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.

 

 

 

  • Yoga & Wellness Retreat

    Retreat to the forest for a weekend of yoga and nurture your wellbeing!

    13-15 April 2018

    This retreat is suitable for guests wishing to come on their own, for friends planning a meet up and looking or something different to do or for a special mother/daughter or couple weekend away.

    The weekends yoga is most suited to beginners and intermediates. More advanced yoga retreats also available, please message for details. The morning yoga on this retreat tends to be more dynamic, with a more restorative session in the evenings.

     

    Across the weekend you can expect the following:

    * Twice daily yoga and meditation practice, incorporating Yin, Hatha and Kundalini, followed by guided meditations.
    * Walks around the surrounding 60-acre organic farm down to the River Wye.
    * Wholesome vegetarian meals and plenty of snacks and refreshments. The food on our retreats always score a 10 on our retreats, prepared by Tom who is a trained cook with 20 years experience. We Cater for all dietary requirements including vegan, gluten free and nut free and will make sure you are happy with the menu across the weekend.
    * An Ayurvedic cookery course – food not only good for the body but the mind too! Course worth £60.
    • An evening spent sitting around a warm fire in stimulating conversation with fellow yogi’s, and having a dip in our natural wood fired hot tub.
    * Optional holistic treatments including an Ayuvedic and Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reiki.
    * Sri Vijay Anand is available to do Karma Astrology Consultations.
    www.facebook.com/Karma-Vedic-Astrology-Consultation-264078643937234/
    • 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.
    * NEW TO 2018 - A GONG BATH - can only be described as a soothing, detoxing, rejuvinating vibrational sound massage for the body and mind too!

    An early bird price of £245 is now available for limited spaces, and a £50 deposit is all you need to secure your place!

    To book your place or find out more information, email info@forestretreats.co.uk

    or call 07826-557211

    Normal price will be an all inclusive price of £265

    Visit our websites:

    www.forestretreat.co.uk
    www.indianwellnessacademy.com

    Namaste

    This is led by Master Sri Vijay Anand, an Indian Yogi and international speaker and teacher for over 30 years, and Ildiko Bakos ji (Ildy), a popular and established yoga teacher with 17 years experience. Both have excellent pupil testimonials.

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjeScsgjPsU

     


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