Finding Home in the Woods: How I Became a Woodland Steward

As I sit beneath the broad canopy of trees at my woodland basecamp, it’s hard to believe how much has unfolded since that first encounter with this land. This place, my wood, has become so much more than a plot of trees. It’s become a teacher, a sanctuary, and a space where something in me […]

How Do You Begin Your Day?

A Woodland Reflection on Morning Practices This morning, as I stepped out of my car and into the quiet embrace of the woodland, I paused, breathed in deeply, and noticed the subtle shifts that signalled my arrival. The scent of the earth, the birdsong, the stillness. This small act, this moment of presence, is part […]

A Field Guide to Being Human: Reflections on Flying Lead Change

I’ve just finished reading Flying Lead Change by Kelly Wendorf, and though it centres around work with horses, the heart of the book is much broader. It’s a field guide for being human, especially for those of us seeking to live and lead from a deeper place. The book weaves together nature-based intelligence, indigenous knowledge, […]

Why Can’t I Just Be Like a Tree?

Lately, I’ve felt tired. Not from the work I love, the writing, the research, the quiet thinking that brings ideas to life, but from the pressure to grow something. To build a business. To constantly be online: liking, sharing, commenting, posting, marketing. It’s as if the only way to be visible is to shout louder […]

A Day in Nature: Time for You at Bluebell Wood

In a world full of constant demands, many of us long for space to breathe, reflect, and hear ourselves again. We don’t always need answers, but we do need time to listen. If that feels true for you, you might be drawn to a quiet day of nature-based reflection with me at Bluebell Wood. This […]

Adapting, Growing, and Thriving: Lessons from the Woodland

The Changing Seasons at Blue Bell Wood The sun is shining, and for the first time in months, I’ve shed my usual woolly hat, a small but delightful sign of the changing seasons here at Blue Bell Wood. The primroses are blooming, and I’m eagerly anticipating the arrival of the bluebells in the coming months. […]

Embracing the Beauty of Hard Work in the Woods

Finding Joy in Nature Spending time in the woods has a way of grounding us, bringing clarity and a deep sense of connection. Today was no exception. I arrived at my woodland retreat early in the morning, eager to get started on a new project. This time, I was working with Justin to build a […]

Woodland Ownership: Connecting with Nature and Its Complexities

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of individuals and organisations purchasing woodlands. This movement is often driven by a desire to protect natural habitats, combat climate change, and foster a deeper connection with nature. However, as with many environmental initiatives, the reality can be more complex than it first appears. The Rise […]

Time in Nature – Singing with Nightingales

Owning a wood, I enjoy spending quiet time alone with the trees; listening to the sounds of birds and other wildlife. However, I’ve never heard musicians playing along to bird song. I found out about an event Singing with Nightingales, last year on a visit to a RSPB Nature reserve, just a few miles from our […]

Trailcam footage

The latest from the trailcam, there is some good footage of a fox, and also hare, roe and muntjac deer and some birds from basecamp. We do get animal visitors to base camp – this time a glimpse of a deer.