About Us

Posted by on Apr 24, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments We thought the Yoga Weekend video was good but our new Welcome video is so WOW, Nik Coleman has done a fantastic job. Have a look at our updated About page, scroll down to see our new  video. See our updated about page…     We had tears in our eyes when we watched it for the first time, it so brings home what we are about here at Wood Fen Lodge, we live it, breath it and are it,...
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The Yoga Video is done

Posted by on Apr 24, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments We have just seen the video of the yoga weekend done by Nik Coleman www.youtube.com/nikmcoleman it’s fantastic. During our last weekend Yoga Retreat some of our guests stayed on to help in the filming of the video, we thank you all. To view the video have a look at our Yoga page and follow the link.   See our Yoga page…     We eagerly await the next video from Nik...
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That’s A Wrap

Posted by on Apr 19, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments We have been busy this weekend, following a yoga retreat some of our guests assisted with the filming of a new WFL video. Nik Coleman Productions of Norwich http://www.youtube.com/nikmcoleman has been filming for us in the Spa Centre and Yoga Studio. Share this
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Preperations for the Yoga Weekend

Posted by on Apr 12, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Yvonne has been busy preparing fare for the Yoga Weekend coming up on Friday. Pesto and parmesan bread is on the menu accompanied by a medley of vegetarian delights. During their stay our guests can make full use of the Spa Centre facilities and enjoy relaxing holistic and beauty treatments to compliment the weekends yoga sessions. For more information and dates for future Yoga Weekends check...
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Another Royal Wedding ?

Posted by on Apr 11, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Our new boar has arrived, he is a year old Gloucester Old Spot. Named William, his brother is Harry, all we need now is a gilt called Kate. Our own Oxford Sandy and Black gilt, Bonita, has not shown much interest in him yet, we think she is playing hard to get. Hopefully they will get together in a few weeks and produce us our first Wood Fen Lodge weaners. If all goes well we will set up a...
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The New Pigs Are Getting Bigger

Posted by on Mar 30, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments We have had the weaners for about three weeks now they have settled in well and are eating us out of house and home. Share this
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Our Handfasting/wedding ceremony here at the Retreat Centre

Posted by on Mar 22, 2011 in Blog | 3 comments The Guest House, Spa and Retreat Centre will be closed for the weekend of 30th July for our very special Handfasting/wedding ceremony.  There will be a medieval banquet for 200 guests and we are growing/rearing the food for the day.  Today I was away from the hair, beauty and massage studios to get the potatoes planted for the feast.  I am hoping they will be fairly small when dug up as...
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The New Arrivals

Posted by on Mar 14, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments We have some new lodgers at Wood Fen Lodge, three Gloucester Old Spot weaners (they are here for a Spa Weekend ). They are about 14 weeks old and very inquisitive, we have them in a small pen to allow them to get to know their new home before we introduce them to the larger pen and elecric fence, a few squeals to come as they find thier way around. Share this
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The Comfrey Has Arrived

Posted by on Mar 8, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Our good friend and fellow smallholder Glen has very kindly donated three rows of comfrey plants for the cause. They are in where the weaners were last year so we hope for a good crop this summer, well fertilised. Comfrey is an ideal feed for our animals, full of natural goodness, this will see us through to the autumn when we crop the mangolds and later on sugar beet. Share this
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A Push With The Quad

Posted by on Mar 4, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments The sheep have been helpful today, the quad would not start so I asked for a push. Did they help? (no), battery charger here we come. We are bringing them on ready for our Handfasting in July, ps, “don’t tell them”. Share this
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Helpful Cat

Posted by on Feb 27, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Yvonne has a helper today (not). Mr Diamond was lounging in the poly tunnel when she planted up the seed trays for hanging basket and vegetables for the Spa day lunches. We try to grow as much of our own produce as possible, Yoga retreat weekenders enjoy vegetarian fare most of which we produce. Share this
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Yvonne’s New Studies

Posted by on Feb 21, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments   Yvonne is now studying for a diploma in nutrition and diet with the Oxford Learning College. When qualified she will be able to offer clients help and advice with nutrition, complimenting the holistic therapies and treatments already available at Wood Fen Lodge. Share this
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