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.
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WildRoots is envisioned as a community 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.
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Together, we 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 -
Join our community. Become a member for a day or for a year. Attend our Gut Health Talks and Gathering Lunches.
Discovery Day Pass
Curious about WildRoots? The Discovery Day 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.
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A Discovery Day Pass offers a simple way to experience WildRoots — spend three nourishing hours outdoors, with hands in the soil and feet on the land, alongside the community. It’s a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, learn something new, and enjoy the simple wellbeing that comes from growing together in nature, even for just a morning.
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Yes — the Discovery Day Pass is open to everyone, including the wider local community. It’s also a wonderful option for guests staying at Westerlands or Woodfire Camping who would like to experience a morning of gardening with us during their stay.
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Absolutely — the Good Gut Garden is a wonderful place for children. Please note, however, that it will not be suitable for younger children until Saturday 23 May 2026.
Annual Membership
All membership contributions are reinvested directly into the Good Gut Garden, nurturing its development, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting our community programmes.
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Individual membership is perfect for one adult who would like to be part of the WildRoots community.
The contribution is £35 per month, payable on the first of each month for 12 months.
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Family membership is ideal for couples or parents with children.
The contribution is £50 per month, payable on the first of each month for 12 months.
Please note that the Good Gut Garden will not be suitable for young children until Saturday 23 May 2026.
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🌱 Gardening for 3 days per week (alternate Saturdays)
🌱 Access to the WildRoots Clubhouse with kettle, tea and coffee
🌱 Harriet’s monthly Saturday Gut Health workshop (worth £25)
🌱 Harriet’s monthly Thursday good gut gathering lunch (worth £5)
🌱 A shared monthly Thursday WildSpa Sauna & Plunge (worth £25)
Gathering Lunch
💚 Free for members
Each month, the WildRoots community will gather around a hot, wholesome, plant-based and gluten-free lunch prepared by Harriet — a table filled with vibrant, seasonal dishes made from nourishing ingredients and prepared with care.
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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.
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If you’d like to join as a guest — whether you’re staying at Westerlands or Woodfire Camping, or simply attending as a non-member — you’re very welcome.
Simply purchase the combined Discovery Day Pass + Lunch so that you can enjoy 3hrs in the community garden followed by lunch with Harriet in Florence’s Barn.
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The price for an individual is £20 for the Discovery Day pass + lunch afterwards.
The price for a family is £35 for the Discovery Day pass + lunch afterwards.
Gut Health Talks
💚 Free for members
Led by Harriet, these monthly 60min talks offer a welcoming space to explore the foundations of good gut health in an accessible way.
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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.
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If you’d like to join as a guest — whether you’re staying at Westerlands or Woodfire Camping, or simply attending as a non-member — you’re very welcome to book a place for £25.
Community WildSpa
💚 Exclusive to WildRoots Members
Once a month, WildRoots members are invited to unwind with a community WildSpa sauna and plunge session after a morning in the garden. After digging, planting, and tending the beds, it’s a chance to relax tired muscles, warm the body, and restore energy in the peaceful surroundings of Westerlands. An invitation to slow down, share conversation, and enjoy time with fellow members.
WildRoots Community
Becoming a member of WildRoots means joining a safe, nurturing outdoor space where gardening, vegetable growing, and gut health knowledge are shared and celebrated.
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The garden is open to members and Discovery Day Pass guests from 9am to 12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and alternate Saturdays from 11 April 2026. You’re warmly invited to visit, meet Harriet and Libbie, enjoy a cup of tea, and see the garden before deciding to join.
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The gardening year runs from March to November, following the seasons of growth and harvest. In winter, the garden rests, providing a safe habitat for wildlife but we continue to gather for monthly lunches — a chance to share ideas, reflect on the past season, and plan for the year ahead.
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Members can attend sessions as often or as little as they like — relax outside, connect with others, or lend a hand in the garden. Regular updates and photos are shared via social media and newsletters, so everyone can stay connected to the journey.
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.
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Harriet Turner 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.
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Libbie Palmer 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 Projects
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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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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.
WildRoots Gift Certificates
Our WildRoots Founder 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 rooted in wellbeing and nature recovery.
This is a gift ages that unfolds gently across the seasons — from hands in the soil to shared lunches and quiet moments in the WildRoots Clubhouse. Thoughtful and lasting, it nurtures both the person receiving it and the landscape they become part of.
The gardening year runs from March to November, following the seasons of growth and harvest. In winter, the garden rests, providing a safe habitat for wildlife but we continue to gather for monthly lunches — a chance to share ideas, reflect on the past season, and plan for the year ahead.
Membership includes:
🌱 Gardening for 3 days per week (alternate Saturdays)
🌱 Access to the WildRoots Clubhouse with kettle, tea and coffee
🌱 Harriet’s monthly Saturday Gut Health workshop (worth £25)
🌱 Harriet’s monthly Thursday good gut gathering lunch (worth £5)
🌱 A shared monthly Thursday WildSpa Sauna & Plunge (worth £25)
Give the gift of nature, learning, and connection.
Our Discovery Day 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.
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.
