Category: Past events

Palmate newt found while pond dipping 2-4pm Wednesday 29th May 2024 Would you like to get up close to the hidden wildlife of Hazel Hill Wood? Or learn how to light a fire without matches? Come and enjoy time in the woods and learn new skills. We plan to do: – Pond dipping – Fire… Continue reading Wildlife and Bushcraft session

*Partner event* 15-17 March 2024 Nestled in the heart of a 70-acre woodland, at Hazel Hill’s eco retreat center, awaits a transformative experience for women – our Spring Equinox Retreat. Escape to a world of natural wonder and personal discovery. This intimate weekend retreat, limited to just 15 women, is a celebration of the Earth… Continue reading Women’s spring equinox retreat

Wed 13 – Thu 14 March 2024 9am-5.30pm each day The most engaging, interesting, relevant and dynamic first aid courses in Wiltshire Delivered by Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT) at Hazel Hill Wood. With extensive experience of working outdoors and with groups who need to be kept engaged we are able to offer First Aid programmes that… Continue reading Outdoor first aid training

*Partner event* 5-8pm Thu 1 Feb 2024 Join us for a magical day of celebration and renewal as we embrace the spirit of Imbolc, a sacred time marking the awakening of spring’s gentle touch. Imbolc is a time to bid farewell to winter and welcome the promise of new beginnings. Event Highlights: Nature Connection: Immerse… Continue reading Imbolc Gathering: Embrace the Awakening of Spring

Sat 27 Jan 8am-4pm On Saturday 27th January, a team of volunteers and staff will undertake an 8 hour Wood Chop Challenge to produce firewood and raise money for Hazel Hill Trust. As you know, we run an off-grid retreat centre, based in an ancient woodland near Salisbury, where people come to reconnect with nature, heal and… Continue reading Wood Chop Challenge

*Partner event* 3-8pm Thu 21 Dec 2023 Step into the enchanting embrace of the winter solstice at Hazel Hill Wood – an experience like no other. A night of pure magic that celebrates the celestial event of the year. Picture yourself within the cozy  beautiful Oak House, where the air is thick with the spirit… Continue reading Winter solstice gathering

10am-1pm Sunday 3rd December 2023 Forage for greenery at Hazel Hill Wood to make your own woodland winter wreath * Ticket sales end 5pm Thu 30 Nov* 10am-1pm £45 per person to include all materials, tea, coffee and cake. Join us to spend time in the woods, connect with nature and create a winter wreath… Continue reading Woodland Wreath Making

5pm Friday 10th – 3pm Sunday 12th Nov 2023 *Early bird tickets on sale until 10th August!* Read about last year’s retreat and see more photos here. Join us for a restorative weekend including yoga, forest bathing and practical conservation tasks. This weekend combines the restorative effect of yoga and forest bathing with the satisfaction… Continue reading Nature and Wellbeing Retreat

6pm Friday 13th – 3pm Sunday 15th October Join us for an autumnal weekend of woodland conversation and human restoration. About this event *Ticket sales end 5pm Friday 6th October* This weekend combines the satisfaction of outdoor physical activity with the restorative effect of relaxing in a woodland environment. Over two days and two nights… Continue reading Autumn Conservation Weekend

8-9.30pm Wednesday 30th Aug 2023 Look for bats flying as the sun sets, and hear bats’ calls through a bat detector. And get a sneak peak at moth trapping. Join us to learn about and look for bats and moths in Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury. We’ll start with a short introductory talk about bats… Continue reading Bat and moth night