Seasonal Specials

Lunar Cycle

Full Moon

Book any of our cabins or cottages for front row seats to marvel at the full moon. Located in the South Downs' Dark Sky Reserve.

Mon 6-Wed 8 October – Hunter’s Moon 7th
November 5, 2025 – Beaver Moon 5th
December 4, 2025 – Cold Moon 4th
January 3, 2026 – Wolf Moon 3rd
February 1, 2026 – Snow Moon 1st
March 3, 2026 – Worm Moon 3rd
April 1, 2026 – Pink Moon 1st
May 1, 2026 – Flower Moon 1st
May 31, 2026 – Blue Moon 31st
June 29, 2026 – Strawberry Moon 29th
July 29, 2026 – Buck Moon 29th
August 28, 2026 – Sturgeon Moon 28th
September 26, 2026 – Harvest Moon 26th

Astronomical Event

Winter Solstice

Sunday to Tuesday
21-23 December 2025

Take a moment before Christmas to connect with nature and honour the significance of the year’s shortest day. Mark this turning point with a nod to ancient Nordic traditions by burning a Yule log to celebrate the sun’s return, invite good fortune, and offer protection. Complete the ritual with a symbolic creation from French pastry chefs—a chocolate Bûche de Noël, the classic Yuletide log.

Leave feeling connected to nature and the rhythms of the season.

Seasonal Transition

Spring Equinox

Weekend
20-22 March 2026

Visit for a pre-Easter weekend of spring activities at Westerlands to celebrate the balance of day and night and the renewal of life at at the farm. Meet lambs and calves, plant seeds, and observe the first signs of spring in returning birdsong. Take part in ritual-inspired fires and candle-lighting, set intentions for the year ahead, and restore your body with a WildSpa sauna and spring-fed plunge pool. Complete your stay with reenergising therapeutic treatments.

Leave feeling connected to nature and the rhythms of the season.

Astronomical Event

Summer Solstice

Weekend
19-21 June 2026

Take a moment to celebrate the longest day of the year and reconnect with the vitality of the sun at Westerlands. Honour this turning point with a nod to ancient European traditions—light midsummer bonfires, weave floral garlands, and dance to welcome the peak of summer, fertility, and abundance. Complete the celebration with seasonal treats, from fresh fruit to sweet pastries, symbolising the bounty of the sun-soaked season.

Leave feeling connected to nature and the rhythms of the season.

Seasonal Transition

Autumn Equinox

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