Bushcraft
Come to learn and practise techniques including making fires and shelters, fire by friction, wild food foraging and preparation... and much more.
Richard is an experienced bushcraft practitioner. He's been taught by Ray Mears and John Rhyder, and he's learned skills from tribal people in Papua New Guinea. He is qualified as an Advanced Bushcraft Practitioner (NCFE Level 3).
Alison is also a proficient bushcraft practitioner.
We organise bushcraft days and camps on request for school groups, parties, "Dads and lads" and individuals. Please scroll down for more information.
Individual tuition from Richard for 1 or 2 people costs £130 per weekday (6-7 hours), and £150 on Saturday. Please enquire for families or larger groups.
Tailored to your requirements, a bushcraft and nature retreat is a wonderful opportunity to learn traditional skills in a beautiful setting, whilst getting close to nature and stepping back from the business of life. You will have as much tuition as you require, and your tutor will give you the space that you need.
A bushcraft and nature retreat can be for a day, a weekend or during a week. We will provide delicious meals of fair trade / organic food, locally sourced as much as possible, or you can opt to be self-catering if you prefer. You can sleep in our yurt, in your own shelter or in one of our hammocks!
You may have specific skills you'd like to learn - e.g. fire by friction (bowdrill or hand-drill), making craft items, wild food, or you may wish to spend time getting close to nature - including deer, birds, foxes and badgers. Please let us know and we'll accommodate your requests.
