Meet the Tree's - A picture Diary

We recently had the great privilege of joining artist and great friend of Creative Recovery, Cecilie, spending the day with her in the Woodland home she owns and stewards in Derbyshire. It was such a special day as we learned all about her eco project, meeting the native tree's and discovering their myths, connecting with the wonderful habitat and nature all around us. Here's a picture diary of our day:   

Our day in the Peaks at the ancient Woodland, owned by Artist and eco/art therapist, Cecilie begins...

The smell of Stinkhorn greets us!...

We 'meet the trees', Rowan, Pine, and King and Queen of the Forest, Oak and Beech. The Woodland is carefully being managed by Cecilie and her husband to increase bio-diversity and encourage native species...

We reach the hilltop camp! Handmade yurts and safari tents and of course a fire circle.

Simply stunning!

Forest finds include badger skulls, nests contain Cecilie's own hair, snake skin and goshawk feather.

Freshly made elderflower cordial followed by homemade soup for lunch, then a sharing of our memories childhood memories and nature connectedness. 

We learn about the life of trees and shrubs, how they spread, and the work of being forest custodians.

Time for a group shot with Grandma Beech (and a quick hug)...

The incredible view to Bretton Clough.

Another brew and nosey around and then home. 

Everyone left so much more relaxed for having spent time in this magical place, soothed by the stillness and majesty of the tree's. 

Thank you Cecilie! What a day!