Outdoor wellbeing workshops in Surrey
Why choose outdoor wellbeing sessions for your team activities?
In our screen-filled, fast-paced world, many of us have become disconnected from nature and from each other.
My sessions are designed to gently bring people back to themselves - helping teams feel more present, grounded, and genuinely connected.
This isn't forced fun or tick-box team building.
It's time spent outdoors, learning new skills, and sharing laughter in a way that feels relaxed, inclusive, and restorative.
Clients tell me their teams leave feeling:
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Calmer and lighter
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Energised and uplifted
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More connected to each other
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Glad they took the time
What businesses and employees have said about my outdoor workshops
"Elspeth ran a Laughter Yoga session for our NHS Trust and it was absolutely brilliant. Her enthusiasm and laughter is contagious and all of the staff attending left with a big smile on their face and a spring in their step. Laughter yoga is the ultimate feel-good session and Elspeth was just fabulous." Hollie Montague, Staff Wellbeing Officer, Royal Surrey NHS Trust
"Your workshops really brought everyone together and left us all on a real high at the end of our three day event. We really appreciated all the time and effort that you took to make our time valuable and special - your warmth shone through and your ability to engage and inspire the team was fantastic!" Debbie Welch, Global Warriors
"Elspeth hosted some amazing workshops for the Bee Sober members. Elspeth made it easy to help us all to let go of our inhibitions and joyfully embrace the activities including foraging, laughter yoga and campfire singing. She has a beautiful way of making it amazing!" Lisa Elsworth, Founder BeeSober
Team Workshop Sessions
Sessions I offer include:
Foraging and nature connection walks
Explore the edible plants and native trees found at your chosen location. This walk is designed to be interactive, sensory, and accessible for everyone, with plenty of opportunities to engage, ask questions, and get hands-on.
Benefits: Mindful outdoor time, learning together, curiosity and connection with nature
Laughter yoga sessions
A unique wellness practice proven to reduce stress, boost mood, and bring people together in a joyful, lighthearted way.
Laughter yoga is accessible to everyone and brilliant for breaking down barriers, igniting energy, and helping teams feel connected.
Benefits: Rapid stress relief, mood boost, social connection, energy
Combined sessions
Many clients choose a half-day session combining both foraging and laughter yoga for a complete wellbeing experience.
You can also add bushcraft skills or create a bespoke day shaped around your team's needs.
Example Half-Day Agenda
Sessions can be tailored to your group size, location, and time available.
9:30am: Foraging and nature connection walk (2 hours)
Learn to identify edible wild plants and native trees. Interactive, sensory, and suitable for all fitness levels.
11:30am: Wild tea tasting
Refresh with wild teas.
11:50am: Laughter yoga session (30-60 mins)
Release tension, boost mood, and leave your team feeling lighter and more connected.
Why businesses choose Joyful Outdoors
Personal approach
Every session is led by me, Elspeth - passionate forager, qualified ethnobotanist, and laughter yoga leader - with warmth, care, professionalism and genuine love of sharing nature.
More than just an activity
I combine foraging, nature connection, and laughter-based wellness to create experiences that leave people feeling uplifted and reconnected.
Welcoming and accessible
My approach is inclusive, relaxed, and down-to-earth. No pressure, no judgement, just real connection.
Sustainability at heart
As a member of the Association of Foragers and endorsed by Surrey Hills Enterprises, I'm committed to helping people build lasting, respectful connections with nature.
What can you expect from a session?
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A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable
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A balance of gentle, mindful nature connection and uplifting, energising laughter
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Expert guidance from an experienced facilitator
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Time to connect with colleagues in a relaxed, informal way
Team Workshops are best suited to
Small to medium-sized teams (up to 50 for laughter yoga, smaller groups for outdoor sessions) who value wellbeing, trust, and meaningful connection.
Locations for team workshops
Sessions can take place at your preferred outdoor location across Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex, or South West London. I can suggest suitable venues if needed.
Previous clients include
"Elspeth created a relaxed and engaging atmosphere on this Green Angels foraging workshop. She made time to answer questions and incorporated a brilliant mix of information, hands-on experiential learning and a number of great tasting opportunities." Marie-Anne Phillips, The Land Trust / Green Angels
"Thank you so much to Elspeth for coming to our organisation and delivering a laughter yoga session. It was such a great experience and a great way to start the week. The session left all our employees with smiles on their faces." Becky Rayner, The Lucy Rayner Foundation
"At first, laughing on command felt a little awkward, especially in a work setting. But soon enough the giggles turned into genuine laughter. Such a fun and unexpected mood booster!" Daisy Attridge, Action for Carers
"Laughter yoga was great - I thought I would feel uncomfortable doing this but they say laughter is the best medicine and this was a great way to end our time together." Participant, Global Warriors corporate event
What businesses and employees have said about my outdoor workshops
