serve as a ritual, an opportunity to experience this space and to rest in and be inspired by Nature’s inherent wisdom, like-minded community, and attuned facilitation. Our wish and hope, as facilitators, is that You come to truly experience the peace, wisdom and joy of being carried by ‘something greater’ in yourself, Nature, and other humans. Such an experience can be a powerful initiation, guiding you towards an increasing sweetness and aliveness among all of Life’s joys and sorrows.

The event has a co-creative nature, which means that the programming can change depending on what occur in the network of the group. As we are out in forest, the weather will also be playing her part. We as facilitators attune to the dynamics and will make the adaptations that serve to bring out the most Value for the participants to the best of our ability. That being said, the program will be as follows:

14u00 Walk-in

14u30 Opening ceremony in the tipi: Finding the inner spark

18u00 Diner

19u00 Walking into the woods

20u00 Setup camp

21u00 Start of the Quest

10u00 End of the Quest

11u00 Integration ceremony

12u00 Brunch, sharing and relaxation

14u00 Walk-out

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This retreat is a collaboration between Alwin Copier, initiator of Field of Value – an organization that aims to promote the return of the experience of True meaning in Life – (website currently under construction ;) and Jeroen de Wit, the human behind Terug naar je Natuur (www.terugnaarjenatuur.nl), author of the book RESET, and project leader at the eco-village-in-becoming at Landgoed de Zevenbergjes. (www.dezevenbergjes.nl).

Both of us have the experience of being able to live and work in alignment with what we perceive as the wisdom of the greater, interconnected inner and outer Life. The desire to share this experience with others is at the foundation of this retreat.

Our mutual experience in the outdoors – engaging in hiking, mountaineering and bike-packing has taught us the value of the immersion in nature. Additionally, we have made it our vocation to guide people into deeper alignment with the Essence of Life. Jeroen does this through coaching and facilitating 2-day resets in nature. Alwin through his writing, facilitation of retreats, and individual guidance.

More information about the facilitators can be found on the websites mentioned above – and on the Instagram (@alwin_copier @jeroenreset).

Participants of previous events stated the following:

Lysbert: ‘Through his powerful energy, Alwin is able to take you on a deep internal journey.’

Luciano: ‘Participating in this retreat was like getting a reading – from your inner Self.’

Femke: ‘In his own, very much authentic way, Alwin guides you to the core of Life.’

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A week before the event, you will receive a message which elaborates upon the intention of the retreat. This message also includes the last practical details.

For this event, you need to bring the following gear:

- Suitable, warm and sturdy clothes
- Tent
- Sleeping back (comfort temperature of at least 3 degrees Celsius)
- Sleeping mat
- Headlamp/torch
- 1 liter of water

It is important that your gear is both relatively comfortable and safe to ensure the quality of the experience. If you have any doubts, please reach out to us – we also have some gear available you can borrow

When all attendees speak Dutch, the event will be hosted in that language.

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Do you have any questions? We are happy to help.
Contact Alwin: +31 6 23709441 / alwincopier@hotmail.com
Contact Jeroen: +31 683411322 / jeroen@terugnaarjenatuur.nl

Do you feel a clear resonance with this event, but is your attendance hindered by financial circumstances? Please contact us - we will try to create a fitting solution.

The Quest will be hosted on the lands of Stichting Behoud Veluwsch Landschap – hence, 10% of the revenue will go to that foundation in order to support the preservation of the original landscape and wildlife (www.behoudveluwschlandschap.nl).

We are looking forward to a beautiful, insightful, powerful day - hope to see You there!

Jeroen & Alwin

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Let's finish with some fitting words from Rumi, the Great Persian Poet of the Soul:

'In Winter, the bare branches that seem to sleep work covertly, preparing for their Spring.'

'Silence is the language of God - all else is poor translation.'

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