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🌾 Join Us in Celebration of Lughnasadh: The Fruiting Time 🌾

Step out of the modern rush and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient Celtic spirituality. We warmly invite you to gather with us for Lughnasadh—the festival of the first harvest, a time to honor the earth's abundance, community, and the sweet rewards of the "fruiting time."

To ensure everyone experiences the deep holding and nourishment of a true community, we are keeping this gathering beautifully intimate, with a maximum capacity of just 20 adults.

Dates: 26th August – 2nd September 2026 (6 nights inclusive) Location: The Hedgerow Field & Orchard, near Winchcombe (The secret location will be revealed upon booking confirmation)

Expect a perfectly balanced six days. Dive into a vibrant schedule of joyful activities, or simply give yourself permission to relax, breathe, and simply be in our beautiful sacred spaces and surrounding nature.

• Wisdom & Ceremony: Deepen your understanding of the old ways with talks, guided nature walks, and powerful ceremonies led by renowned expert in ancient Celtic traditions, Gill Atkinson.
• The Sacred Fire: The heart of our gathering will be warmed by the Perpetual Brigid flame, culminating in a beautiful Full Moon fire ceremony.
• Music & Movement: Feel the rhythm of the earth with live music and circle dancing led by Circle Unit, alongside special performances from the award-winning Off Grid Opera.
• Rest & Nourishment: Find your centre with daily meditation and Qigong sessions, express yourself through hands-on craft activities, and end your evenings with joyful campfire singing.

All your basic needs are lovingly taken care of so you can focus on the experience.

• Food: We provide enough simple, hearty vegetarian food to sustain you throughout the gathering. (Please email admin with any food allergies upon booking, and we will do our best to accommodate you). Food prep and cooking will be a shared activity in the camp circle tradition.
• Camping: Campsite and parking costs are fully included in your ticket.

The Investment:We strive to make this sacred gathering accessible to all.

• Adults: £10 per person, per night (£60 for the full 6 days).
• Children (under 12): Free!
• Food & Running Costs: We kindly ask for a suggested donation of £2.50 per person, per day (£15 total for the 6 days) to help cover meals and upkeep.
• Total suggested contribution for a full 6-day adult retreat: Just £75.

With only 20 adult spaces available, we encourage you to secure your spot around the fire soon!

1. Email: Contact Gill at hedgetix@gmail.com to get your reservation started.
2. Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email containing the exact secret location details  (The Orchard is near Winchcomb in the Cotswolds) the email will contain further instructions on how to get there.
3. Payment: Please bring your confirmation email and pay in cash on your day of arrival. (There is also an option to pay via BACS in advance; full details will be provided in your email).

We cannot wait to welcome you to the orchard, share the harvest, and build a joyous community together this Lughnasadh.