So a place in a park or the countryside is best, though a peaceful corner of your garden is also good. If your location or personal health make this impossible, you can still connect with nature indoors. For suggestions, read Create an indoor sanctuary . This could also substitute for your regular walk during inclement weather, or if you want to meditate on a more frequent basis. Make sure you have a pleasant view with a variety of things to look at.
Bodies of water are especially powerful in soothing and engaging the mind.
If you will be sitting indoors, try to use a window with a view of trees or a garden, or collect a variety of small houseplants, attractive stones, feathers and other natural objects. Make sure your place of retreat has a dock chair, a large log, a park bench or other place to sit comfortably. In winter you might have to carry an old blanket to keep your seat and legs warm. You may prefer to stand. Rather than shifting your weight from foot to foot, try flexing your legs very slightly so they don't fatigue as quickly while standing in one place for a long time.