Monkton Wyld Court - centre for sustainable living in
the heart of Dorset
Dec 6th - Private Booking: St. Andrew’s Festive Dinner
Have you
considered booking our facilities for a function of
your own?
Birthday parties
Conference venue
Family "get togethers"
Reunions
Events
Hen nights with a difference!
Contact us for to discuss your needs!
Birthday parties
Conference venue
Family "get togethers"
Reunions
Events
Hen nights with a difference!
Contact us for to discuss your needs!
Dec 12: Christmas Bazaar!
Christmas Bazaar
Friday 12th December from 11am until 8pm (ish!)
In conjunction with the St. Andrew's Church we invite you to come to our Christmas Bazaar! Escape from all the hustle and bustle of the high street and all those Christmas jingles to find a much more calming and relaxed festive experience.
Hosted in our beautiful house and grounds at Monkton Wyld Court during the heart of winter, let the warmth of our roaring wood burning fires soak into your bones as you enjoy the Victorian Gothic atmosphere. You can browse local crafts, sample homemade goodies, take home some seasonal produce and find a special unique gift for a loved one or perhaps just treat yourself!
Craft Stalls
Local Produce
Light Lunches
Teas, Coffees and home bakes
Mulled Wine and Mince Pies in the evening!
If you are interested in a stall please contact Amy on 01297 560342.
Friday 12th December from 11am until 8pm (ish!)
In conjunction with the St. Andrew's Church we invite you to come to our Christmas Bazaar! Escape from all the hustle and bustle of the high street and all those Christmas jingles to find a much more calming and relaxed festive experience.
Hosted in our beautiful house and grounds at Monkton Wyld Court during the heart of winter, let the warmth of our roaring wood burning fires soak into your bones as you enjoy the Victorian Gothic atmosphere. You can browse local crafts, sample homemade goodies, take home some seasonal produce and find a special unique gift for a loved one or perhaps just treat yourself!
Craft Stalls
Local Produce
Light Lunches
Teas, Coffees and home bakes
Mulled Wine and Mince Pies in the evening!
If you are interested in a stall please contact Amy on 01297 560342.
29th December - 1st Jan 2009 Hire Monkton Wyld Court for your New Year Retreat
Hire Monkton Wyld Court for your New Year
Retreat
29th December 2008 - 1st January 2009
Minimum group of 12 adults
£240 per person for 3 nights full board.
Detox and recoup for the coming 2009 with great
vegetarian food, revitalizing country and costal
walks, meditation and resolution workshops. See
in the New Year with a quiet celebration,
listening to the local church bells about an
outdoor fire (weather permitting of course!)
Jan 24th - Feb 6th 2009: Designing for Planet and People a Permaculture Design Course
Designing for Planet and People a Permaculture
Design Course
24 Jan - 6 Feb 2009
Leaders - Aranya, Chris Evans and Louise
Macnamara
Price - £795 Reduced fee: £545 (with evidence of
means tested benefit)
On this two week residential course, you will
learn about permaculture ethics, design
principles and techniques, and how to use
permaculture in your life and apply
sustainability principles to any system from
domestic to commercial. The course contains
practical and theoretical sessions. Price
includes full board accommodation and field
trips. The course is subsidised by the Workers
Education Association (WEA), South West.
For bookings and course information
http://www.designedvisions.com/joomla/content/view/111/97/
Feb 28th and Apr 25th 2009: Permaculture Design: blended learning course
Permaculture Design: blended learning
course
Day One: 28-Feb-2009
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
Day One: 28-Feb-2009
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
March 13th - 16th Private booking
Transitions
Europe - private booking
Mar 20th - 22nd: How to set up a low impact small holding
How to set up a low impact small
holding
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Jyoti Fernandes and Simon Fairlie
Price - TBA
This course is designed to introduce people interested in starting their own low impact land based projects to the basics of getting started. Jyoti and simon have both been involved in setting up their own small holdings (Fivepenny Farm and Tinkers Bubble) and have many years experience in helping land based projects gain planning permission.
The course will look at the possibilities for living on the land in your own self-built eco-home, what kinds of enterprises can go along with managing the land, writing a land management plan and basic business plan, how to find land, how to apply for planning permission, where to find the kit you need and how to muddle through those exhilarating and exhausting first months.
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Jyoti Fernandes and Simon Fairlie
Price - TBA
This course is designed to introduce people interested in starting their own low impact land based projects to the basics of getting started. Jyoti and simon have both been involved in setting up their own small holdings (Fivepenny Farm and Tinkers Bubble) and have many years experience in helping land based projects gain planning permission.
The course will look at the possibilities for living on the land in your own self-built eco-home, what kinds of enterprises can go along with managing the land, writing a land management plan and basic business plan, how to find land, how to apply for planning permission, where to find the kit you need and how to muddle through those exhilarating and exhausting first months.
Mar 20th - 22nd: Trance Dance
Trance Dance at the Equinox
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Leo Rutherford
Price - TBA
Trance-Dance is Afro-Brazilian Dance Medicine Magic. A unique path to into healing and alternative reality, the rhythm of the drum guides the dancer and enables you to connect with your soul's purpose. Leo has studied with many gifted shamans and medicine people.
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Leo Rutherford
Price - TBA
Trance-Dance is Afro-Brazilian Dance Medicine Magic. A unique path to into healing and alternative reality, the rhythm of the drum guides the dancer and enables you to connect with your soul's purpose. Leo has studied with many gifted shamans and medicine people.
March 27th - 29th Sacred Drumming
Sacred Drumming
March 27th - 29th
Leader: Doug Blacksmith
Price: TBA
Drumming is a spiritual experience, being with the rhythm of nature. using the Djembe we will learn to play traditional West African rhythms, along with the history and cultural context of this music.
March 27th - 29th
Leader: Doug Blacksmith
Price: TBA
Drumming is a spiritual experience, being with the rhythm of nature. using the Djembe we will learn to play traditional West African rhythms, along with the history and cultural context of this music.
Apr 5th - 10th Easter Family Week
Easter Family Week
5th April - 10th April
Leaders - Dorothy Rosser and Anita Bell
Price - TBA
A week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities. Places are limited: book early to avoid disappointment!
5th April - 10th April
Leaders - Dorothy Rosser and Anita Bell
Price - TBA
A week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities. Places are limited: book early to avoid disappointment!
Apr 24th - 26th Wild Food in Spring - young plants of land and sea
Wild Food in Spring - young plants of land and
sea
April 24th - 26th
Leader: Clio Wondrausch
Price: TBA
Spring is the time of fresh young leaves bursting with life force and vital nutrients that our bodies crave after the lean of winter. We'll attune to Nature, get to know some of the many edible plants, how to gather, preserve and prepare delicious, nutritious meals, and learn which plants to give a respectful distance.
We'll wander the beautiful grounds and surrounds of Monkton Wyld learning as we gather. We'll cook outside, and be cooked for. There's a wonderful 3 mile walk to the beach at Charmouth. We'll meet plants en route, and gather and learn about sea weeds and coastal plants. We'll make a drift wood fire and a seaweed feast.
Come and discover the joy of the gatherer, knowledge almost lost, fundamental to our health, sense of belonging and our very survival.
April 24th - 26th
Leader: Clio Wondrausch
Price: TBA
Spring is the time of fresh young leaves bursting with life force and vital nutrients that our bodies crave after the lean of winter. We'll attune to Nature, get to know some of the many edible plants, how to gather, preserve and prepare delicious, nutritious meals, and learn which plants to give a respectful distance.
We'll wander the beautiful grounds and surrounds of Monkton Wyld learning as we gather. We'll cook outside, and be cooked for. There's a wonderful 3 mile walk to the beach at Charmouth. We'll meet plants en route, and gather and learn about sea weeds and coastal plants. We'll make a drift wood fire and a seaweed feast.
Come and discover the joy of the gatherer, knowledge almost lost, fundamental to our health, sense of belonging and our very survival.
April 25th Permaculture design day 2
Permaculture Design: blended learning
course
(Day One: 28-Feb-2009)
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
(Day One: 28-Feb-2009)
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
May 1st - 4th Private booking
Private Booking
May 8th - 10th Shamanic Art Training
Shamanic Art Training
May 8th - 10th
Leader: Polly Fox-Strangways
Price: TBA
Through ceremonial theatre and movement this training brings the participant to a new place of seeing. Unfolding at the centre is the object or tool awaiting its decoration. Polly has studied for many years with recognised teachers of shamanism and is greatly inspired by the little-known Path of Pollen. She is a 5 Rhythms dancer and a beekeeper.
To see examples of Polly's work visit her website: www.sacred-folk-art.org
May 8th - 10th
Leader: Polly Fox-Strangways
Price: TBA
Through ceremonial theatre and movement this training brings the participant to a new place of seeing. Unfolding at the centre is the object or tool awaiting its decoration. Polly has studied for many years with recognised teachers of shamanism and is greatly inspired by the little-known Path of Pollen. She is a 5 Rhythms dancer and a beekeeper.
To see examples of Polly's work visit her website: www.sacred-folk-art.org
May 11th -15th Garden Work Week
Garden Work Week
May 11th - 15th
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and enjoy the spring flowers.
May 11th - 15th
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and enjoy the spring flowers.
May 22nd - 25th Private Booking
Private booking
May 29th - 31st Wild Drawing and Painting
Wild Drawing and Painting
May 29th - 31st
Leader: Susanne Haines
Price: TBA
We’ll gather tools and materials from nature to draw and paint in response to the land and the elements. Using earth pigments from the land, charcoal from the trees, and water from the stream and the sea, we’ll draw intuitively through movement, and also in a more representational way, finding ways to work with the rhythms and flows of nature. If the night is fine we will draw in the air with fire. Work will be both ephemeral, and more lasting.
May 29th - 31st
Leader: Susanne Haines
Price: TBA
We’ll gather tools and materials from nature to draw and paint in response to the land and the elements. Using earth pigments from the land, charcoal from the trees, and water from the stream and the sea, we’ll draw intuitively through movement, and also in a more representational way, finding ways to work with the rhythms and flows of nature. If the night is fine we will draw in the air with fire. Work will be both ephemeral, and more lasting.
June 5th - 7th Private booking - Yoga weekend
Private booking - Yoga Weekend
June 12th - 14th Private booking Walking Weekend
Private booking- Walking Weekend
June 19th - 21st Introduction to Beekeeping
Introduction to Beekeeping
June 26th - 28th
Leader: David Wiscombe
Price: tba
"If honey bees disappear from the earth, humanity has only four years left", said Albert Einstein.
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new and absorbing interest!
June 26th - 28th
Leader: David Wiscombe
Price: tba
"If honey bees disappear from the earth, humanity has only four years left", said Albert Einstein.
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new and absorbing interest!
July 10th - 12th Raw Food retreat
Raw
Food retreat
July 10th - 12th
Leader: Teresa Webb 'Kitchen Buddy'
price tba
July 10th - 12th
Leader: Teresa Webb 'Kitchen Buddy'
price tba
July 19th - August 2nd Private booking
Private booking
August 17th - 22nd Bushcraft Family Week
Bushcraft Family Week
August 17th - 22nd
Leader: Jonathon Huet supported by Mary Elliott
Price - TBA
Ideal for children aged 7 upwards. Jonathon (Walk with Trees) Huet teaches basic fire skills, cordage making, campfire cooking, and shelter building.
What people said about Bushcraft Week 2008:
"Jonathon really engaged us all and was very inspiring; Mary is the perfect facilitator..."
"More of a paradise every day"
"I loved the shelter building"
"Food fantastic!"
See Jonathon's website: www.walkwithtrees.co.uk
August 17th - 22nd
Leader: Jonathon Huet supported by Mary Elliott
Price - TBA
Ideal for children aged 7 upwards. Jonathon (Walk with Trees) Huet teaches basic fire skills, cordage making, campfire cooking, and shelter building.
What people said about Bushcraft Week 2008:
"Jonathon really engaged us all and was very inspiring; Mary is the perfect facilitator..."
"More of a paradise every day"
"I loved the shelter building"
"Food fantastic!"
See Jonathon's website: www.walkwithtrees.co.uk
August 24th - 29th Circus Skills Family Week
Circus Skills Family Week
August 24th - 29th
Leader: Sarah Corbett
Price - TBA
Full details to follow.
August 24th - 29th
Leader: Sarah Corbett
Price - TBA
Full details to follow.