What is a Moot?
Below we have the different types of Moots and what they’re about.
Moots are based on being relaxed environments where everyone is comfortable sharing and learning
A Moot is a place where you have the freedom of camping in a tent, hammock, or under a tarp; have a fire, learn and practice the skills you want to, while having the freedom to get involved in activities as much, or as little as you want to. Because so many people are happy to share their skills and knowledge, it’s a place that thrives on people learning how to be more confident in the outdoors and more confident in themselves.
This is the original big one that started it all! The ‘Core’ BushMoot runs for 6 days at the start of the summer holidays. The ‘Extended’ BushMoot lasts nearly 2 weeks. You can come for all the workshops, a day or the full two weeks; it’s up to you.
BUSHMOOT - CORE TICKET HOLDERS
Friday: Arrival and setup
Saturday: Morning meeting and workshops
Sunday: Morning meeting and workshops
Monday: Morning workshops, relaxed afternoon, evening communal meal and band
Tuesday: Morning meeting and workshops
Wednesday: Morning meeting and workshops. Leave site by end of day
EXTENDED TICKET HOLDERS (Full Event)
Monday: Arrival and setup from 1pm
Tuesday - Friday: Relaxed camping days with a few activities
Friday: Arrival and setup day for ‘Core’ ticket holders
Saturday - Sunday: Morning meeting and workshops
Monday: Morning workshops, relaxed afternoon, evening communal meal and band
Tuesday - Wednesday: Morning meeting and workshops, ‘Core’ ticket holders leave by end of day
Thursday - Friday: Relaxed camping days with a few activities
Saturday: Pack up and leave site by 1pm
WinterMoot
Our festival of Outdoor Cookery
This one is still family-friendly, but it’s definitely for the more hardy types. If you’re interested in outdoor cooking and related skills, then this is an excellent event for you.
The general SCHEDULE
Mon: Arrival and setup from 14:00
Tue - Fri: Morning Meeting for all, Scheduled workshops (optional) on cooking techniques, butchering, hunting skills, craft skills and more.
Sat: Workshop moring. Afternoon takedown and leave the site by 20:00
MindMoot
Combining Mindfulness and personal growth techniques with bushcraft and outdoor practices.
The point of the MindMoot is to enjoy yourself by slowing down and taking some time to focus on you.
The general SCHEDULE (3 days)
Day 1: Arrival and setup from 17:00. Introductions, onboarding and campfire activities.
Day 2: Group workshops and practices. Evening meal and campfire discussion
Day 3: Morning activities and reviewing experiences.Takedown and leave the site by 13:00
MakerMoot
MakerMoot is a friendly woodland gathering for anyone who enjoys making, creating, camping, or simply relaxing around a fire with good company.
MakerMoot coincides with two excellent craft and history markets nearby The Original Re-enactors Market (TORM) and Artisan & Reenactors Market (ARM) both just a short drive away. Stock up on tools and supplies, then head back to camp to put them to use.
Whether you're into leatherwork, sewing, carving, knitting, blacksmithing, bushcraft, or brewing up wild ideas — bring your own projects and tools, and spend the weekend making, tinkering, or just taking it easy.
The general SCHEDULE (4 days)
Day 1: Extended ticket - Arrival and setup from 15:00. campfire.
Day 2: General ticket - Making and relaxing, visit TORM & ARM events (optional), evening campfire.
Day 3: Making and relaxing, visit TORM & ARM events (optional), evening campfire.
Day 4: AM - Making and relaxing, visit TORM & ARM events (optional), pack and leave site by 16:00.
“The first few days were magical, no courses or anything. just walking and talking. getting to know everyone, and every now and then rob them of their knowledge.
I seriously doubt if there is a school anywhere that is more effective in its teachings than the gathered knowledge and the people willing to share their knowledge like happened in the Moot.”
- Ruud Van Teil
