Random's Retreat CIC

Random's Retreat CIC Random's Retreat, where Natural Living meets Natural Learning. Come and experience the real outdoors Welcome to Random's Retreat.
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We are a natural learning centre based in Medomsley on the outskirts of Consett. We believe in all things outdoors, allowing everyone to learn and play in nature and with our animals. Please feel free to visit our website in the links on this page to find out more.

🐴 Adopt Random! 🐴Each of our herd has their own quirks and story, here is some more information about Random.Our Adopt a...
30/01/2026

🐴 Adopt Random! 🐴

Each of our herd has their own quirks and story, here is some more information about Random.

Our Adopt a Pony scheme offers four adoption packages, making it easy for everyone to get involved.
By adopting one of our ponies, you’re directly helping us provide:
💜 Nutritious feed and bedding
💜 Routine care and essential equipment
💜 Training and enrichment activities

Each package offers its own special perks, helping you stay connected with your chosen pony while supporting their wellbeing.

Every adoption, big or small, makes a real difference to our herd.

To find out more about our four packages, visit the link in the comments. 💛

Happy Friday 🌧️🍃 The weather might not be looking great this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside, breat...
30/01/2026

Happy Friday 🌧️🍃 The weather might not be looking great this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy whatever life throws your way.

Did you see our announcement the other day about our Nurture in Nature School Holiday Club this February!These sessions ...
29/01/2026

Did you see our announcement the other day about our Nurture in Nature School Holiday Club this February!

These sessions offer a gentle, trauma-informed outdoor space where children are free to explore, discover, and connect with nature in their own way. We provide a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental environment where every child is welcomed and supported at their own pace.

Children can take part in a wide range of hands-on activities such as bug hunts, animal care, gardening, rewilding projects, fire lighting, whittling, and nature crafts. Activities are child-led, encouraging confidence, emotional awareness, empathy, and wellbeing while fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. Healthy snacks and refreshments are provided.

Booking is essential, please book via the link in the comments.

We’re so grateful for your kind words! 💚 We completely agree, Random's Retreat is amazing for the soul and our overall w...
29/01/2026

We’re so grateful for your kind words! 💚 We completely agree, Random's Retreat is amazing for the soul and our overall wellbeing!

Want to know more about us? Visit our website below.

Alongside our nature crafts, animal care, and bushcraft sessions, we also teach our groups how to create simple, healthy...
29/01/2026

Alongside our nature crafts, animal care, and bushcraft sessions, we also teach our groups how to create simple, healthy recipes.

We run groups for all ages and abilities, with lots of exciting activities coming up over the next few months. Keep an eye on this page, it’ll be the first place we share updates and new sessions!

But it's nearly over....... 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️
29/01/2026

But it's nearly over....... 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️

Guys.
Guys guys guys.

We are three sleeps away from the most exciting time of the year.
Any month that isn’t January. 🎉🐎

January can absolutely get in the bin.
It’s been 97 weeks long, emotionally aggressive, financially personal, and wetter than a duck in a car wash.

We’ve survived:

• Frozen taps
• Mud that tries to steal your wellies
• Horses that look offended by daylight hours.
• Bank balances held together with hope and a Tesco Clubcard
• And that special January vibe where the even kettle is worn out.

The yard has been a crime scene.
The weather has been a hate crime.
My horse has forgotten what sunshine is and I’ve forgotten who I was before waterproof trousers became my personality.

But February is peeking. 👀
Lighter evenings.
Slightly less mud soup.
The faint whisper of “maybe this year won’t be awful”.

Three sleeps until we collectively crawl out of January like feral goblins blinking at the light, clutching our coffee, whispering “we made it” ☕️✨

Who else is counting down like it’s New Year’s Eve but FAR MORE EXCITING.

Roll on Literally Any Other Month 🥂🐴

🐴 Adopt Pheadra! 🐴Each of our herd has their own quirks and story, here is some more information about Pheadra.Our Adopt...
29/01/2026

🐴 Adopt Pheadra! 🐴

Each of our herd has their own quirks and story, here is some more information about Pheadra.

Our Adopt a Pony scheme offers four adoption packages, making it easy for everyone to get involved.
By adopting one of our ponies, you’re directly helping us provide:
💜 Nutritious feed and bedding
💜 Routine care and essential equipment
💜 Training and enrichment activities

Each package offers its own special perks, helping you stay connected with your chosen pony while supporting their wellbeing.

Every adoption, big or small, makes a real difference to our herd.

To find out more about our four packages, visit the link in the comments. 💛

Every Thursday we welcome our under-4s to an outdoor adventure group where there’s lots of room for new faces to join th...
28/01/2026

Every Thursday we welcome our under-4s to an outdoor adventure group where there’s lots of room for new faces to join the fun.

Whatever the weather has in store... we’re ready! Pull on those wellies and waterproofs and dive into hands-on play. Little explorers can cook up creations in the mud kitchen, wander through the sensory garden, cuddle friendly creatures, and help groom our ponies. There’s critter hunting, singing, stories, crafts, and plenty of chances to laugh, explore, and make special memories together.

🕙 Thursdays, 10–11:30am - Childminders and carers are always warmly welcomed.

Book at the link in the comments.

Tiny mouths, big appetites 🥰Our ferrets are always ready for their next snack.🤣
28/01/2026

Tiny mouths, big appetites 🥰Our ferrets are always ready for their next snack.🤣

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean small animals want to be bored 🐾❄️Enrichment is important all year round, helping ...
28/01/2026

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean small animals want to be bored 🐾❄️

Enrichment is important all year round, helping animals stay active, curious, and happy even on colder, quieter days.

We’re excited to announce our Nurture in Nature School Holiday Club this February!Our sessions offer a gentle, trauma-in...
27/01/2026

We’re excited to announce our Nurture in Nature School Holiday Club this February!

Our sessions offer a gentle, trauma-informed outdoor space where children are free to explore, discover, and connect with nature in their own way. We provide a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental environment where every child is welcomed and supported at their own pace.

Children can take part in a wide range of hands-on activities such as bug hunts, animal care, gardening, rewilding projects, fire lighting, whittling, and nature crafts. Activities are child-led, encouraging confidence, emotional awareness, empathy, and wellbeing while fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. Healthy snacks and refreshments are provided.

Booking is essential, please book via the link in the comments.

Our new girl Snowball is settling in beautifully, already relaxed enough to lie down with the herd.🥰🥰🥰
27/01/2026

Our new girl Snowball is settling in beautifully, already relaxed enough to lie down with the herd.🥰🥰🥰

Address

Behind 52 Fines Road, Medomsley
Consett
DH86QS

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+447586714493

Website

http://www.bookwhen.com/randomsretreat

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