Permaculture Volunteer Day
Description
An invitation to spend a half-day working alongside our team in the permaculture produce garden. You’ll have the chance to learn regenerative growing skills while actively supporting our permaculture projects.
The experience is designed to be both practical and rewarding, with tasks that may include creating living willow structures, building hugelkultur beds, threshing quinoa, and sowing or harvesting fruit and vegetables. There will also be space for meditation, sharing, and connecting with nature.
At 1pm, we’ll finish with a simple shared lunch provided by 42 Acres — think nourishing soup and bread. Afterward, you’re welcome to remain on the land, explore the estate, or enjoy a wild swim in the lake.
Please Note:
- These sessions take place on the first Wednesday of every month, from April to September, 9am–2pm.
- Booking opens 30 days ahead of each date; it is not possible to reserve further in advance.
- Gloves and wellies or sturdy boots are required.
- Lunch is included.
- No previous experience is needed — just a can-do attitude.
- If you have mobility concerns, please let us know before booking so we can do our best to accommodate you.
- These are working exchanges, so please come prepared and arrive on time.
- We kindly ask that you join us for the full session so you can get the most from the experience and build good connections with the group.
- Please consult a licensed medical health professional before attending if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.
- As much as we love dogs, they are not permitted at this experience.
Testimonials:
- 'Volunteering at 42 Acres in the permaculture garden was a complete joy - a warm welcome, informative and helpful staff to guide us in our tasks and teach us about the principles of permaculture - all topped off for a tasty lunch and a visit to the estate - thanks for a great day.' -- Claire, Permaculture Volunteer Day Guest
- 'Lovely knowledgeable gardeners hosted us and were very happy to share what they know.' -- Wendy, Permaculture Volunteer Day Guest
- 'A stunning site with nature as the star.' -- Anne, Permaculture Volunteer Day Guest
Location & Arrival:
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. We’ll meet at the 42 Acres Farmhouse location. Full directions are available on our website.
In the spirit of exchange, we hope to keep these events free of charge. Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session. If you are no longer able to come, please let us know as soon as possible.
Terms & Conditions:
Accommodation Options
Deer Cottage
A thoughtfully converted former livery stable, this practical three-bedroom cottage sits on one level and is surrounded by nature on our regenerative estate. The bright main living area enjoys triple-aspect views and an easy open-plan layout, with a fully equipped kitchen, dining table for six, and two sofas, one of which converts into a double sofa bed. Please note that there is no dishwasher or freezer. The main bathroom includes a shower over bath and toilet.
The first bedroom is a double room with a private shower room and is accessed only through French doors from the courtyard, offering a sense of privacy. The second bedroom can be arranged as a king or twin and has its own bathroom with a shower over bath. The third bedroom is also a king or twin, with a private bathroom featuring a shower over bath; this room can be reached from the courtyard and via pocket doors from the living space. Each bedroom opens onto an outdoor patio and lawns.
Set across 173 acres of wild landscapes, the cottage is surrounded by ancient woodland, rewilded meadows, edible hedges, a lake suitable for wild swimming, and abundant wildlife. Guests are welcome to explore the estate.
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Towels
- Toilet paper
- Bed sheets
- Hairdryer
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at no extra cost. Please request the pet policy in advance so arrangements can be made. Two of the three bedrooms can be set up as kings or twins; as standard, they are prepared as kings, and twin configuration should be requested in the booking notes.
Hermitage Loft Suite
Located in the eaves of a carefully restored 15th-century Hermitage, this loft suite combines quiet luxury with timeless simplicity. Vaulted ceilings frame two inviting bedrooms, each furnished with sustainable natural materials and a large single bed. A private walk-in shower room and separate toilet add comfort and privacy, while luxurious linens, fluffy towels, and local eco-friendly toiletries are provided throughout.
Filled with natural light and softened by real fires and gentle textures, the suite opens to far-reaching views toward the 7 lake. The Hermitage runs entirely on renewable energy. Guests enjoy deeply nourishing, hyper-local meals freshly prepared by the Medicine Kitchen Team on a Full Board basis, served family-style at a beautiful living-edge community table or in the light-filled dining room. The property also offers space to explore 173 acres of regenerative estate.
Hermitage Sumptuous Room
Step into a quietly luxurious stay within our carefully restored 15th-century Hermitage, where natural light, real fires, soft textures, and expansive views across the 7-acre lake create a feeling of ease and timeless simplicity.
Each Sumptuous Room is furnished with sustainable, natural materials and includes a superking bed plus a double sofa bed. A private walk-in shower room features high-quality fixtures and thoughtful details designed to surprise and delight. For your comfort, we provide luxurious linens, fluffy towels, and local, eco-friendly toiletries.
Dining: Hermitage rooms are offered on a Full Board basis. Enjoy deeply nourishing, hyper-local meals freshly prepared by our Medicine Kitchen Team. You are welcome to gather at our beautiful living-edge community table, where meals are served family-style to encourage conversation and connection, or choose one of the other tables in our light-filled dining room.
Add-on Experiences: A wide range of transformational experiences inspired by the wisdom of nature is available, from guided rewilding walks and the wood-fired sauna to foraging experiences and holistic massage. Each is led by our in-house team and created to support spaciousness, peace, and a profound sense of belonging.
Renewable Energy: The Hermitage is powered 100% by renewable energy. Please come as you are, and make yourself at home.
Hermitage Cosy Room
Settle into a Sacred Space where understated luxury meets timeless simplicity. Within this consciously restored 15th-century Hermitage, you’ll find natural light, real fires, soft touches, and expansive views stretching down to the 7-acre lake.
Cosy Rooms are elegantly pared back and thoughtfully furnished with sustainable, natural materials and a king bed. Each room includes a private bathroom or walk-in shower room; if you have a preference, please mention it at the time of booking. Luxurious linens, fluffy towels, and local, ethical toiletries are provided for your comfort.
Dining: Hermitage rooms are offered on a Full Board basis. Enjoy deeply nutritious, hyper-local meals freshly prepared by our Medicine Kitchen Team. You are welcome to dine at the beautiful living-edge community table, where meals are served family-style to encourage conversation and connection, or choose one of the other tables in the light-filled dining room.
Add-on Experiences: A wide range of transformational experiences is available, inspired by the divine wisdom of nature. Options include guided rewilding walks, the wood-fired sauna, foraging experiences, and holistic massage. Each experience is led by our in-house team and designed to cultivate spaciousness, peace, and a profound sense of belonging.
Renewable Energy: The Hermitage is powered 100% by renewable energy. Come as you are, and make yourself at home.
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