Farm Videos

James Long in Conversation with Matt Dunwell


This is an hour long interview with Matt Dunwell recorded in June 2020 as part of the Pacific Change series of interviews started at the beginning of 'lockdown'.   Pacific Change run by James Long, an ex BBC correspondent, looks for people who are involved in positive change engaging them in a relaxed conversation that has time and space to explore ideas in depth. Here, Matt Dunwell talks about the journey that led him to Ragmans Lane, the Global Alliance and down deep into the microbial underworld. 

 

Permaculture on the Farm

This video was filmed in May 2019 by Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture Magazine and her partner Tim Harland.

They interview Matt about the development of the farm over the years, broad-scale permaculture and explore the landscape.

Sit back and enjoy!

 

This is a nice short video filmed by Hannah Steenbergen from the Sustainable Food Trust that captures a bit of Ragmans.  Filmed in the summer of 2016, it is a brief tour of the farm with commentry from Matt Dunwell.  Some of the activities have changed since then - we have stopped selling mushroom logs and are making less apple juice in order to focus on our teaching programme.  Two local farmers, James and Will lived in the farmhouse and mob grazed their sheep on the farm for 2 years (2017-2019).

Ragmans is always changing, but we still think the video gives a flavour of what we are about.

 

 

 

  • September Yoga Retreat

    Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2017

    Forest Retreats in collaboration with The Indian Wellness Academy

    Hayley Court (Organiser) and Ildy Bakos (Yoga Instructor)

    Expect to leave our September weekend yoga retreat feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and with new tools on how to live a more balanced life, inspired to incorporate what you have learned into your daily routine.

    Forest Retreats are delighted to announce collaboration with the Indian Wellness Academy (www.indianwellnessacademy.com) for our 2017 retreats. The Indian Wellness Academy is registered with the International Yoga Alliance, which ensures they maintain a high standard of teaching. Please look on both websites for a wealth of positive testimonials from happy students and guests.

    A special early bird offer of £225 (usual price £250) for our 2 night retreat is available until the end of May 2017, and a deposit of £50 is all you need to secure your place!

    What you can also expect from our retreat:

    • Twice daily yoga and meditation practice incorporating Yin, Hatha and Kundalini yoga
    • Home cooked nutritious, wholesome vegetarian food catering for all dietary requirements
    • Beautiful forest walks exploring the local surroundings
    • An Ayurvedic cookery course – food not only good for the body but the mind too!
    • Optional massages for ultimate relaxation at an additional cost
    • An evening spent sitting around a warm fire having stimulating conversations with your fellow yogi’s, and having a dip in the natural wood fired hot tub.
    • Clean and warm bunkhouse style accommodation, but other accommodation options available upon request at an additional cost
    • Friendly and experienced staff that will ensure that you are comfortable and happy across the weekend.

    Please visit www.forestretreats.co.uk for more information and testimonials from our 2016 retreats.

    Email info@forestretreats.co.uk or call Hayley on 07826-557211.

    Do not hesitate to contact us for more information

    Namaste

    My teaching is spontaneous, light-hearted and I aim to adapt to meet the energies and needs of the group.  I teach a combination of  Yin, Hatha and Kundalini yoga and am deeply connected to the spiritual aspects of Yoga.  I also understand that to tame your mind and find the still and small voice inside, you need to start with the physical body and perfect your asanas (postures).

    I am looking forward to getting to know guests on the retreats and helping to meet individual needs.


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