Ferieboliger i Crosthwaite

We are hosting private farm meet & greets for people to meet our alpaca herd which includes the opportunity for people to hand feed our girls and their babies ,hand feed and learn how to halter our boys then we will give a short safety talk and take them for a short walk around our field whilst taking in the amazing Surrounding scenery and learning how we care for them and to end your visit on a high you can meet our naughty goats and put them through their paces in their very own agility course Other things to note Please be aware that our experiences are all outside and may have to be postponed in bad weather Strictly no dogs

A brief but inspiring discussion on meditation and why we do it with horses will motivate you to be dedicated and vigilant in your practice. Then we go and meet the horses and I will teach you the basics in animal meditation. Then we groom the horses; this is the best way to get the horses to accept you as herd members as they bond by grooming each other. As we start to meditate, the more stable, connected and balanced the client, the easier it is for the horse to step into his role of soothing, regulating, teaching and inspiring with his gentle and peaceful energy. Often the horses will lie down and we can get down on the grass with them and be close and connected. We work on touching the horses in specific areas and watching for significant reactions to detect connection. There is often an opportunity to test your connection by asking the horses to follow you without a lead and then you can take a little walk together. We often finish with a beautiful guided meditation which will be chosen depending on the specific needs of the client. We always end the session with gratitude and a big horsey cuddle. Other things to note In the summer there may be flies. Bring sun hats and sun cream. Wrap up warm and water proof on winter and please wear wellies or firm boots. No experience of horses or meditation needed but please arrive with an open heart and an open mind.

Meeting at the National Trust Carpark outside the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, we'll set off walking into the valleys of Great Langdale and head upland towards our first stop, the hidden gem of Whorneyside Force. Leaving there, we retrace our steps and continue onwards and upwards to Hell Gill. Following the beck we continue to the head of valley and up to 3 tarns. We stop for a bite to eat and take in the views of the higher fells of Scafell, Scafell Pike and Bowfell. Continuing on we head up the gully to the summit of Bowfell past the Great Slab. Here we can grab your summit picture, a memory of your achievement to share with loved ones. Walking off the back off Bowfell, we'll descend to Angle Tarn, a place to stop for refreshments and enjoy the views of Langstrath Valley as it heads towards Borrowdale and Keswick. You have the option to take in another Wainwright in the form of Rossett Pike before we head down Rossett Gill and on to the final straight of Mickleden. The easy path along Mickleden ends in the iconic Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel and it's authentic Lakeland watering hole, The Climbers Bar. Generous home cooked food and award winning beers served by some of my dearest friends. If we're lucky there will be music and stories a plenty and maybe the odd local celebrity. Other things to note The walk will be strenuous at times as we will walk on some of the highest paths in the Lake District. It can also be unsteady underfoot so good footwear is essential. As with any mountainous area, the weather can change quickly, for your safety the trip may be aborted or cancelled at any time.

Unless we agree otherwise, we will launch from a grand old boathouse on the eastern shore of Windermere. With easy access to the water it is perfect for beginners! After honing your skills by the boathouse we can head out onto the lake to explore. There are always beautiful old boats to admire and if we're lucky we may catch a glimpse of an old steam boat or one of the low flying Jets that train over the lake. During our trip I can share my knowledge of the local area, informing you on anything from the local wildlife and surrounding mountains, to the best spots to grab a bite to eat after the activity. Towards the end of the activity, if you feel comfortable, I may put some distance between us to allow you to fully soak up the surroundings in peace. Other things to note - - Please be aware, for safety reasons I can't take people paddling on a 1:1 basis. If you don't have a travel buddy please don't book, instead message me with the dates you are around and I'll try and find someone else to join us. - If your preferred date isn’t listed click the 'contact host' button in the meet your host section and select 'request a specific date'. I'll do my best to accommodate. - The ability to swim and a reasonable level of fitness is required. Any questions with regards to this please contact me. COVID19: All sessions adhere to government and British Canoeing guidelines

After a short introduction, we get on the water for a journey north, up Lake Windermere in Canadian Canoes - these can be stabilised if it would benefit the group or the weather is challenging. On the way you experience the profound shape of the Lake District Mountains rising up as we travel from the flatter coastlands towards the high hills. We make landfall at a piece of isolated land sticking out into the lake where we set up our day camp, learn to light fires from flint and cook our own three course lunch on the beach surrounded by trees and water. Depending on conditions and needs we have a fantastic motor boat that can accompany us, this gives a great platform for equipment transport, can bring wheel chairs (wheel chairs just roll onto the front ramp), whizz someone back to a specialist toilet and the ability to take the group home if we're late leaving. We don't always bring it - we make a judgement depending on the needs of the group and conditions. The actual event order is somewhat weather dependent and we will discuss alternative options for challenging weather nearer the time. Other things to note: We can accommodate a vast range of additional needs. We do however need some notice so we can bring the right equipment and plan accordingly please inform us of any additional needs before booking so we can discuss how best to make your experience great.