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What is trail running?

Posted: 14.03.24 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing

Ever heard the term ‘trail running’ and wondered just what the heck that means?

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The perfect location for a day retreat

Posted: 20.02.24 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Digital Detox

Are you looking for an intimate off-grid venue with loads of indoor and outdoor space for a day retreat?

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This is not a meditation retreat

Posted: 12.02.24 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Digital Detox

We have a confession to make. Come To Your Senses: Meditation for Non-Meditators is not actually a meditation retreat. Wait, what?

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What is it really like to live in the countryside?

Posted: 07.02.24 | Bushcraft| Activities| Wild Food| Farm Animals| Health and Wellbeing| Environment| Self-sufficiency| Digital Detox

Come and sample REAL rural life on our new summer camp!

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Our 2024 Retreats Calendar is now live!

Posted: 31.01.24 | Bushcraft| Activities| Wild Food| Farm Animals| Health and Wellbeing| Children| Environment| Self-sufficiency| Digital Detox

We are super excited to share our 2024 retreat dates and we've got some great new experiences lined up for you, whether you are looking to escape on your own for a weekend, or would like to bring the whole family along too.

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I went wild swimming every day in January. This is what happened...

Posted: 31.01.24 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing

Would wild swimming in cold water every day in the coldest month of the year prove to be a life-changing experience?

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Benefits of Wild Swim Retreats for Women

Posted: 17.01.24 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Environment| Awards

The Forge has collaborated with Cardiff Metropolitan University to publish this case study for CABI on how the magic combination of wild swimming and glamping can help women build a stronger self-identity and foster a lasting sense of community.

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Why The Forge is the perfect venue for a summer get together

Posted: 22.03.23 | Activities| Children| Digital Detox

Are you looking for somewhere where you can be together with your friends and family this summer, where everyone can stay together, eat together and generally just hang out in a beautiful outdoor location? Here's how The Forge can tick all your boxes...

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What kids love about glamping at The Forge!

Posted: 15.03.23 | Activities| Children| Digital Detox

Let's face it, grown ups may claim to love glamping but for kids the experience is totally magical! Here are what some of our younger guests have told us they love the most about a stay at The Forge...

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Ten reasons why you should go on a sensory retreat

Posted: 08.03.23 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Digital Detox

We are all familiar with our five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch – but have you ever really stopped to think about how each sense changes your perception of the world around you?

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Do I have burnout? 5 questions to ask yourself

Posted: 13.04.22 | Bushcraft| Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Digital Detox

Ask yourself these five simple questions and find out if you are experiencing burnout...

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Could YOU be our new Retreat Host?

Posted: 20.02.22 | Activities| Self-sufficiency

Do you get a real buzz out of helping people relax and have a good time?

Are you really into your yoga, wild swimming, and outdoor adventures?

Do you love good food and cooking?

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Free Yourself From Burnout

Posted: 25.01.22 | Activities| Wild Food| Health and Wellbeing| Digital Detox

If you're starting the year feeling exhausted and worn out when everyone else around you seems full of energy and motivation after their break, then you could well be suffering from burnout.

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Free Yourself From Burnout

Posted: 25.01.22 | Activities| Wild Food| Health and Wellbeing| Digital Detox

If you're starting the year feeling exhausted and worn out when everyone else around you seems full of energy and motivation after their break, then you could well be suffering from burnout.

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The summer holidays are here!

Posted: 12.07.21 | Bushcraft| Activities| Wild Food| Health and Wellbeing| Recipes| Children| Environment| Self-sufficiency

We have got an action packed six weeks planned for all our guests this summer. Check out our programme of FREE activities and come and get involved during your stay.

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Scything is the new yoga

Posted: 05.07.21 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Environment

Scything is the new yoga. Here are ten reasons why.

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May Half Term Free Activities

Posted: 24.05.21 | Bushcraft| Activities| Wild Food| Recipes| Children

Check out our FREE programme of bushcraft activities running from the 28th May to 6th June, 2021

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Why we swim

Posted: 17.05.21 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Environment| Digital Detox

Meet Emma and Sheena. Passionate about wild swimming, good food and getting back to nature. And your hosts for our Wild Swim Weekend at The Forge.

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Canoeing, campfires and cosy nights

Posted: 10.05.21 | Bushcraft| Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Children

Do I need my own kit? Can I bring the whole family? Will I get cold? Check out our quick Q&A to give you everything you need to know about our Family Canoe and Bushcraft Weekend which we will be hosting at The Forge from 4th – 6th June.

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Come and join our team!

Posted: 19.01.21 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Environment| Self-sufficiency

We are looking for a Seasonal Operations Manager and a Seasonal Housekeeper to join our team this summer. If you are passionate about the great outdoors, love working with people and care deeply about living more sustainably then get in touch!

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Our online shop is now open!

Posted: 04.12.20 | Bushcraft| Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Children

Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves outdoor adventures? Our online shop might have just the thing for you...

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Keeping everyone safe and well at The Forge

Posted: 27.06.20 | Bushcraft| Activities| Health and Wellbeing

Find out all about the measures we are taking to keep us all safe and well during your stay at The Forge during the summer of 2020.

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How to grow your own veg

Posted: 01.05.20 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Children| Self-sufficiency

If life in lockdown has inspired you to start growing your own food but you have no clue where to start then this guide might give you a few pointers to get you up and running.

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The Forge Guide to an Eco Christmas

Posted: 07.12.19 | Bushcraft| Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Children| Environment| Self-sufficiency| Digital Detox

Are you trying to be a bit more eco-conscious this Christmas? Then check out our guide for some quick and easy tips on minimising your impact on the planet this yuletide...

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Wild Swimming in North Wales

Posted: 31.08.19 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Environment| Digital Detox

Have you ever wondered what wild swimming is all about? Are you keen to try it but not sure where to start? This week our friends, Meg and Laura, at Wild Swim Snowdonia are here to tell us all about it!

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Amazing activity adventures in North Wales

Posted: 28.06.19 | Activities| Local Events

Are you looking for thrills and spills this summer? Forget New Zealand, North Wales has it all!

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Five Car Free Days Out From The Forge

Posted: 08.06.19 | Activities| Local Events| History

Leave the car behind with these fantastic local days out

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Five Great Days Out This Half Term

Posted: 19.05.19 | Activities| Local Events| History| Children

Lakes, mountains, castles, trains and ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream! Here are five suggested itineraries for days out, all within half an hours' drive of The Forge.

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Ten Top Tips for First Time Foragers

Posted: 20.03.19 | Bushcraft| Activities| Wild Food| Health and Wellbeing| Environment| Self-sufficiency

Are you curious about eating wild food but not sure where to start? Read on for our top tips for first time foragers.

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20 reasons to LOVE February

Posted: 15.02.19 | Activities| Wild Food| Local Events| Health and Wellbeing| Children

We are nearly there, folks! We survived seemingly never-ending January and we’re now into the tail end of winter (we hope!). We love February at The Forge – the shortest and in many ways the sweetest month. Here are just a few reasons why…

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Our Best Winter Days Out

Posted: 02.02.19 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Children

The weather may have turned cold but that’s no excuse to stay inside!

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The Dog Blog

Posted: 27.01.19 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Digital Detox

Bringing your dog on a glamping holiday can have unexpected benefits…

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Your pre-glamping holiday checklist

Posted: 23.10.18 | Activities| Romantic Retreats

Is this your first time glamping? Not quite sure what to bring and what you can leave behind? Check out this handy checklist to make the packing so much easier (and save you some space in the car!).

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Glamping vs Camping

Posted: 09.10.18 | Bushcraft| Activities| Health and Wellbeing| Romantic Retreats

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between glamping and camping?

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Let it rain

Posted: 26.08.18 | Activities| Local Events| History| Children

The summer may nearly be over and the heatwave all but a distant memory but there’s still plenty to do during a trip to The Forge, even on a wet day. Here’s our Top Ten guide of things to do and places to visit when the sun may not be shining...

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A Walk on the Wild Side

Posted: 18.08.18 | Activities| Local Events| History

With the Corwen Walking Festival just around the corner, we wanted to share our favourite walks with you. And let you in on a little secret about how we choose the names for our accommodation....

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Digital detox

Posted: 29.07.18 | Activities| Health and Wellbeing

So what exactly is a digital detox? How do you do it and, more importantly, what does it really feel like?

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Screen-free summer fun

Posted: 10.07.18 | Bushcraft| Activities| Children

Give children lots of fresh air, a wide open space and some freedom and you'll be amazed at their imagination and creativity!

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Happy hens

Posted: 07.04.18 | Activities| Farm Animals

April has begun with lots of happy hens at The Forge, in every sense of the word!

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Five Reasons To Get Outside in March

Posted: 18.03.18 | Activities| Wild Food| Health and Wellbeing

Although you might not always feel like it, getting outside at this time of year is good for your heart, body, mind and soul...

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