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SUMMARY:Signature Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly SLO | YIN Signature Sound Bath.\nAn immersive sound bath to clear stagnant energy\, restore balance and reconnect with a calmer\, more grounded state. \nThrough the vibrations of singing bowls\, gongs\, chimes and grounding instruments\, the body is guided into deep rest while the subtle energy of the space supports a quiet rebalancing\, creating room for clarity\, lightness and renewal. \nThis experience supports:\n✨ Energetic clearing and rebalancing\n✨ Releasing tension and emotional build-up\n✨ Deep rest and nervous system regulation\n✨ A sense of clarity\, grounding and inner space\nWhether you’re feeling energetically heavy\, mentally full or simply in need of stillness\, this session offers space to reset and return to yourself. \nReserve one of our YIN beds for ultimate comfort – highly recommended.\nEach bed includes a soft mattress\, pillow\, cosy blanket\, silky eye mask and aromatherapy bath salts\, to breathe in during the session and take home to extend the YIN feeling.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/signature-sound-bath/
LOCATION:RISE\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, BA11 3BY
CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature\, with each other\, and with the elements.\nCome 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.\nGo 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. \nYou’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like:\n– Roam the 173 acres of our land – home to millions of lives.\n– 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).\n– Look out for beaver\, otter\, wild boar\, hare\, deer and a multitude of birds.\n– 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.\n– Add on a holistic treatment (advance bookings only) \nSlow Sundays run from 11am-4pm on the following dates:\n– Sun 5 Apr 2026 (Easter Sunday)\n– Sun 3 May\n– Sun 28 Jun\n– Sun 19 Jul\n– Sun 30 Aug (Bank holiday weekend)\n– Sun 20 Sep \nFeedback from Past Slow Sundays:\n‘I took some proper time out today. Slow Sundays at 42 Acres Retreat are all about connection – with yourself\, with others\, and with nature.\nWild 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!’\nLynda\, Slow Sunday Guest\, June 2025. \n‘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.’\nLucy\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025 \n‘Beautiful experience of reconnection to people\, place and soul.’\nSara\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025. \nPlease Note:\n– Must be booked in advance. Please do not come without a ticket because we will not be able to accommodate you.\n– Adults only.\n– Alcohol-free.\n– Please bring swimwear and towels to go in the lake and/or sauna.\n– 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.\n– Spaces are limited\, please book early to avoid disappointment.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience.\n-Subject to availability. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to give our friendly team a call on 01373 887642 before booking.\nTerms & Conditions: \nTerms & Conditions – Workshops & Experiences
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/slow-sunday-at-42-acres/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The Great Pause: A Nature Immersion Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Heal Somerset on the afternoon of Sunday 19 July\, where together we will take The Great Pause — the first-ever mass nature bathe on a UK rewilding site. \nThe event is open to all ages and free to attend. If you’re able to make a £10 donation per person\, it helps support Heal’s work. \nThis will be the perfect chance to be part of a shared experience — enjoying half an hour or more of peace and stillness together in the midst of nature on a sunny summer’s afternoon\, followed by a bring-your-own picnic if you would like. \nAll you will need to take part is a blanket to lie on. You will make yourself comfortable and settle in. Then\, as we signal the beginning of the Great Pause\, you may choose to look up into the blue or close your eyes. In silence\, over the next half hour or so\, you will take in the sounds of nature: birds calling\, grasshoppers chirring and grasses rustling in the warm breeze. \nParticipants are also invited to bring a picnic for afterwards and to join and share with those around you who might have come alone. \nCamping will also be available on the Sunday night if you want to extend the peace and spend even more time immersed in nature in our beautiful rewilding site. You can select a camping ticket when you book your place. \nPlease note that this event is weather dependent and if the forecast for 19 July is poor\, the event will be rescheduled to Sunday 26 July at the same time. \nTHE EXPERIENCE \nThe Great Pause is for everyone and is taking place in two areas\, one for people aged 14 and over\, and one for families. This allows those without children to relax in a quieter environment\, while parents can feel comfortable knowing their children can enjoy themselves without concern about making noise. \nThe 14+ area is a five minute walk to a place at the heart of our rewilding site. \nThe family area is close to the parking area and will also be suitable for those with mobility issues. \nBoth areas have a drinking water tap and a compost loo. Neither area has car access onto the field. \nThe site is in a very quiet rural area but we want to make event participants aware that there is a train line which runs along the valley\, with trains passing through from time to time. \nLOCATION\nHeal Somerset is in a very rural location\, a few miles from Bruton\, Frome\, the A303 and the Wiltshire border\, at Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Witham Friary\, BA11 5HH. Directions will be sent in a confirmation email. \nTIMINGS\nArrive: 2.30pm\nBriefing: 3pm\nImmersion begins: 3.30pm\nImmersion ends: 4pm\nOptional picnic: 4pm onwards\, stay on and tuck in to your picnic\nEvent closes: 5.30pm. Campers can now set up their tents in the campsite
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-great-pause-a-nature-immersion-experience/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Wild Guardians at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed\, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills\, spend time in nature\, and connect with like-minded folk. \nCome and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to get stuck in and try something new. \n42 Acres has been a rewilding nature reserve for over a decade and is species-rich. Join us to connect with the natural world through hands-on activities from wildlife surveying\, to tending habitats\, and slowing down with nature photography. \nSessions run on the last Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (except in May when we are meeting at 8pm for bats and beavers!). There will be time to connect\, wander\, and simply be outside. If you’re up for it\, you’re welcome to join in for a wild swim too. At 1pm we’ll stop and share a simple lunch together\, provided by 42 Acres. \n____ \nSun 31 May: Bats and Beavers: \nPart of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count\, with guest expert Keith Ball (Somerset Bat Group). Please note: this is an evening session\, running 8–10pm\, as we head out for some gentle nocturnal exploration. \nSun 28 June: Hazel Dormice & Reading Nature: \nJoin us to create footprint tunnels for hazel dormice to discover whether this protected species (that have been spotted on neighbouring land!) exist at 42. We’ll also take a relaxed walk around the 11-acre lake\, recording observations and contributing to global biodiversity databases. We’ll look for signs of beaver activity\, tracks\, and birdlife\, and finish at the white stork enclosure\, part of our species reintroduction work. Guided by Lynne Sewell (Sustainable Witham)\, Robyn Caple (@nestandnettleecology)\, and Lisa Hawes (42 Acres). \nSun 26 July: Butterflies\, Dragonflies + Pond Dipping: \nPart of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme\, one of the longest-running insect surveys in the world. With guest expert Fred Giles\, we’ll explore the world of butterflies\, dragonflies\, and other insects\, with a chance to get closer through pond dipping and observation. \nSun 30 Aug: Reptiles and Botanics: \nJoin us to check reptile refuges across the site\, helping us understand which species are present (and which are likely absent). Or take a creative route\, help us start making a handmade herbarium for the site while learning how to “key out”\, a step by step process used to identify unknown plant species. \nSun 27 Sep: Trees\nDiscover the stories of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees\, and learn how to identify and photograph them in their late-summer form. \nSun 25 Oct: Harvest Mice and Native Fungi:\nHelp us ascertain whether harvest mice are present on the land at 42\, we’ll search together for their tiny nests. We’ll also explore the world of fungi\, discovering what’s emerging across the site at this time of year. \nPlease Note: \n– Gloves and wellies/boots are necessary.\n– If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n– Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session.\n– If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone else.\n– If rain stops play\, we have a Plan B and will aim to move inside to create bee bricks and/or a herbarium together.\n– Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at The Hermitage car park. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTerms & Conditions: \nhttps://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experienc
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-guardians-at-42-acres/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Permaculture Volunteer Day at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAt 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. \nPlease Note: \n-These sessions run on the 1st Wed of every month\, Apr-Sep.\n-Booking opens 30 days in advance. It is not possible to book further ahead.\n-Gloves and wellies/good boots are necessary.\n-Lunch is provided.\n-No experience needed\, just a can-do attitude!\n-If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n-These are working exchanges so please be prepared for this and arrive promptly.\n-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.\n-Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n-As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at the 42 Acres Farmhouse location. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTickets: \nIn 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. \nTerms & Conditions: \nTerms & Conditions – Workshops & Experiences
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/permaculture-volunteer-day-at-42-acres/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Gardens,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Pop-up mini colour analysis
DESCRIPTION:Discover whether your best colours belong to the Spring\, Summer\, Autumn or Winter palette through the House of Colour seasonal analysis system with colour consultant\, Helen Baker. You’ll also try bespoke lip and cheek makeup shades selected from your palette to help you achieve a natural\, confidence-boosting glow.\n55 minute appointments available on the hour from 10am -3pm at Melanie Giles Hairdressing\, 3 Palmer St\, Frome\, BA11 1DS\n£99 pp + optional £50 for a fan of colour swatches.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/pop-up-mini-colour-analysis/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Melanie Giles Hairdressing\, 3 Palmer Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Clothing and textiles
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T203000
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SUMMARY:Wild Floating Ritual: Sound Bath & Sauna at Vallis Farm
DESCRIPTION:The experience:\nA floating sound bath in the wild pool at Vallis Farm ~ in nature\, on water\, in sound. Snuggle up on your soft yet sturdy bed and float effortlessly\, immersed in the gentle vibrations of the crystal bowls\, melting away stress nurturing your inner landscape whilst bathed in the soundscape of the crystal bowls as Maddy from RE•VIBE & the UK’s first wild floating sound bath guides you into a profound state of deep rest. Enjoy the woodfired sauna\, herbal teas\, natural face masks and time to ground on the land. \nThe event details:\n*Your experience flows between heat and water\, split into two small groups.\n*On arrival\, you’ll be gently guided into either the sauna or the floating sound bath\, depending on your group.\n*Around halfway through the session\, groups will switch\, giving everyone time to experience both the relaxing heat of the sauna and the nature immersion on the water.\n*In the floating sound bath\, you’ll rest on soft yet sturdy beds while being guided by soft\, resonant sound and gentle meditation\, designed to calm the nervous system and bring the body into a deeply relaxed state.\n*During your Land & sauna session\, you’ll be offered a complimentary facial treatment using products by RE•VIBE and a chance to connect with others over herbal teas.\n*To support the magic of this immersive experience we ask that you are silent in the sauna and use gentle voices when you’re sharing tea and experiences in the garden area.\n*This is a small-group experience\, limited to 10 people per session\, creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere throughout. \n4pm & 6:30pm sessions\nDuration: 2 hours\nGroup size: Maximum 10 people\nPrice: £57 (includes the booking fee)\nBook tickets here https://wildswimmingwoman.com/book \nWhat to expect:\n*Wood-fired sauna with meadow views & big skies\n*Floating sound bath on the wild pool\n*Guided relaxation with sound and gentle meditation\n*Complimentary RE•VIBE face masks + essential oils\n*Herbal Teas and human connection \nYou will leave with:\nA deep sense of rest\nA calmer nervous system\nA deeper sense of nature connection
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-floating-ritual-sound-bath-sauna-at-vallis-farm/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Music,Nature,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T140000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Day for Retreat and Event Hosts
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nMeet 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. \n42 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! \nDate Thu 13 Aug. Must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. \nTime 10:00 – 14:00 \nFree Spaces are limited — we can’t wait to share 42 Acres with you! \nFind out more about us www.42acres.com & @42acresretreat \nThings to Note \n-Please aim to arrive on time.\n-Please wear comfy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.\n-We work on the land and are used to getting a bit wet. We will only cancel if the weather is severe.\n-Please read our Getting Here page before you set off – and head for Farmhouse Retreat Centre.\n-We will provide a simple\, one pot\, soil-to-gut lunch and our “hug in a mug” medicinal mushroom chai.\n-Whilst we love our four-legged friends\, we cannot welcome dogs at this event.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/discovery-day-for-retreat-and-event-hosts-2/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Wild Guardians at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed\, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills\, spend time in nature\, and connect with like-minded folk. \nCome and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to get stuck in and try something new. \n42 Acres has been a rewilding nature reserve for over a decade and is species-rich. Join us to connect with the natural world through hands-on activities from wildlife surveying\, to tending habitats\, and slowing down with nature photography. \nSessions run on the last Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (except in May when we are meeting at 8pm for bats and beavers!). There will be time to connect\, wander\, and simply be outside. If you’re up for it\, you’re welcome to join in for a wild swim too. At 1pm we’ll stop and share a simple lunch together\, provided by 42 Acres. \n____ \nSun 31 May: Bats and Beavers: \nPart of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count\, with guest expert Keith Ball (Somerset Bat Group). Please note: this is an evening session\, running 8–10pm\, as we head out for some gentle nocturnal exploration. \nSun 28 June: Hazel Dormice & Reading Nature: \nJoin us to create footprint tunnels for hazel dormice to discover whether this protected species (that have been spotted on neighbouring land!) exist at 42. We’ll also take a relaxed walk around the 11-acre lake\, recording observations and contributing to global biodiversity databases. We’ll look for signs of beaver activity\, tracks\, and birdlife\, and finish at the white stork enclosure\, part of our species reintroduction work. Guided by Lynne Sewell (Sustainable Witham)\, Robyn Caple (@nestandnettleecology)\, and Lisa Hawes (42 Acres). \nSun 26 July: Butterflies\, Dragonflies + Pond Dipping: \nPart of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme\, one of the longest-running insect surveys in the world. With guest expert Fred Giles\, we’ll explore the world of butterflies\, dragonflies\, and other insects\, with a chance to get closer through pond dipping and observation. \nSun 30 Aug: Reptiles and Botanics: \nJoin us to check reptile refuges across the site\, helping us understand which species are present (and which are likely absent). Or take a creative route\, help us start making a handmade herbarium for the site while learning how to “key out”\, a step by step process used to identify unknown plant species. \nSun 27 Sep: Trees\nDiscover the stories of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees\, and learn how to identify and photograph them in their late-summer form. \nSun 25 Oct: Harvest Mice and Native Fungi:\nHelp us ascertain whether harvest mice are present on the land at 42\, we’ll search together for their tiny nests. We’ll also explore the world of fungi\, discovering what’s emerging across the site at this time of year. \nPlease Note: \n– Gloves and wellies/boots are necessary.\n– If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n– Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session.\n– If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone else.\n– If rain stops play\, we have a Plan B and will aim to move inside to create bee bricks and/or a herbarium together.\n– Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at The Hermitage car park. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTerms & Conditions: \nhttps://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experienc
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-guardians-at-42-acres/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature\, with each other\, and with the elements.\nCome 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.\nGo 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. \nYou’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like:\n– Roam the 173 acres of our land – home to millions of lives.\n– 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).\n– Look out for beaver\, otter\, wild boar\, hare\, deer and a multitude of birds.\n– 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.\n– Add on a holistic treatment (advance bookings only) \nSlow Sundays run from 11am-4pm on the following dates:\n– Sun 5 Apr 2026 (Easter Sunday)\n– Sun 3 May\n– Sun 28 Jun\n– Sun 19 Jul\n– Sun 30 Aug (Bank holiday weekend)\n– Sun 20 Sep \nFeedback from Past Slow Sundays:\n‘I took some proper time out today. Slow Sundays at 42 Acres Retreat are all about connection – with yourself\, with others\, and with nature.\nWild 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!’\nLynda\, Slow Sunday Guest\, June 2025. \n‘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.’\nLucy\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025 \n‘Beautiful experience of reconnection to people\, place and soul.’\nSara\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025. \nPlease Note:\n– Must be booked in advance. Please do not come without a ticket because we will not be able to accommodate you.\n– Adults only.\n– Alcohol-free.\n– Please bring swimwear and towels to go in the lake and/or sauna.\n– 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.\n– Spaces are limited\, please book early to avoid disappointment.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience.\n-Subject to availability. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to give our friendly team a call on 01373 887642 before booking.\nTerms & Conditions: \nTerms & Conditions – Workshops & Experiences
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/slow-sunday-at-42-acres/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Permaculture Volunteer Day at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAt 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. \nPlease Note: \n-These sessions run on the 1st Wed of every month\, Apr-Sep.\n-Booking opens 30 days in advance. It is not possible to book further ahead.\n-Gloves and wellies/good boots are necessary.\n-Lunch is provided.\n-No experience needed\, just a can-do attitude!\n-If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n-These are working exchanges so please be prepared for this and arrive promptly.\n-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.\n-Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n-As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at the 42 Acres Farmhouse location. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTickets: \nIn 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. \nTerms & Conditions: \nTerms & Conditions – Workshops & Experiences
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/permaculture-volunteer-day-at-42-acres/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Gardens,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Pop-up mini colour analysis
DESCRIPTION:Discover whether your best colours belong to the Spring\, Summer\, Autumn or Winter palette through the House of Colour seasonal analysis system with colour consultant\, Helen Baker. You’ll also try bespoke lip and cheek makeup shades selected from your palette to help you achieve a natural\, confidence-boosting glow.\n55 minute appointments available on the hour from 10am -3pm at Melanie Giles Hairdressing\, 3 Palmer St\, Frome\, BA11 1DS\n£99 pp + optional £50 for a fan of colour swatches.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/pop-up-mini-colour-analysis/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Melanie Giles Hairdressing\, 3 Palmer Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Clothing and textiles
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T160000
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature\, with each other\, and with the elements.\nCome 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.\nGo 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. \nYou’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like:\n– Roam the 173 acres of our land – home to millions of lives.\n– 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).\n– Look out for beaver\, otter\, wild boar\, hare\, deer and a multitude of birds.\n– 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.\n– Add on a holistic treatment (advance bookings only) \nSlow Sundays run from 11am-4pm on the following dates:\n– Sun 5 Apr 2026 (Easter Sunday)\n– Sun 3 May\n– Sun 28 Jun\n– Sun 19 Jul\n– Sun 30 Aug (Bank holiday weekend)\n– Sun 20 Sep \nFeedback from Past Slow Sundays:\n‘I took some proper time out today. Slow Sundays at 42 Acres Retreat are all about connection – with yourself\, with others\, and with nature.\nWild 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!’\nLynda\, Slow Sunday Guest\, June 2025. \n‘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.’\nLucy\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025 \n‘Beautiful experience of reconnection to people\, place and soul.’\nSara\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025. \nPlease Note:\n– Must be booked in advance. Please do not come without a ticket because we will not be able to accommodate you.\n– Adults only.\n– Alcohol-free.\n– Please bring swimwear and towels to go in the lake and/or sauna.\n– 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.\n– Spaces are limited\, please book early to avoid disappointment.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience.\n-Subject to availability. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to give our friendly team a call on 01373 887642 before booking.\nTerms & Conditions: \nTerms & Conditions – Workshops & Experiences
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/slow-sunday-at-42-acres/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The Autumn Equinox Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION: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.\nA 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 other people\, in the most beautiful and tranquil of settings.\nA day of retreat\, from the everyday world\, yet that allows us to re-enter the world renewed and quietly fortified.\nFull of warmth\, connection and gentle reflection and you will leave with some strategies to support you through the autumn and winter months.\nLunch\, hot drinks & cake included as well as a guided wild swim and sauna session.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-autumn-equinox-retreat-day/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coaching,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T140000
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SUMMARY:Wild Guardians at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed\, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills\, spend time in nature\, and connect with like-minded folk. \nCome and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to get stuck in and try something new. \n42 Acres has been a rewilding nature reserve for over a decade and is species-rich. Join us to connect with the natural world through hands-on activities from wildlife surveying\, to tending habitats\, and slowing down with nature photography. \nSessions run on the last Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (except in May when we are meeting at 8pm for bats and beavers!). There will be time to connect\, wander\, and simply be outside. If you’re up for it\, you’re welcome to join in for a wild swim too. At 1pm we’ll stop and share a simple lunch together\, provided by 42 Acres. \n____ \nSun 31 May: Bats and Beavers: \nPart of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count\, with guest expert Keith Ball (Somerset Bat Group). Please note: this is an evening session\, running 8–10pm\, as we head out for some gentle nocturnal exploration. \nSun 28 June: Hazel Dormice & Reading Nature: \nJoin us to create footprint tunnels for hazel dormice to discover whether this protected species (that have been spotted on neighbouring land!) exist at 42. We’ll also take a relaxed walk around the 11-acre lake\, recording observations and contributing to global biodiversity databases. We’ll look for signs of beaver activity\, tracks\, and birdlife\, and finish at the white stork enclosure\, part of our species reintroduction work. Guided by Lynne Sewell (Sustainable Witham)\, Robyn Caple (@nestandnettleecology)\, and Lisa Hawes (42 Acres). \nSun 26 July: Butterflies\, Dragonflies + Pond Dipping: \nPart of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme\, one of the longest-running insect surveys in the world. With guest expert Fred Giles\, we’ll explore the world of butterflies\, dragonflies\, and other insects\, with a chance to get closer through pond dipping and observation. \nSun 30 Aug: Reptiles and Botanics: \nJoin us to check reptile refuges across the site\, helping us understand which species are present (and which are likely absent). Or take a creative route\, help us start making a handmade herbarium for the site while learning how to “key out”\, a step by step process used to identify unknown plant species. \nSun 27 Sep: Trees\nDiscover the stories of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees\, and learn how to identify and photograph them in their late-summer form. \nSun 25 Oct: Harvest Mice and Native Fungi:\nHelp us ascertain whether harvest mice are present on the land at 42\, we’ll search together for their tiny nests. We’ll also explore the world of fungi\, discovering what’s emerging across the site at this time of year. \nPlease Note: \n– Gloves and wellies/boots are necessary.\n– If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n– Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session.\n– If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone else.\n– If rain stops play\, we have a Plan B and will aim to move inside to create bee bricks and/or a herbarium together.\n– Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at The Hermitage car park. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTerms & Conditions: \nhttps://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experienc
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-guardians-at-42-acres/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The Crafting Retreat Day with Swim & Sauna
DESCRIPTION:Craft\, Creativity and Connection – a restorative day of crafting\, delicious food\, and relaxing by the natural pool and wood-fired sauna in the beautiful surrounds of Vallis Farm. \nIn the morning Anna from ‘Love Makers Craft Cafe’ will guide you in your choice of seasonal craft from her extensive menu.\nAfter a delicious Vallis Farm lunch\, Tara\, the Wild Swimming Woman\, will support you in a delightful wild swim and sauna session to celebrate the recent autumn equinox. \nWhat to expect: \n• A warm welcome with light refreshments\n• An introduction from Anna about the Craft Cafe and how it works\n• The opportunity to select your choice of craft\n• Time for play and experimentation\, easy conversation – or companionable quiet \n.A light and delicious lunch \n• Supported cold water dip in a natural pool\n• Wood fired sauna\n• Tea and cake \nYou will: \n• Learn a new crafting technique\n• Create something wonderful to take home in your own gift bag \n• Receive a full safety briefing and gentle education about cold water immersion \n• Be guided through a fully supported\, safe\, and empowering immersion in\nthe crystal-clear natural pool \n.Leave feeling inspired and proud of yourself! \nAbout Wild Swimming Woman \nTara is on a mission to help women bring a little more wild and joy into their everyday lives\, through nature connection and swimming outdoors. As a qualified and experienced open water swim coach she ensures that everybody feels safe and supported and celebrated\, whether it’s your first ever dip or your millionth. \nAbout Love Makers Cafe\nThe Love Makers Cafe exists to celebrate making\, curiosity and community. Whether you’re a dab hand already but fancy some company\, or you haven’t picked up a brush since school: you are welcome.\nAn antidote to the pervasive perfectionism\, loneliness and tech overwhelm of modern life\, this is a space where play and experimentation\, easy conversation (or companionable quiet) and working with our hands is encouraged. \n£96 (includes all craft materials\, lunch and cake)
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-crafting-retreat-day-with-swim-sauna/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Health and wellbeing,Nature
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SUMMARY:Wild Guardians at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed\, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills\, spend time in nature\, and connect with like-minded folk. \nCome and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to get stuck in and try something new. \n42 Acres has been a rewilding nature reserve for over a decade and is species-rich. Join us to connect with the natural world through hands-on activities from wildlife surveying\, to tending habitats\, and slowing down with nature photography. \nSessions run on the last Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (except in May when we are meeting at 8pm for bats and beavers!). There will be time to connect\, wander\, and simply be outside. If you’re up for it\, you’re welcome to join in for a wild swim too. At 1pm we’ll stop and share a simple lunch together\, provided by 42 Acres. \n____ \nSun 31 May: Bats and Beavers: \nPart of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count\, with guest expert Keith Ball (Somerset Bat Group). Please note: this is an evening session\, running 8–10pm\, as we head out for some gentle nocturnal exploration. \nSun 28 June: Hazel Dormice & Reading Nature: \nJoin us to create footprint tunnels for hazel dormice to discover whether this protected species (that have been spotted on neighbouring land!) exist at 42. We’ll also take a relaxed walk around the 11-acre lake\, recording observations and contributing to global biodiversity databases. We’ll look for signs of beaver activity\, tracks\, and birdlife\, and finish at the white stork enclosure\, part of our species reintroduction work. Guided by Lynne Sewell (Sustainable Witham)\, Robyn Caple (@nestandnettleecology)\, and Lisa Hawes (42 Acres). \nSun 26 July: Butterflies\, Dragonflies + Pond Dipping: \nPart of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme\, one of the longest-running insect surveys in the world. With guest expert Fred Giles\, we’ll explore the world of butterflies\, dragonflies\, and other insects\, with a chance to get closer through pond dipping and observation. \nSun 30 Aug: Reptiles and Botanics: \nJoin us to check reptile refuges across the site\, helping us understand which species are present (and which are likely absent). Or take a creative route\, help us start making a handmade herbarium for the site while learning how to “key out”\, a step by step process used to identify unknown plant species. \nSun 27 Sep: Trees\nDiscover the stories of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees\, and learn how to identify and photograph them in their late-summer form. \nSun 25 Oct: Harvest Mice and Native Fungi:\nHelp us ascertain whether harvest mice are present on the land at 42\, we’ll search together for their tiny nests. We’ll also explore the world of fungi\, discovering what’s emerging across the site at this time of year. \nPlease Note: \n– Gloves and wellies/boots are necessary.\n– If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n– Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session.\n– If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone else.\n– If rain stops play\, we have a Plan B and will aim to move inside to create bee bricks and/or a herbarium together.\n– Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at The Hermitage car park. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTerms & Conditions: \nhttps://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experienc
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-guardians-at-42-acres/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Winter Wild Swimming Woman Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A winter’s weekend of wild swimming delights\, sauna sessions\, roaring fires and feasts\, nooks to curl up in with books\, slow walks\, Wild Circles and plenty of time to connect with the land\, waters\, each other and yourself at this peaceful countryside retreat. \nThis retreat weekend is space to rest\, restore and revive your connection to soul and joy for life. \nThroughout the weekend\, you will be invited to experience moments of renewal and reconnection: individual time and community\, wild nature and homely luxury\, reflection and intention\, doing and being\, movement and stillness. Finding your flow… \nPrices from £500pp – with just three twin-bed rooms left and a shepherds hut.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/winter-wild-swimming-woman-retreat/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature
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SUMMARY:Winter Medicine Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A meaningful experience learning traditional folk medicine-making skills that foster a deeper relationship between the land and ourselves. \nAs 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. \nIn 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. \nYou’ll create a mini apothecary of potent folk medicines to take home – a winter gift to yourself and those you love. Learn to make: \nmedicinal berry tonics (both elderberry and rosehip)\nour much-loved medicinal mushroom chai syrup\na potent spruce salve\nLearning 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. \nThrough 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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nDates & Times: \n10:00-16:00 on Saturday 30 Jan 2027 \nFacilitator: Tasha Stevens -Vallecillo \nTasha 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. \n“Our medicine grows under our feet and below our noses\, we just have to choose to see it.” Tasha Stevens -Vallecillo \nAfter this Experience\, You’re Welcome to: \nExplore 173 acres of regenerative estate and nature reserve\nVisit our pioneering permaculture and rewilding projects\nSwim in our 7-acre lake (at your own risk). Please bring your own swim wear and towels\nTake out our row boat/ SUP boards/ canoes
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/winter-medicine-making-workshop/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Courses,Discover Frome,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability,Workshop
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