Slow Sunday at 42 Acres
2026-06-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 42 Acres, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HL
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 organically-grown and wild-foraged on this land.
Go for a wild swim in the beaver-filled lake, and relax in the wood-fired sauna. Or simply take time and space to rest and restore on land that has been allowed to do the same.
You’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like:
– Roam the 173 acres of our land – home to millions of lives.
– Wild swim in our 7-acre lake or take out our rowboat, SUP board, or canoe. (Please note these activities are at your own risk – there is no lifeguard).
– Look out for beaver, otter, wild boar, hare, deer and a multitude of birds.
– Explore our rewilded spaces; woodland mushroom farm; permaculture garden; edible ornamental walled garden; species re-introduction projects; and secret treehouse. Or just chill and chat.
– Add on a holistic treatment (advance bookings only)
Slow Sundays run from 11am-4pm on the following dates:
– Sun 5 Apr 2026 (Easter Sunday)
– Sun 3 May
– Sun 28 Jun
– Sun 19 Jul
– Sun 30 Aug (Bank holiday weekend)
– Sun 20 Sep
Feedback from Past Slow Sundays:
‘I took some proper time out today. Slow Sundays at 42 Acres Retreat are all about connection – with yourself, with others, and with nature.
Wild swimming, a wood-fired sauna, woodland walks, and incredible food grown on the land itself – all shared around a long table in the woods, with birdsong overhead and an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life. It’s a really well-thought-out setup. Simple, but intentional. The team were welcoming, knowledgeable (beavers, storks, permaculture, mushroom farms, soil-to-gut) and clearly passionate about what they’re building. This was their first Slow Sunday- here’s to many more!’
Lynda, Slow Sunday Guest, June 2025.
‘A group of 6 of us attended 42Acres Slow Sunday and we all throughly enjoyed ourselves. The land is beautiful, with lots of lovely quiet trails to walk and soak it all up. We even spotted storks, buzzards and believe we may have accidentally bumped into a wild boar too. The setting for lunch is fabulous. Really cosy atmosphere and delicious food. Some of us even jumped in the lake for a quick swim which was really refreshing.’
Lucy, Slow Sunday Guest, August 2025
‘Beautiful experience of reconnection to people, place and soul.’
Sara, Slow Sunday Guest, August 2025.
Please Note:
– Must be booked in advance. Please do not come without a ticket because we will not be able to accommodate you.
– Adults only.
– Alcohol-free.
– Please bring swimwear and towels to go in the lake and/or sauna.
– Please dress for the weather. This experience will go ahead in most weather conditions. If extreme weather prevents us from going ahead, we will provide an alternative indoor experience on the same date.
– Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.
– As much as we love our four-legged friends, we can not allow dogs on this experience.
-Subject to availability.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give our friendly team a call on 01373 887642 before booking.
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Gentle yoga at Vallis Farm
2026-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Vallis Farm, Egford Hill, Frome, BA11 3JQ, United Kingdom
Join for a gentle vinyasa flow with Ashtanga elements.
Expect a blend of traditional Ashtanga; breath-work and postures. There will be a mixture of stillness and movement to help you take time for yourself. A practice to both stimulate and regulate your nervous system.
All levels welcome – Please bring your own mat

Permaculture Volunteer Day at 42 Acres
2026-07-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-02 09:00 - 13:00 | 42 Acres, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HL
An invitation to spend a half-day working with our team in our permaculture produce garden. Learn regenerative growing skills whilst actively contributing to our permaculture projects.
The day is designed to be an enriching experience working with us on tasks ranging from creating living willow structures to building hugelkultur beds, from threshing quinoa to sowing and harvesting fruit and veg. There will be an opportunity for meditation, sharing and nature connection.
At 1pm we will end with a simple shared lunch provided by 42 Acres (think nourishing soup and bread). Afterwards, you’re welcome to stay and explore our land or take a wild dip in our lake.
Please Note:
-These sessions run on the 1st Wed of every month, Apr-Sep.
-Booking opens 30 days in advance. It is not possible to book further ahead.
-Gloves and wellies/good boots are necessary.
-Lunch is provided.
-No experience needed, just a can-do attitude!
-If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up, we will do our best to accommodate.
-These are working exchanges so please be prepared for this and arrive promptly.
-We kindly invite you to come for the whole session to get the most out of the experience and cultivate good connections within the group.
-Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.
-As much as we love our four-legged friends, we can not allow dogs on this experience.
Location & Arrival:
Please arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at the 42 Acres Farmhouse location. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here
Tickets:
In the spirit of the exchange economy, we hope to keep these events free of charge. Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session. If you become unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.
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Peace mandala – Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo monastery
2026-07-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-06 11:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Masonic Hall, 18 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AU
Over three days, Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery make a Peace Mandala, representing a Buddha’s earthly palace using millions of grains of coloured sand. Watch the intricate design build up from the dedication ceremony.
The most intriguing and intricate example of the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is the construction of the Sand Mandala. Made from millions of grains of coloured sand, the image grows over a series of days until it can be visualised as the palace of the Buddha who visits our realm to bring wisdom, compassion and peace. The initial dedication ceremony, the construction and the final dismantling of the mandala are all part of this exhibition. The monks are highly qualified masters of mandala-making who have studied in the monastery since childhood. The final ceremony for the dismantling of the mandala takes place on Monday morning, beginning with a blessing, and concluding with a procession led by the monks to distribute the sand in running water. Return to the hall to collect some of the sand to take away as a memory of the mandala.
Visits to the mandala and the final ceremony are free of charge with voluntary donations to Tashi Lhunpo Monastery to support the monks in their work. www.tashi-lhunpo.org.uk
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Tibetan workshop with the Tashi Lhunpo monks
2026-07-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Masonic Hall, 18 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AU
A chance to meet the Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet.
Try prayer flag printing, butter sculpture using the chagpurs for sand mandala making, and make a dukar wheel, which can be blessed by the monks at the end of the workshop.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

The Epic of Everest – screening with live prologue by the Tashi Lhunpo monks of Tibet
2026-07-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Masonic Hall, 18 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AU
This extraordinary film documents the ill-fated attempt at the summit by Mallory and Irvine.
From December 1924 to October 1925, Captain John Noel promoted his film around Europe accompanied by Tibetan monks travelling in the west for the first time.
This screening recreates the original prologue by the monks.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Tibetan/Himalayan singing bowl workshop
2026-07-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Masonic Hall, 18 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AU
Discover the meditational and therapeutic power of these amazing instruments.
Michael & Candida have been teachers, performers and therapeutic sound practitioners for over 30 years.
Receive a singing bowl sound meditation and learn the basic principles of playing.
Bowls will be provided – bring your own if you wish.
TibetanHimalayan Singing Bowl Workshops main page

This event is part of Frome Festival.

Stories of the Dalai Lama – Alison Murdoch
2026-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Masonic Hall, 18 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AU
Born in 1935 in a remote Tibetan village, The Dalai Lama has been a teenage head of state, refugee, world religious leader and Nobel Prize winner – although he describes himself as ‘a simple Buddhist monk’ at heart. Alison will share some stories from the life of this extraordinary man who she first met in 1987. Alison Murdoch is a local activist and writer who has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism since 1987. She has visited Tibet twice, has written and broadcast about her many visits to the Himalayas, and for 13 years was a Buddhist contributor to BBC Radio. In Frome, she’s the founder of The Good Heart and the town’s annual Kindness Festival.
Following Alison’s talk the Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery will offer a Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and we hope you will join us to celebrate with a special Birthday Cake.
Free with donation / Booking required
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Song, dance and ritual from Mongolia and Tibet
2026-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Masonic Hall, 18 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AU
Journey through the sounds and colours of Inner Asia from Tibet to the steppes. Experience Singing Bowls, Mongolian Khöömii overtone voicing and music alongside Tibetan monastic chant and magnificent masked dance. A performance of voice, instruments, rhythm and movement introducing ancient traditions, sacred music and ritual storytelling.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Sacred Spring Pilgrimage Walk
2026-07-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Selwood, Druley, WithamFriary, BA126RJ, United Kingdom
A Pilgrimage to the remnant of the once great Selwood Forest, source of the headwaters to 5 Rivers.
A greensand ridge that forms the ancient Forest of Selwood features numerous aquifers that feed the headwaters to no less than 5 rivers, flowing North, East, South and West.
Drawing on archaeological research, this will be an exploration of the Great Forest that places it at the heart centre of the Sacred Landscape.
We will walk in the footsteps of the ancestors, and echoing their veneration of Springs and Rivers – a recognition of the sacred power of water, we’ll perform a short blessing at 2 of these Springs, before visiting an Iron Age Hillfort and a Bronze Age Barrow.
What is the difference between a Walk and a Pilgrimage? Primarily, it is about intention: walking the old tracks becomes a spiritual act when walked with intention – by doing so we help to preserve and strengthen those ancient songlines…….the Earth re-awakens to our heartfelt care, and we are healed in return.
Whilst led by an experienced Druid Ceremonialist, this is an inclusive walk, welcoming of all faiths and none. If you wish to step aside and quietly observe the Blessings rather than take part, please feel free to do so…
Min age: 18

Discovery Day for Retreat and Event Hosts
2026-08-13 10:00 - 14:00 | 42 Acres, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HL
Dreaming of hosting a retreat at 42 Acres? Been following us from afar? Curious to experience us IRL? Here’s an invitation to see, hear, taste and feel our offer for yourself!
Join us for an experiential ‘Discovery Day.’ designed especially for retreat hosts and practitioners. With spaciousness to explore all our spaces and immerse yourself in this extraordinary, rewilded land.
Meet our team, ask your questions, and learn about our ‘Soil-to-Gut’ land and food philosophy, our consciously crafted “Whole Self Service” guest experience, and our pioneering rewilding and species-reintroduction projects.
42 Acres was conceived as a home for personal, social, and environmental change. We’ve been holding space for people to learn, heal, and grow for over a decade. Come and experience it for yourself…it could be the first step towards bringing your dream retreat to life!
Date Thu 13 Aug. Must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
Time 10:00 – 14:00
Free Spaces are limited — we can’t wait to share 42 Acres with you!
Find out more about us www.42acres.com & @42acresretreat
Things to Note
-Please aim to arrive on time.
-Please wear comfy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
-We work on the land and are used to getting a bit wet. We will only cancel if the weather is severe.
-Please read our Getting Here page before you set off – and head for Farmhouse Retreat Centre.
-We will provide a simple, one pot, soil-to-gut lunch and our “hug in a mug” medicinal mushroom chai.
-Whilst we love our four-legged friends, we cannot welcome dogs at this event.

Full moon swim and sauna at Vallis Farm
2026-09-26 19:30 - 21:15, 2026-10-26 17:45 - 19:15 | Vallis Farm, Egford Hill, Frome, BA11 3JQ, United Kingdom
Women have been gathering under the full moon forever so join me for a wild swim and sauna under the stars and full moon (moon sighting not guaranteed but we’ll feel her energy whatever the weather!) We’ll meet outside the farmhouse and then have an hour together in a private sauna and swim session with a full moon ritual and intention setting. Swimming in the dark is a truly magical experience and extremely empowering.

Medicinal Mushrooms Workshop
2026-11-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 42 Acres, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HL
Learn how to safely identify & sustainably grow, harvest & preserve medicinal mushrooms & extract their medicine. Create your own wild mushroom ‘medicine cabinet’ and inoculate your own log to take home & fruit in your garden for years to come.
During this full-day workshop, you’ll discover native, wild, medicinal mushrooms growing at 42 Acres and in the local southwest area.
For the first half of the day, you’ll be heading out on a guided foraging walk; illuminating the incredible world of medicinal fungi that we commonly walk past. You’ll learn the key features needed to safely identify each mushroom and where each is commonly found.
In the afternoon you will be creating your own wild mushroom ‘medicine cabinet.’ You will learn how to safely preserve your mushrooms and extract their medicine for use all year round, in yours and your loved ones lives – for a host of illness and preventative uses. This medicine is often very expensive and our shared vision is to support you to be able to do it yourself safely. Our intention is for you to feel empowered to harvest your own mushroom medicine cabinet and grow your own medicinal mushrooms.
You will also learn the ancient technique of mushroom inoculation – a highly sustainable method that mimics nature and produces mushrooms dense in nutrients that are hard to find from other food sources. Take home your own inoculated log – where it will fruit in your garden for years to come.
What to expect:
Learn about the properties of Turkey Tail, Shiitake, Lions Mane and Artist Conk, most of which are native strains to the UK and cultivated from the wild here at 42 Acres.
Be guided through the basics of drying and making tinctures.
Learn the technique of mushroom inoculation – the world’s oldest recorded farming method.
Learn more about 42 Acres’ wild-tending principles and our pioneering agriwilding projects.
What is included:
This workshop includes a tasty lunch from our “Soil to Gut” menu – you will eat food grown on the land you’re walking. Wild teas will be provided throughout the session.
Our session will open with a guided meditation and a check-in, in the spirit of our vision to help ourselves attune to living in harmony with nature. We believe that connecting in this way encourages deeper connection and mindful working practices, for both us and the land.
This is a unique and hands-on day ideal for any fungi lover or wild medicine cabinet enthusiast!

Winter Medicine Making Workshop
2027-01-30 10:00 - 16:00 | 42 Acres, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HL
A meaningful experience learning traditional folk medicine-making skills that foster a deeper relationship between the land and ourselves.
As the seasons shift, nature provides us with an abundance of wild berries, mushrooms, herbs and trees that are perfectly suited to support and nourish us throughout the winter months. Woodlands and hedgerows become a living basket of nutrient-dense ingredients that can aid our immune system, respiratory system and general wellbeing, helping us and our loved ones to stay nourished and well.
In this workshop, guided by Tasha Stevens-Vallecillo, you will walk the land and learn how to safely identify, harvest, store, and process seasonal wild ingredients.
You’ll create a mini apothecary of potent folk medicines to take home – a winter gift to yourself and those you love. Learn to make:
medicinal berry tonics (both elderberry and rosehip)
our much-loved medicinal mushroom chai syrup
a potent spruce salve
Learning these traditional skills is a meaningful way to reconnect with the land and the abundant cycles of nature. As we protect what we love, getting out into our local wild spaces fosters a deeper relationship between the land and ourselves.
Through foraging and medicine-making we learn more about our environment, meet like-minded people, and nurture a resilience that serves both people and the planet.
This event includes all materials, warm drinks, and a 42 Acres lunch from our Soil-To-Gut menu. You will eat food grown on the land you’re walking.
This is a truly ‘head, heart, and hands’ day exploring plant lore and learning traditional practices and skills. You’ll leave with your own folk medicines to support you and your loved ones. Plus, the skills to continue this practice at home. Through foraging and medicine-making we learn more about our environment and nurture a resilience that serves both people and the planet.
Dates & Times:
10:00-16:00 on Saturday 30 Jan 2027
Facilitator: Tasha Stevens -Vallecillo
Tasha Elena Stevens- Vallecillo is a mixed race English, Central American woman with a Buddhist Spiritual practice. She is the Founder of Land, Food, Medicine and has been the visionary of many projects. Tasha is a true creative force working with community, wild food, wild tending, food production and farming to address some of the core issues of our time. Her work is rooted in continuous learning and intuitive feeling, to explore and continuously develop methodologies and product development, creating food systems that work in harmony with nature through developing agri-wilding landscapes and products that draw on ancient or indigenous understandings of land,food and medicine coupled with new technologies or capabilities.
“Our medicine grows under our feet and below our noses, we just have to choose to see it.” Tasha Stevens -Vallecillo
After this Experience, You’re Welcome to:
Explore 173 acres of regenerative estate and nature reserve
Visit our pioneering permaculture and rewilding projects
Swim in our 7-acre lake (at your own risk). Please bring your own swim wear and towels
Take out our row boat/ SUP boards/ canoes
