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Meeting Nature
At Quadenoord Nature Campsite Veluwe (NL)
Relations between Humans Nature and Systems
What changes when we recognise the deep interdependence between ourselves, our organisations and the natural world?
What changes when we recognise the deep interdependence between ourselves, our organisations and the natural world?
In a time of accelerating climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing pressure on natural resources, it is clear that business as usual is no longer enough. Meeting Nature offers a space to explore the deeper, often unconscious forces shaping our relationship with the living world. Through direct experience, participants reconnect with systemic awareness and reflect on leadership and community life on an interconnected planet — encountering nature not as a backdrop, but as an active, living presence of which we are a part.
What makes this conference unique
What makes this conference unique
The conference itself functions as a living system
Learning takes place through experience, not instruction
Nature is approached as an active participant, not a backdrop
Attention is given to conscious and unconscious dynamics
Focus on authority, boundaries, roles and task in systems
Learning unfolds through participation, observation and shared reflection.
Learning unfolds through participation, observation and shared reflection.
What will you gain
What will you gain
Participation in Meeting Nature offers opportunities for both personal and professional development.
Participation in Meeting Nature offers opportunities for both personal and professional development.
You will explore:
Your relationship with nature and natural systems
Leadership, authority and responsibility in complex contexts
Group and systemic dynamics as they emerge in the here and now
You will experience:
Experiential learning events in an outdoor setting
Group relations work supported by reflection and dialogue
Time and space to integrate insights on multiple levels
Who should attend
Who should attend
Meeting Nature is intended for professionals who work with people, groups and systems and who are interested in deepening their understanding of the dynamics between humans and nature.
Meeting Nature is intended for professionals who work with people, groups and systems and who are interested in deepening their understanding of the dynamics between humans and nature.
In particular:
In particular:
Leaders and professionals working with groups or organisations
Educators and trainers
Consultants, coaches and facilitators
People interested in group relations, systems thinking and depth psychology
Professionals working at the intersection of ecology, meaning-making and change
Previous experience with group relations conferences is helpful, but not required.
Practical Information
Practical Information
A living learning organisation
A living learning organisation
The conference functions as a temporary organisation for learning. There are no lectures — learning emerges from shared experiences and interactions.
The conference functions as a temporary organisation for learning. There are no lectures — learning emerges from shared experiences and interactions.
You will take part in:
● Small & large study groups: exploring group and interpersonal dynamics
● Nature-based sessions: engaging directly with the more-than-human world, with the dark, with fire
● Embodied practices: movement, silence, sensing, and working with dreams
● Intergroup and system events: exploring boundaries between human and non-human systems
● Integration & reflection spaces: connecting insights back to your professional life
The Venue
The Venue
Meeting Nature takes place at Quadenoord, a small and atmospheric nature campsite located on the Veluwe (NL).The site lies in the heart of the protected nature reserve Natura 2000 and offers a quiet, spacious and natural environment. The surroundings invite slowing down, reflection and deep engagement with nature as an active context for learning between Humans, Nature and Systems.
Quadenoord nature campsite
Quadenoord nature campsite
Quadenoord 4, 6871NG Renkum (Gelderland)
Quadenoord 4, 6871NG Renkum (Gelderland)
Living and working in Nature
Living and working in Nature
Staying on site is an integral part ofthe conference experience and supports the learning process by living and working together in close connection with one another and with the natural surroundings. All participants will stay in tents on site. This shared accommodation supports the collective and immersive nature ofthe conference.
Further practical details will be shared after registration.
Cost
Cost
The conference fee for participation in the full conference programme is €1350. (Meals and accommodation costs included). An early bird fee of €1150 applies for registrations received before the early bird deadline. Further details will be shared after registration.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships is available to support participation. If financial considerations would otherwise prevent you from attending, please contact us to explore possibilities.
Participation is limited to a small number of participants in orderto supportthe depth and quality ofthe conference process.
Let us know if you'll be attending!
Let us know if you'll be attending!
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