Hazel Hill Wood, September The trees: roots sewn through sandysoil, pleated leaves embroideringthe sky – a ladder between leaf-mould,the snails, the tiny hurrying of our lives, and the stars, whose slow deaths lightthe modest hand span of our night-timeskies. The trees. They root us in ourselves,but point our thoughts upwards. I cannot imagine the world… Continue reading A poem from the woods
Author: Lauren Kearse
Finding your personal happy
How can we stay happy when there’s too much change and uncertainty? Are there ways to bounce back and thrive if everyday life and work is getting us down? The answer is to cultivate yourself like a garden, and grow your own wellbeing by learning from natural ecosystems. The times we’re in are tough: it’s… Continue reading Finding your personal happy
Presentation to Southern Wiltshire Area Board
In May 2016 HHW representatives and supporters gave a presentation to the Wiltshire Council’s Southern Wiltshire Area Board to give an update on our Transformative Learning in Nature (TLiN) programme and submit a further capital grant bid for fire safety improvements. Martin Plimsoll co-ordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society Men’s Group, and Jess Vorenburg, one of… Continue reading Presentation to Southern Wiltshire Area Board
Birdsong at Hazel Hill Wood
Highlights from Hazel Hill Wood Visit 26th and 27th April, by Penny Theobald Six members stayed overnight in the charming Oak House – we were joined for just the Tuesday evening by two more, and the following morning another five members came. Staff member, Katherine Steele had got the wood burning stoves going and showed… Continue reading Birdsong at Hazel Hill Wood
Ways of Women, Ways of Sisterhood, Medicine Women
Third of 3 workshops inviting women to partake in an evolving circle of women and explore the steps in a journey of becoming healed Wise women. Although the circle was formed more than 10 years ago it has always been open and newcomers are most warmly welcome. This year we will explore the traditional concept… Continue reading Ways of Women, Ways of Sisterhood, Medicine Women
Taming the Wild Elephant
In my earlier blog I touched on the themes of belonging; the ties that link us to people, groups, concepts and belief systems, and I want to share a story about the taming of wild elephants. Wild elephant calves are taken at a young age from the herd and trained by elephant handlers to become… Continue reading Taming the Wild Elephant
Spring Family Conservation and Nature Discovery Weekend
The sun shone and the woods buzzed with fun, conservation and learning at our family weekend and ‘open afternoon’ in early April. Held in Spring and Autumn and aimed at families and individuals alike, these popular events are an opportunity for everyone to get their hands stuck into the soil, play games, make campfires and… Continue reading Spring Family Conservation and Nature Discovery Weekend
Constellation workshops with Marcos Frangos at Hazel Hill Wood
So here we are, early Spring, and I’m writing this blog to set out my stall for the three forthcoming constellation workshops at Hazel Hill Wood 11-12 May, 21-22 September, 14-15 December This blog is to give you a feel for these workshops. I want to also share a little about the name: “Wellspring of… Continue reading Constellation workshops with Marcos Frangos at Hazel Hill Wood
Face-offs with cows, and flying chickens. Lessons in community from Ethiopian roads
Guest Blog by Alan Heeks, March 2016, first published at www.living-organically.com It happens so often, you suspect the animals must enjoy it: why else do they spread the full width of the tarmac, instead of using the broad gravel verges? The cows are the worst: they glower balefully as if they might charge, and only… Continue reading Face-offs with cows, and flying chickens. Lessons in community from Ethiopian roads
Yoga & Woodland Workout at Hazel Hill
Spring feels like it’s just around the corner, and with that energy we warmly invite you to shake off winter’s hibernation and stretch into our winter yoga and conservation weekend – we’ll be weaving together expansive yoga with rewarding conservation – you can wander through beautiful woods, practice a ‘cat pose’; warm yourself by log-burning… Continue reading Yoga & Woodland Workout at Hazel Hill