escape into the wild with me for a laid-back camping weekend at the magical off-grid campsite, badgells wood for community, connection, well-being and that nourishing get-back-to-nature vibe!!
A self-catered weekend of camping, forest bathing, meditation, Qi Gong and lots of laughter and connection gathered around the campfire.
2 night Wellbeing Weekend with Camping pitch & parking
(Some food & beverage included. Main meals are self-catered. Full details below)
Bring your own Tent - £185 per person
(please note this price is based on per person and not per tent so if you share a tent with someone it will still be the same price)
GLAMPING OPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST & subject to availability
Bell Tent Glamping £260 per person (based on 2 people sharing a bell tent)
Bell Tent Glamping £385 per person (single occupancy)
This wellbeing weekend is for those who want a more laid-back vibe than a full-blown retreat, but want a weekend that will include wellness activities and give you a sense of escape with time to sink into being to feel recharged and rejuvenated.
BADGELLS WOOD CAMPSITE
Badgells wood campsite is in a stunning woodland location allowing you to camp directly among the trees so that you spend your entire weekend bathed in the atmosphere of the forest. Badgells have always been passionate about creating an off-grid experience, getting people back to the simplicity of life and nourishing environment of Nature.
The campsite has large pitch clearings inside the woodland that hold 3-4 tents each and have their own firepit areas and there is a dedicated campfire circle area where we will meet for the various wellness activities across the weekend.
The campsite also has great, well looked after facilities including toilets, showers, washing up area and small onsite shop.
so is it a retreat?
Think of it like a laid-back weekend retreat without the usual high ticket price that often comes with retreats. A weekend that will provide connection, wellbeing and community but also gives you more freedom to chill and please yourself. A perfect weekend to share with friends or an opportunity for some solo time whilst still be able to connect with a community.
so what’s the plan?
Here’s the framework for the weekend.
FRIDAY
3pm onwards
You can arrive anytime from 3pm to pitch your tent or get settled into your bell tent. I’ll be there to meet and greet and show you to your pitch and point out the parachute circle where we will meet up over the weekend.
Dinner will be self-catered so ensure you bring food for this.
8pm
Welcome firepit circle at the parachute circle with herbal teas and cake
SATURDAY
Wake up in your own time and cook yourself some brekkie.
9am - 12pm
Forest Bathing & Qi Gong
1pm
A gorgeous 1-hour walk through field and forest to the local pub for lunch. This is optional and if you prefer you can chill at the campsite and prepare your own lunch.
7pm
Communal BBQ followed by fire pit circle with meditation and ritual
Bring along something to stick on the BBQ so we can all cook and eat together in community. Then I will guide a relaxing meditation and ritual session that will prepare you for a blissful nights sleep among the trees.
SUNDAY
8:30-9:30am
Morning Qi Gong and Forest Meditation session with herbal teas and breakfast snacks. Our final circle before we depart.
11am
That’s check out time with plenty of hugs goodbye from all the amazing connections you will have made from your weekend escape!
WHAT TO EXPECT
An opportunity to escape into Nature for a few days of rest and relaxation.
A wild camp feel being immersed in the woodland.
A chance to dedicate time for yourself for self-care, connection and wellbeing
A beautiful forest bathing session to soothe your nervous system and ignite a sense of wonder.
An uplifting country walk with pub lunch
Meditation, ritual and connection around a campfire.
Plenty of time for yourself to chill by your tent and gaze up at the trees.
Tonnes of fun and laughter with a community of like-hearted people all joining for the shared intention to slow down and experience the joyful simplicity of being in Nature.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
The prices given at the top of the page include:
Your camping pitch or bell tent.
Parking
All wellbeing activities
Herbal teas, snacks & cake.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
If you are bringing your own tent you will need to bring all the necessary equipment and bedding required for your equipment (list can be supplied if you are new to camping!)
I would advise bringing your own camping gas ring so you can prepare food and make tea. If you don’t have this they are pretty low cost and I can advise you on what to get.
Food and beverage for your main meals which will be outlined in more detail once you have booked to help you prepare.
The pub lunch will be paid for separately and is optional. You can provide your own lunch if you prefer.
STILL UNSURE? READ SOME FAQ’S
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Absolutely not! I will be happy to send you a list of the things you will need and you will be with a community of people all helping each other out and enjoying that laid-back vibe of going with the flow. It’s actually a brilliant opportunity to give camping a go because you won’t be on your own.
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When you set the intention to camp you have to embrace the elements come what may. If there is some rain we may juggle the schedule a little but we will also have the protection of the trees and I will advise you on clothing and I have waterproof ponchos you can have for added protection but I’m setting intentions now for a beautiful bright and uplifting weekend!
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Although it has an off-grid feel, Badgells still offers good quality facilities with toilets, showers, washing-up area and a small shop for basic amenities and supplies.
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Unfortunately not. This weekend is aimed at adults only and would not be suitable for kids. However, I highly recommend Badgells campsite for family camping trips as they do offer lots of great activities for kids.
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Unfortunately, I will have to make it a dog-free zone because there may be people joining who might not be comfortable with them and it will be tricky to manage them and enjoy the wellbeing activities at the same time.
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Absolutely! This is the perfect weekend to share with friends or a loved one. It will give you the perfect framework to have quality time together whilst ensuring you include lovely wellbeing practices that will boost and uplift you. A lovely opportunity to create special memories with loved ones.
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Once you have booked a place by either paying a deposit or paying in full online, you will receive an email confirming your place and a separate email with a full breakdown of the weekend including everything you need to bring to help you prepare.
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If you are bringing your own tent then its £185 per person and includes your camping pitch and all the wellbeing activities.
If you wish to glamp it is £260 each for 2 people sharing or £385 for single occupancy.
If you would like to pay in instalments there is an option to pay a deposit to secure your booking and then agree a payment plan.