BOOKINGS
If you or someone you know could be interested in using Hazel Hill as a venue, please contact Simon Wyre for more details

Hazel Hill  is available for group bookings for events which fit with and draw upon its unique character as a nature sanctuary and woodland-based retreat centre.

The wood has already hosted a wide range of groups.  These include:
  • Nature-based retreats
  • Sacred Voice and meditation groups
  • Groups exploring sustainable living
  • Exploring Buddhist, Celtic, Native American, Sufi and other spiritual
        traditions
  • Men's groups and Women's groups
  • Vision quests for adults and teenagers
  • Business workshops, e.g. strategic visioning, team-building

    • Tick Hazard: Ticks are small, blood-sucking insects that are found in many woods, April - October. They can carry Lyme Disease. Insect repellents containing DEET or permethrin can protect against ticks.
    For more information, see these web sites:
    Ramblers' Association.
    International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.

    Group Rates

    The 24 hour rates for residential groups in 2013 are shown below. These rates include the use of all indoor and outdoor facilities, except the hot tub and Forest Ark (see below) with the option of heated indoor sleeping accommodation or camping. These rates include firewood for indoor and outdoor use, and propane gas for the cooker and fridge.

    Charges are reviewed annually. Please check costs at the time of booking.

    Rates are calculated assuming a minimum group size of 12 people.
    Number of Nights: 1 night
    Rate per person per 24 hours: £29
    Minimum total charge: 1 night: £348

    Number of Nights: 2 nights
    Rate per person per 24 hours: £24
    Minimum total charge: 2 nights: £576

    Number of Nights: 3+ nights
    Rate per person per 24 hours: £21
    Minimum total charge: 3 nights: £756, 4 nights: £1008, 5 nights: £1260

    Hot Tub: £40 min charge for 1-2 nights, £10 per night thereafter. If you would like us to fill and light it, we will charge £10 extra.
    Forest Ark: £70 per night in addition to above charges. Letting of the Ark assuming a nominated group member has been instructed on the heating, electrical and water systems of the Ark.

    Retreats

    For details about retreats, please go to the Retreats page.

    Reduced rates can be negotiated for several types of bookings, including:
    - local groups (within 25 miles of Hazel Hill)
    - charities and schools

    Bookings and Enquiries
    If you are interested in using Hazel Hill Wood,
    in the first instance please contact:
    Simon Wyre
    Tel 07769598141
    e-mail:

    There are a number of conditions we ask you to honour when using the wood.  These include a curfew on noise audible outside the wood from 10pm to 9am; no use of motorised equipment, and no electrically amplified music.  A full list of conditions is shown below.

    We normally request a deposit of 20% of the estimated total cost to secure the booking.  The deposit is non-refundable if an event is cancelled less than two months beforehand. Please make cheques payable to "Hazel Hill Wood"

    BOOKING CONDITIONS
    The following conditions are applied to all users of the wood:
    1. The wood is only available to groups whose activities are compatible with its natural tranquillity and its status as a nature reserve.

    2. Specific activities which are not acceptable include:
      ¤ Programmes involving noise or violence (e.g. paintball games)
      ¤ Any illegal activities, including any use of illegal drugs
      ¤ Any use of motorised equipment, including generators, 4 x 4 vehicles, motor cycles etc.
      ¤ Any activity which would involve disruption to wildlife in the wood, or to neighbours and the neighbouring villages

    3. All groups are asked to observe a curfew, with no noise which could be heard outside the wood between the hours of 10pm and 9am.

    4. Groups undertake to respect and keep completely out of the fenced wilderness nature sanctuary areas on the south west and northern sides of the wood.

    5. Users are asked not to bring pets.

    6. Groups undertake to respect all parts of Hazel Hill Wood as a nature reserve, by avoiding littering, loud noise, and ensuring that there is no damage to living trees or other plants. 

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