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The Valley of the villa
Its May and the Valley is bursting into life. The paths draw you around the valley of the Villa, up and down steps of varying heights. Pennywort is escaping through spaces in the dry stone walls. Paths that have been trodden in family histories of the Heaven and Harman families. Visiting birds take rest within…
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Sea Thrift, Weaving, and the Wild West Coast of Lundy
Inspired by sea thrift on Lundy Island’s west coast, this blog explores weaving, landscape, and making art shaped by rugged coastal environments
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Cardboard Loom Weaving: Crafting North Devon & Lundy Memories
Cardboard-loom weavings inspired by cold-water swimming and the beaches of North Devon — woven landscapes hung with driftwood
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The Impact of Ghost Fishing Gear on Marine Life
Baskets and vessels woven from marine litter collected on Lundy — turning ghost fishing gear into a conservation statement.”
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Felix Gade Hut: A Hygge Writing Retreat on Lundy
A quiet walk across Lundy Island leads to a spontaneous writing retreat at Felix Gade Hut, where walking, stillness, and shared creativity come together.
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The Ferry to Lundy: More Than Just a Crossing
Planning a trip on the ferry to Lundy? Discover the MS Oldenburg crossing, the climb from the Jetty and why every journey to Lundy is an experience in itself.
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A pilgrimage through Ancient woodlands
I would like to take you on part of a route followed in June known as the Jerusalem’ Pilgrimage, from Haslemere to Chichester. Dismounting from the train in Haslemere you head out of the town, past the large gated houses. After about 15 minutes you leave the busy road and enter the ancient woodland. First…
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Devon Holy Wells — Walking to Forgotten Sacred Springs
Investigating Holy Wells around the area where i live.
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The granite quarries on Lundy
Before I moved to the Island, I was already drawn to the granite quarries on Lundy. The Eastern Edgelands of Lundy My visits to the island often led me east, towards the cut edges of the land. There was something in the exposed granite. The scale of it grabbed my attention. I didn’t fully understand…