A family event, great for budding young nature enthusiasts aged 7+. “Do you yearn to climb oak trees, to get a bird’s eye view of the world, to feel the wind of leaves? Can I show you the magic of nature? Let me take you on a journey. A wild wandering. A fascinating world awaits.” […]
Mark is one of the UK’s leading naturalists, author of many award-winning books. His newest title The Nature of Seeing is all about the way we look at our surroundings, so this is a wonderful opportunity to accompany him as he explores Rodden Meadow by the river near the centre of town. This will be an easy […]
Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature, with each other, and with the elements. Come as you are and spend a relaxed Sunday of outdoor vibes. Gather in our forest glade for our signature vegetarian wild dining experience. Your meal will be cooked over an open fire with nourishing ingredients […]
In The Savage Landscape Cal Flyn goes in search of wildness "because I wanted to live my life more intensely... tap into a rawer, more authentic, more capable, part of myself." She meets gorillas in Uganda, blue sheep in Nepal, and writes luminously in terror and fascination of the new world created in front of […]
Nature-writing has boomed in the last twenty years. Books by two of our festival authors, Cal Flyn and Mark Cocker, recently appeared on The Sunday Times list of the most important non-fiction titles this century. The best books continue to inspire new generations with hope and with the love that great naturalists, storytellers and artists […]
We're privileged to host this conversation between two of the most generous-minded thinkers concerned with the natural world. Mark Cocker is one of our leading naturalists. He leads courses in nature watching and writing (and will also be leading a guided nature walk earlier in the day here at Consider the Wondrous). His new book […]
We're constantly badgered to do more, to aim higher, to make the most of our time. Our phones and social media, which pose as a break from work, only keep our minds over-stimulated and anxious. In The Brain at Rest, Joseph Jebelli explains why stress is so damaging and introduces us to the brain's 'default […]
Our hope is that Consider the Wondrous can help us to rethink our place on the planet, as one remarkable species among so many others. So, it's fitting that our final event this year should show something as commonplace as trees in a radically different light. It's easy to think of trees as noble, beautiful […]
This is a rare opportunity to join a small group for a twilight beaver watch and experience the magic of seeing these remarkable animals living wild. You’ll enjoy a peaceful and immersive evening watching wildlife emerge as day turns to night. Our thriving beaver family has really made themselves at home on site at Heal […]
Join our Friday volunteering sessions at Vallis Veg market garden, where you’ll learn about organic food growing, breathe fresh air and enjoy lunch made from freshly harvested ingredients. No previous experience is necessary, just turn up on the day.
Feeling off balance? or Maybe starting to dread the thought of another winter? Join this day to support our entry into the autumn and winter months. A day of balance, to experience the healing and restorative powers of both cold water and sauna heat. A gentle day of connection, with yourself, the natural world and […]
Join Tamsin, head of Land and Learning at Vallis Farm, for an exclusive half-day workshop. Explore the fundamentals of design… - How to map out your space correctly - Clever plant-selection strategies - money-saving tips and much more Discover more about sustainability and permaculture and how to incorporate it into your design without compromising on […]
