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 New Start, at Any Time

A woodland reflection by Dr. Denise Taylor This time I filmed from a different part of my woodland, my base camp, where logs are stacked and thoughts are often stirred. What emerged today was this: we can choose a new start any time we like. Not just at New Year, not just when life forces […]

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 […]

Future Self

Hi, it’s Dr Denise and I’m in my wood; I just wanted to do a short video to talk about something that I’ve written about this week . That’s about ‘Your Future Self’, and if you read the article, you will see how AI has aged me, and I look dreadful. Let’s hope that’s not […]

Give your brain a rest

Hi, it’s Dr Denise down at the wood and it’s a while since I’ve done one of my videos. I just needed to get away, away from home technology. I’ve also not been feeling 100%, and they always say go out and get some fresh air. So, I thought, well, why not drive to my […]

A Slower Trip

Hi, it’s Dr Denise, down in my wood. I was talking to a couple of people about the Cotswold Way. This is one of these walks that you can do that can take several days. A good number of days to do. I was talking to Guy, and he said he met some people on […]

Taking things slowly

Hi, it’s Dr. Denise, down in the wood, and I’m just taking things slowly. I’ve been here for a few hours. I’m just listening to the birds and it’s so nice and peaceful. And I know at home I could just sit quietly and read a book, but there are always demands, aren’t there? We […]