Corporate Wellbeing & Partnerships
Nature-Based Wellbeing for Teams
Restore calm. Spark creativity. Strengthen connection.
In just a few hours, your team can experience the proven benefits of nature: lower stress, improved focus, and a deeper connection.
At The Naturally Curious, immersive, science-backed nature-based experiences are designed to help people slow down, reset, and reconnect, with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Rooted in ancient wisdom and backed by modern research, these sessions offer a refreshing alternative to traditional workplace wellbeing.
Whether you're planning a one-off wellbeing day, a seasonal retreat, or exploring longer-term ways to invest in your people, you can co-create something meaningful, measurable, and aligned with your values.
Why Nature-Based Wellbeing?
Time in nature offers a simple, science‑backed way to support your team’s wellbeing, with proven benefits for both people and performance.
Measurable wellbeing gains: Just 2 hours per week in nature can significantly boost wellbeing, valued at £356 per person per year (ONS, 2020).
Stress reduction: Time in nature can reduce stress hormones by over 20% in less than an hour, helping people shift out of “always on” mode.
Business outcomes: Nature‑based wellbeing programmes are linked with lower absenteeism, fewer sick days, higher morale, and increased productivity.
Cost of inaction: Workplace loneliness alone costs UK employers an estimated £2.5 billion annually.
Strong ROI: Workplace wellbeing programmes can deliver a return of 2–5x for every £1 invested, and nature‑based interventions can deliver £2.16 in health benefits for every £1 invested (The Wildlife Trusts).
Backed by public health: The NHS now supports Social Green Prescribing, connecting people with nature as a recognised way to improve health and wellbeing.
How it works
Our guided Forest Bathing sessions are grounded in science and follow a carefully designed flow that goes beyond a simple walk in the woods. Through slow, sensory-based practices, we help participants:
Shift from stress into a calm, restorative state
Activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce cortisol (the stress hormone)
Increase their awareness, presence, and openness
Reconnect with themselves, nature, and each other
This physiological reset creates the conditions for clarity, creativity, and connection — the foundations for performance, psychological safety, and strong team culture.
The benefits for your team
These physiological and psychological shifts translate into measurable outcomes for your organisation:
Reduced stress and lower risk of burnout in high‑pressure roles
Improved focus, creativity, and decision-making
Stronger communication and team connection
Higher morale and psychological safety
Lower absenteeism and presenteeism, and fewer ‘running on empty’ days
For leaders, this means fewer sick days, better decision‑making, and teams who have the energy and headspace to do their best work.
Nature-Based Team Experiences
Flexible options designed for different teams, intentions, and environments, from shorter resets to deep immersions.
Our Core Offering
Immersive outdoor experiences designed to regulate stress, strengthen team connection, and restore clarity in high-pressure work environments.
Formats Include:
Guided Forest Bathing experiences
Forest Bathing with reflective journalling
Nature-based team connection workshops
Half-day or full-day bespoke outdoor retreats
Workplace Wellbeing Sessions
Short, practical sessions helping teams manage everyday stress without leaving the workplace.
Formats include:
Brown bag lunch talks
Breathwork and nervous system reset sessions
Mindfulness or meditation tasters
Indoor nature connection or creative workshops
How it Works
Bringing nature-based wellbeing to your team is straightforward and tailored to you. Here's our proven 5-step process:
Listen
Initial conversation to understand your team's needs, goals, and intentions.Design
Co-creation of a bespoke experience or programme that fits your people and environment.Prepare
We handle logistics, site selection, risk assessment, and all details.Deliver
Guided session in nature or on-site, gentle, inclusive, and restorative.Integrate
Reflection, feedback, and optional ongoing support to embed the benefits.
Curious about the power of Contrast Therapy?
Alongside our nature-based wellbeing experiences, we also offer Contrast Therapy, a powerful practice combining heat and cold exposure to support resilience, recovery, and nervous system regulation.
This practice is ideal for teams seeking to recharge, reconnect internally, and build stress adaptability.
It’s a powerful way to foster resilience, reduce burnout, and support long-term wellbeing in the workplace.
What Our Participants Say
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"The session really helped me to de-stress and connect with nature on a new level!"
Harry - Jan-26
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"A gentle yet powerful way to reset. By the end, I felt calmer and more balanced."
Lydia - Apr-25
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"There is a sense of awe standing in the forest. I switched my phone off and felt fully present for the first time in ages."
Rachel - Jan-25
Why teams choose The Naturally Curious
Deep corporate understanding: 20 years’ experience in tech, sales, and marketing means we understand the realities of deadlines, targets, and digital fatigue.
Evidence‑based approach: Forest Bathing and other nervous system regulation activities are proven to cut stress by at least 25%.
Safe and compliant: Qualified Guide, certified in Mental Health and Outdoor First Aid, Enhanced DBS, with full public liability insurance of up to £10mil.
Flexible delivery: Outdoor forest sessions, indoor workshops, contrast therapy - bespoke venues to suit you and your team.
Meet your Guide
Chantelle Manz — Founder of The Naturally Curious
Chantelle is a certified Forest Bathing guide with a CMA-accredited qualification from The Forest Bathing Institute. She brings deep expertise in mindfulness and nature-based wellbeing practices, grounded in evidence and designed to support balance, resilience, and calm in today’s fast-paced world.
With almost 20 years of experience in corporate tech, sales, and marketing environments, Chantelle understands the impact of digital fatigue, stress, and pressure on team wellbeing. Her approach blends forest bathing with breathwork, meditation, and science-backed techniques to create restorative, effective sessions for modern workplaces.
Her certification as a Thermalist Method® Instructor and Contrast Therapy Guide reflects her wider interest in science-backed approaches to stress resilience and nervous system regulation.
She holds certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Outdoor First Aid, and has an Enhanced DBS check, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for every participant.
Driven by a genuine passion for nature and people, Chantelle’s goal is simple: to help others reconnect, reset, and feel better.
Other Collaboration & Partnerships
We partner with hotels, venues, retreat hosts, well-being professionals, and experience providers to bring nature-based practices into a wide range of settings.
Whether you're:
Curating a seasonal retreat or wellness event
Hosting wedding guests or celebration weekends
Enhancing your hospitality or well-being packages
Offering a unique addition to your client experience
A fellow well-being practitioner looking to co-create something special
…we’d love to explore how we can add a meaningful and memorable dimension to your offering.
If you’re interested in working together—whether it’s a one-off session or a longer-term collaboration—please get in touch.
