"A little off grid living"

"One of three yurts tucked away in two hundred acres of private woodland.  Perfect for a little off grid living..." . 
Leafing through Alastair Sawday's "Dog-friendly breaks in Britain" we came across the website,  www.canopyandstars and found this description of Birch Place...and it's exactly that.  

 

Birch Place (continued)

 

 

Summer 2

Visits from family and friends + picnics and barbecues + long bright warm days = essential ingredients for a lovely summer
(a longer and warmer summer than last year)

Summer 1

 

Each walk with the dogs is an adventure.  As winter gave way to spring, Maddi and Mo grew bolder and I grew more confident in exploring the paths around the lake, through the woodlands and along the river.  Maddi and Mo love swimming (and chasing swans and ducks!) These pics are taken along the paths I do most often with the dogs between Barden Lake and the school fields.

Spring!

This pic summed up Spring for me this year.  It was taken at the beginning of a walk we often took during winter - I couldn't believe how it had been transformed from a plain muddy path to such abundant foilage and colour.

Spring in the Cotswolds

A very chilly start to Spring this year...we enjoyed a weekend with our friends, Wendy and Chris (and Whiskey - their Jack Russel) in Cold Aston - a small village in Gloucestershire which lies in the Cotswolds.  The Cotswolds are a range of hills in southwestern and west-central England which has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Spring in the Cotswolds (2)

West Coast Road Trip

 

 

Special Christmas moments

Spending time with each other, my brother and Wendy and our folks - another very special Christmas with our family - Cape St Francis - South Africa

Plant inspiration

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, was founded in 1759 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.  Kew is considered a world leader in plant science and conservation and provides great inspiration for the appreciation of plants.  I didn't want to leave - I doubt any length of visit will be long enough...can't wait to discover more.  In the meantime, I often visit their website to keep informed:  www.kew.org

Rain or shine (or snow) - we love being outside

 

Plus 2

Welcome to Maddi (white) and Mo (black) ...Jack Russel and Patterdale Terrier mix...I think we have our hands full.