Aligning & reconnecting with the rhythms of the year.
Step away from the screen and into nature.
For 95% of human history, we lived, worked and learned in alignment with the natural world. Today, we spend most of our time indoors, under artificial light, glued to screens, trying to force ideas. The result? Burnout, exhaustion and a sense of being out of sync with what really matters.
The Natural Network is a new series of gatherings created by me for business leaders, change-makers and professionals seeking to work and live with purpose. It’s for those who want to reconnect to what matters, gain clarity and bring fresh energy back into their work and life.
Three-day retreats can feel inspiring but too often the benefits fade once we return to the pressures of everyday life. Instead, this model offers a steady rhythm of eight gatherings aligned with the Wheel of the Year, an ancient cycle that has guided communities for centuries. Each season brings its own invitation:
Resting (Winter) - pausing, restoring and reflecting.
Planting (Spring) - setting intentions and beginning again.
Growing (Summer) - energising, collaborating and expanding.
Harvesting (Autumn) - gathering wisdom, celebrating progress and integrating what we’ve learned.
Together, these cycles form a wheel of regenerative business and leadership, a living model that keeps you aligned, grounded and inspired throughout the year.
Each gathering will be co-created with guest facilitators, blending perspectives from regenerative farming, coaching, leadership and community building. Some events will take place in nature at Four Acre Farm, while others will be hosted in urban spaces like Patch in Bournemouth, striking a balance between grounding and accessibility.
This is the beginning of a new kind of network, a space for people exploring how to live, work and lead in alignment with nature.
A living model for work and life. Eight events. Four cycles. One year aligned with nature.
The first gathering…
Our first event in the Natural Network series is Harvesting Wisdom, taking place on 26th September at Four Acre Farm in Ringwood. Timed to the Autumn Equinox, this is a natural moment of balance, reflection and preparation for the months ahead.
This is a morning designed to help you pause, recalibrate and step into the remainder of 2025 with renewed focus, energy and insight.
Reconnecting with the season of harvest, we will be celebrating what’s been growing in your life and work, reflecting on lessons learned and gathering insight for the next chapter of the year.
We’ll be joined by Kate Forrester, co-founder of Four Acre Farm, who brings deep experience in regenerative farming, community building and hosting magical spaces. Kate will co-facilitate the day alongside me, weaving practical wisdom from the land with tools for leadership and personal growth.
Together, we’ll step out of meeting rooms and into the poly tunnel to explore how aligning with natural cycles can help us make better decisions, avoid burnout and reconnect with what really matters.
Date: Friday 26th September 2025
Time: 09.15 arrival for 09.30 start. Lunch by 12.30. Ends at 13.15.
Location: Four Acre Farm, Ringwood
Includes: Guided session, farm walk, seasonal produce, lunch and a 30 minute coaching follow up session with me, Nick Whitnell
Audience: Professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams seeking clarity, focus, and connection
Cost: £99 Standard price. Newsletter subscribers receive an exclusive £20 discount code.
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