“At the end of a day spent swimming past lily pads, carving a cack-handed spoon and singing really shockingly with much more gifted strangers, I found myself feeling better than I had in over a year.

It’s wellness without the trite hashtags. And I love it.”

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“Meeting interesting new people and getting into the natural ebb and flow of adult conversations with strangers can sometimes feel like a pipedream while immersed in the daily routine of school runs, work and home life.

For us this is a blissful step change out of normality, and our chats around the campfire last late into the night.”

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“Numbers [are] kept low and [there’s] just the right amount of activities – paddle-boarding on the water-lily-strewn lake, mushroom foraging, vinyl art, mead-tasting, axe throwing and even laughter yoga (the last two unrelated) – along with acoustic music sessions and the occasional talk.”

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“In the glorious, unusual and historic setting of the Hawarden Estate against the backdrop of two castles.”

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Private room and bathroom with a king size bed and exceptional comforts in this newly refurbished home with views of Hawarden Old Castle.
Also available for exclusive use.

Private room and bathroom with a king size bed and exceptional comforts in this beautiful Georgian home.
Also available for exclusive use.

You’ll sleep in luxury in a large double bed. The hut and private, covered surrounding area will be kitted out with everything else you need for the ultimate glamping experience.

Stay in luxury in a tent kitted out with a double bed, proper sheets and everything else you need for the most comfortable camping experience of your life.

Camp in comfort in The Walled Garden with z-beds and mattresses set up ready and waiting for you.

Your pitch will be in a quiet corner of The Walled Garden.

Camp among the ancient trees growing in The Walled Garden.

Dinner -which is included in your ticket price- will be cooked and eaten on our new terrace in the Walled Garden.

On some nights our team of resident chefs will be on the grill; on others we’ll have well-known guest chefs to cook for you.

This is going to be seriously special.

Breakfast, which is a paid extra, is cooked by the chefs on the fire in the Walled Garden every morning.

Expect meat traditionally prepared by the Hawarden Estate butchers, bread made using estate grown YQ grain, eggs laid by the Walled Garden hens, and vegetables grown in the green house.

Lunch can be bought at the Farm Shop , or you can book a table at The Glynne Arms.

Under the red and white striped canvas canopy there will also be a bar serving snacks and a range of drinks until late into the evening.

You are, of course, welcome to use the bar at the Farm Shop for a huge range of wines, spirits, beers and amazing soft drinks.

We run a cashless bar at Summer Camp.

Summer Camp is our favourite weekend of the year and we cannot wait to get back this July. Everything is just first class; the setting, the food, the people. We love it!

I was amazed to find how accessible everything was and how easy it was to get around. The staff and volunteers were incredibly caring and supportive. I came away feeling refreshed, relaxed and renewed from my time in the haven of the walled garden.

The whole team worked so hard to make a memorable and fun weekend. Highly recommend to everyone and can't wait to book again.

Everything from the meals, activities and bathrooms were the perfect treat. Thank you Team Good Life for a magical time, we'll definitely be booking again.

A perfect weekend for our family. We felt like we were at an intimate family wedding the whole weekend!

The best weekend break I can remember having. We were made to feel so welcome by the incredibly friendly team.

Forget everything you know about camping. This truly is the finest few days you will spend under cover this year!

The highlight of our summer. Many, many happy memories.

Summer camp is magical! A unique and intimate experience where you can relax, learn and grow in the most amazing comfort. This is an event like no other, come here and meet your tribe!

The workshops are varied and interesting; something for everyone. The most chilled, relaxing and enjoyable place on earth!

I had so much fun. So many happy memories trying things I would never do anywhere else.

The paddle boarding and wild swimming were awesome and so much fun. It feels so safe and I get to meet and run around with lots of other children.