Workshops and Visits in 2020

Personal or Group Tours from  April to October  

Bookings for private individual or group tours of Foxfield LAND Centre (preferably midweek but some weekend slots available) are being taken now for April through to October. A donation of £5 per person towards costs is appreciated and bring questions/cameras/photos of own gardens if permaculture solutions sought! Usually lasts around 90 minutes.

Volunteering Opportunity - not currently available due to COVID

We are open to receiving occasional volunteers and can provide basic  overnight accommodation (more salubrious B&Bs available close by!) and meals for those seeking to learn more  and can offer their services on bigger projects or ongoing gardening activities, depending on season and our availability. Limited to 2 nights stay. Please contact Alison to discuss. Ongoing at the moment - Cob Building project, creating a structure for storing Apples & Roots OR for Mushroom growing.

Understanding Your Garden Ecosystem Saturday September 12^th , 11am – 4pm

A tour of Foxfield with an in-depth look at soil creation, wildlife gardening, habitat creation, using weeds to your advantage and understanding what  weeds and other so-called ‘pests’ can tell you about your garden ecosystem balance. Mostly how to change your mind about problems and find the gardener/garden balance! £25 per person, discounts for group booking, concessions for low waged, please bring packed lunch.

Autumn – Listening in Nature Sunday -  October 4^th   10am - 4pm

Experience the cycling seasons at Foxfield by connecting to the ever-changing plants, trees and wildlife living here. Each day will show how our bodies are receptors to the wisdom and intelligence in Nature, by using simple body focusing techniques anyone can learn.  These days are available FREE to previous Emergence weekend workshop attendees, to give on-going seasonal development ,or otherwise £25 per day, discounts for group or multiple bookings, concessions for low waged. Bring veggie lunch to share in the Roundhouse.

Hedgerow Basket Weaving Saturday 28^th November, 10 am - 3pm

Get cosy in the Roundhouse in front of the log burner and weave a small basket made from materials cut from Foxfield garden including brambles! Bring packed lunch, refreshments provided.  Places very limited so early booking essential. £30 per person.

All workshops run by Alison Ensor at Foxfield LAND Centre, Gretton Fields, Glos. GL54 5HH which is accredited through the Permaculture Association UK. Alison is also a qualified and registered Healer with the Healing Trust.