Join us for a weekend in the woods - time out, connection in nature, learn new skills, sound healing, fire cooked feasts & basic accommodation.
Share stories, laughter, make memories.
With special guests Survival Steve & Christine from ZenDen

WHEN: 11th – 13th April

WHERE: Betws y Coed, North Wales

COST: £150 per person

Escape the noise and take a weekend to slow down, learn new skills, and reconnect with nature!

SUMMARY & WHAT TO EXPECT:

Survival skills with Survival Steve

With over 30 years of experience, Steve has trained in some of the world’s toughest environments, mastering the art of survival. His hands-on, no-nonsense approach makes learning practical, engaging, and packed with real-world skills. From fire-lighting to shelter-building, you’ll leave with confidence in the wild—and skills you never knew you needed.

Sound healing and relaxation with Christine from ZenDen

Christine brings a deep understanding of relaxation, mindfulness, and the power of sound to help you fully switch off. Using Tibetan bowls, gongs, and other therapeutic instruments, she creates a space where stress melts away and your mind and body can reset. Whether you’re new to sound healing or already a fan, her sessions offer a chance to let go, ground yourself, and reconnect in a way only nature and sound can provide.

Off-Grid Cottage Stay and Caru Coed Team Support

You’ll be staying in a simple, off-grid cottage, fully immersed in nature but with the comforts of shelter. The Caru Coed team will be there throughout, offering support, guidance, and plenty of good company around the fire.

Fire-Cooked Feasts

Every meal will be cooked over the fire, adding to the experience of truly living in the wild. Expect hearty, delicious food shared under the open sky.

TO BOOK: You can pay a £50 deposit to secure your place, then pay the rest closer to the time or on the day, or you can pay in full via this website.

CONTACT: Caru Coed team leader Tom – 07921815282 or [email protected]

ITINERARY

FRIDAY
16:00 – Arrival & Settle In
18:00 – Welcome & Opening Circle
18:30 – Survival Essentials: Shelter, Water, Fire & Food
(Talk & Demos)
19:15 – Sound Bath (Relax before the wild weekend begins!)
20:15 – Evening Meal (Cooked over fire)
21:00 – Night Navigation & fireside talks

SATURDAY
08:00 – Fire Lighting
09:00 – Check-in & Aims for the Day
10:00 – Wilderness First Aid
(Treating Injuries in Remote Locations)
11:00 – Survival Challenge: Build a Shelter & Make Fire
13:00 – Full Cooked Brunch
14:30 – Foraging Walk
(Edible & Medicinal Plants for Survival)
18:30 – Fireside Check-in & Emergency Signal Techniques
19:30 – Sound Bath (Deep Relaxation)
20:30 – Evening Meal (Campfire feast)
21:30 – Open Mic Around the Fire
(Acoustic Music, Storytelling, or Comedy?!)

SUNDAY
08:00 – Fire Lighting & snacks
09:00 – Check-in & Plan for the Morning
10:00 – Nature Connection
(Tracking, Observation & Silent Sit Spot)
11:45 – Escape & Evasion (Moving Unseen in the Wild)
13:30 – Full Cooked Brunch
15:00 – Closing Ceremony

KIT LIST

Warm Clothes (including hat and gloves – just in case)
Waterproof Clothes (just in case!)
Torch (head torch ideally)
Sleeping Bag (maybe pyjamas just in case?)
Personal Hygiene & Wash kit
Personal Medicines
Water bottle