bushcraft hen events
Looking for a fun and nourishing alternative to the traditional hen party? WildWise offers hen events with a natural twist. Get into nature, learn crafts and bushcraft skills; canoe on and camp by the river or camp and connect with the land and each other on wild Dartmoor. Create unique memories with your closest friends to last a lifetime…
event Profile
Date
to suit
price
from £125 p.p.
Location
Dartmoor
Suitability
Adults
create a memorable hen event
Bushcraft hen events with a difference: where you can experience a potent connection to the natural world through a variety of nature-based activities and crafts, from traditional art & crafts to survival skills and bushcraft. The programme can be adapted to suit the interests of the group.
We offer overnight camps and experiences on Dartmoor or a river based camp experience paddling in Canadian canoes from Totnes in South Devon.
We can also provide evening storytelling and/or short skills sessions as part of your already organised weekend away.
For example in addition to bushcraft, survival skills & nature connection activities we can offer some facilitated campfire dialogue, singing and/or some traditional storytelling to focus attention and enrich the experience.
For those events based in the wonderful and varied terrain of Dartmoor, aside from a nature based immersive bushcraft camp experience with varied and challenging skills and activities, we can sometimes offer additional off site adventure options (subject to availability & cost) like archery & axe throwing.
If you are a looking for a unique hen event that will be both rewarding and memorable look no further!
See below for bushcraft hen event sample programmes.
inspired hen event options
Option A: Land based overnight event
Location: One of our wild sites on Dartmoor
Programme: A hen event incorporating a wide range of bushcraft, camp craft & nature connection activities. We can work up a programme dependent on the group’s interests. That may include firecraft, shelter building, woodcraft/knife craft; mammal tracking; stalking; food foraging, camp fire cookery etc; deer skinning and butchery can be included subject to availability (although this cannot be guaranteed).
Kit: We supply all necessary field equipment. Tents and/or hammocks can be provided – preference to be specified.
Food: We usually provide supper(s) & breakfast(s); clients usually bring packed lunches. Campfire supper might typically be veggie pasta or a venison stew; breakfast will usually be porridge & crumpets or bacon rolls. Most special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Option B: Paddle on the River Dart – Overnight Hen Event
Date/times Dependent on tides
Location River Dart, Totnes
Programme A hen event typically for up to 12 people primarily paddling on the River Dart to/from Totnes with refreshment stops; overnight camping & cooking; and optional early morning paddles (subject to weather conditions), interspersed with elements of bushcraft/fieldcraft and nature awareness.
Deer skinning can be included subject to availability (although this cannot be guaranteed). Tents and/or hammocks can be provided – preference to be specified.
Pub stops If tides are favourable – an optional nightpaddle to the local pub which serves food can be offered.
Costs: Budget costs:
< 24 hour event: from £125p.p.
< 48 hour event: from £220p.p.
Subject to a minimum group size of 9,
Deer skinning – £100-130*, Deer hide tanning (for event souvenir) – £65*
*guide prices – to be checked at time subject to supplier quote & availability
What's Included
- Evening meals
- breakfasts
- Teas/coffees and refreshments
- Tailored programme of activities
- Fieldcraft equipment
- A wild inspiration for change
Essential Information
We have a range of experienced and enthusiastic leaders we can call upon to lead your event. This will be discussed with you in advance and a name confirmed once we know your programme and date requirements and can match that with a leader’s skills and availability.
We typically offer 1 or 2 night hen events. These camp events may be based on Dartmoor or on / alongside the River Dart from Totnes.
Timings for private events can be tailored around your requirements. However for events on the estuary tides will generally inform start and return times. This can be discussed with you before booking.
What you will need will be informed by the specific programme and location. We will discuss and agree this with you and provide a detailed kit list after booking.
Generally for overnight camps we ask you to bring:
- a tent NB we can hire you individual or group tents if required
- sleeping gear: mat, bag, blanket & pillow
- clothing to suit the weather (include layers & spares)
- waterproof jacket & fleece
- hat & gloves
- sturdy waterproof footwear a water bottle
- insect repellent
- torch
- hand sanitiser
If you opt for a paddle event you may also wish to bring a swimming costume & towel.
NB all paddle equipment is provided including buoyancy aids.
The location will depend on the programme and venue. This usually is one of our sites on Dartmoor, a coastal location in South Devon or, for a paddle, from Totnes Boatshed next to the river near Totnes weir.
Full joining instructions including directions will be issued beforehand.
We usually include breakfasts, evening meals and refreshments and ask you to bring food for packed lunch.
We can, subject to availability, supply deer to include a skinning/butchery and cooking activity for a preparation of venison stew. NB This is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Complete a booking enquiry form here providing as much detail as possible including your ideal dates.