If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to our gardening gang!

We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the skills you need to grow some produce, have cooking lessons and learn about the wildlife across the farm!

Spaces are limited, so please email us to secure your spot or to find out more information.

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

The Natural Network is a collaboration between Kate Forrester of Four Acre Farm and Nick Whitnell of Daring Works.

Today, most of us spend the majority of our time indoors, under artificial light, glued to screens, trying to force ideas on demand. The result is well documented - burnout, exhaustion and a persistent sense of not doing 'enough'.

The Natural Network was created as a response to that. It is a series of gatherings aligned with the Wheel of the Year, an ancient cycle that has oriented humans for most of our history.

CEOs sit alongside entrepreneurs. Career pivoters share a table with people who have led organisations for decades. What they have in common is not a job title or a sector but a growing sense that the way most of us work is not quite right and a belief that something better is worth building. We think that mix produces conversations you will not find anywhere else.

Meet your hosts:

• Kate Forrester – No-dig market gardener, chef and educator at Four Acre Farm. Kate's work regenerates soil, wildlife and community. Her understanding of how natural systems actually function brings something to these mornings that is genuinely difficult to put into words until you have experienced it.

• Nick Whitnell – Award-winning marketer turned sustainability strategist, coach and founder of Daring Works and The Natural Network. Nick has spent decades helping organisations find their direction and their voice. These days he does the same for the people inside them and the ones choosing to go it alone.

• Four Acre Farm – Four regenerative acres of market garden, orchard, meadow and hedgerows. A living example of renewal and interconnected systems.

• Includes: Guided strategy and reflection session, farm walk, seasonal produce, lunch and 30-minute follow-up coaching conversation with Nick.

Tickets are £99 with a £20 discount for newsletter subscribers.

Tickets and further details here

If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to our gardening gang!

We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the skills you need to grow some produce, have cooking lessons and learn about the wildlife across the farm!

Spaces are limited, so please email us to secure your spot or to find out more information.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to make two beautiful willow dragonflies or a dragonfly and butterfly using a traditional corn dollie weave — a craft once used to celebrate the harvest and bring good luck for the year ahead.

Whether you're new to crafting or have some experience, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels. (Just a heads up: you'll need reasonable hand/wrist strength and dexterity.)

 Your finished creations can be:

Placed in plant pots (indoor or outdoor)

Popped by the pond

Hung from a thread to catch the breeze
They’re perfect for adding charm to your garden or home!

Details

Date and time -  Thursday 14th May   6 pm - 9 pm 

What’s included:

All materials & use of tools

Light refreshments

Friendly, step-by-step guidance

For Tickets and more information on the event: https://www.willowandcrafts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_8386991-Willow-Dragonfly-evening-workshop-14th-May-Four-Acre-Farm-Ringwood.html

If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to our gardening gang!

We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the skills you need to grow some produce, have cooking lessons and learn about the wildlife across the farm!

Spaces are limited, so please email us to secure your spot or to find out more information.

Pick Your Potion: A Parent & Child Summer Workshop

Spend a magical morning together making potions, picking plants, and creating lasting memories.

Looking for something a bit different this summer holiday? Join us for a joyful, hands-on experience in the garden designed especially for grown-ups and kids to enjoy together!

Over 2.5 relaxed and creative hours, you’ll:

Explore the orchard and market garden, picking flowers, herbs, and veggies side by side. Learn how plants can support health, happiness, and everyday wellbeing
Create your own natural goodies to take home, including:

• A gentle balm (great for summer scrapes or dry skin)

• A zingy, homemade apple cider vinegar infusion for food fun

• A delicious seasonal cordial to mix into drinks

It’s a lovely way to get outdoors, connect with nature, and make something special together. All ingredients, jars, bottles are included.

Perfect for children aged 6+ with their grown-up.
Come play, create, and take home your very own potions!

Ticket price is for one child and one adult only

Please do let us know of any allergies

Please bring appropriate clothes for outdoor harvesting!

Pick Your Potion: A Parent & Child Summer Workshop

Spend a magical morning together making potions, picking plants, and creating lasting memories.

Looking for something a bit different this summer holiday? Join us for a joyful, hands-on experience in the garden designed especially for grown-ups and kids to enjoy together!

Over 2.5 relaxed and creative hours, you’ll:

Explore the orchard and market garden, picking flowers, herbs, and veggies side by side. Learn how plants can support health, happiness, and everyday wellbeing
Create your own natural goodies to take home, including:

• A gentle balm (great for summer scrapes or dry skin)

• A zingy, homemade apple cider vinegar infusion for food fun

• A delicious seasonal cordial to mix into drinks

It’s a lovely way to get outdoors, connect with nature, and make something special together. All ingredients, jars, bottles are included.

Perfect for children aged 6+ with their grown-up.
Come play, create, and take home your very own potions!

Ticket price is for one child and one adult only

Please do let us know of any allergies

Please bring appropriate clothes for outdoor harvesting!

If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to our gardening gang!

We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the skills you need to grow some produce, have cooking lessons and learn about the wildlife across the farm!

Spaces are limited, so please email us to secure your spot or to find out more information.

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

Chamomile

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request

If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to our gardening gang!

We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the skills you need to grow some produce, have cooking lessons and learn about the wildlife across the farm!

Spaces are limited, so please email us to secure your spot or to find out more information.

Spend a magical morning together making potions, picking plants, and creating lasting memories.

Join us for a joyful, hands-on experience in the garden.

Over 2.5 relaxed and creative hours, you’ll:

Explore the orchard and market garden, picking flowers, herbs, and veggies side by side
Learn how plants can support health, happiness, and everyday wellbeing
Create your own natural goodies to take home, including:

• A gentle balm (great for summer scrapes or dry skin)

• A zingy, homemade apple cider vinegar infusion for food fun

• A delicious seasonal cordial to mix into drinks

It’s a lovely way to get outdoors, connect with nature, and make something special together. All ingredients, jars, bottles included.

Come learn, create, and take home your very own potions!

Please let us know of allergies

Please bring appropriate clothes for outdoor harvesting!

Join us in the meadow, checking out which moths we have caught from the night before!

Tickets are £10 each, with refreshments included.

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear.

If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to our gardening gang!

We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the skills you need to grow some produce, have cooking lessons and learn about the wildlife across the farm!

Spaces are limited, so please email us to secure your spot or to find out more information.

Join us in the meadow, checking out which moths we have caught from the night before and get stuck into a moth-related craft to take home!

Tickets are £20 each (per craft created), with refreshments included.

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear.

If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to our gardening gang!

We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the skills you need to grow some produce, have cooking lessons and learn about the wildlife across the farm!

Spaces are limited, so please email us to secure your spot or to find out more information.

I will guide you step by step through the process of making a beautiful, large willow flower, perfect for adding a natural touch to your home or garden. Your finished piece can be displayed on a wall or attached to a pole.

No prior experience is required, but good hand strength and dexterity are needed.  

 What is included

 All materials, use of tools and light refreshments  

Wednesday 24th June , 6 - 9 pm 

For more information and to book tickets: https://www.willowandcrafts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_8386992-Willow-Flower-evening-workshop-Four-Acre-Farm-Ringwood-Wednesday-24th-June.html

Lavender

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request

Join us in the meadow, checking out which moths we have caught from the night before!

Tickets are £10 each, with refreshments included.

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

A morning to tend to yourself.

Do you need time to stop, to gather inward, to let go, or to reflect? Do you promise yourself space for these things, yet it never quite seems to happen?

During the darker half of the year, nature teaches us to slow down. Stillness, reflection, and silence are more readily cultivated in this season. Yet the patriarchal, colonial structures of the Western world urge us to keep pushing—to finish the to-do list, get results, stay busy. There is always something to do.

Over time, this constant momentum can leave us feeling stressed, exhausted, apathetic, or low. When this becomes a pattern, it may contribute to anxiety, deeper mental health challenges, or unhealthy coping habits. So how do we find time to slow down?

Perhaps these thoughts resonate with you. Or perhaps you simply long for a moment each month that is just for you—a designated, protected time that offers space, stillness, and the opportunity to reset and reflect.

We will gather on a Friday morning each month to sit in nature: to craft something small with our hands, to journal, to touch the earth, and to share a quiet moment together.

We will begin with a silent meditation. You may already have a sitting practice, or you may choose simply to observe—listening to birds and insects, noticing the plants around you and how they change through the months. This is your time to draw inward, to pause, breathe more deeply, and begin to connect.

We will then gather around the fire for a herbal tea ceremony, followed by time to journal or record what is present for you. Over time, this becomes a gentle diary of reflection, allowing you to see how you have felt and shifted across the seasons.

Next, you will be guided to craft something—a small gift to yourself made by your own hands, weaving the essence of that moment into your creation. We will then tend to a part of the garden together (or alone, if needed), touching the earth and noticing how we can interact with it. No gardening experience is required.

Finally, we will harvest and prepare a simple meal together to share around the fire.

This is a quiet, spacious morning in nature. No demands. No pressure. Just using your body and hands in gentle, intentional ways to settle into the present moment and embody whatever is alive for you at that time.

Join us in the meadow, checking out which moths we have caught from the night before!

Tickets are £10 each, with refreshments included.

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear.

A wildlife group running every Monday during the summer holidays from 11am-1pm at Four Acre Farm. Learn about moths, birds, insects, mammals and get stuck in to some crafting and habitat management!

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All ages welcome, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

A wildlife group running every Monday during the summer holidays from 11am-1pm at Four Acre Farm. Learn about moths, birds, insects, mammals and get stuck in to some crafting and habitat management!

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All ages welcome, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

Borage

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request

Borage

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request

Join us in the meadow, checking out which moths we have caught from the night before!

Tickets are £10 each, with refreshments included.

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear.

A wildlife group running every Monday during the summer holidays from 11am-1pm at Four Acre Farm. Learn about moths, birds, insects, mammals and get stuck in to some crafting and habitat management!

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All ages welcome, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

A wildlife group running every Monday during the summer holidays from 11am-1pm at Four Acre Farm. Learn about moths, birds, insects, mammals and get stuck in to some crafting and habitat management!

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All ages welcome, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Farmyard birds have a quiet magic about them—I never tire of observing their movements and personalities. Each one feels unique, full of life and character.

It is a setting that is perfect for finding inspiration as you make your own chicken, duck or goose to take home.

Date Saturday 22nd August, timing 10 -5

Additional information

Refreshments, biscuits and cake is provided

You will need to bring your own lunch and a bucket.

Please read 

You will need good hand dexterity for working with willow 

As we all work at different speeds sometimes students take more time than others and prefer to take home materials to carry on at home which is fine

 Please note that places need to be booked at least one week in advance if you wish  to join me after this date pleae contact me 

For more information and to book your space: https://www.willowandcrafts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_8386994-Willow-Farmyard-birds-at-Four-Acres-Farm-Ringwwod-Saturday-22nd-August.html

A wildlife group running every Monday during the summer holidays from 11am-1pm at Four Acre Farm. Learn about moths, birds, insects, mammals and get stuck in to some crafting and habitat management!

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All ages welcome, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

A wildlife group running every Monday during the summer holidays from 11am-1pm at Four Acre Farm. Learn about moths, birds, insects, mammals and get stuck in to some crafting and habitat management!

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All ages welcome, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

Cayenne

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request

Join us in the meadow, checking out which moths we have caught from the night before!

Tickets are £10 each, with refreshments included.

Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Dill

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

Winter savoury

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request

Join us for our nature-focused bereavement group for a chat, hot drink and nature activity at the farm from 10am-12pm (weather dependent).

If you would like to join us, please send an email to fouracrefarm.csa@gmail.com as the sessions run dependent on weather and numbers.

These sessions are free, if you would like to donate to our tea and biscuit fund please click here!

Sage

We welcome you once again to Four Acre Farm to discover the fascinating and enriching world of culinary herbs. These familiar sounding herbs have much more to offer us than adding a little punch of flavour to our meals.

For 2026 we will meet 10 new herbs that we love dearly. Held on the first Friday of every month we will share their magical qualities in our 2.5 hour workshop, this will include:

Cultivation, harvesting, origin and varieties

Culinary suggestions

History, folklore, medicine and craft

A herb craft activity

Herb of the month tea and refreshments

Meditation

Plant spirit connection

You will take home, an informative worksheet, propagated plant or seedlings to grow on at home, your craft creation.

The herbs you will learn to cherish are -

Sage, Chive, Savoury, Lavender, Coriander, Hyssop, Cayenne, Dill, Chamomile, Borage

Dates - 6th March, 2nd April, May 1st, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December

Concession ticket price available on request