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.
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Connection.
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Wisdom.
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Grounding.
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Growth.
A living model for work and life. Eight events. Four cycles. One year aligned with nature.
The second gathering…
Crossing the Threshold | 31st October 2025
After selling out our first gathering, our next step in The Natural Network series takes place on 31st October - aligned with Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival marking the turning of the wheel from harvest into winter.
Where our first event was about celebration and gratitude, Samhain invites something deeper: a moment to pause, release and prepare. It’s a threshold and a time for reflection, letting go of what no longer serves and planting intentions in the fertile dark.
What to Expect
This morning is designed to help you:
Honour the growth and challenges of the year so far.
Reflect on what needs to be carried forward and what can be released.
Step into the quieter months with clarity and purpose.
Reconnect with the cyclical wisdom of nature as a guide for your own rhythm.
We’ll be guided by the land itself at Four Acre Farm, with Kate Forrester (farm co-founder, regenerative grower, and community-builder) co-facilitating alongside me. Together we’ll hold space for reflection and preparation, weaving lessons from the soil and the seasons into tools for leadership, resilience, and growth.
Date: Friday 31st October 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
Waiting list open today. Tickets to be released by 3rd October.
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