TEiP SUMMER CAMP • FREE RETREAT • HAMPSTEAD HEATH | Thought Experiments in Pubs

A free day retreat under the trees of Hampstead Heath, co-produced by our community.

WHY: Humans are naturally creative, naturally social, and naturally part of nature.

Modern life squeezes our creativity, our time together, and our time outside.

We want to make space (physically, temporally, economically) for people to come together, be creative, and connect with nature.

How does this connect to THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS (TEiP)?
TEiP has become a thriving community because our events create opportunities for people to get straight into meaningful, imaginative, creative conversations.

We want to take that imagination and creativity to the next level.

We've met so many people with skills and ideas to share, and so many people up for trying new things.

So we're creating an opportunity for people to share and learn from one another in the same openminded, relaxed spirit as TEiP.

And we're doing it outside because it's Summer, we love nature, and our last outside event attracted a huge number of RSVPs demonstrating major enthusiasm for outdoor gatherings.

How will it work?

• We'll set up camp in the forest of Hampstead Heath for a day.
• There will be a central hub for 'hanging out', refreshments, and the occasional TEiP style round of conversation.
• In nearby clearings and 'rooms of the forest', throughout the day, there will be optional activities hosted by community members (e.g. improv, forest bathing, poetry, yoga, camping cooking, etc.)
• It will all be free, though if you'd like to make a donation, you are very welcome to.

Please get in touch if you'd like to run an activity 😊

And please come along if you'd like to hang out and possibly try something new ❤️

Notes on the general atmosphere:

• The vibe is relaxed, collaborative, and friendly.
• Participate in as much or as little as you wish.
• We appreciate both depth and levity in our conversations.
• A 'beginner's mind' takes the pressure off everything.

Who should come:
Everyone! This group is not about being experts. The more perspectives, the richer our conversations and the richer our collective creativity. By bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world together, we all become a little wiser.

What to bring:

• Something to sit on - picnic rug, plastic bag, camping chair, whatever you prefer
• Water
• Other drinks/snacks for yourself (you can share if you want to, but there's no pressure)
• Layers, sunglasses, sunblock, umbrella... it's London

Where we'll meet:

• Hampstead Heath. Exact location TBD. I will share a what3words link when we've found the perfect spot.

Some relevant links:
Newsletter - Upcoming events and our evolving story 💌
Instagram -Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff ❤️
Whatsapp - Occasional announcements

Looking forward to meeting & talking & celebrating SUMMER with you!

Bonny ❤️

N.B. we may take some photographs and videos at this event to share the story and help others discover our events. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos or videos. If you would prefer not to be included, just tell one of the organisers and we'll happily respect your wishes.

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