42 Acres

06/04/2026

"Thank you so much for all your support and care for our group, what a wonderful few days, great food, great staff. We've had a wonderful residential and your team were a huge part of that experience. I'm still dreaming of the food! Honestly, one of the best residential that we've had!"

-- Anne Marie, Team Gathering Host

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Seeking an extraordinary experience for your team residential? Let’s create something out of the ordinary together:

🦋 01373 887642
🦋 info@42acres.com
🦋www.42acres.com/team-gatherings

03/04/2026

“In all things of nature, there is something of the marvellous.” This week at 42 Acres: Our Walled Garden is truly flourishing. Molly, who is responsible for wild food across the site, has been making the most of the garden’s seasonal abundance - creating vibrant, “edimental” salad mixes that blend cultivated and wild ingredients, bringing an untamed element to our guests’ dining experience.

We were also delighted to welcome back and his team for a site visit ahead of The Summer Solstice Retreat this June. We’re incredibly excited about this collaboration and all that is to come. To learn more or book your place, visit ‘Retreats and Events’ under ‘What’s On’ at www.42acres.com.

As we head into the weekend, we are feeling grateful for our global community. We wish you all a deeply nourishing and peaceful bank holiday, however you may be spending it.

01/04/2026

Maybe the clouds and the trees and the flowers love looking at you too.

31/03/2026

We’re inviting a positive, highly-organised Bookings Manager to join the heart of our operations on maternity cover as our wonderful Claire steps away.

Find out more and apply here:

A role at the heart of our operations

31/03/2026

"In a decade of teaching retreats, I think I have settled on 42 acres being my favourite space. Just the right blend of wholesome earthiness and luxury. My guests loved the entire experience - and as the teacher, I felt fully supported by the team during my entire stay. I was able to relax and enjoy my own retreat far more than I ever have before. I would recommend 42 acres with absolute confidence. Thank you to all involved!"

--Jamie Holder, Yoga Therapy Retreat Host 2026

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If you're dreaming of a wholesome, earthy, luxurious home for your retreat/ event/ celebration, get in touch with our friendly team in absolute confidence:

💚01373 887642
💚info@42acres.com
💚https://www.42acres.com/retreat-hire/

Or join our Discovery Day for Retreat & Event Hosts on Thu 24 April to experience our spaces, meet our team and feel the land: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406192487678887

30/03/2026

A Wonderful Stay at the Farmhouse at 42 Acres. The setting was peaceful and beautifully maintained, offering a perfect retreat for relaxation and connection with nature. The house itself was spacious, comfortable, and full of character - ideal for a group getaway. Everything was well-prepared and welcoming, and we truly appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the property. A truly memorable and restorative escape -- Monica, Farmhouse guest 2025

29/03/2026

“Had the best 5 days here on retreat! Rooms were beautiful and clean. Property was incredible and I felt like I could really disconnect. I cannot overstate how amazing the food was - I was truly blown away by every single meal prepared for us.”

-- Megan, Retreat Guest 2025

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If you’re craving time to properly disconnect from the noise and reconnect with yourself, we’d love to welcome you.

From yoga and wellbeing retreats to nature-immersion and seasonal gatherings, our calendar is filled with opportunities to rest, restore and be inspired.

Take a look at the retreats currently on offer and find the one that’s calling you.

🦋 https://www.42acres.com/retreats-and-events/ 🦋

27/03/2026

“Abundance is the result of appreciation, not accumulation.” This week at 42 Acres: The team have enjoyed coming together to connect, whilst foraging for wild garlic. We are so lucky to have such a natural bounty on the land, and that we can share it with our retreat guests in mouth-watering meals and seasonal snacks!

We are thrilled to be launching a new in-house experience - Family Fire Craft - Join Raf in the forest for an immersive, family-friendly introduction to fire craft. This hands-on session combines practical skills with a deep, sensory connection to nature. Visit ‘Add On To Your Stay’ under ‘What’s On’ at www.42acres.com for more details.

As we head into the weekend, we’re feeling grateful for the fleeting moments of wildlife we encounter. This week, bunny rabbits in the Bee Borders were a particular highlight!

26/03/2026

"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, August 2025

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🫛You're welcome to join our Permaculture Volunteer Days
🫛Get your hands in the soil, and learn practical, regenerative growing skills.
🫛With space for meditation, sharing and nature connection.
🫛Simple, nutritious, shared lunch provided
🫛Stay after and explore our land or take a wild dip in our lake.

🌽Restarts for 2026 next week!
🌽1st Wednesday of the month Apr-Sep
🌽Book (free) at: https://www.42acres.com/retreats-and-events/

24/03/2026

If you forage one thing this year, let it be nettles! 🌿 One of the first plants we learn to recognise (and avoid!) as children… yet one of nature's true superfoods.

Rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C and K. Deeply nourishing, mineral-dense, and brilliant for energy and vitality after winter’s slump.

In British folklore, nettles warded off evil and lightning - leafy guardians in our gardens! Strong and kind, they hold the energy of protection and resilience. They sting… but only until you get to know them!

Nettles are also the primary food source for the caterpillars of several of the UK’s most beautiful butterflies, including the Peacock and Red Admiral. No nettles, no butterflies. 🦋

Blanch them for warming soup, stir them into earthy stews, whizz them into silky pesto, or dry them for healing tea. Once cooked or dried, the sting disappears, but the goodness stays.

So this spring, while the tips are young and tender, don’t just walk past them. Gloves on. Basket in hand. A little courage!

23/03/2026

Gift Yourself A Sacred Pause - a Full Board Weekend at The Hermitage.

In a world that can feel like a relentless rush to complete an endless “to do” list, our full board weekends are intentionally designed as a moment outside of the ordinary. Here is time and space to remember who we are and what is important to us - to help us to come alive again. You’ll find all the little decisions are taken care of, feel held by the timeless calm of the land, and return to your daily life feeling changed.

🦋Booking is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Full Board Weekends are available:

🦋Fri 3 - Sun 5 Apr (Easter)
🦋Fri 8 - Sun 10 May
🦋Fri 31 Jul - Sun 2 Aug
🦋Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sep
🦋Fri 23 - Sun 25 Oct
🦋Fri 4 - Sun 6 Dec

🦋https://www.42acres.com/stay-at-42-acres/

22/03/2026

‘Beautiful experience of reconnection to people, place and soul.’
-- Sara, Slow Sunday Guest, August 2025

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Gather your loved ones in an ancient oak forest glade for a beautiful experience of reconnection to people, place and soul.

It truly is the simple things in life that bring us joy. Slow Sundays at 42 Acres are quiet, simple, elemental. A wholesome meal cooked over open flames and served family-style under the forest canopy. An invitation to wander, to swim, to restore in the sauna, just be. A setting that feels untouched, timeless, natural. We're reclaiming Sunday as a day of rest!

💗Slow Sundays at 42 Acres
💗Link in bio or www.42acres.com/retreats-and-events/

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