At Hazel Hill Wood, we host a mix of open events, retreats, and gatherings throughout the year. Some are run by us, others by partners and facilitators who share our values.
All of them offer time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and spend meaningful time together in the woods.
Upcoming events
Bushcraft Fire Skills, Thursday 30 April
Learn how to use fire strikers to “catch” different tinders. We’ll toast ourselves a snack on our own campfire and learn how to use a Kelly kettle to boil water. Sign up here.
Woodcraft for Wellbeing: Campfire Cooking – 21 May
We’ll explore the beautiful ancient woodland to gather kindling, then light ourselves a fire from scratch to make our own hearty lunch with some campfire cooking. We’ll make bread, soup, chocolate orange cake and popcorn – all on a campfire!
Fun in the Forest with Polly, Monday 25 May
A woodland play session for families with children aged between 2 and 11 years. From bug hunts to learning to safely use hand tools for woodworking fun, choose your own adventures!
Woodcraft for Wellbeing: Willow Dragonfly Weaving – Sun 7 June
We’ll take a walk to the pond to look for dragonflies, do a little pond dipping to look for the dragonfly nymphs and then learn how to weave a dragonfly or a bull rush from willow. Full details here
Facilitator’s Retreat – 3rd – 5th June ’26
A restorative pause from the demands of facilitation work with Bella Mehta and Brian Watts.
Bioblitz Wildlife Weekend
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June
A full weekend of wildlife observation with expert volunteer surveyors. Open to all ages, great for mini-adventurers & future citizen scientists! Explore more here