A Meeting in the Woods – Permaculture, Play & Presence

10-12 May 2024 *partner event* A Meeting in the Woods is a playful and restorative weekend exploring our relationship to the earth and each other in the magical setting of Hazel Hill Wood. We’re weaving together permaculture principles, mindfulness and nature connection practices through play, movement, enquiry and dialogue, affirming our connection to life and… Continue reading A Meeting in the Woods – Permaculture, Play & Presence

Nature & Wellbeing Retreat 2022

*Tickets now on sale for our 10-12 Nov 2023 retreat!* The first Hazel Hill Nature and Wellbeing Retreat was excellent, and we’re excitedly planning the next one for April 2023! Tickets will go on sale soon, watch this space. “I loved the yoga, time spent in the wood, and delicious communal meals.” Nov 2022 participant… Continue reading Nature & Wellbeing Retreat 2022

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Trustees

Become a Trustee of Hazel Hill Trust and help shape our work to bring people back into contact with nature. Location: A mixture of on-site at Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury and online via Zoom. Time commitment: Minimum one day per month. About the organisation Hazel Hill Wood is a thriving woodland and retreat centre… Continue reading Trustees

We’re recruiting new Trustees

Become a Trustee of Hazel Hill Trust and help shape our work to bring people back into contact with nature. Location: A mixture of on-site at Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury and online via Zoom. Time commitment: Minimum one day per month. About the organisation Hazel Hill Wood is a thriving woodland and retreat centre… Continue reading We’re recruiting new Trustees

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Please nominate us!

Please support our charity by nominating us to win £1,000 this festive season! 12 Days of Giving is the last phase of the Benefact Trusts ‘Movement for Good’ programme for 2022.  For 12 days in December, they’ll be drawing 10 charities per working day to receive £1,000. That’s £120,000 to 120 charities over 12 days!… Continue reading Please nominate us!

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BioBlitz 2022 Summary

Wildflower meadow survey

On 2nd-3rd June 2022 we ran our 4th annual BioBlitz event – a 24 hour wildlife survey!  Over 24 hours we recorded 179 species. This brings our year-to-date list up to: 43 moth species including scorched wing and water carpet. 16 butterfly species including small tortoiseshell and speckled wood. 5 beetle species, including glow worm… Continue reading BioBlitz 2022 Summary

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Bat & Glow Worm Night

Wednesday 26th July 2023. Look for bats flying as the sun sets, and hear bats’ calls through a bat detector. Then look for lights in the dark… Join us to learn about and look for bats and glow worms in Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury. We’ll start with a short introductory talk about bats and… Continue reading Bat & Glow Worm Night

Summer Women’s Weekend Retreat

CANCELLED Friday 7th – Sunday 9th July 2023. Carolyn Thompson and Kerry Harrison are leading a summer women’s weekend retreat at the woods.  They invite you to explore mindful creativity, and gentle yoga, movement and meditation to discover the joy and feel the freedom of your creative spirit, inspired by time spent connected with nature. Enjoy accessible… Continue reading Summer Women’s Weekend Retreat

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Family Campfire Festival

Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July. Hello and welcome to the Joyful Minds Family Campfire Festival! The Joyful Mind’s Community Campfire Festival is an intimate family nature event, creating a community for the weekend! Come for connection, nourishment, family time, fun, reciprocity, music and yummy food! Get involved in activities for the whole family,… Continue reading Family Campfire Festival

‘Singing The Seasons’ evening

Monday 5th June 2023. ‘Singing the Seasons’ singing evening with Clare Chitty, 4:30-7.00pm. If you’re interested in attending, please email: clare.chitty@gmail.com Photo credit: Emma Griffin.