Calm & Quiet – Elderflower Fields

Arlo Anwin

Sarah Ryman — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:58:00 +0000

Using a plethora of instruments, found sounds, loops and inspiring artefacts Arlo produces a unique and beautiful sound. Blending field recordings with ukulele, loop station, cello, kalimba and so much more to create immersive sonic sounds complimented by world-class instrumental skills and innovative creative flare.

Junk Jodie – Tree-TASTIC

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

Join Junk Jodie as she brings to life her new show Tree-TASTIC. Journey through the Amazon rainforest with her new friend Jenny Jaguar. Learn how we can protect the trees and preserve the animals’ homes, as well as the benefits that the Amazon rainforest has for the planet. This interactive storytelling show includes songs, dancing, and is designed to inspire you to create toys from junk and bring them to life with your imagination. It’s going to be Tree-TASTIC!

Massage Treatments

Alex Barton — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:46:00 +0000

Janee from YOGACAMP has been bringing top notch therapists to ease the aches and pains of Elderflower mums and dads for 6 years. You can find the Breathe Wellness Treatments tucked away in a tranquil corner of the festival site, just past the main family campsite. The massage treatments available for pre-booking include Aromatherapy/ Ayurvedic /Thai Massage / Deep tissue / Hot Stones / Swedish / Reflexology / Reiki / and more. All the massage therapists have years of experience, are highly professional and can deliver treatments to suit your individual needs. £68/hr, £35/half hr.

When?

Appointments available Friday – Monday.

Who’s it for?

One for the grown-ups!

How to participate

Click here to book

Wild Spa Hot Tubs & Sauna

Alex Barton — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

The Enchanted Glade team warmly welcome you to soak your aching bones, rest your busy mind, recharge your spirit and warm your cockles in their Wild Spa. Reset your nervous system as you relax, refresh and rejuvenate in their wood fired hot tubs and saunas, hot/cold showers, mineral bath and ice plunge. With a changing room, chill out area with small cafe serving organic chai and raw choc to refuel yourself – as you set out into the festival with an extra shine on your skin and spring in your step.

WHEN?

Sessions are available Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday.

Who’s it for?

Adults only sessions before 11am & after 4pm

Adults & kids (5+ must be accompanied by an adult at all times) welcome between 11am & 4pm.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Pre-book sessions here in person on the day. Session cost £35 per adult / £15 per child (5+ must be accompanied by an adult at all times). We are also offering a full weekend pass for £65.

The Japanese mineral bath is £25 for one or £35 for 2

Don’t forget your swimming costumes and bring two towels each as they ask everyone to sit on one in the sauna for hygiene reasons.

The Mouse and the Mushroom Blooms

Sarah Ryman — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:29:12 +0000

Sophie Bresnahan is an up and coming author and illustrator from Brighton, who has just published her debut children’s story “The Mouse and the Mushroom Blooms”, an educational, whimsical tale with the mushroom kingdom at its centre.

The 32-page rhyming story follows a little lost mouse who doesn’t know of her own special magic, so she ventures into the forest to find it. The mushrooms, mycelium and even tiny spores help her on her journey. It’s an educational and inspirational tale about the wonder of mushrooms and finding your own place in the world.

Sophie invites you to write a little wish and post it into the mushroom postbox at the end of the storytelling too, who knows it may even come true!

Sophie will be doing a reading of her book at Elderflower Fields Festival and she would absolutely love you to come along.

Children’s Yoga and Storytelling

Sarah Ryman — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Join Kelly from The Nurture Meadow in this fun, mindful yoga story as she takes young minds on an adventure. It’s a great chance for children to try out releasing and regulating yoga postures whilst immersing themselves in a story of adventure and wonder. The session will end with mindful meditation and relaxation, supporting children in building a toolbox of coping strategies they can use outside of the festival fields.

When?

Saturday & Sunday, tbc

Who’s it for?

Best suited for ages 5-12 years

How to participate

40 minutes session held at The Hop

Coached by Nature

Sarah Ryman — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:56:02 +0000

Have you got an idea, challenge or issue you are wrestling with? Would you like to be coached by nature? Join experienced coach and facilitator, Rachel Gilmore, for a silent, meditative walk through nature where you will be encouraged to write, draw and sketch your ideas.

A private experience (within a group of 12 people max) inviting you to consider your idea, challenge or issue through different perspectives by incorporating the natural surroundings. This 90 min session will leave you feeling more knowledgeable and resourced to make a change.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 11.30am

Who’s it for?

One for the grown ups

How to participate

Meet at the Info tent. Limited places on a first come first served basis

Mud Monsters

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:49:06 +0000

Calling all mini mud monsters! Come and create mud creatures, tree faces, and mud art.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 10am-Noon & 2-4pm

Who’s it for?

All ages.

How to participate

Drop in – just turn up and take part!

Plant Dye Printing

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

Join Hope from Elderberry Wellness and Craft and let your senses be stimulated by the wonders of plant dye printing.

Sourcing local plants and flowers, use cotton and hand-painted stones to bash
their magical dyes onto fabric. Herbs, flowers and leaves each with interesting and varied shapes are used to create mandala like patterns. Fabrics are then allowed to dry and can be made into little flower pouches.

Come and enjoy a magical relaxing session and take away a little bag to collect all of your momentous for your Elderflower Fields adventure.

WHEN?

11am – 12.30pm

Who’s it for?

Recommended for 3 years +

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Head down Into the Trees

Nature Mandala Art

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

There will be an abundant collection of local textures and colours from the surrounding countryside from which to arrange beautiful Mandala designs.

WHEN?

Saturday, 1.30pm

Who’s it for?

All the family

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Head to the Only With Love Wellbeing Tent on Leapfrog Lawn

Nature Mandalas and Wands

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Join Kelly from The Nurture Meadow and get creative with natures offerings. Collaborate in making a Mandala or your own Nature wand, or alternatively, let yourself get carried away under the trees and craft a creation of your choice. There will also be space to bask in mindful moments as we encourage your senses to come alive with the wonders of the forest.

WHEN?

Saturday & Sunday, 3pm – 4pm

Who’s it for?

Suitable for all the family. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Head Into the Trees

Mindful connection – Family Yoga & Storytelling

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

At the end of a busy day, join Kelly from The Nurture Meadow for a family movement and relaxation session. Take a moment to breathe and to indulge in a nature-inspired story accompanied by a gentle yoga flow. The session will support connection and regulation and bring both body and mind back into balance as you ease into an evening under the stars.

When?

Friday, 6.30pm
Sunday, 5.30pm

Who’s it for?

Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Suitable for ages 4+

How to participate

This session is 45 minutes. Head to The Hop to take part

Invertebrates Hunt

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Join Alex Worsley, Ecologist for the Sussex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves team, on a hunt for invertebrates using a variety of sampling techniques. Attempt to identify as many as possible to species level in the field, and discuss habitat and plant associations and interactions.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 11.30am

Who’s it for?

All the family!

How to participate

Meet at the meeting point at the entrance of Into the Trees

Angling Trust

sokadaco — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Come along and meet the Get Fishing Team from the Angling Trust and have a go at the magnetic fishing game and casting challenges! Prizes to win throughout the weekend and the team will be able to direct you to local clubs and coaches where you can continue your love of fishing.

WHEN?

Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 4pm

Who’s it for?

All the family!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Head to Tumbledown Meadows

Meditation

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Kids session: The sessions start and finish with simple exercises to help with the 10 minute guided meditation. The idea is to make these sessions fun and enjoyable for the children whilst improving their health and wellbeing.

Adults session: The Meditation on Twin Hearts was created by Master Choa Kok Sui, Modern Founder of Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga, to help flush out negative thoughts and emotions from our mind. Gowri and her team guide you through this enlightening meditation practice.

When?

Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am Kids & 11.30am Adults.

Who’s it for?

Kids session at 10.30am & Adults only at 11.30am

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Places are limited due to space in the mediation gazebo and on a first come first served basis. Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat, pillow/cushion or small camping chair if you have one.

The Conservators of Ashdown Forest

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Covering 6,500 acres of heathland and woodland surrounding Pippingford Park, Ashdown Forest is full to the brim with wildlife from the tiny, rare Dartford Warbler to the grazing Exmoor Ponies. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone to explore the magic of this glorious landscape. Don’t forget about Winnie-The-Pooh who lived just down the road in Hartfield and spent his adventures here!
Pop by to learn more about Ashdown Forest, meet some of its inhabitants, pick up some games to play or join in with a crafty activity.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm

Who’s it for?

All the family!

How to participate

Head to the Into the Trees area of the festival.