Feel the earth breathing with us.

John O’Donohue

By intentionally spending time in nature, we can support parts of ourselves that are forgotten, neglected, or even hurting.

Through life’s many adventures, we all experience changes that cause degrees of stress, anxiety and frustration. Study after study shows that a deeper connection with nature promotes positive mental, physical and social health – allowing us to face the world with resilience, positivity and confidence.

Kindlings offers nature-based experiences for individuals, groups and teams.

Individual, professional team or community group? Let’s work together to create immersive meaningful experiences in inspiring places.

From short outdoor forest bathing excursions to longer-term forest therapy and residential retreats, Kindlings Founder, Gillian Colhoun will design an experience tailored specifically for you.

Wellness Promotion

For those who want to maintain good mental health and feel a deeper sense of belonging, resilience or peace. 

Health Intervention

For those who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, burnout, insomnia or isolation.

Work with Kindlings

Discover all the ways to bring nature therapy into your life and work.

  • Explore

  • Discover

  • Respond

  • Share

  • Wonder

  • Wander

  • Rest

  • Create

  • Gillian facilitated a life-changing event that I will take with me and share with my family.

    – Jo F, County Down

  • Lying down in nature is something you don't normally do. It was so peaceful.

    – Ciara B, Belfast

  • Gillian has such a lovely gentle energy which added to this wonderful experience.

    – Margaret O, Belfast

  • This experience shifted feelings within. Instead of running around shopping centres, I have everything I need in nature.

    – Geraldine O, County Down

“Kindlings is about creating small sanctuaries of shelter to draw on the wellspring of creativity and imagination.”

— Gillian Colhoun, Kindlings Founder