Hands-on learning in nature at the Grange Project

    Our approach

    Psychological insight meets wilder nature

    We create psychological safety, surface what matters and turn insight into action through expert facilitation in a landscape that changes how people think.

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    Our Core Principles

    Four foundational elements that shape every retreat experience.

    Psychological Safety

    Brave conversations, handled with care.

    We create spaces where people can speak honestly, be heard, and stay connected; even when views differ. That's where change happens, on the edge of difficult conversations.

    Nature as Co‑Facilitator

    Landscapes that calm and inspire.

    Wilder settings slow the nervous system and widen perspective. Insights arrive more easily, and groups find a different way of listening to each other and themselves.

    Practical & Reflective

    Structured dialogue, real decisions.

    Every retreat closes with agreed next steps, owners, and timelines; so momentum continues after you leave the field. We balance reflection with action, including optional follow-up.

    Team-centred

    Respect for context, relationships, and pace.

    We tailor our approach to your specific context and desired outcomes. Every retreat is unique and co-created to your needs.

    How We Work

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    Discovery & Design

    We explore your context, goals, and team dynamics to design a retreat that fits your specific needs.

    2

    Facilitated Experience

    Expert facilitation guides meaningful dialogue, reflection, and activity in our rewilded landscape.

    3

    Integration & Action

    Clear next steps, accountability, and optional follow-up support to maintain momentum.

    Designed by Dr. Chloe Constable

    Our retreats are designed and developed by Dr. Chloe Constable, combining her clinical psychology expertise with deep understanding of how natural environments support meaningful change and group dynamics.

    With years of experience facilitating transformative conversations in both clinical and organisational settings, Chloe brings a unique approach that honours both individual needs and collective outcomes.

    Drawing on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Systemic Psychotherapy and whilst still maintaining an academic role researching the power of nature connection, Chloe is deeply passionate about the power of nature based retreats.

    Dr. Chloe Constable, founder and lead facilitator, smiling outdoors in natural setting

    Grounded in Evidence

    Our approach draws on research linking leadership alignment, team trust, effective communication, wellbeing, and the benefits of natural environments.

    McKinsey 2015

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    Leadership & Strategy

    "Leadership alignment is one of the strongest predictors of successful strategy execution" (McKinsey & Company, 2015)

    HBR 2017

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    Team Trust

    "High-trust teams consistently outperform low-trust teams in productivity, engagement, and innovation" (Harvard Business Review, 2017)

    $37B Cost

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    Communication

    "Poor communication costs organisations an estimated $37 billion annually" (Holmes Report, 2017)

    Bratman 2015

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    Nature Benefits

    "Time in nature improves perspective-taking and empathy, both essential for effective communication" (Bratman et al., 2015)

    What Teams Are Saying

    "As a sales team we needed time and space to talk and think things through. The Grange Project gave us the perfect setting… a safe, informal and inviting space. Chloe's insights, questions and interventions were incredibly helpful. She set a good pace for the day and helped us land important conversations smoothly. The food was nothing short of amazing - much of it straight from the project's vegetable gardens. Cooking pizzas together in the evening gave us even more time to talk and enjoy each other's company. We will be back - in fact, we've already agreed another day later this year."
    Matt Lowe
    Commercial Director, Essco
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    "The Grange Project offers an amazing opportunity for people to come together in a relaxed, beautiful environment which engages with nature at its best. The hosts were helpful, informative, attention to detail was amazing and they have developed a safe space for thought provoking conversations whilst providing different ways to interact with each other. This venue is highly recommended and won't disappoint."
    Rachel Sproston
    Locality Service Manager, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care
    Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

    Ready to experience our approach?

    Let's explore how our nature-centred facilitation could serve your team's needs.