The Old Mine House

Gosling pool party ❤️

Getting ready for the Goddess Camp in just under 2 weeks!! #goddesscamp #goddess #camp #womenscamp #gettingready #prep #preparing #mowing #mowingthemeadow #meadow #camping #lessthan2weekstogo

Never a dull moment!!

Honey bees 🐝❤️

Introducing this big, bold and beautiful beech tree, with its wonderful waterfall flowing down its trunk, welcoming us to embrace the autumnal rain ❤️

Drumming and singing in the yurt.... We are the women We come to drum We are the channel between the earth and the sun We hold the wisdom of the ancient ways We will bring peace to these troubled days

Drumming and singing around the fire during our opening ceremony

Getting ready for the Family Festival!!!!

This year marks our 5th Family Festival at The Old Mine House, Dartmoor, Devon! We have been running family events for over 10 years now, firstly in London and then in Newbury, Berkshire. Out of all the events we hold, the Family Festival is by the far the hardest for us to organise. There is a lot more preparation and organisation needed than any of the other events. For one thing we need many more people to run workshops and we need lots of people to help with the set up and clean up at the end. Plus, with all the extra insurance etc it is the most costly! However, we know it's so needed. More than ever people are busy with all kinds of things, and families are all spending more and more time indoors, hooked up to electrical devices. So we provide a space where families can disconnect from the stress of everyday life, have a digital detox, and reconnect to each other and nature. Its also a safe environment for children to have a bit of freedom. We have activities running all day that are suited to children only, adults only, and families, so the kids get to go off and do things on their own, which not only boosts their confidence and self esteem, make new friends and learn new skills, but also they earn our own currency for doing so, which they can spend in our little shop! Its a chance for families to make memories, and have quality time together, thus deepening their relationships. Even if they choose not to do activities together during the day, at night we have a big campfire and musicians perform on the friday and saturday eve, and then on the sunday evening everyone has the chance to get up on the stage and have a sing or perform (the kids get a little encouragement with the bribe of a free soft drink!!). The families get to try something new and perhaps pick up new hobbies, as we have such a range of activities going on from yoga, dance, tree climbing, bushcraft, various arts and crafts, circus skills, drumming, singing to name but a few. The famil

A bit of sheep herding required on the school run this morning!

Our magical wild flower meadow

Goddess Retreat

As the sun sets on another stunning day, I am so grateful to live here ❤️

Goddess Retreat

Goddess Retreat tickets are on sale now! Visit our events page for all the details and how to book!

Just begun filming for #fiftyshadesofgreen and #feastforyoureyesonly

Catch up little duck 🦆

Everyone is putting up photos of snow, none here at the mo! Its very cold though, however the river still looks very inviting!

Morning!!!!

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