Woodland Women

09/02/2023

Join woodlander, ethnobotanist and educator Bec Briar and bushcrafter Jules Bristol to explore five of our landscape's native tree species.

Each session we will discover the secrets and stories of one species, its biology, folklore, craft and herbal medicinal uses.

We will work with each tree to learn more about what trees are; how they grow, how they interact with each other and with us, and how they connect and define the ecosystems around them.

Each session involves handcrafting with sustainably harvested tree materials, learning skills such as weaving and natural ink making.

Ideal for those who want to develop their understanding of trees and our human interactions with them, who want to learn nature connection techniques, or simply wish to increase their understanding of trees and all their incredible secrets.

05/06/2022

Our beautiful weekend of bushcraft, herbal medicine, foraging and relaxing is coming to a close.

What a fabulous group of women to spend the weekend with! A huge thank you to each of you for taking part and sharing your experiences with us. And to Jules for her knowledge of knife work and botany.

Women's Wild Camp 2022 has been beautiful!

02/06/2022

THIS WEEKEND

Escape to the woods with us tomorrow for a weekend of relaxed and supportive bushcraft and wild camping.

This is a weekend for women and non binary folk seeking a safe space to explore woodland skills together.

Camping under exotic trees from all over the world at the Tortworth Forest Centre in South Glos.

All workshops are taught by qualified bushcraft leaders and Ethnobotanists Bec and Jules.

Workshops:

Using bushcraft knives – learn a selection of bushcraft techniques and make your own tent pegs, simple wooden spoon or pot hanger.
Cordage making, using foraged materials
Introduction to plant ID and foraging
Medicine making

https://honeywoodsevents.co.uk/event/womens-wild-camp/

Join us for a weekend of woodland explorations on our Wild Camp at Tortworth Arboretum, South Gloucestershire in June. This weekend is designed to support you to gain skills and confidence camping, learn about woodland plants and how to stay safe, and have a few useful bushcraft skills under your be...

01/05/2022

Next week's Woodland Women is all about discovering Spring.

We will walk the woodland pathways looking at the secrets of the trees in spring, their flowers and new growth all around us.

Drawing from her ethnobotanical knowledge of the plants and the woodland through the seasons, Bec will gently guide you through the trees revealing the secrets of spring.

We will gather herbs together for wild teas, and make heart strengthening tinctures together under the roundhouse.

As we gather to make medicines, we will share a communal meal around the campfire.

Join us in the woods next Saturday for Woodland Women - Exploring Spring

25/04/2022

~Coming up soon ~

https://honeywoodsevents.co.uk/event/woodland-women-exploring-spring/

Escape from the noise and business of the city and join us under the extraordinary trees at Tortworth Arboretum, where we will be immersed in nature, free to relax and unwind around the campfire. Whether you come along just to sit and enjoy the peacefulness of the trees, or want to explore and disco...

09/04/2022

Woodland Women was a treat today in the sunshine!

Thank you to all who came along and especially Jules who came to share her love of plants.

We ate well, learned about spring herbs, shared cake, talked about colonialism and plant stories, relaxed in the sunshine and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of the arboretum at Tortworth.

The next session is in a month and we will be celebrating spring time together in the roundhouse.

15/02/2022

Join us for a weekend of woodland explorations on our Wild Camp at Tortworth Arboretum, South Gloucestershire in June.

This weekend is designed to support you to gain skills and confidence camping, learn about woodland plants and how to stay safe, and have a few useful bushcraft skills under your belt.

We welcome all wxmen who want to try out or practice outdoor knowledge and skills in a non-competitive, supportive environment.

The weekend is all about those skills and experiences you gain from thriving in a woodland, learning how to read the landscape, how to experience a deep connection to nature through living among it and using your hands to create.

A simple soup and bread is provided on Friday evening but you will need to bring your own food and water for the remaining meals. We have a communal fire on which you can cook your food.

We will join together on Friday evening and set up camp, and Saturday we will gather for walks and workshops in the roundhouse. You will leave on Sunday before lunch with a set of new skills and a lingering essence of woodsmoke in your hair.

Join our community of women, push the boundaries of your abilities, learn new skills and see how resilient you are!
We welcome all people who identify as women.

Workshops:

Using bushcraft knives - learn a selection of bushcraft techniques and make your own tent pegs, simple wooden spoon or pot hanger.
Cordage making, using foraged materials
Introduction to plant ID and foraging
Medicine making

For more information contact bec@honeywoodsevents.co.uk.
https://honeywoodsevents.co.uk/event/womens-wild-camp/

08/11/2021

01/11/2021

Reconnecting.

We invite you back to the woods at Tortworth Forest Centre for a day of feasting, reconnecting with each other and with the natural world, after two years of disconnection and anxiety.

A gentle day to reintroduce ourselves to the power of nature to heal and ground us.

Woodland Women - Reconnecting - April 9th, 2022.

10/04/2021

Hello to our wonderful womxn, wherever you are, far and wide!

We have an opportunity to hold a day in the woods at Tortworth Forest Centre either 4th July or/and 22 August.

What kind of a day would you be interested in?

Simple campfire food and relaxing day
Workshop - making full moon herbal creams
Workshop - peg loom weaving with my flock's beautiful fleeces
Tree walk - meet the sweet chestnut or oak

These would be no frills nature days with a hearty vegetarian soup and a roll for lunch, plus the usual tea and coffee and biscuits of course!

15/03/2021

On this windy damp March morning, some photos for you to remember our beautiful woodland events gone by.

08/03/2020

Empowered women empower women.

We celebrate all women, trans, cis and NB people, and hope you all find peace, strength and community on International Women's Day.

03/03/2020

Join us at the Spring Equinox for a day full of spring - we will learn about spring herbs, medicinal trees, and enjoy the stunning surroundings of the arboretum.

We will start the day learning about the birch tree, and forage throughout the woods for herbs that will cleanse and refresh our bodies after the long winter.

Campfire lunch, mindful walks and fresh coffee and tea are provided all day long.

https://honeywoodsevents.co.uk/event/woodland-women-spring-equinox/

27/02/2020

Today is the first day it has felt like Spring might be here, which means it is time to get out into the woods.

Join us for our Woodland Women day retreats, our Wild Women Camping retreat,our Solo Wild Camps and more.

See you in the woods!

https://honeywoodsevents.co.uk/woodlanddays/woodland-women/