WildRoots
A different kind of wellbeing
Growing Well, Together
Guided by the principles set out in our Whole Estate Plan, WildRoots reflects Westerlands’ commitment to nature recovery, wellbeing, community involvement, and greater access to the land. It is envisioned as a space for learning, growing, and nurturing.
Its success depends on the collective energy of those who care deeply about the land and want to help shape its future. This is a rare opportunity to be involved from the very beginning — to play a part in creating something that will support both landscape and community for generations to come.
WildRoots Projects
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Good Gut Garden
The Good Gut Garden is an emerging project at Westerlands — a shared growing space designed to restore biodiversity, enrich soil, and support human gut health through fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables. This garden will be a place to learn, grow, and connect — bringing people together around the rhythms of the land.
For now, it exists as a vision. Its creation depends on the energy and dedication of a community who want to help shape something truly meaningful from the ground up, cultivating both soil and community for years to come.
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Equine Herb Garden
Building on this foundation, our next project will be to cultivate land to grow and supply plants for our established Equine Herb Kitchen & Café — creating a direct link between soil and stable.
This initiative explores the synergy between nature and optimal horse gut health. By growing carefully selected herbs and botanicals, we connect regenerative land stewardship with equine wellbeing, recognising that healthy soil supports healthy plants, and healthy plants support healthy horses.
Your WildRoots Guides
Led by Harriet, an experienced horticulturist passionate about gut health, and Libbie, a specialist in creative outdoor learning for children, you’ll benefit from their combined expertise in gardening, wellbeing, and nature-based education — shared with warmth and a passion for the outdoors.
Together, you will:
Prepare the ground and plant the first beds
Build habitats that support wildlife
Establish food-growing areas that enrich soil health
Help create a welcoming space for future workshops, gatherings, and community projects
Shape a garden that will grow into a cornerstone of Westerlands’ nature-led wellbeing work
Harriet Turner
Harriet is the founder of Foraged Hope and a passionate guide to plant-led wellbeing. Her journey began through a personal exploration of health and resilience, discovering how connecting with nature and working with plants could transform both body and mind.
With a foundation degree in horticulture and garden design, and five years as a partner in a tree surgery and garden business, Harriet brings both practical expertise and creative vision to her work. Today, she blends her deep knowledge of foraging, herbal wisdom, and gut-health nutrition with a gentle, hands-on teaching style that inspires curiosity and confidence.
Harriet believes in the healing power of nature, helping people explore seasonal plants, develop practical skills, and experience the joy of gardening, foraging, and creating with intention.
Libbie Palmer
Libbie runs TimberNook Chiddingfold, bringing the internationally recognised TimberNook nature‑based play programme to woodland on her family farm on the Surrey/Sussex border. As a mother of six, Libbie saw first‑hand how modern childhood can become over‑scheduled and spent less time in unstructured outdoor play — so she created a space where children can reconnect with nature, explore freely, and learn through sensory‑rich, self‑directed play.
Through seasonal sessions and woodland adventures, Libbie encourages imagination, resilience, mixed‑age play, and real engagement with the environment. Her work is rooted in the belief that giving children time and space to create, discover and problem‑solve outdoors builds confidence, creativity and a lasting connection to the natural world.
WildRoots Community
By becoming a member of the WildRoots Community, you’ll join a safe, nurturing outdoor space where gardening, vegetable growing, and gut health knowledge are shared and celebrated.
The garden is open to members from 9am to 12pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Saturdays (from 11 April 2026).
Members are welcome to attend sessions as often or as little as they wish. For those who prefer a quieter role, we share regular updates and photos of the garden’s progress through our social media and newsletters, so you can stay connected to the journey.
You’re warmly invited to visit, meet Harriet and Libbie, enjoy a cup of tea, and experience the atmosphere before deciding whether to join.
The gardening year at WildRoots runs for nine months, from March to November, embracing the growing and harvesting seasons of spring, summer, and autumn. During winter, the garden rests, providing a safe, undisturbed habitat for wildlife.
Membership Benefits
Not only does membership offer £50 worth of workshops each month and special pricing for lunches and seasonal gatherings, it also provides a space to explore the power of plants for your gut.
Discover how whole plant foods nourish your digestive system, support beneficial gut bacteria, and learn practical tips through hands-on experiences with Harriet — making gut-friendly eating simple, enjoyable, and a natural part of your WildRoots journey.
Membership includes:
🌱 A warm welcome, a cup of tea whenever the garden is open. Take some time to relax and enjoy spending time outside, connect with others, or join in and lend a hand in the garden.
🌱 Access to the WildRoots Clubhouse with kettle, tea and coffee
🌱 Harriet’s monthly Gut Health workshop for adults
🌱 A monthly Nature Craft workshop for kids
🌱 Special members price for monthly good gut gathering lunch
🌱 An invitation to our Autumn Harvest Celebration Gathering
* Starting on Saturday 11 April 2026
Community Contribution
Our membership reflects the natural stages of growth, honouring each season of life and the unique contribution it brings to our community.
All proceeds are reinvested directly into the Good Gut Garden, nurturing its development, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting our community programmes.
Membership can be paid in full for the year — with a £15 saving — or by monthly instalments, payable on the 1st of each month.
Oak (age 66+)
£25/month or £210/year
Willow (age 18-65)
£35/month or £300/year
Sapling (age 7-17)*
£25/month or £210/year
Seedling (age 3-6)*
£15/month or £120/year
* The Good Gut Garden will not be suitable for young children until Saturday 23 May 2026
Discovery Pass
Curious about WildRoots? The Discovery Pass offers a relaxed and welcoming way to experience it for yourself — whether you’re considering membership or simply wish to join us when time allows.
Spend three nourishing hours outdoors, hands in the soil and feet on the land, working alongside the WildRoots community. It’s a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, learn something new, and enjoy the simple wellbeing that comes from time spent growing together in nature.
The pass is also open to guests staying at Westerlands or Woodfire Camping who would like to experience a morning gardening with us during their stay.
£12 per person (all ages)
* The Good Gut Garden will not be suitable for young children until Saturday 23 May 2026
Gut Health Talks
Led by Harriet, these monthly 60min talks offer a welcoming space to explore the foundations of good gut health in a practical and accessible way.
Rooted in a plant-based, whole-food approach, each session blends learning with demonstrations — from understanding digestion and the microbiome to exploring seasonal ingredients, simple recipes, and everyday habits that support long-term wellbeing. It’s an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, ask questions, and connect with others on a shared journey toward feeling well from the inside out.
If you’d like to join as a guest while staying at Westerlands or Woodfire Camping, or simply attend the talk as a non-member, you are most welcome.
Priced at £25 for guests/non-members and free for members.
Good Gut Gathering
Each month, the WildRoots community will gather around a hot, wholesome, plant-based and gluten-free lunch — a table filled with vibrant, seasonal dishes made from nourishing ingredients and prepared with care.
This shared meal is more than just lunch; it’s a moment to pause, connect, and plan the work of the months ahead. Around the table, ideas will be exchanged, projects shaped, and community strengthened — fuelled by good food and good company.
Lunch is priced at £12 for non-members and £5 for members.
Nature Craft Workshop
These joyful sessions invite children to connect with nature through creativity, curiosity, and play. Using natural and foraged materials, children will craft, build, and explore — developing confidence, imagination, and a sense of belonging in the outdoors.
Each monthly workshop gently nurtures environmental awareness while allowing children the freedom to create, discover, and get their hands delightfully muddy.
If you’d like to join as a guest while staying at Westerlands or Woodfire Camping, or simply attend the workshop as a non-member, you are most welcome.
Priced at £25 for guests/non-members and free for members.
A Gift That Grows
Gift a WildRoots Membership
An annual WildRoots Membership is more than a gift — it’s an invitation to a year of connection, nourishment, and shared purpose. It offers time close to the land, seasonal gatherings, inspiring workshops, and a welcoming community grounded in wellbeing and nature recovery.
This is a gift for all ages that unfolds gently across the seasons — from hands in the soil to shared lunches, creative workshops, and quiet moments in the Clubhouse. Thoughtful and lasting, it nurtures both the person receiving it and the landscape they become part of, allowing them to grow alongside the garden and the community.
A Taste of WildRoots
Gift a WildRoots Discovery Pass
Give the gift of nature, learning, and connection.
Our Discovery Pass offers a relaxed and welcoming way to experience WildRoots. Spend time outdoors, hands in the soil and feet on the land, working alongside the WildRoots community. It’s a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, learn practical gardening skills, and enjoy the simple wellbeing that comes from connecting with nature and others.
This is a perfect gift for anyone who would love to spend time outside, explore, and learn in a nurturing, hands-on environment.
Get in Touch
Curious about what’s happening in the garden this spring? Unsure about what is involved as a member? Reach out to Harriet and Libbie to find out.
