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Monkton Wyld - a magical place
Set amid rolling hills and within walking distance of the stunning Jurassic coast, Monkton Wyld Court has hosted events for adults, children and families for 70 years. Visitors return time and time again - often just to relax as B&B guests. As well as workshops and family weeks, we teach skills for sustainable living: beekeeping, permaculture, eco-building, green technologies, sustainable land use and environmental crafts.
Monkton Wyld Court
Charmouth
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6DQ
Telephone: 01297 560342
info@monktonwyldcourt.org
Monkton Wyld School is limited company number 361419 and registered charity number 306217.
Monkton Wyld - a magical place
Set amid rolling hills and within walking distance of the stunning Jurassic coast, Monkton Wyld Court has hosted events for adults, children and families for 70 years. Visitors return time and time again - often just to relax as B&B guests. As well as workshops and family weeks, we teach skills for sustainable living: beekeeping, permaculture, eco-building, green technologies, sustainable land use and environmental crafts.
Monkton Wyld Court
Charmouth
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6DQ
Telephone: 01297 560342
info@monktonwyldcourt.org
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Monkton Wyld School is limited company number 361419 and registered charity number 306217.
Monkton Wyld Court - a centre for sustainable living
in the heart of Dorset
November 28th MWC Winter Fair
Monkton Wyld Court Winter Fair
November 28th (Sat)
11am - 4pm
Find the perfect gift (and the tastiest treats) at our Monkton Market and join us in celebrating the year drawing to a close. With festive family activities and Christmas crafts. Music and mulled wine 'round the fire after dark as well, I shouldn't wonder.
Would you like to have a stall at our Winter Fair? Contact us to receive a Vendor Information Sheet!
November 28th (Sat)
11am - 4pm
Find the perfect gift (and the tastiest treats) at our Monkton Market and join us in celebrating the year drawing to a close. With festive family activities and Christmas crafts. Music and mulled wine 'round the fire after dark as well, I shouldn't wonder.
Would you like to have a stall at our Winter Fair? Contact us to receive a Vendor Information Sheet!
November 29th - December 4th Being at Monkton Wyld Court
Being at Monkton Wyld Court
November 29th - December 4th (Sun - Fri)
£250 fully residential (some concessions available)
'A Community Experience Week'
Guided yoga, study and meditation sessions will form the morning programme. Karma yoga (work-based) and time for you in the afternoon. Community led activities in the evening will include an outside fire and craft sessions. A walk to Lyme will occupy one day.
Arrive from 4pm on Sunday and leave after lunch on Friday. Bring warm clothes and boots/waterproof for the walk and outside work.
November 29th - December 4th (Sun - Fri)
£250 fully residential (some concessions available)
'A Community Experience Week'
Guided yoga, study and meditation sessions will form the morning programme. Karma yoga (work-based) and time for you in the afternoon. Community led activities in the evening will include an outside fire and craft sessions. A walk to Lyme will occupy one day.
Arrive from 4pm on Sunday and leave after lunch on Friday. Bring warm clothes and boots/waterproof for the walk and outside work.
December 2nd Play in the Pine Hall: A West Country Christmas
Play in the Pine Hall:
A West Country Christmas
with St Gabriel's Strolling Players
December 2nd (Wed)
Performance starts at 7:30pm
Tickets £5 in advance or £6 at the door,
Children 3 and over half-price, £12.50 family ticket (two adults and two children 3 and over)
The popular local theatrical troupe presents a light-hearted celebration in words and music. All proceeds go toward rebuilding work for the Grade 2 listed building and grounds. Refreshments available by donation.
A West Country Christmas
with St Gabriel's Strolling Players
December 2nd (Wed)
Performance starts at 7:30pm
Tickets £5 in advance or £6 at the door,
Children 3 and over half-price, £12.50 family ticket (two adults and two children 3 and over)
The popular local theatrical troupe presents a light-hearted celebration in words and music. All proceeds go toward rebuilding work for the Grade 2 listed building and grounds. Refreshments available by donation.
December 9th Local Lunch
Local Lunch for Local People*
from the Monkton Garden and Kitchens
December 9th (Wed)
Informal grounds tour from 12:30, Lunch from 1pm
Only £6
*non-locals also very welcome
Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients from our own garden and other local producers. Book now to support local organic farming and network-building (or simply take advantage of the best meal deal in town).
from the Monkton Garden and Kitchens
December 9th (Wed)
Informal grounds tour from 12:30, Lunch from 1pm
Only £6
*non-locals also very welcome
Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients from our own garden and other local producers. Book now to support local organic farming and network-building (or simply take advantage of the best meal deal in town).
December 9th Knit & Stitch
Knit & Stitch
December 9th (Wed)
1:30-4pm in the Piano Room
Donations welcome.
Bring your own project or come and learn new craft skills with a friendly group of local people. New faces welcome! Refreshments available.
December 9th (Wed)
1:30-4pm in the Piano Room
Donations welcome.
Bring your own project or come and learn new craft skills with a friendly group of local people. New faces welcome! Refreshments available.
December 26th - 31st Winter Holiday Family Week
Winter Holiday Family Week
with Anita and Dorothy
December 26th - 31th (Sat - Thurs)
Special Group Rates of £250 for the 1st adult, £220 2nd adult/young person age 12+, £160 Child 5-12, and £75 Child under 5
A chance for a little respite from the Christmas mayhem. Come and enjoy a week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities suitable for all ages.
with Anita and Dorothy
December 26th - 31th (Sat - Thurs)
Special Group Rates of £250 for the 1st adult, £220 2nd adult/young person age 12+, £160 Child 5-12, and £75 Child under 5
A chance for a little respite from the Christmas mayhem. Come and enjoy a week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities suitable for all ages.
January 10th Teachings of the Medicine Wheel
Venue
Booking
Teachings of the Native American Medicine Wheel
with Carolyn Waterstone
January 10th (Sun)
In this workshop, we will explore ways to find harmony with ourselves and our environment, looking at our own paths to self-discovery and spiritual fulfilment. More info from Carolyn Waterstone tel: 01460 220653, email: carolynwaterstone@hotmail.com
Teachings of the Native American Medicine Wheel
with Carolyn Waterstone
January 10th (Sun)
In this workshop, we will explore ways to find harmony with ourselves and our environment, looking at our own paths to self-discovery and spiritual fulfilment. More info from Carolyn Waterstone tel: 01460 220653, email: carolynwaterstone@hotmail.com
January 13th Local Lunch
Local Lunch for Local People*
from the Monkton Garden and Kitchens
January 13th (Wed)
Informal grounds tour from 12:30, Lunch from 1pm
Only £6
*non-locals also very welcome
Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients from our own garden and other local producers. Book now to support local organic farming and network-building (or simply take advantage of the best meal deal in town).
from the Monkton Garden and Kitchens
January 13th (Wed)
Informal grounds tour from 12:30, Lunch from 1pm
Only £6
*non-locals also very welcome
Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients from our own garden and other local producers. Book now to support local organic farming and network-building (or simply take advantage of the best meal deal in town).
January 17th - 23rd Garden Work Week
Garden Work Week
January 17th - 23rd (Sun - Fri)
£50 fully residential
Spend a week working alongside the gardeners in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden and grounds, develop your skills and take time out visiting this beautiful area.
Some comments from past participants:
'Rachael was great to work with, very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.'
'Love the course and the project, everyone really friendly.'
January 17th - 23rd (Sun - Fri)
£50 fully residential
Spend a week working alongside the gardeners in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden and grounds, develop your skills and take time out visiting this beautiful area.
Some comments from past participants:
'Rachael was great to work with, very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.'
'Love the course and the project, everyone really friendly.'
January 23rd - February 7th Permaculture Design
Full Permaculture Design Course: Tools for
Sustainability
with Aranya and the Designed Visions Team
January 23rd - February 7th, 2010 (Sat - Sat)
£795 residential (£580 concessions)
£436 non-residential (£168 concessions)
For bookings and further information contact Aranya at enquiries@designedvisions.com or ring 01297 20908.
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.
with Aranya and the Designed Visions Team
January 23rd - February 7th, 2010 (Sat - Sat)
£795 residential (£580 concessions)
£436 non-residential (£168 concessions)
For bookings and further information contact Aranya at enquiries@designedvisions.com or ring 01297 20908.
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.
February 12th - 14th Biodynamic Gardening
Biodynamic Gardening:
an introduction to the practice
and philosophy
with Marina O'Connell
February 12th - 14th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
The course will introduce participants to the thinking and philosphy behind Biodynamc gardening in a simple and experiential way. We will make and use some of the preparations and study the Biodynamic calander in preparation to start the new growing season using these techniques.
Marina O'Connell has 20 years experience of Biodynamic growing and has taught these methods at Otley Agricultural College in Suffolk and at The Apricot Centre in Essex.
She runs a small organic fruit farm in the Stour Valley and the Apricot Centre on the farm, working in schools and running a wide range of courses on Sustainable living.
an introduction to the practice
and philosophy
with Marina O'Connell
February 12th - 14th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
The course will introduce participants to the thinking and philosphy behind Biodynamc gardening in a simple and experiential way. We will make and use some of the preparations and study the Biodynamic calander in preparation to start the new growing season using these techniques.
Marina O'Connell has 20 years experience of Biodynamic growing and has taught these methods at Otley Agricultural College in Suffolk and at The Apricot Centre in Essex.
She runs a small organic fruit farm in the Stour Valley and the Apricot Centre on the farm, working in schools and running a wide range of courses on Sustainable living.
February 26th - 28th Introduction to Permaculture
Introduction to Permaculture
February 26th - 28th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
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.
George is a trainer and facilitator who has been organising and teaching permaculture courses in the UK, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe, since 1989. He is a founder member of the Permaculture Education Project, part of the Projects Network of the educational charity Permaculture Association (Britain) and is widely recognised as one of the UK's most experienced permaculture teachers.
February 26th - 28th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
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.
George is a trainer and facilitator who has been organising and teaching permaculture courses in the UK, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe, since 1989. He is a founder member of the Permaculture Education Project, part of the Projects Network of the educational charity Permaculture Association (Britain) and is widely recognised as one of the UK's most experienced permaculture teachers.
March 5th - 7th Felt-Making Weekend
Felt-Making Weekend
with Anita Bell and Kim Squirrell
March 5th - 7th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
An introductory course to feltmaking for those with an interest in exploring art through our natural environment. Using the colours, textures and sounds of the natural world as our starting point, we will be creating simple but beautiful felts, exploring both wet and dry felting techniques. Anita Bell and Kim Squirrell are both members of Treewise, a small co-operative specialising in reconnecting people to their landscape.
This weekend would also be suitable for teachers, play rangers and those working with adults and children with disabilities: educators who want to explore environmental approaches to learning.
with Anita Bell and Kim Squirrell
March 5th - 7th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
An introductory course to feltmaking for those with an interest in exploring art through our natural environment. Using the colours, textures and sounds of the natural world as our starting point, we will be creating simple but beautiful felts, exploring both wet and dry felting techniques. Anita Bell and Kim Squirrell are both members of Treewise, a small co-operative specialising in reconnecting people to their landscape.
This weekend would also be suitable for teachers, play rangers and those working with adults and children with disabilities: educators who want to explore environmental approaches to learning.
March 7th - 12th Garden Work Week
Garden Work Week
March 7th - 12th (Sun - Fri)
£50 fully residential
Spend a week working alongside the gardeners in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden and grounds, develop your skills and take time out visiting this beautiful area.
Some comments from past participants:
'Rachael was great to work with, very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.'
'Love the course and the project, everyone really friendly.'
March 7th - 12th (Sun - Fri)
£50 fully residential
Spend a week working alongside the gardeners in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden and grounds, develop your skills and take time out visiting this beautiful area.
Some comments from past participants:
'Rachael was great to work with, very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.'
'Love the course and the project, everyone really friendly.'
March 12th - 14th Mixed Media Art Workshop
Mixed Media Art Workshop
with Julie Oldfield
March 12th - 14th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
The workshop uses unusual material combinations, such as sea water, sand and, in particular, iridescent paints and pastels across textural surfaces. Inspired by distant horizons and the play of light across the wide open spaces along the Dorset coast, the technique uniquely brings out the shifting effects of colour, light and shade on canvas.
with Julie Oldfield
March 12th - 14th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
The workshop uses unusual material combinations, such as sea water, sand and, in particular, iridescent paints and pastels across textural surfaces. Inspired by distant horizons and the play of light across the wide open spaces along the Dorset coast, the technique uniquely brings out the shifting effects of colour, light and shade on canvas.
February 14th - 19th Love Nature Family Week
Love Nature Family Week
with Jan Freeborn
February 14th - 19th (Sun - Fri)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+,
£175 for each child of 5-12 years, £80 for each child under 5
Featuring the Court's own Lesser Horseshoe Bat family!
More details coming soon.
Photos from Jan's small mammal trapping here.
with Jan Freeborn
February 14th - 19th (Sun - Fri)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+,
£175 for each child of 5-12 years, £80 for each child under 5
Featuring the Court's own Lesser Horseshoe Bat family!
More details coming soon.
Photos from Jan's small mammal trapping here.
March 15th - 18th Low-Impact Smallholding Survey
Low-Impact Smallholding Survey
with Simon Fairlie, Jyoti Fernandes and Rebecca Laughton
March 15th - 18th (Mon - Thurs)
£295 residential, £195 non-residential
Jyoti Fernandes and Simon Fairlie present a longer version of their popular Introduction to Smallholding course, this time joined by Rebecca Laughton, author of Surviving and Thriving on the Land. The course will cover how to find and buy land, basic grassland management and nutrient cycles, designing a sustainable unit, writing business plans, applying for planning permission and maintaining the energy you need to make it work (among other things!).
This course offers a special chance to learn the practical reality of many of these concepts in the context of site visits to Fivepenny Farm, Tinkers Bubble and other successful local smallholdings.
with Simon Fairlie, Jyoti Fernandes and Rebecca Laughton
March 15th - 18th (Mon - Thurs)
£295 residential, £195 non-residential
Jyoti Fernandes and Simon Fairlie present a longer version of their popular Introduction to Smallholding course, this time joined by Rebecca Laughton, author of Surviving and Thriving on the Land. The course will cover how to find and buy land, basic grassland management and nutrient cycles, designing a sustainable unit, writing business plans, applying for planning permission and maintaining the energy you need to make it work (among other things!).
This course offers a special chance to learn the practical reality of many of these concepts in the context of site visits to Fivepenny Farm, Tinkers Bubble and other successful local smallholdings.
March 21st - 26th Being at Monkton Wyld Court
Being at Monkton Wyld Court
March 21st - 26th (Sun - Fri)
£250 fully residential (some concessions available)
'A Community Experience Week'
Guided yoga, study and meditation sessions will form the morning programme. Karma yoga (work-based) and time for you in the afternoon. Community led activities in the evening will include an outside fire and craft sessions. A walk to Lyme will occupy one day.
Arrive from 4pm on Sunday and leave after lunch on Friday. Bring warm clothes and boots/waterproof for the walk and outside work.
March 21st - 26th (Sun - Fri)
£250 fully residential (some concessions available)
'A Community Experience Week'
Guided yoga, study and meditation sessions will form the morning programme. Karma yoga (work-based) and time for you in the afternoon. Community led activities in the evening will include an outside fire and craft sessions. A walk to Lyme will occupy one day.
Arrive from 4pm on Sunday and leave after lunch on Friday. Bring warm clothes and boots/waterproof for the walk and outside work.
March 26th - 28th Nature's Crafts
Nature's Crafts
with Jonathon Huet and Christina Wellbeloved
March 26th - 28th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Learn traditional crafts such as making a simple wooden bowl, spoon and natural string… and take yours home !
Experience the ancient lore of trees and wild plants coming alive as you identify and use them for food and medicine.
Start the day with age-old energy moving techniques and unwind later with a relaxing shiatsu session.
This weekend is set in the beautiful grounds of Monkton Wyld Court which offers superb wholesome food and comfortable accommodation. If you would like a relaxing and insightful weekend learning new skills in the heart of the Dorset countryside, do come along.
Jonathon Huet has been a keen naturalist for over twenty years. He presents his workshops in an inspiring and original way with the aid of storytelling and poetry.
His partner Christina Wellbeloved will be offering shiatsu treatments and group support with her many years of experience as a therapist.
To learn about shiatsu visit www.youtube.com/shiatsu21.
with Jonathon Huet and Christina Wellbeloved
March 26th - 28th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Learn traditional crafts such as making a simple wooden bowl, spoon and natural string… and take yours home !
Experience the ancient lore of trees and wild plants coming alive as you identify and use them for food and medicine.
Start the day with age-old energy moving techniques and unwind later with a relaxing shiatsu session.
This weekend is set in the beautiful grounds of Monkton Wyld Court which offers superb wholesome food and comfortable accommodation. If you would like a relaxing and insightful weekend learning new skills in the heart of the Dorset countryside, do come along.
Jonathon Huet has been a keen naturalist for over twenty years. He presents his workshops in an inspiring and original way with the aid of storytelling and poetry.
His partner Christina Wellbeloved will be offering shiatsu treatments and group support with her many years of experience as a therapist.
To learn about shiatsu visit www.youtube.com/shiatsu21.
April 4th - 9th Easter Family Week
Easter Family Week
with Dorothy and Anita
April 4th - 9th (Sun - Fri)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+, £175 for each child of 5-12 years,
£80 for each child under 5
A week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities for all ages with all the Monkton Family Week favorites.
with Dorothy and Anita
April 4th - 9th (Sun - Fri)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+, £175 for each child of 5-12 years,
£80 for each child under 5
A week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities for all ages with all the Monkton Family Week favorites.
April 11th - 16th Fossiling Family Week
Fossiling Family Week
April 11th - 16th (Sun - Fri)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+, £175 for each child of 5-12 years,
£80 for each child under 5
Making the most of Monkton's superb location near the famous Jurassic Coast, this fun-filled week includes: an expert fossil hunt on Charmouth Beach, pebble art, breadmaking, morning yoga and bonfires at night.
Most suitable for children over the age of 4 years.
April 11th - 16th (Sun - Fri)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+, £175 for each child of 5-12 years,
£80 for each child under 5
Making the most of Monkton's superb location near the famous Jurassic Coast, this fun-filled week includes: an expert fossil hunt on Charmouth Beach, pebble art, breadmaking, morning yoga and bonfires at night.
Most suitable for children over the age of 4 years.
April 23rd - 25th Mixed Media Art Workshop
Mixed Media Art Workshop
with Julie Oldfield
April 23rd - 25th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
The workshop uses unusual material combinations, such as sea water, sand and, in particular, iridescent paints and pastels across textural surfaces. Inspired by distant horizons and the play of light across the wide open spaces along the Dorset coast, the technique uniquely brings out the shifting effects of colour, light and shade on canvas.
with Julie Oldfield
April 23rd - 25th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
The workshop uses unusual material combinations, such as sea water, sand and, in particular, iridescent paints and pastels across textural surfaces. Inspired by distant horizons and the play of light across the wide open spaces along the Dorset coast, the technique uniquely brings out the shifting effects of colour, light and shade on canvas.
April 30th - May 3rd The Green Man at Beltane
The Green Man at Beltane:
Discover the Green Spirit Within and Without
with Kit Berry
April 30th - May 3rd (Fri - Mon)
£295 residential, £195 non-residential
In the old pre-Christian days, Beltane was the festival of the Green Man. He symbolises all that is wild and growing, all that is fertile and fecund. His spirit quickens in spring and on May 1st he is alive and omnipresent in the woods. The Green Man represents the male energy of nature, and his face can be found in many churches and old buildings. The Green Man is the acceptable face of paganism, never demonised like the horned god.
The three day course will focus on discovering the Green Man for ourselves. It will be a weekend of reconnecting with nature in a beautiful environment, using the grounds of the Victorian neo-Gothic mansion and the countryside of west Dorset. There will be a blend of outdoor activities designed to engage and excite the senses, and indoor creative and meditative exercises for releasing our imaginations into the wyld. Most of all, it will be a lot of fun.
Kit is the author of The Stonewylde Series, a collection of novels set in Dorset which celebrate the forces of nature. She speaks all over the UK on “Reconnecting with Nature”. She lived in Dorset for most of her adult life and was a schoolteacher in Weymouth for many years. Two profound spiritual experiences changed the path of her life and she now writes and lectures for a living.
Kit has a Batchelor’s degree in English and Media Studies, a PGCE and also a Master’s degree in Education. She has attended many holistic courses herself, both in the UK and Europe, and her talks are always inspirational and uplifting. She believes that unless we are grounded, our feet firmly in the soil and our senses engaged with the elements, we will not find true fulfilment or happiness.
Website: www.stonewylde.com
Discover the Green Spirit Within and Without
with Kit Berry
April 30th - May 3rd (Fri - Mon)
£295 residential, £195 non-residential
In the old pre-Christian days, Beltane was the festival of the Green Man. He symbolises all that is wild and growing, all that is fertile and fecund. His spirit quickens in spring and on May 1st he is alive and omnipresent in the woods. The Green Man represents the male energy of nature, and his face can be found in many churches and old buildings. The Green Man is the acceptable face of paganism, never demonised like the horned god.
The three day course will focus on discovering the Green Man for ourselves. It will be a weekend of reconnecting with nature in a beautiful environment, using the grounds of the Victorian neo-Gothic mansion and the countryside of west Dorset. There will be a blend of outdoor activities designed to engage and excite the senses, and indoor creative and meditative exercises for releasing our imaginations into the wyld. Most of all, it will be a lot of fun.
Kit is the author of The Stonewylde Series, a collection of novels set in Dorset which celebrate the forces of nature. She speaks all over the UK on “Reconnecting with Nature”. She lived in Dorset for most of her adult life and was a schoolteacher in Weymouth for many years. Two profound spiritual experiences changed the path of her life and she now writes and lectures for a living.
Kit has a Batchelor’s degree in English and Media Studies, a PGCE and also a Master’s degree in Education. She has attended many holistic courses herself, both in the UK and Europe, and her talks are always inspirational and uplifting. She believes that unless we are grounded, our feet firmly in the soil and our senses engaged with the elements, we will not find true fulfilment or happiness.
Website: www.stonewylde.com
May 14th - 16th Introduction to Beekeeping
Introduction to Beekeeping
with David Wiscombe
May 14th - 16th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Spaces are limited for this immensely popular course!
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new, absorbing, and potentially planet-saving interest AND keep the honey pot full!
Some comments from past participants:
'I loved the course; venue, staff, food, course tutor and information. I would definitely recommend the venue and course to others and hope to come back and stay next year.'
'Course excellent-- v. information, friendly and accessible.'
'Well done and well prepared with both theory and practical.'
'Bob Wiscombe excellent.'
'Food far, far too good. Now on a diet...'
Click here for images from past beekeeping courses.
with David Wiscombe
May 14th - 16th (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Spaces are limited for this immensely popular course!
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new, absorbing, and potentially planet-saving interest AND keep the honey pot full!
Some comments from past participants:
'I loved the course; venue, staff, food, course tutor and information. I would definitely recommend the venue and course to others and hope to come back and stay next year.'
'Course excellent-- v. information, friendly and accessible.'
'Well done and well prepared with both theory and practical.'
'Bob Wiscombe excellent.'
'Food far, far too good. Now on a diet...'
Click here for images from past beekeeping courses.
May 21st - 23rd Wilderness Skills Weekend
Wilderness Skills Weekend
with Jonathon Huet
May 21st - 23rd (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Would you like to feel at ease with your natural surroundings ? Learning bushcraft is an exciting journey of rediscovering nature finding a deep respect and confidence that will merge into all aspects of your life.
Learn to light and manage a fire in all weather conditions
using primitive and low-impact technology.
Feel confident in your surroundings and know you could survive if necessary. Identify trees and plants essential for your needs and collect your own water.
This course is designed for adults, although older children are welcome if you feel it is suitable.
It will be a foundation course for bushcraft, teaching correct tool use, an opportunity to create fire by friction completely from scratch and introduce fundamental wilderness skills.
‘…..I now feel confident and safe in an environment I was unfamiliar with…. Thank you for a most enjoyable and informative weekend.’ D.G. Hampshire
‘The bushcraft weekend gave me confidence, freedom and friendship, merriment and an open appreciation of nature.’ A.S. Herefordshire
with Jonathon Huet
May 21st - 23rd (Fri - Sun)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Would you like to feel at ease with your natural surroundings ? Learning bushcraft is an exciting journey of rediscovering nature finding a deep respect and confidence that will merge into all aspects of your life.
Learn to light and manage a fire in all weather conditions
using primitive and low-impact technology.
Feel confident in your surroundings and know you could survive if necessary. Identify trees and plants essential for your needs and collect your own water.
This course is designed for adults, although older children are welcome if you feel it is suitable.
It will be a foundation course for bushcraft, teaching correct tool use, an opportunity to create fire by friction completely from scratch and introduce fundamental wilderness skills.
‘…..I now feel confident and safe in an environment I was unfamiliar with…. Thank you for a most enjoyable and informative weekend.’ D.G. Hampshire
‘The bushcraft weekend gave me confidence, freedom and friendship, merriment and an open appreciation of nature.’ A.S. Herefordshire
May 29th - June 1st Private Booking: Harper Family Week
Venue reserved for a private booking.
June 2nd - 4th Family Bushcraft Fun
Family Bushcraft Fun
June 2nd - 4th (Wed - Fri)
£215 for the first adult,
£145 for the second adult or youth of 12+, £105 for each child of 5-12 years,
£50 for each child under 5
Discover together the arts of firemaking, cooking damper bread over the flame and building a natural shelter in the Monkton Wyld woods. Most suitable for children over the age of 4 years.
June 2nd - 4th (Wed - Fri)
£215 for the first adult,
£145 for the second adult or youth of 12+, £105 for each child of 5-12 years,
£50 for each child under 5
Discover together the arts of firemaking, cooking damper bread over the flame and building a natural shelter in the Monkton Wyld woods. Most suitable for children over the age of 4 years.
June 8th - 10th Introduction to Beekeeping
Introduction to Beekeeping
with David Wiscombe
June 8th - 10th (Tues - Thurs)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Spaces are limited for this immensely popular course!
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new, absorbing, and potentially planet-saving interest AND keep the honey pot full!
Some comments from past participants:
'Course excellent-- v. information, friendly and accessible.'
'Well done and well prepared with both theory and practical.'
'Bob Wiscombe excellent.'
'Food far, far too good. Now on a diet...'
Click here for images from past beekeeping courses.
with David Wiscombe
June 8th - 10th (Tues - Thurs)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Spaces are limited for this immensely popular course!
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new, absorbing, and potentially planet-saving interest AND keep the honey pot full!
Some comments from past participants:
'Course excellent-- v. information, friendly and accessible.'
'Well done and well prepared with both theory and practical.'
'Bob Wiscombe excellent.'
'Food far, far too good. Now on a diet...'
Click here for images from past beekeeping courses.
June 22nd - 24th Introduction to Beekeeping
Introduction to Beekeeping
with David Wiscombe
June 22nd - 24th (Tues - Thurs)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Spaces are limited for this immensely popular course!
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new, absorbing, and potentially planet-saving interest AND keep the honey pot full!
Some comments from past participants:
'I loved the course; venue, staff, food, course tutor and information. I would definitely recommend the venue and course to others and hope to come back and stay next year.'
'Course excellent-- v. information, friendly and accessible.'
'Well done and well prepared with both theory and practical.'
'Bob Wiscombe excellent.'
'Food far, far too good. Now on a diet...'
Click here for images from past beekeeping courses.
with David Wiscombe
June 22nd - 24th (Tues - Thurs)
£215 residential, £145 non-residential
Spaces are limited for this immensely popular course!
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new, absorbing, and potentially planet-saving interest AND keep the honey pot full!
Some comments from past participants:
'I loved the course; venue, staff, food, course tutor and information. I would definitely recommend the venue and course to others and hope to come back and stay next year.'
'Course excellent-- v. information, friendly and accessible.'
'Well done and well prepared with both theory and practical.'
'Bob Wiscombe excellent.'
'Food far, far too good. Now on a diet...'
Click here for images from past beekeeping courses.
July 17th Moth Night
Moth Night
with Alan Kennard
July 16th (Fri), 8:30pm
This popular free event has refreshments available by donation and a 10% B%B discount on the night, the better to view the array of moths gathered in the morning!
2009 Monkton moth photos on Flickr!
with Alan Kennard
July 16th (Fri), 8:30pm
This popular free event has refreshments available by donation and a 10% B%B discount on the night, the better to view the array of moths gathered in the morning!
2009 Monkton moth photos on Flickr!
July 26th - 31st Private Booking: Power Family Week
Venue reserved for a private booking.
August 9th - 14th Bushcraft Family Week
Bushcraft Family Week
with Jonathon Huet supported by Mary Elliott
August 9th - 14th (Mon - Sat)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+,
£175 for each child of 5-12 years,
£80 for each child under 5
Ideal for children aged 7 upwards.
Jonathon Huet of Huet's School of Magical Treecraft and Wilderness Skills teaches basic fire skills, cordage making, campfire cooking, and shelter building in this hugely popular family week.
What people said about Bushcraft Week 2008 and 2009:
"Very special week"
"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!"
Contact walkwithtrees@hotmail.com for more information about Jonathon's courses and activities planned.
with Jonathon Huet supported by Mary Elliott
August 9th - 14th (Mon - Sat)
£275 for the first adult,
£245 for the second adult or youth of 12+,
£175 for each child of 5-12 years,
£80 for each child under 5
Ideal for children aged 7 upwards.
Jonathon Huet of Huet's School of Magical Treecraft and Wilderness Skills teaches basic fire skills, cordage making, campfire cooking, and shelter building in this hugely popular family week.
What people said about Bushcraft Week 2008 and 2009:
"Very special week"
"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!"
Contact walkwithtrees@hotmail.com for more information about Jonathon's courses and activities planned.
August 16th - 21st Private Booking: Gallagher Family Week
Venue reserved for a private booking.
October 22nd - 24th Private Booking
Venue reserved for a private booking.