
Singing in Nature – Day Event
May 11 @ 11:00 - 17:00

♥ Singing in Nature – Day Event ♥
Join Elise & Charlie for a full day of kirtan (group devotional singing), a community picnic, and tranquil moments at this enchanting venue in South Devon. Deer Wood offers a perfect setting for those who love nature, as visitors can immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of bluebells – a quintessential symbol of spring. This day event takes place in May, when the bluebells are in full bloom, adding an extra layer of charm to the whole experience.
“Kirtan is a spiritual practice that originated in India centuries ago. The word kirtan means singing, chanting, and praising the Divine. It’s a sacred practice anyone can do; no special training is required. The music does the work for you, carrying you to a state of tremendous joy and clarity.” – Kirtan; Chanting as a Spiritual Path – Linda Johnsen & Maggie Jacobus
Kirtan is a devotional singing practice that involves the repetition of mantras and other spiritual phrases in a call-and-response or sing-along format accompanied by musical instruments.
The practice of mantra and kirtan is based on the idea that the mind is like a river, and that by repeating a mantra, one can help to still the mind and bring it back to its source. This can lead to a deeper sense of inner peace, clarity, and connection to the divine. The repetition of mantras and kirtan can also help to purify the mind and body, and can bring about a sense of spiritual awakening and transformation.
♥ Programme
10.45am ~ Arrive
11am ~ Welcoming Circle
11.15am ~ Heart Meditation
11.30am – Devotional singing
1.30pm ~ Picnic Lunch*
3pm ~ Devotional singing
5pm ~ Fairwells
♥ Parking
– There is space for 15 cars at Deer Wood, but space for 25 participants at the venue. There is an overflow carpark from which you can walk to Deer Wood in about 15 mins, and we can help coordinate lift sharing.
– We will be in touch with all attendees to ask if you need a parking space at the venue for easy access to Deer Wood, or whether you would be happy to enjoy the walk in nature to reach us, or if you are open to lift sharing which we will help coordinate.
♥ Lunch
– We are inviting everyone to contribute to a plant-based (organic if possible) picnic lunch to share as a group. Teas will be provided.
– Please bring a dish to share, your plate, cutlery and a mug.
♥ What to bring
Please bring a yoga mat to sit on, plus a cushion and blanket. There are some chairs and benches at the venue for anyone who is not comfortable sitting on the ground.
♥ Tree Planting
For some time now we have had a tree planting initiative, where we plant a tree for every person who attends one of our events. So far we have planted nearly 2 thousand trees. We invite you to join us in re-wilding the Earth. If you would like to take part you can add a donation when you complete your booking that will go towards planting more trees!