Wild Water & Hearth Gathering

Wild Water & Hearth Gathering Weekend

Hosted very excitedly by Wild Pickle 

Step away from the screen and root yourself in the landscape for a weekend of communal living at a wonderful private lakeside sanctuary. From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, this intimate gathering blends the grounding powers of wild water, sauna, open air, creating and eating together and real food cooked over open flames.

The experience

• Wild Swimming: Whether you seek an invigorating morning plunge or a lazy afternoon float, the spring fed waters offer a powerful reset. 
  
• Sauna: Warm yourself to the bone in our water side sauna. Experience the therapeutic contrast of hot steam and cool lake water to boost circulation and to relax. 
  
• Foraging Walks: Wander along hedgerows and woodlands with Emma from Wild Pickle to identify, sustainably harvest, and get to know wild edibles growing all around us.
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• Fermentation Workshop: Master the ancient art of preservation. You will learn the science and craft behind wild fermentation, creating your own vibrant, flavoursome jars to take home.
  
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• Fire-Cooked Feast: Gather around the hearth each evening for honest, nourishing meals. Every dish features real, whole foods with the wild food elements we forage and the complex flavours of traditional ferments. We will cater for you with home cooked foods for all your meals for your stay. 
  
  
  

The itinerary

• Friday Evening: Arrive from 5:00 PM to pitch camp at our secluded venue. Unwind by the welcome campfire with a nourishing cooked meal and wild-herbal infusions as the sun sets.
• Saturday: Begin with an optional lakeside swim, followed by a hearty breakfast. The day includes a guided foraging walk, lunch, a hands-on fermentation workshop, and dedicated sauna sessions, culminating in an open-fire feast.
• Sunday Afternoon: Enjoy a slow morning with a final dip and sauna cycle. We will wrap up with a wild-element lunch and a gather together and we’ll send you home packed up and refreshed and inspired by 4:00 PM.

Accommodation & booking

• The Venue: Hosted at a secret, private lakeside location nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Full location details will be shared upon booking.
• Your Stay: Bring your own tent or campervan to pitch in our lakeside field, or upgrade to a spot in our beautiful shared bell tent accommodation. 
• Limited Spaces: To keep this experience intimate and communal, numbers are strictly limited. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

• Weekend Pass: £300 (Includes all meals, workshops, sauna access, and a BYO tent pitch)
• Bell Tent Upgrade: +£40 (Secure a bed-space in our shared canvas bell tents. Please bring your own mattress/mat and bedding) 

Any questions please contact Emma emma@wildpickle.co.uk