Through 2026, we are thrilled to be working in two amazing woodlands: Tortworth Arboretum & Forest Centre (near Thornbury) has a stunning collection of ‘champion’ trees and a wooden roundhouse with a fire platform. The White Ennox Woods, in Box, Wiltshire, is a unique hilltop beechwood and ex-forest school site with a parachute tarp and multiple fire pit areas and covered spaces.

It’s a full-day (9:45am - 5:00pm) to completely immerse yourself in the woodland setting, with time for chatting by the fire, music-making, reflection, and shared meals.

We send out a kit list a few weeks before the event, but you don’t need any expensive or specialist equipment or clothing. Just sensible stuff to keep you comfortable. Basic things include:

• Sturdy footwear suitable for woodland ground (wellies/walking boots, etc)

• Maybe a notebook and pen

• A reusable water bottle

• Any personal instrument(s) you’d like to bring (optional - remember to consider how you’ll keep it clean and protected)

• Any favourite drinks or snacks

Everything else needed for the day is provided. Including a seat and a cushion (very important!)

Nourishing food is an important part of the day. Meals are home-cooked and prepared using seasonal ingredients, and shared together as part of the experience.

Dietary requirements and allergies are always catered for. You’ll be asked about these in advance, and we’ll follow up if we need any clarification.

By default, all the food is vegan, nut-and gluten-free: Granola cookies to snack on, and super-nutritious ‘Buddha Bowls’ for lunch, and plenty of fresh coffee (including decaf) and a range of teas. We also provide dairy, oat, and soy milk. You can, of course, bring any of your favourite snacks and drinks with you.

Whilst our activities happen in semi-wild natural spaces, we do as much as we can to make Sound in the Woods as inclusive and accessible as possible. Experiences are designed to be flexible and invitational, with no expectation to take part in anything that doesn’t feel right for you.

If you have access needs, sensory considerations, mobility questions, or anything else you’d like us to be aware of, please get in touch in advance so we can discuss how we can support you.

Sound in the Woods takes place outdoors and goes ahead in most weather conditions. We will always have a shelter to use, should we need it, and adapt the experience to the environment on the day.

If conditions are genuinely unsafe, we follow the guidance in place for the specific location. If this happens, we will be in touch in advance with clear information.

We encourage participants to keep phones off or on silent (or, better still, in the car) in order to be fully present throughout the experience.

However, we recognise that sometimes you really need to take a call. We ask that you move away from the group if you need to use your phone, to minimise any disruption this might cause.

Occasionally, a photographer may be present to capture the atmosphere of the day. We’ll always explain this clearly and ask for consent in advance.

Your day includes food and beverages, all instruments (though we love it when people bring their own), professional facilitation, private hire of a stunning woodland space, and firewood. Parking is free.