Join Emma of Dartmoor’s Daughter and friends for a one or two-day, small group experience to celebrate the harvest by strolling to ancient sites; exploring the mystery and magic of Dartmoor; participating in artisan crafts such as tin-bead making, felting wool from Dartmoor sheep, and making a ‘corn dolly/goddess’; all topped off with a delicious warming supper around an evening fire.
Tickets
FEE FOR BOTH DAYS: £185 per adult (10% discount when booking both days) including walks, materials, and dinner on Saturday evening.
SATURDAY ONLY: £100
SUNDAY ONLY: £85.00
Group size is limited so pre-booking is essential.
We need to retain contact details for 21 days post-walk so please include your contact details (email and mobile/telephone when booking/paying.)
Itinerary:
Saturday 31st July 10am - 8pm
Morning - Gentle walk to Bronze Age settlement and ritual centre including stone rows, standing stones, and burial chambers
Afternoon - Felting beautiful local wool with a Dartmoor farmer and artist. You will be invited to make a decoration to take home with you (or a small felted picture on a pre-made square which will be £10 extra)
Evening - Delicious feast made with local produce, and served sitting around a fire
Sunday 1st August 10am - 6pm
Morning - Stroll to stunning stone circle, with option to wild swim and/or make a corn dolly to take home with you
Afternoon - Tin-bead making with Dartmoor artist. You will be invited to help dig a fire pit, line with charcoal, smelt the tin, and craft into a large tin-bead that you can thread on to a chain or thong to wear as a bracelet or necklace
Location:
Private home and garden near Kestor above Chagford. (If the weather is poor, the craft sessions will be in a large, well ventilated yurt. The walks will go ahead come rain or shine.) Directions will be sent upon confirmation.
Accommodation is not provided as there are lovely nearby B&Bs to stay in. Please get in touch for accommodation recommendations if needed. Camping in a small tent on site maybe possible for an extra fee if helpful.)
Further Information:
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Sturdy walking boots; warm layers; sunscreen; waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast); walking poles if you have them; drink/flask and please bring your own packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday. A dinner of local produce will be provided on Saturday evening. Please include any food allergies in the notes section of your booking, thank you.
Dogs - Sorry no dogs.
We also recommend bringing personal masks, a pair of disposable gloves, and a personal first aid kit. (From a safety perspective, this offers additional protection against Covid-19 if there were to be an accident and first aid is required by me or the rescue teams. Sorry we know it seems onerous but, given current government guidelines, these are currently being proposed by all guides.)
CANCELLATION: The event will go ahead come rain or shine. Payments are refunded (less the booking fee) for cancellations no less than four weeks before your walk or experience.
Dartmoor’s Daughter has received the ‘We’re Good to Go’ Industry Standard Certificate. If you have a cold, flu, cough, temperature or are diagnosed with COVID-19 please do not join the walk. You will be able to transfer your booking to another walk.
RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.