The first main event of the day is the morning meeting at ten o'clock. This is when the whole camp gathers to hear the day's timetable, listen to offers and discuss any matters which have arisen over the past 24 hours. But for early risers the octagon is a meditation space from 8am and then a yoga space from 9am, although on fine days yoga takes place outside on the green.

Some of the workshops, the bushcraft for instance, are child-friendly but adults are welcome and will almost certainly learn something new. Other workshops - the contemporary dance and the singing, for instance - are aimed at adults, but children are welcome to come and get whatever they can from them.

For the very young, and young at heart, the day ends after dinner with a storytelling session. But if you think storytelling is just for children, come to one of the adult sessions later in the evening.  The camp boasts some fine storytellers.

Amrita Illingworth - Art

Amrita, a Buddhist with Animistic tendencies, is passionate about reviving our lost ancestral connection to the natural world. His work is inspired by natural forms and by the great heritage of art from all cultures around the globe.  His greatest pleasure is to drink the nectar of inspiration that comes through artistic play.

Gaelin Little - Dance

Gaelin is a Laban-trained dance artist and somatic movement therapist. She facilitates movement improvisation and creative experiences that are both fun and expansive, using dance as a medium for a fine tuning of the senses, turning them toward a renewed discovery of ourselves and the world around us.

Jessica Robin - Bushcraft

Jessica, a former primary school teacher, left mainstream education to set up the popular Fireflies Forest School.  She believes that spending time outdoors in a pure and unstructured way is very powerful for children’s mental health, providing them the opportunity to assess and take risks, thereby increasing their resilience and self-esteem.

Charlotte Arculus - Children's Activities

Temporary picture and biog:  Charlotte has decades of experience performing for children and leading art and theatre workshops.  She will have more to say, I'm sure.  Meanwhile, here's a picture we found of her dreaming up some fiendishly clever scheme.

Shane Ibbs - Bushcraft and Storytelling

Shane has many years’ experience teaching bushcraft skills to children, teens and adults in schools, self-directed learning communities and woodland projects.  He has also worked as a storyteller at Larmer Tree, Into the Wild and numerous other festivals and events, both entertaining and leading workshops to inspire and empower others.

Natasha Hood - Singing

Singing in harmony parts with others is Natasha's fast-track to joy! Whether around a fire, in a community centre, doing the dishes, or picking raspberries; it never fails to lift the spirits.  She especially enjoys folk and devotional songs and chants from around the world, and loves sharing them with other people