The Forge

THE TEAM

Jamie and Sheena bought Cae Einion in Corwen, a 20 acre smallholding, in 2015 fulfilling a dream they had talked about for years. When they met, Sheena had just bought her first flat in London and Jamie was living (quite literally) in a stable in the New Forest. Throughout all the years of bouncing between the city and the countryside they talked about one day finding a place - somewhere to raise their kids and attempt to grow all their own food, share their love of being outside with others, and perhaps even help people to find their own passions while they were at it. And so was born The Forge - more than just a place to stay...

In the spring of 2019, Ed joined the team - an enthusiastic outdoor education instructor with a passion for all things outdoorsy. Ed loves nothing better than teaching others how to get the most out of their campfires or identify the different wild plants and animals we have around The Forge. He is also a fantastic glamping host, helping our guests get settled in and feel at home right away.

VISION & ETHOS

"The Forge represents the evolution of our established and successful company, the Wild Bushcraft Company, which was founded in 2010 and offers a wide range of courses and events from survival skills weekends to deer stalking experiences. We really wanted to do something together that would draw on Jamie's background as a bushcraft instructor, countryside ranger and deer stalker and combine these with skills I've picked up through my corporate career in coaching, diversity & inclusion and behaviour change. Plus we love this largely undiscovered corner of Wales and wanted to give other people a reason to stop, stay and spend some time in this amazing part of the country. At The Forge we give people the opportunity to escape from the pressures of everyday life and immerse themselves in the great outdoors, whilst still providing all of the modern comforts to make their stay as stress free and relaxing as possible. The beauty of what we are offering is that people can do as much or as little as they want – it’s really up to them."

"A fantastic family night away and half day bushcrafting with Jamie. The bell tents are roomy with comfortable beds and snuggly blankets. The private kitchen area had everything you could need to prepare dinner and the firepit with cookwear made outdoor eating great fun. The afternoon was spent whittling and foraging for wood and bits to make a fire.. no matches in sight! A kettle holder was then constructed and while we enjoyed a brew we toasted marshmallows on the fire. Jamie made the afternoon both a learning and fun activity. This was a night away to remember! As we snuggled down for the night giggling together my kids said it was the best night ever!.. what more could you ask for... they are already planning our next visit."

Annie O'Mahoney, Cannock Chase

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