Nestled along the scenic Norfolk Coast, Waxham Summer Camp welcomes visitors for five weeks each year during the school summer holidays. Set within 20 acres of farmland with four expansive fields, edged by sand dunes and featuring its own dedicated slipway leading directly to the golden shores of the beach. One highlight of Waxham is its resident population of curious and friendly seals, often spotted swimming…
Spirit Horse is a spiritual retreat centre in Wales offering meditation retreats, Enlightenment Intensives, ceremonial gatherings and small festivals in wild nature. I had the opportunity to attend Wild Tribe, a festival held on the grounds of Spirit Horse. While I didn't agree with some of the beliefs of the festival organisers, there were too many beautiful things about the festival for that to dampen the…
After the initial build and two months in Mexico, I came back to continue on the project of building my little cabin. First job, insulating: Then the ceiling: Then plasterboarding two walls: Then dismantling many pallets and cladding the rest of the walls: Interdispersed with joining the plasterboard and ceiling boards, and painting. One needs a break from dismantling pallets sometimes! And finally, two months of…
One of the most special experiences I had in Mexico was the honour of reconstructing a turtle shell! We found it while exploring one of the beaches and collected all the parts we could find, taking a moment to honour its life with some gentle music and quiet presence. We carried it back to our lodgings, and I set about the task of cleaning and reconstructing…
LaNada is a transdisciplinary community, cultural, and permaculture centre in Mazunte, Mexico. "A community workspace with a comprehensive strategy for dialogue between civil society, government, private groups, and communities to preserve processes in the region." While I was in Mazunte, they were celebrating the fifth anniversary of coming into existence. A beautiful party in a beautiful space with beautiful people!
Health Home Hostel combines comfortable beds, a vibrant community, and simple wellness add-ons — morning yoga, healthy breakfasts, and guided local experiences. I didn't stay here but was invited to participate in one of their gatherings. A beautiful night of connection, ritual, fire, painting, etc. I didn't take many photos as I was immersed in the experience, but I wanted to give this place a nod…
Playa Zipolite was my first experience of Mexico, as I arrived in the area on New Year's Eve and it was the only place where exceptions to the "no fire on the beaches" rule is (in certain spots) waived for special occasions. It is the busier beach of the ones I frequented; more bars and restaurants, both on the beach and the streets; and a small…
Anyone who has been following me for a while knows that my dream is to build an off grid cabin in the woods. This is something I have been working towards for years, but one day I woke up and realised 'what am I waiting for?' I may not be able to do the full dream right now, but there's nothing stopping me from doing something…
Rooted in the underground electronic music scene, Noisily was a family, a movement, a celebration of mind, body, and soul. Each year, deep in the woods, this family gathered to Dance. Create. Learn. Connect. Guided by the natural surroundings and fueled by a shared passion for music, art, and personal growth, Noisily was a space where individuality thrived, and collective understanding flourished. A place to lose…
Focusing on world music, movement, and healing, Elementary features live performances, workshops on instruments like the sitar and didgeridoo, sound journeys and saunas, all in a community-focused environment.
Gottwood is a festival hidden in the woods on the Carreglwyd Estate. Mostly attended by a younger croud, it offers an opportunity to party in the heart of nature where you can lose yourself in the music. Gottwood features several distinct stages, each with its own style and identity. Ranging from the intimate and energetic Barn and Walled Garden, to the expansive Curve, lakeside Lighthouse and…
Synchronicity (by the same folk that bring you All About Love) is "a 12 hour, acoustic and live electronic all day 'rave ritual' ... a bridge between the world of plant medicine/ceremony and the awe-inspiring power of 1000 people dancing together in unity." What is a rave ritual, you ask? "Rave Ritual means a ceremonially held and guided dance, with experts and elders taking us all on…