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IMPROVEMENTS TO CURRENT BUILDINGS 1 - 3 Feb ~ Imbolc, Opening to Otherness: Imbolc is the season of beginnings -- in the natural world, the season of womb-cleaning in preparation for new life to come. This workshop is about attuning to the energy of Imbolc, and preparing ourselves to experience that inner awakening in ourselves, to celebrate and support it each other. Led by Robert Osborn and Marta Emmit for details and bookings call them on 01865 428374. 21-24 March ~ Easter Workshop: Renewal A workshop on the seasonal theme of renewal and resurrection with Robert Osborn and Marta Emmit. More details, call them on 01865 428374 28 - 30 March ~ Conservation Weekend:
A chance to help care for the
wood and its wildlife, plus camp fires, good company, and time to enjoy and
explore Hazel Hill. Adults with or without kids are welcome. Children aged
7 and up are welcome, with a responsible adult. Free food and
accommodation. The weekend runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon,
but you are welcome to come for part of the time, or on a non-resident
basis. More info:- 2 - 5 May ~ Beltane, The Goddess and the Green Man.: Hazel Hill wood is carpeted
in bluebells. Sexual, generative energy is in full flow, and the invitation is to
combine opening to the natural energy represented in the Celtic tradition by the
Goddess and the Green Man with connecting with our own expanded male and female energies,
the God and the Goddess within. For details and bookings, call Robert on 01865
428374. 21 June ~ Dances of Universal Peace and
Summer Solstice Celebration:10.30
am. - 4.00 pm Cost £15 Bring lunch to share. Details from Rasullah on 01749
850474 or email: 25 July - 1 Aug. ~ Eco-lodge Working Party: Construction of the new Eco-Lodge is proceeding well. All involved from all abilities are excited
by how the Lodge is taking shape. You are also invited to take part in the Working Party. Work will include help with the Lodge, on landscaping, paths and conservation.
The party aspect will include good company, good food, hot tub, sauna, camp fires and songs and dances and whatever else you can suggest for evening entertainment! The idea is to create a community who enjoy both living and working at the Wood, and who can add some love and creativity to the building.
Professional contractors will be used to do the main work, but there will be a range of painting, woodworking and other bits to
complete, as well as help needed with cooking and support for the building crew. Everyone who comes will be given a voucher for a discount off the
accommodation cost of an event or retreat at Hazel Hill. You are welcome
to come from a day to the whole time, but we do need to know who will be
here when. If you are potentially interested, can you let me know dates,
any particular interests and skills, dietary needs, and a contact phone
number. 1 - 3 Aug. ~ Lammas, Full Summer: The invitation is to allow the boundaries between inner and outer and self and other to dissolve, to experience the now of summer. This is not so easy. The mind loves to "look before and after, and pine for what is not", especially at Lammas. With breath and bodywork, combined with the traditional Celtic ceremonies for Lammas. For details and bookings, call Robert on 01865 428374. Friday September 12 - Monday September 15: Eco-Lodge Working Party: A chance to help in the creation of this magical and super-sustainable new building. Work to suit a range of skills and fitness. Free food and accommodation. If you would like to take part, please contact Alan Heeks with details of dates, skills and interests: 01747 835835 or email: Thursday October 2 - Sunday October 5: Eco-Lodge Working Party: Details as for September 12-15. Friday October 3 - Sunday October 5: ~ Family Conservation Weekend: In parallel with the Eco-Lodge Working Party, we are offering the chance for parents with children age 10+ to come and help with the care of the wood, and with landscaping work around the new building. Free food and accommodation. Please book in beforehand. Contact Alan Heeks for bookings and any queries, contact details above. Thursday October 9 - Friday October 10: Eco-Lodge Working Party: A chance to help in the creation of this magical and super-sustainable new building. Work to suit a range of skills and fitness. Free food and accommodation. If you would like to take part, please contact Alan Heeks with details of dates, skills and interests: 01747 835835 or email: 31 Oct - 2 Nov. ~ Samhain, Going Underground: Samhain (Halloween) stands at the threshold of the dark part of the year. In tribal society, this was the time of in-gathering and recollection. It marks the beginning of the time of inner journeying, of re-connection with ancestral voices, and the awakening of the voices of prophecy. In the wood, it is the time when the energy of the trees withdraws below ground, the time when next year's seeds lie dormant. It is time to move inward, to go deeper, finding in our core energy the fuel for personal transformation. For details and bookings, call Robert on 01865 428374. New Moon Group: Women's group meets to meditate at the wood at each new moon. Contact Clare Chitty 01722 330871. Women's Meditation Group: For more details, contact Agatha Rogers at or call 01305 820445. Men's Group: Started in 2006 and meeting 2-3 times a year, this group will explore all aspects of manhood in the modern world and re-explore those from the past. We will be exploring themes such as:- elderhood, fatherhood, vision quest, wilderness skills and the role of the warrior as well as finding time to have fun. For more details, contact Simon Wyre at or call 07769598141. Group Bookings: Hazel Hill Wood is available for group bookings in keeping with the tranquillity of the wood. See our web site or contact Simon Wyre. Tick Hazard: Deer ticks are found in many woods, April – October. They can carry Lyme Disease. For more information, see this web site: Ramblers' Association Tel: 07769598141 email: Home page |
