Autumn Equinox Volunteer Action Camp

Rural crafts, practical tasks, fire and feast

Organisation links
Location address: Chiddinglye Farm, West Hoathly
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 10 - 18 · adults 18+ years

Available tickets:
Adult Full Contribution £31.20Adult Lower Contribution £26Child Full Contribution £20.80 +6 more
Next date: Friday 19th Sep,
A summary
The Boar Oak Project invites you to celebrate the CELTIC FESTIVAL OF THE AUTUMN EQUINOX & LUKO'S 1st BIRTHDAY! Celtic festival of the Autumn quarter point when day and night are of equal length, a celebration of nature's abundance. Work days ~ Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2025 Arrival Friday 19th, between 4 - 8:30PM or Saturday between 8 - 9:30am Camp ends Sunday 8PM Work hours 10 - 4pm Join Simon to celebrate the Summer Celtic festival of EQUINOX within an ancient woodland and Luko Simon's son who was born by the woods in his forge 1 year ago! Immerse yourself in rural crafts, practical tasks, fire, hearth, singing and feasting while camping on a real Iron Age Fort from the native Celtic tribe. In West Sussex (near Forest Row) Volunteer roles ‣ Chef & assistant ‣ Task workers Email for questions or to secure a place ~ ironagesmith@gmail.com Project tasks may include - (weather permitting) » Building round house kitchen (continued) » Green wood working » Bark peeling » Draw knife working >>> Contribution £26 - £32 per adult and £16 - 21 per child (over 10 years old) based on what you can afford. - Includes food & firewood and free camping. (Free entry for the chef.) *** No refunds can be given however if you cancel over 48 hours before the event, you may have your booking credited to the next event. *** There is always a strong hearth burning to warm yourself by. You are welcome to come for the whole weekend or just for the day - please come early enough to join for the whole day. >>> Kit you Need to Bring ‣ If staying - a tent, bed roll and sleeping bag plus personal hygiene supplies (wash gear & towel) ‣ Casual work clothes including work boots, waterproofs + warm clothes & hot water bottle. ‣ Snacks & any extra needs (special food diets) + plate, bowl, mug and cutlery. ‣ There is a basic compost loo on site. No dogs unless prearranged. No drink and drugs. Sponsored by Earthclan Structures NEXT ACTION CAMP- SAMHAIN
About your mentor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Experimental archeologist, consultant & tutor
Simon specialises in Celtic (Iron Age) La Tène culture repoussé and forge works.
Pricing information
Ticket nameAdult Full Contribution
Price£31.20
InformationSaturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Ticket nameAdult Lower Contribution
Price£26
InformationSaturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Ticket nameChild Full Contribution
Price£20.80
InformationSaturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Ticket nameAdult sunday
Price£15.60
InformationSunday - contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameAdult Saturday
Price£15.60
InformationSaturday - contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameChild Lower Contribution
Price£15.60
InformationSaturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Ticket nameChild Saturday
Price£10.40
InformationSaturday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameChild Sunday
Price£10.40
InformationSunday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameChef volunteer
Price£0
InformationTo cook or assist cooking for at least 2 meals a day in exchange for free camping, firewood and food
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Where we'll be
Chiddinglye Farm, Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QS
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Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.

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