The Secret Power of Awe
So here I am again, sat at the kitchen table. I have been inspired to write my ‘ramble from the bramble’ this time from a random Ted Talk that...
Sowing Seeds of Hope at Old Bidlake
A couple of days ago while in London visiting my in-laws, Martin and Carol. We were having breakfast and mulling over ideas for this month’s blog....
The Unexpected Joy of Running a Quiet Campsite
First, a little apology: you may notice a subtle thread in my recent blogs - The Deep Rest of a Quiet Campsite, Why We Are Not Glamping And Proud Of...
Camping with the Stars
Before we start I have a confession to make. The title for this blog did not come from me. It comes from a conversation I had with a very dear...
Unlock Profound Connections on a West Dorset Camping Trip
Connection, community and the quiet joy of camping near the Jurassic Coast… When Emily and I first moved to our campsite in West Dorset, it was...
The Deep Rest of a Quiet Campsite
I am sat here writing this at the kitchen table. I can just hear Emily in her office as she is Training life coaches online. My mind wonders to the...
BBQ Pork Belly Recipe
Why Locally Sourced Charcoal (and Rocket Stoves!) Make All the Difference. BBQ season is upon us, and we are extremely happy to be teaming up with...
Why We’re Not a Glamping Site – And Proud of It
Real Camping. Real Connection. Right Here in West Dorset. Here at Old Bidlake Farm, nestled in the beautiful West Dorset countryside just a stone’s...
Campings’ Secret Health Benefits
This spring has been stunning and the campers we have seen already have been making the most of it. We have seen a big increase in bookings too. But...
Spring at our Dorset Campsite
The sun is out, hooray!! (at time of writing!) The days are getting longer, and we are busy preparing the land for another beautiful camping season....