The Clearing, A day retreat for leaders, business owners and managers in Nature

The Clearing — A Day Retreat for Leaders
Friday 17th April 2026 | 09:45am–4:15pm
Little Seed Field, Castiles Farm, Near Ripon, North Yorkshire

A day retreat for leaders, managers and business owners who know the value of stepping back — and just haven’t quite made the time for it yet.

Held in the woodland and wildscape of Where the Mind Grows woods at Little Seed Field, near Ripon as the first bluebells of the year begin to come through, The Clearing is a day to put the to-do list on pause. Time to breathe, reflect and reconnect with yourself and other leaders who get it.

The day is hosted by JK (Where the Mind Grows) and Ali Carruthers-Illingworth (Purple, Pebble, People. Two experienced coaches and facilitators.

Together they’ll guide you through two workshops across the day, weaving nature-based coaching, systemic thinking and quiet space for your own exploration, relaxation and the chance to connect with yourself and others to enhance well-being and confidence.

There’s also a nourishing plant-based lunch from a local Yorkshire caterer, and plenty of time to simply be.

You’ll leave with a clearer head, some movement on whatever is live for you right now, in work or your personal situation (s) and a little more room to keep leading well. Whether leading a team, your business or yourself.

We ask that anyone signing up can commit to stay for the full day, to ensure we can ground in and out of the days events together cohesively.