WOMEN IN THE WOODS
AWARENESS
There will be hot water and herbal teas provided, so please bring an outdoor mug and a refillable water bottle along.
There is drinking water on site to refill.
There's no toilet on site so be prepared to go back to basics.
You will be advised on the best way to do so.
All trash must be either disposed of and taken off sight with you at the end of camp. Respecting the environment is a must.
Woodland awareness, bushcraft skills and arts & crafts are led by survival instructor Yara Ghrewati. Sound healing and drum circle will be led by Melonie Syrett aka The Drum Woman.
Please bring a creative offering to the gathering
(incense, an instrument, a quote, offering to the fire,
whatever you feel to share) You will be sent a kit list,
location, directions etc prior to attending camp.
Sleeping bags and roll matts are required for all overnight camps.
You may chose to bring a tent if you wish (optional) or you may prefer sleeping the wild, way using tarps for shelter.
Tarps are provided for overnight camping
and you will be trained on the best way to use them.
You'll be based in a 23 acre woodland and
land space to free to explore.
The option of using a hammock is provided to anyone suffering from health conditions and prefers to be off the forest floor.
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If you have any questions or would like to organise a personal Women in the Woods gathering, please get in touch.
PRICE PER PERSON:
£85 Full Day
10am -5pm
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£95 Overnight
10am - 12pm (Next day)
All bushcraft kit is provided for by wildeye adventures and all drums used have been created by Melonie Syrett | The Drum Woman
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"Now I have been called to work with the drum in different ways, to gather groups together, to lead in the expression of our truest selves and to heal from the very depths of our being.
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I believe that we should never underestimate the ability of the drum to reconnect us all and to lead us on our path to healing."
- Melanie Syrett | The Drum woman
"Fire is an element we cannot live without. Fire is like a wild animal. It eats, creates, destroys but it can be tamed and nurtured. It has the ability to give life and take it away. Cultures around the world have gathered around a fire. For community, healing, ceremonies, rituals, celebrations, magic and survival.
Having skills in fire lighting is continuing on a traditional practise that dates back to our tribal ancestors"
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- Yara Ghrewati | Survival Instructor
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"It was such a good last minute decision to go down to the woods that day. I had other plans but I knew I needed to experience the power of the sisters drumming together in the most primitive surroundings, a place where it all began.
Being held and nourished by the trees, whilst being grounded by the earth and fire. Singing, dancing and drumming round fires is what I miss about traveling.
We need to make this more of a normal thing again, to gather in woodland, to learn bushcraft skills, to join in ceremony, support each other and drum together.
It was truly magical, thank you Yara from Wildeye Adventures and Melonie The Drum Woman for organising a beautiful gathering." - Dani Love 2019
"Meet the mother tree. She is an ancient tree and helps feed nutrients to all the surrounding trees. This is why it is so important to look after ancient trees, they are the foundations and nurturers of our woodland areas. I learnt this with Yara from Wildeye Adventures at the brilliant 'Women in the Woods' event I went to."
Melissa 2019 - Founder of Planted Skincare
"Light a fire, get warm. Connect with nature. Connect with your soul at the Women in the Woods event"
- Veronica 2020
"I went to a Women in the Woods event. We learned about bushcraft, lighting our own fires without a lighter! We spent time in nature just being. It all ended with a communal drum circle where I was struck by mental release. The rhythm the drums provided, the power of the bass and the beauty of the sound produced by a group of strangers. A connection, without the use of words is refreshing."
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- Anna 2020
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wildeye Adventures shares outdoor education in the aims to promote a connection to the natural world and self-sufficiency.
Please be aware that you are responsible for your own health and safety whilst on camp.
Please ensure that you bring any required medications needed with you and take personal responsibility for them.
We cannot carry or look after any medications on your behalf.
Please be aware that we encourage having a strong sense of awareness towards the environment whilst on camp, bring rubbish bags to take away any rubbish you may have off site. Do not leave any litter in the woods.
Please do not burn plastic on fires as this can create toxic chemicals which may be harmful to health and the environment.
Please do not burn any cans or glass bottles on fires. If not burned out properly they can leave behind sharp objects which may harm wildlife.
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Wildeye Adventures is not responsible for any food you bring on site and all food is your own responsibility.
There are no shops in the woods so do organise yourself before arrival, arrive well dressed and prepared for an experience in the woods.
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Wildeye Adventures supplies hot water & herbal teas on the Women in the Woods course. You are required to bring a mug or outdoor flask.
Safety around fire is paramount, please listen carefully to all instructions and keep away any loose clothing or flammable items away from fires.
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On overnight camps please bring a small first aid kit with you, self-treat & self-care if and when needed. Woodlands are a wild and natural environment. Be aware that there may be trip hazards from tree roots, uneven ground, or slippery muddy grounds after rainfall. Observation skills are needed.
Watch out for poisonous or stinging plants such as Foxglove, Nettles or Bramble.
Do not pick or eat any plants or fungi in the woods as this can lead to poisoning. Follow all instructions whilst on camp for your own safety and wellbeing of others.
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Wildeye Adventures instructors are not responsible for any injuries, illnesses or sudden death (hopefully not) that may occur whilst on camp.
We will happily share any first aid advice if required and offer support but your personal health and safety is in your own hands. In the event of an unlikely emergency, emergency services should be called and 999 dialled.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay wild.