DofE Gold Residential

Since buying Tangier Wood in 2016, we (Jodie and Jordan) have been working to regenerate this 10acre site and open it up for others to enjoy. Cadets, Community Groups and Charities have joined us on this awesome journey, and DofE Gold Participants have a special role to play.

 

You’ll have a fully immersive, off-grid experience – empowered and given freedom of action to build the confidence and capabilities to sustain yourself and the woodland resources.

 

On day one, you’ll develop your outdoor skills to comfortably live and look after yourself while living off-grid. You’ll also learn how to skin a deer with our licensed game keeper.

 

On days two to three, you’ll learn about and undertake different methods of sustainable woodland management. You can also have a crack at axe-throwing and archery.

 

Days four to five you’ll put your learning and skills into practice to work your own patch of woodland in line with the goals you set for yourself and your team.

 

Throughout the week, Jordan will also dig into his 22yr military experience to offer up bonus skills such as tracking and ground sign awareness, and how to navigate using the natural environment (sun, moon, stars, trees, wind).

 

You’ll achieve your John Muir Discover Award, as part of your DofE experience – which is a nationally recognised environmental award focused on wild places.

 

You’ll be camping for the 5 days with plenty of time to relax and socialise around the fire. You’ll be cooking all your meals over the open fire, so by the end of the week you’ll be proficient in campfire cooking. We have environmentally friendly composting toilets and solar showers onsite.

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