🌿 Earth Magick at Highwoods Country Park

Woodland Rhythms • Suspended Sound • Fire Circle • Mother Earth

🍂 Earth Magick is Evolving…

As the seasons turn and the colder days draw in, Earth Magic is evolving with the natural rhythms of the Earth.

We're gathering a little closer around the warmth of the fire, bringing together the ancient, instinctive rhythms of medicine drumming, singing, chanting and the simple magic of coming together beneath the trees.

Our beautiful woodland hammocks remain suspended amongst the branches, offering a peaceful place to rest, listen and simply hang out.

Perhaps you'll feel drawn to gather around the fire, pick up a drum, find your voice and share in the collective rhythm.

Or perhaps you'd rather wrap yourself in a cosy blanket, settle into a hammock and allow the sounds of the drums, voices and woodland to wash over you.

Some of us will drum.

Some of us will sing.

Some of us will simply listen, receive and rest.

There is no right or wrong way to experience Earth Magic.

Just an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life, reconnect with the natural world and find your own place amongst the trees.

🥁 Woodland Rhythm, Song & Connection

We begin simply — arriving beneath the trees, grounding into the Earth, noticing the woodland around us and taking a few moments to breathe and settle.

As we gather around the fire, we explore simple rhythms through medicine drumming and percussion, allowing the collective beat to bring us together.

Gentle singing, repetitive chants and intuitive sound invite us to find our voices, connect with one another and experience the joy of creating something together.

There is no need to be musical, know the words or have any previous experience.

This isn't about performance or perfection.

It's about expression, connection and remembering the simple pleasure of gathering together.

There may be moments when the rhythm builds, when our voices rise together and the woodland comes alive with sound.

And there may be moments of complete stillness, listening to the crackle of the fire, the rustling leaves and the sounds of the natural world.

🥁 Have You Felt the Call of the Drum?

There's something wonderfully instinctive about the beat of a drum.

Perhaps you've felt drawn to medicine drumming for some time, heard the deep, grounding rhythm of a drum during a sound bath or ceremony, or simply wondered what it might feel like to play one yourself.

Earth Magic offers a welcoming opportunity to explore that curiosity.

Come and try our 16-inch REMO Buffalo and Bahia drums before you buy.

During our woodland gatherings, you'll have the opportunity to experience these two different styles of drum for yourself, exploring their sound, vibration, feel and the different ways they can be played.

We'll also explore the differences between modern synthetic drumheads and traditional animal-skin drums.

From the materials they're made from to their tonal qualities, sensitivity to temperature and moisture, care and maintenance, we'll discover what makes each drum unique.

Traditional animal-skin drums can carry deep cultural and ceremonial significance, while synthetic drumheads offer a durable, weather-resistant alternative that can be particularly practical for outdoor gatherings.

Neither is necessarily better than the other. They simply offer different qualities and experiences, and choosing a drum is a personal decision.

Whether you're considering purchasing your first drum, curious about different styles or simply want to experience the joy of drumming amongst the trees, you're welcome.

No experience needed. No obligation to buy. Just an opportunity to explore, listen and discover what resonates with you.

And if you'd rather settle into one of our woodland hammocks and simply receive the sounds, that's every bit as welcome.

Sometimes the first step in discovering the drum is simply listening.

✨ Suspended Sound & Woodland Rest

Our much-loved hammocks remain an important part of Earth Magic.

For those who prefer a quieter experience, the hammocks offer a place to be gently held amongst the trees, surrounded by the natural woodland soundscape.

Rest comfortably as the sounds of medicine drums, singing, chanting and therapeutic instruments move through the woodland.

Listen to the birdsong, the rustling leaves, the crackle of the fire and the collective rhythm of the circle.

Simply lie back.

Listen.

Receive.

Rest.

The suspended sound experience offers space for the body to soften, the mind to quieten and the nervous system to settle, while reconnecting with the rhythms of the natural world.

You are welcome to move between the fire circle and the hammocks, choosing whatever feels right for you.

🌿 A Practice of Reciprocity

Earth Magic is not only about what we receive from nature.

It is also about what we give back.

Each gathering includes a simple act of gratitude towards Mother Earth — perhaps collecting litter we encounter, offering an intention for the woodland, honouring the changing seasons or leaving the space a little more cared for than we found it.

Because our relationship with nature should be reciprocal.

Through these small acts of care, we remember that we are not separate from nature.

We are part of it.

🌍 Every Booking Gives Back

£20 per person

From every booking, £2 will be donated through the Beautiful Boho Earth Fund to support conservation, habitat restoration and wildlife projects.

So every gathering becomes a small act of healing — for ourselves, our communities and the Earth.

✨ Your Earth Magick Morning May Include

• Woodland fire circle and seasonal connection

• Medicine drumming and shared rhythms

• Singing, chanting and intuitive sound

• An opportunity to explore 16-inch REMO Buffalo and Bahia drums

• Guidance on synthetic and traditional animal-skin drums

• Suspended hammock relaxation

• Therapeutic sound and vibration

• Natural birdsong and woodland soundscape

• Mother Earth meditation

• Gentle grounding and breathwork

• Seasonal Earth-honouring ritual

• A simple act of woodland reciprocity

• Deep rest, expression and reconnection

Every gathering is a little different, guided by the changing seasons, the weather and the natural energy of the group.

No musical experience is needed.

No yoga experience or flexibility is required.

There is nothing to achieve and no pressure to participate.

Come exactly as you are.

🌿 Please Bring

Warm, comfortable clothing suitable for the weather, sturdy footwear, a blanket, water and a yoga mat or something comfortable to rest on if you prefer to remain on the ground.

Drums and percussion will be available, although you're welcome to bring your own.

And perhaps one simple intention:

To slow down enough to listen.

Because sometimes reconnecting with ourselves begins by reconnecting with the Earth beneath us — and sometimes the most beautiful connections happen when we gather together.

🌿 Join Us Amongst the Trees

£20 per person

📍 Highwoods Country Park, Colchester

🕤 Thursdays | 9:30–10:30am

Gather around the fire. Feel the rhythm of the drum. Raise your voice. Or simply hang out amongst the trees.

Earth Magic — following the seasons, honouring the Earth and bringing people together.

With love,

Laura Horne
Beautiful Boho

Ancient Wisdom Keeper • Soul Midwife • Facilitator of Embodied Healing & Sacred Space