Are you yearning to deepen your connection with nature? Look no further!
Our mission is to connect you to nature in an easy and accessible way. A good way to do this is by going on a forest bathing walk, or come to one of our nature connection retreats.
We realise live events can take up a lot of your time, might be planned on days that don’t suit you, or can be expensive. With our DIY Nature Connection products, we’ve got you covered. Have a browse around our shop.
Events
Celebrating Biodiversity Week with Orlagh
Friday 22nd May
17:30 - 18:30
Fernhill Park and Gardens, Dublin 18
Donations gratefully accepted
Enjoy an afternoon in Fernhill with Orlagh as we celebrate Biodiversity Week!
Explore the wonders of the variety of life and our local area as we relax and unwind in the beautiful surroundings of Fernhill.
With a background in Zoology, Ecology and Conservation, Orlagh will weave some of these topics in with your relaxation as you explore the forest with your senses.
There is no set charge for this event, we would really appreciate a donation that suits your budget. All proceeds will go towards our Fill Your Cup programme, an initiative that offers complimentary nature-based wellness to those who need it.
Donations can be made on the day. To apply for your free ticket, please email info@beneaththecanopy.ie
Wellness Day Fernhill
Sunday 24th May
12:00 - 15:00
Fernhill Park & Gardens, Dublin 18
Free
Enjoy a day in Fernhill where you can sample offerings from local wellness providers, enjoy the fresh air and make connections, all in the beautiful surroundings of Fernhill Park and Gardens.
Bringing our community together
Local wellness providers offer their time to bring their wellness practices closer to the community.
With yoga, forest bathing, mindfulness, breathwork, cardio and plenty of activities for the kids, this community celebration is not to be missed!
Donations made on the day will help fund Wellness Day Fernhill 2027.
Forest bathing with Orlagh
Sunday 7th June
10:00 - 12:30
Fernhill Park and Gardens, Dublin 18
€35
This 2.5‑hour forest bathing walk with Orlagh invites you to unwind, reconnect, and experience nature in a way that feels nourishing, spacious, and deeply restorative.
Guided with warmth and ease, Orlagh leads you through a series of simple sensory invitations designed to help you settle your mind, soften your breath, and notice the subtle beauty of the landscape around you. You move at a gentle pace, tuning into birdsong, light, texture, and the changing rhythm of the seasons. The walk closes with a shared tea gathering, offering a moment to pause, reflect, and enjoy the company of others in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, a deeper connection with nature, or simply a few hours of spaciousness in your week, this forest bathing walk offers a beautiful way to fill your cup.
Network event for small business owners
Thursday 11th June
10:00 - 13:00
Glencullen Adventure Park (The GAP), Dublin 18
€25
Join us for a relaxed, uplifting morning designed to help you strengthen your network, clarify your goals, and connect with people who genuinely want to see you thrive.
We’ve created a practical workshop that shines a light on what really supports success: clear intentions, the courage to follow through, and a network that actively lifts each other up. Together, we’ll explore the relationships you already have, the ones you’d like to grow, and the simple, meaningful ways we can sponsor and support each other. You’ll map your own network, discover hidden strengths, and find out where others can help you ánd where you can help them.
We will all leave with clear action points to grow all of our networks and our success.
Before and after the workshop there will be plenty of time to chat, reconnect, and enjoy being in good company. And of course we’ll weave in a touch of wellness and nature connection to keep the morning grounded and nourishing.
Summer Solstice sauna retreat
Saturday 20th June
13:30 - 16:00
Glendalough sauna, Laragh, county Wicklow
€55
Celebrate the summer solstice with an afternoon designed to slow you down, reconnect you with nature, and leave you feeling deeply restored.
Together, we’ll ease into the afternoon with gentle guided meditation and sensory nature connection practices. Afterward, you’ll sink into the warmth of the sauna and, if you wish, enjoy refreshing cold dips in the river. An invigorating contrast that awakens the body and clears the mind.
This experience invites you to pause, breathe, and mark the turning of the year in community and in nature.
What to expect:
- Slow, mindful nature connection
- Guided meditation
- Foraging and brewing wild tea
- Time to ground and reflect
- Rejuvenating sauna session
- Optional cold river dips
- Stunning riverside setting in Laragh
Come celebrate the solstice with presence, warmth, and a touch of wildness.
Climate Nature Connection walk
Sunday 21st June
11:00 - 13:00
Rathdrum, co Wicklow
Free
As a Climate Ambassador for 2026, Cat is hosting a special Climate Nature Connection Walk in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 21 June from 11am to 1pm.
As a certified forest bathing and nature connection guide, she will lead you on a gentle wander through the forest, inviting you to slow down, open your senses, and reconnect with the living world around us.
Along the way, we will share stories and insights about nature preservation, the vital role nature plays in our physical and mental wellbeing, and simple, meaningful ways we can protect the planet in our everyday lives.
This walk is a chance to step into climate action through connection, curiosity, and care.
After reserving your free spot, you will receive an email with the exact meeting location and more practical information.
Unfortunately, there is no regular public transport available to the location.
The Yoga Picnic 2026
Saturday 4th July
Lilliput House, Co Westmeath
From €85
We are delighted to be on the line up for The Yoga Picnic 2026 at Lilliput House, on the shores of Lough Ennell in Co Westmeath.
Orlagh will be teaming up with Charlotte Harrison from Dublin Mountain Yoga to bring you Move with Nature; an experiential journey through yoga and nature connection.
Be part of our vibrant community and spend a beautiful day embracing yoga, wellbeing, nature and education.
Try new styles and practices of yoga, meditation and the healing arts, eat delicious food, support sustainable businesses, and recharge with a day of mindfulness and self-care.
Forest Bathing with Orlagh
Sunday 9th August
10:00 - 12:30
Fernhill Park and Gardens, Dublin 18
€35
This 2.5‑hour forest bathing walk with Orlagh invites you to unwind, reconnect, and experience nature in a way that feels nourishing, spacious, and deeply restorative.
Guided with warmth and ease, Orlagh leads you through a series of simple sensory invitations designed to help you settle your mind, soften your breath, and notice the subtle beauty of the landscape around you. You move at a gentle pace, tuning into birdsong, light, texture, and the changing rhythm of the seasons. The walk closes with a shared tea gathering, offering a moment to pause, reflect, and enjoy the company of others in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Join Orlagh in celebrating Lughnasa, the ancient festival that heralds the onset of the harvest.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, a deeper connection with nature, or simply a few hours of spaciousness in your week, this forest bathing walk offers a beautiful way to fill your cup.
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