The presence of trees may seem quiet and still, yet they hold far more memory and history than we imagine

When you think of silent beings in nature, plants may be the first thing that comes to mind. Short and tall, blooming and fruiting; green and yellow, an array of attractive colours; unable to move, making no sound, unless the wind is passing through or an animal is walking by. These might seem like the only things they can do, and they may all appear the same. And especially trees: they are simply there.

However, trees are living beings. They have personalities and characters, much like human beings. Trees have their own styles of communication. They even carry a wealth of wisdom to share – about connection, presence and belonging.

In this workshop, participants have the chance to meet ancient trees at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, some of which may be older than KFBG itself. You are invited to listen to their different qualities and unique characteristics, to feel their steadiness and their stories. At the end of the day, we come together in a simple ritual to honour their presence – for themselves, for Mother Earth, and for the quiet, constant way they continue to support us.

Workshop Activities

The experiential activities* in this workshop provide an opportunity for participants to explore and practice the following aspects:

• Learn more about the components of trees and their systems.
• Develop stability in body, mind and spirit, like a tree.
• Tour around the trees in different areas at KFBG.
• Experience a connection to trees, their qualities, and characteristics, and how they can support us.
• Participate in a ritual to honour the presence of trees.

*Note: the workshop’s agenda and contents may be modified depending on weather conditions, and other external factors, in accordance with Dr Claire Elouard’s professional advice.

If you wish to join a different level or prefer another workshop duration, click the relevant link below.

• [2026 Autumn Limited Events] From Screen to Forest｜‘Silent Friend’ Film Screening and Online Sharing
• [2026 Autumn Limited Events] A Day in Connection with Nature at Ark Eden｜Introductory Workshop with Claire Elouard
• Introductory｜One-day Workshop
• Level One｜Five-day Residential Workshop
• Alumni Gathering｜Rejuvenate Your Bond with the Energy of Nature

Teacher

Claire Elouard
Claire is of French nationality; she spent her early childhood in Senegal, Africa, and later studied in France. She has a master’s degree in biology and a PhD in vegetal ecology from universities in France. She conducted her field research for her PhD in Indonesia, and afterward spent eight years researching forest pathology and ecology in Malaysia and south India. Subsequently, she directed an environmental project in the Mumbai area of India, from 2001 to 2015. Since then she has been developing her workshops on ‘Energy of Nature’.

Claire has been deeply connected with nature since childhood. She later developed her perception of nature’s energy and deepened it by learning about the Hindu philosophy on the five elements and their corresponding chakras. She has been teaching people to communicate with nature and perceive its energy since 2004 in India, France, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan.

Date
25 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time
9:30am – 5:00pm

Venue
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
English

Target Audience
Aged 18 years and above

Capacity
Maximum 20 participants for each session

Fee
Early bird price: HK$1,200 per person 
Regular price: HK$1,500 per person
Including admission fee, guided and facilitated sessions and activities and a vegetarian lunch.

Notes

• Please note that this is an experiential workshop. Participants are required to participate fully in all exercises to ensure progression.
• To ensure the quality of the workshop for all participants, KFBG reserves the right to select participants for this workshop, if we feel necessary. For unsuccessful applications a full refund will be arranged by bank transfer or cheque within one month.  
• Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the workshop is cancelled by KFBG due to inclement weather, under-enrolment or any other reason.

Application
Early bird discount: Click HERE to apply on or before 30 September 2026.
Regular price: Click HERE to apply on or before 18 October 2026.

Feedback from previous participants

• ‘It deepens and widens my connection with nature, and I have learnt so much about trees. Also, I am so glad to meet the teacher and amazing people in this programme.’

• ‘The workshop delivered beyond my expectation. I was able to proactively connect with nature and evolved. The exercise learnt can also be practised at home to further develop. Thank you, Claire, for her sharing.’

• ‘I got my energy recharged. I felt good to have [a] refresher day and be with all the tree-loving buddies’

•  ‘Very positive. Eye-opening. Very rare HK has this sort of workshop to teach how to connect to nature.’

• ‘Brilliantly organised. I love everything about the experience. To KFBG, thank you for putting together an exciting programme and every small, well-managed matter. To Claire, you know how much I have gained and I need not say more – thank you from the heart!’

• ‘The programme was well-designed and rich. Thank you, Claire, for the gathering. It helped me strengthen and refine my intuition and learn to slow down to perceive and feel more.’

Enquiry
Contact Ms Holly Ho at 2483 7111 / Ms Joanna Li at 2483 7112 during office hours or email holly.ho@kfbg.org.

Related Links

• Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.

• Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.

• Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.

• Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.

• Corporate Programmes: Our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.