42 Acres

42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve and wellbeing retreat centre running on 100% renewable energy. Above all, it’s delicious.

Our vision is to live in harmony with nature, self and others. 42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve and retreat centre running on 100% renewable energy. Our accommodation, experiences and events all share one vision: to promote living in harmony with nature, self and others. The land is surrounded by ancient woodlands, a beautiful lake suitable for wild swimming and an abundance of wi

ldlife. Some of our furry friends include beaver, wild boar, pine marten, red deer, squirrel, hare, canada geese, kestrel, buzzard and much more! With over 170 Acres to explore, it's the perfect place to connect with self, nature and others. Our accommodation leads the way in sustainability without compromising on comfort or style. We serve fresh, homemade, seasonal, organic and foraged food that is nourishing for the body and kind to the planet. All our vegetables and herbs are grown on our regenerative farm. When it comes to food quality, you won't find better. At its core, 42 Acres continues to invite people to reconnect with nature, self and others but has now grown to offer so much more including a range of wellbeing and nature based experiences and events, a biodynamic farm and an abundant nature reserve.

05/09/2026

The Permaculture Garden at 42 Acres is home to a flock of Khaki Campbell ducks, who, along with their chicken neighbours, provide our Medicine Kitchen with daily, fresh eggs.

Guy, who leads growing at 42 Acres, has been evolving the ducks’ habitat to ensure they are fed, watered, and cared for with love and respect. In line with permaculture principles, the ducks not only provide eggs, but also offer high-value fertiliser and help control pests such as slugs.

In this video, you’ll find Guy (with Laurie behind the camera) creating ‘duck hydration stations’, allowing the flock to drink from cups rather than one communal bucket - saving water and creating a cleaner drinking environment! 🦆

04/09/2026

“When fun gets deep enough, it can heal the world.” This week at 42 Acres: It was that time of year again when we hosted .foundation ’s annual gathering. For four wonderful days, the site was alive and kicking with laughter, music, and workshops that deepen connection and inspire!

There are just 10 days left until Emerging Earth - a four-day intentional gathering held by Land, Food and Medicine in partnership with 42 Acres, Sense Ability and Listening to the Land. Together, we will explore the inter-relational aspects of being human on this Earth at this time, and cultivate our capacities to bring healing to ourselves, one another, and the world. Book your place at 42acres.com.

Our gratitude this Friday goes to Raf, land guardian extraordinaire, who has expertly built a changing room next to our wood-fired sauna. Thank you, Raf, for adding a new layer of comfort to the elemental, nature-connection experience that is the wild sauna!

03/09/2026

“Such a fascinating adventure I’ve had at the Slow Sunday, great people, very relaxed vibe, amazing food, lots of options, would totally recommend. Thanks so much!”

— Kevin Callaby, Slow Sunday Guest 2026

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Just one Slow Sunday left before we embrace the Autumn.

Come for a fascinating adventure in wild landscapes, with wild dining, wild swimming, wild sauna. And, plenty of space and spaciousness to simply slow down.

: Sun 20 September
: 10am–4pm
: £75 pp including fire-cooked lunch
: https://42acres.try.be/items/6751ba775d06393f7b0fc6d3/slow-sundays-at-42-acres

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02/09/2026

It’s almost time to say goodbye.

Across the site, the hirundines are gathering. Noisy and insistent. Urging the last of the fledglings to leave the safety of their nests and embark on the adventure that awaits.

Their urgency can be felt. Soon, they will migrate.

It is an extraordinary business, this migration. Birds and butterflies compelled to cross continents. Swifts leaving the nest for the first time and remaining airborne for years, sleeping on the wing. European eels compelled towards the Sargasso Sea on a final pilgrimage, absorbing parts of their own bodies for sustenance along the way...

At this time of year, perhaps we too notice a deep internal restlessness. An aching pull towards something we cannot yet see, but towards which we nonetheless feel compelled.

This is a time of wayfinding and wayfaring.

“Birds feel something akin to pain (and fear) just before migration, and ‘nothing alleviates this feeling except flight (the rapid motion of wings)’.”

— Lorine Niedecker

01/09/2026

“42 Acres was a truly magical stay. Everyone from our gathering was glowing from our time there. We know that this place is stewarded with much care and listening. The food was exquisite and clearly made with much love by the chefs. The staff were very helpful, communicative and warm. The land and surroundings are absolutely stunning and each lodging was so tasteful, cosy and clean, even with extra wellies! We loved it. Be sure to take a dip in the lake, walk around the whole site and use the sauna if you can manage while you're there. Amazing!”
-- Naia Trust, Team Gathering, 2026

30/08/2026

"Rettig was really nice and comfy. The location and site is really special, lovely walks and we loved seeing the beaver dams. Communication with the host was excellent and overall, this was a lovely place."

-- Sarah, Self-Catered Stay Guest in Rettig

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Come for a little tour of Rettig with us!
.. Imagine waking up to birdsong, wandering through rewilded landscapes, and stumbling upon beaver dams as you explore the land and lake.

Welcome to Self-Catered Stays at 42 Acres, restorative getaways in nature’s embrace. Enrich your stay with optional, transformative experiences that support reconnection to nature, self and each other. Or simply slow down, cook good food, walk the land and exhale!

Choose from:
🦫 Consciously converted barns
🦫 Elegantly simple cottages
🦫 Our absolutely unique “Tiny Boat”

Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, solo reset or gathering with friends, this is your invitation to rest in wild beauty.

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28/08/2026

“Honour the hands that harvest your crop.” This week at 42 Acres: The land is looking beautiful and bountiful. Our permaculture garden has gifted us candy-striped beetroots and wheelbarrows full of carrots, alongside edimental treasures like fennel seeds, Crimson Glory grapes, and fig leaves with their vanilla-esque flavour.

This weekend, we are beyond thrilled to be holding Radical Love with Satish Kumar. Satish is hosting the weekend to help us open our hearts and experience love at all levels, personal as well as universal, intimate as well as ultimate. If this sounds like a bit of you, why not join us next time - Valentine’s weekend, 12–14 February?

This Friday, we would like to express our gratitude to all the families who visited us here at 42 Acres for a getaway over the summer holidays. It warms the heart to see little faces exploring, admiring, and having so much fun on the land!

27/08/2026

“I had a wonderful morning working in the vegetable garden, with friendly, patient and very knowledgeable staff. It was an inspiring experience.”
-- Clare, Permaculture Volunteer Day Guest, 2026

Join our friendly, patient, knowledgeable Growers in the Permaculture Garden next Wednesday for an inspiring experience! There will be ducks 🪿🪿🪿

🫐 Permaculture Volunteer Day

: Wed 2 Sep
: 9am-2pm
: Simple, nourishing lunch provided
: Stay for a swim to cool off afterwards
: Free, but spaces are limited and booking is essential
: Link in bio

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25/08/2026

Here’s Molly, our Wild Food Lead, sharing knowledge about elderberries (Sambucus nigra). These late-summer berries appear on the branches of the elder tree after the elderflowers have died back. Elderberries have a long history of use in herbal medicine and are still revered today, particularly for their immune-supporting properties.

Some of the earliest written records referring to the medicinal use of elder are attributed to Hippocrates, who described elder as his “medicine chest” around 400 BCE, due to its ability to support a wide range of ailments. The fruit, in particular, was fermented into juices and wines and used for headaches, nerve pain, and digestive complaints.

It’s important to remember that elderberries, along with other parts of the plant, contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release cyanide in the body, as well as alkaloids that can cause gastrointestinal illness. Only ripe berries should be picked, and they must be cooked thoroughly before eating. 🫐💙

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