Reconnect with nature

About Us

A professional crafter and teacher, an occupational therapist and a DIYer; all nature lovers. The dream team right? We thought so.

We are three friends and nature lovers with years of crafting, teaching and festival experience who are lovingly creating joyful moments to help you reconnect with nature and creativity.

Our philosophy is simple: both nature and the inner-self should be cared for and nurtured as they are completely connected to each other. Nature is you and you are nature. We provide the space and time to do both: reconnect with nature and yourself through creative activities and experiences.

Reconnect and Create is taking its first tender steps, growing slowly like a sapling finding its place in the light. We are designing our events and experiences and introducing them as they develop.

This year (2026) we launch our Crafternoon Tea experiences: a guided nature based craft activity with a delicious homemade afternoon tea:

We also launch our Craft, Cake and Cocktail sip and create evenings: a guided nature inspired craft activity with lots of cake, a complimentary cocktail/mocktail and a bar to purchase your favourite tipple:

Click here for things we are developing to offer in the future:

What we currently offer:

Crafternoon Tea - new for 2026

Slow down and savour an expertly guided creative session, alongside a lovingly prepared delicious homemade afternoon tea served on beautiful vintage china.

Designed as a gentle gift to yourself or a Crafternoon Tea for Two for someone special, our nature-inspired experiences offer space to create, reflect, and reconnect. Each workshop is nourishing, unhurried, and leaves you with a handcrafted piece to treasure.

Craft mediums vary – please see individual event for details. We love and cherish our children, but this is a space for adults only, so that you can pause your responsibilities, relax and enjoy the gift of time just for you.

2026 Crafternoon Tea events:

• 21st March - Crafternoon Tea in Bingley - Discover that pipe cleaners are not just for kids! Create a beautiful miniature woven basket and pipe cleaner flowers. Perfect to celebrate Mother's Day or Easter and to reconnect with spring time.

• 17th October - Halloween Crafternoon Tea in Hebden Bridge - A Halloween themed crafting session using various "surprise spooktacular" craft mediums. Situated in a venue next to a graveyard and includes some Halloween folklore and fun facts to reconnect with the season.

Cake, Craft and Cocktail. A Sip and Create Evening

New for 2026

A fun and feel-good evening of creative making, sweet treats and a splash of sparkle.

Enjoy a cocktail or mocktail on arrival, craft your own mushroom candle holder in our guided clay session, and tuck into homemade cakes and scones.

With a relaxed, laughter-filled atmosphere and a bar open for extra drinks, it’s the perfect way to unwind, get creative and enjoy great company.

2026 Cake, Craft and Cocktail events:

• 4th July - Hebden Bridge - Make a magic mushroom candle holder out of air dry clay, whilst enjoying cake and sipping on your favourite tipple.

Creative Connections:

Hen / Stag Crafting Celebrations

Celebrate your upcoming wedding with a joyful, creative gathering designed to help you reconnect with your creativity, with each other, and with the moment.

Whether hosted at home or at a hand-picked venue, our guided craft sessions offer a relaxed and joyful way to spend meaningful time with your favourite people and to create something truly special and personal. Choose from making pipe cleaner flower buttonholes, bouquets or flower crowns, or create beautiful table centrepieces and keepsakes, including light-up fairy jars personalised with symbols, fairies or initials. We can tailor the experience to your crafting preference and have lots of ideas we can share.

Every session is fully guided, with all materials and tools provided, so no experience is needed – just a willingness to unwind, have fun, and enjoy being together.

Perfect for hen and stag groups looking for something a little different: thoughtful, memorable, and full of heart.

Prices vary depending on group size, chosen activities and location. Bespoke packages available, please email us to arrange a time to discuss what your dream event would look like: hello@reconnectandcreate.co.uk

Creative Connections:

Team & Corporate Craft Experiences

Forget the busy day-to-day and step into a calm, creative space designed to help teams reconnect with themselves and with each other.

Our open-ended, guided craft sessions invite participants to explore creativity as a tool for reflection, wellbeing and meaningful connection. Through gentle prompts and thoughtfully chosen materials, individuals are encouraged to create a personal piece that represents their values, strengths, experiences, or hopes – while also contributing to a shared group atmosphere of trust and collaboration.

There is no “right” outcome and no pressure to be artistic. Instead, the focus is on curiosity, communication and mutual support. As participants create, they naturally open conversations, share stories, and rediscover the power of working together in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.

Ideal for team-building days, wellbeing programmes, staff training events and away days, each session is carefully tailored to your organisation’s goals and values.

All materials and facilitation are included. Sessions can be hosted on-site or at selected venues.

Packages and pricing vary depending on group size, location and session length. Bespoke packages available, please email us to arrange a time to discuss what your dream event would look like: hello@reconnectandcreate.co.uk

What we are designing: future events

Craft and Wellbeing Day Escape - being designed for 2027

Step away from the rush of everyday life and gift yourself a day of calm, creativity and connection.

Our Craft and Wellbeing Day Escape begins with a gentle, guided mindful nature walk and reflective talk, inviting you to slow down, notice the beauty around you, and gather inspiration from the natural world. Along the way, you’ll be offered quiet moments of solo time in nature – space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with your inner calm.

After our morning exploration, enjoy a nutritious and delicious homemade seasonal lunch, thoughtfully prepared to nourish both body and mind.

In the afternoon, you’ll take part in a guided creative workshop, drawing directly on the themes, textures and inspirations discovered during your walk. With expert support, you’ll craft a meaningful piece to take home – a personal expression of your day’s journey.

We finish with a soothing guided meditation, helping you to consolidate your connection with nature, your creativity, and your handcrafted creation.

This is a day to pause, restore and rediscover yourself through gentle movement, mindful making and shared moments of peace. No experience needed – just an open heart and a willingness to reconnect.

To learn more, or register your interest, please email us at: hello@reconnectandcreate.co.uk

Reconnect and Create with Trees

An 8 week Immersive Tree Wisdom Journey

Join us for an insightful and enriching eight-week course exploring the ancient wisdom, folklore and symbolism of Britain’s native trees. Through storytelling, reflection, creativity and guided meditation, you’ll be invited to deepen your connection with nature – and with yourself.

Each weekly session weaves together learning, myth, mindful practice and hands-on making. You will explore the history and spiritual significance of each tree, journey through guided pathworking inspired by its symbolism, and create a personal handcrafted totem to embody its spirit and meaning. Discover your connection with each tree and listen to the wisdom each holds for you.

No prior experience is needed – just curiosity, openness and a love of the natural world.

Course Journey

Week 1 – Tree Wisdom: What Can We Learn from Trees?
Week 2 – The English Oak: Strength, Courage & Endurance
Week 3 – Rowan: Protection & Intuition
Week 4 – Hawthorn: Thresholds & Transformation
Week 5 – Wild Cherry: Renewal & Joy
Week 6 – Yew: Ancestry & Eternity
Week 7 – Ash: Balance & Connection
Week 8 – Our Personal World Tree: Integration & Reflection

Each session will be 2–3 hours, held in the afternoon or evening, venue and session times to be confirmed with all participants to fit in with everyone (if possible!). This is an intimate and personal journey and will involve a maximum of 10 wisdom seekers.

To learn more, or register your interest, email us: hello@reconnectandcreate.co.uk

Weekend Craftaway : a two day journey of Connection, Creativity and Calm

Our Weekend Craftaway will be an immersive two-day retreat designed to gently guide you away from everyday pressures and into a space of rest, reflection and creative renewal.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, nurturing environment where we begin by setting intentions and forming meaningful connections – with one another, with the land, and with ourselves. This opening circle creates a sense of belonging, trust and shared purpose that carries throughout the weekend.

Across the two days, you’ll be invited into a thoughtfully curated blend of experiences that may include guided meditation, mindful movement, deep pressure touch therapy, gentle sensory practices, solo reflection time, and calming nature-based activities. These moments of stillness and presence are balanced with opportunities for laughter, conversation and creative exploration.

All meals are lovingly prepared and included, with nutritious lunches and dinner on day one, followed by breakfast and lunch on day two, supporting your wellbeing from arrival to departure.

At the heart of each Craftaway is creative making. Through guided workshops using a variety of natural and mixed-media materials, you’ll explore different craft techniques and expressive processes. Each activity is designed to help you translate your inner journey into something tangible – a meaningful piece to take home and treasure.

Depending on the flow of the group and the energy of the weekend, additional experiences may include sound baths, Reiki, drumming circles, sauna, massage, or other restorative practices, offering deeper layers of relaxation and connection.

In the evenings, when the weather allows, we gather around a crackling fire, sharing folklore stories, gentle reflections and heartfelt conversations beneath the open sky – moments that often become the most cherished memories of the retreat.

This is not about schedules, pressure or perfection. It is about slowing down, listening inward, and rediscovering yourself through nature, creativity and community.

No prior experience is needed – only curiosity, openness, and a desire to reconnect.

To learn more, or to register your interest, email us at: hello@reconnectandcreate.co.uk

Subscribe to our mailing list

Receive gentle updates about our workshops, retreats and events.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View our Privacy Policy.

General Contact Us Form

We will only use your personal information to respond to your enquiry. Your details will be stored securely and will not be shared. We will not send you marketing emails unless you have chosen to receive them.

View our Privacy Policy.