Samhain Volunteer Action Camp

Rural crafts, practical tasks, fire and feast

Mentored by

Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith

Location address: West Hoathly, RH19 4QS
Chosen age group:

For ages: 9 - 99 years and adults years

Available tickets:
Adult full contribution £31.20Adult lower contribution £26Child full contribution £20.80 +3 more
Next date: None - message Mentor to express interest
A summary
Samhain Volunteer Action Camp … on an Iron Age Fort in West Sussex (near Forest Row) The Boar Oak Project Work days ~ Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October 2023 Work hours 10 - 4pm Arrival ~ from Friday 27th 2PM ~ Finish 8PM Sunday Join Simon to celebrate the Cross Quater Celtic festival within an ancient woodland. Immerse yourself in rural crafts, practical tasks, fire and feasting while camping on a real Iron Age Fort from the native Celtic tribe. There will be a FULL MOON on Saturday 28th to light up the woods at night at this sacred time. Volunteer roles ‣ Chef & assistant ‣ Task workers Email for questions or to secure a place ~ ironagesmith@gmail.com Tasks we will be working on are: » Dead hedging creating wildlife habitat » Draw knife bark peeling green timber for building projects » Clearing an area to build a woodland kitchen area There will also be: Evening Hearth Singing Morning meditation Honouring the ancestors >>> Contribution £25 - £30 per adult and £15 - 20 per child (over 10 years old) based on what you can afford. - Includes food & firewood and camping. (Free entry for the chefs) Even though it will be darker and colder, 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, if you 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- IMBOLC 3rd - 5th Feb
About your mentor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Experimental archeologist, consultant & tutor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith is an Experimental archaeologist, consultant and tutor specialising in quintessentially Celtic (Iron Age) metalworks, la Tène Culture art in repoussé, forgeworks, iron smelting & related subjects.     >>> For commissions and any of the above please email: la.tene.blacksmith@gmail.com   >>> To contact Simon for course and action camp information, email: ironagesmith@gmail.com  >>> Join Simon’s mailing list here > http://eepurl.com/hZOglP < for first announcements of any events and masterclasses offered in future.
Pricing information
Ticket nameAdult full contribution
Price£31.20
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Ticket nameAdult lower contribution
Price£26
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Ticket nameChild full contribution
Price£20.80
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameAdult Saturday or Sunday
Price£15.60
InformationSaturday or Sunday contribution. Please specify which day you intend on coming.
Ticket nameChild lower contribution
Price£15.60
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameChild Saturday or Sunday
Price£10.40
InformationSaturday or Sunday - contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
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Where we'll be
Chiddinglye Farm, Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QS
WHAT’S PROVIDED
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Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

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