https://www.cotswoldforager.co.uk/

ARTISAN VILLAGE, ORGANIC FARM AND PLACE TO GROW

We aspire to develop as a community centre for earth training where learning from nature and living into resilience, self-development and self-reliance are core. The Fold is set on an organic farm and includes:

• An organic market garden supplying our weekly veg box scheme our café and shop

• A care farm supporting participants with specific needs on the farm and in nature.

• A Local Seasonal and Organic Café and Farm shop,

• A Therapy Centre where a wide range of natural therapies are practised

• Events and workshops from yoga to celebrations of life, markets, concerts and more

• Nature trails into the stunning Teme valley

• A community of studio shops, local businesses and artisans

• A small on-site intentional community

www.thefold.org.uk 

Tucked away down a country lane in rural Worcestershire, Bluebell Retreat Glamping is an exclusive escape nestled within a serene natural landscape, encompassing woodlands, fields, and tranquil fishing lakes. Situated just a brief 5-minute drive from the picturesque Malvern Hills, the retreat promises a harmonious blend of relaxation and exploration.

Surrounding the retreat are enchanting woodland paths and idyllic walks, perfect for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature’s splendour.

Set within 3.5 acres the site offers 3 visually attractive glamping pods which peer out from within the woodland overlooking the meadow and pretty pond. The Shepherd hut is nestled within the wood and set back from the pods.

www.bluebellretreatglamping.co.uk

From a Library dedicated to food, Laura and Michael grow, harvest and prepare a unique collection of seasonal liqueurs and preserves.

The Food Library is in Laura and Michael’s home in Northampton, with a brand new ‘Workshop for Sustainability’ directly opposite launching into 2023. The workshop houses their Kitchen Garden, ‘How To’ workshops, local food & drink makers and events. 

Their liqueurs and preserves are all handmade at The Food Library, using produce grown in the Kitchen Garden and foraged produce, combined with locally sourced ingredients. These bespoke and seasonal drinks, chutneys and sweet treats are then incorporated into Michael’s menus for bespoke monthly Dining Club events.

Laura and Michael are committed to growing their own delicious, chemical-free, environmentally friendly food, being an active, friendly library and project in their neighbourhood and participating in a local, sustainable food chain.

 The Food Library – Grow, Cook, Eat, Drink (food-library.co.uk) 

In holistic medicine, the patient-therapist relationship is a partnership. This means that the patient takes an active role in his/her treatment. This relationship is most successful when the patient is fully informed. To achieve this time is invested to create awareness of the natural patterns of healing as well as help them to understand where their unique imbalances lie. This fosters a clarity of focus with respect to where and why changes are required to facilitate the healing process.

The nature of the condition, individual vitality and adherence to the treatment plan will determine the length of treatment. Upon completion suggestions may be made on how to preserve or build on what we have achieved.

The first consultation can be booked by dropping by to The Green Man Herbal Apothecary 

Mobile: 01684 439360.

Website: www.tgm-mobileherbalist.com

Email: tgm.herbalapothecary@outlook.com

Discover your own private meadow set in the heart of the Cotswolds – great for getting the gang together in this totally private location in the middle of the Countryside.

Six fun furnished spacious Lotus Belle tents Bluebell, Daisy, Foxglove, Clover, Blossom and Sky. This group site is situated in an ancient wildflower meadow, surrounded by fields and woodland, full of wildlife, flora and fauna, streams and places to explore.

The tents come complete with fairy lights, lanterns, handmade cushions, and a grass like carpet, following the wildflower theme that gives the tents their names.

Whether you are coming on a family holiday, reunion with friends or hen party, the site can be adapted to suit your needs. All bedding and towels provided on comfy futon style beds.

You can all get together on a large wooden deck with outdoor sofas and an outdoor fire-pit and large gas BBQ .

Or cosy-up in the Hobbit Hut which comes complete with an indoor BBQ and reindeer rugs to spruce up the wooden benches.

There is a large covered dining barn with hand made wooden table and benches for seating for up to 18 guests. Fully equipped with a double gas hob ring and solar lighting. Great for festive feasts and gatherings. All pots and pans and kitchen essentials provided. Cold mains water.

A mowed games pitch has been set up for your entertainment – rounders, cricket, boules or a simple game of football can keep the amusement going.

The meadow leads into the woods where you can explore the wildlife with streamside walks, complete with wild honesuckle dripping from the trees, as well as butterflies and bees.

Sit under the stars in the wood fired hot tub.

www.wildwoodbluebell.com 

I’m the other Andy Hamilton forager and author based in Bristol, UK. I’m the bestselling author of The First Time Forager, Fermenting Everything, (the award winning) Booze for free, and the multi-award-winning Brewing Britain/perfect pint – and soon – New Wild Order.

I fell in love with both plants and writing from an early age, at about 8 years old. The first plant I fell in love with was chickweed, it had magically appeared on disturbed soil in our garden whilst we had been away. The way the dappled evening light hit it enhanced its beauty and I’ve been mesmerized by plants ever since. Soon after I found a recipe for nettle soup and served my family a really bad version of this delicious foraging staple! But it was to take a while before I found my way back to the wild world that I loved.

www.theotherandyhamilton.com

A magnificent Georgian country house and outbuildings on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire border. 

A house for all reasons, available for exclusive weekend hire, retreats, wellbeing courses, filming, locations, weddings, artisan workshops, comprehensive business activities and corporate events. 

Situated close to the village of Colwall and its main line train station with direct trains from London Paddington, Birmingham New Street & Bristol Temple Meads.

“The house and its estate have turned out to be more than just a venue we hired for a special event - it has become a truly special place, it really was just like home-from-home” Mr & Mrs Wright.

 Barton Court (bartoncourtonline.co.uk)