Qi Gong Classes – Dates for your diary Join us for a short course of 3 sessions of Golden Spine 9 Qi Gong with Maggie Byrne of Dragonfly Soul Connections. This is a modern movement developed by founder of the Holistic Healing College, Blue Marsden. The Qi Gong movements can help to reduce stress and improve overall wellContinue reading “Golden Spine 9 Qi Gong – Wednesday 18th June”
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A Guide to Open Fires: Choosing the Right Fire Lay
A Guide to Open Fires: Choosing the Right Fire Lay
When building an open fire, selecting the right fire lay is crucial. Here are four popular types: Teepee, Pyramid, Lean-to, and Log Cabin. The Teepee method is ideal for quick, hot fires, while the Pyramid provides a steady, controlled burn. The Lean-to is great for windy conditions, and the Log Cabin ensures a long-lasting fire. Each method has its unique benefits depending on your environment and available materials. Consider factors like kindling, fuel wood, and airflow to maximize fire efficiency. Experimenting with these fire lays will help you optimize your open fire for cooking, warmth, and more.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start a Fire in our Fire Pit
In our previous post, we discussed the Fire Triangle—Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel. To make fire in practice, you need tinder, kindling, and firewood. Tinder is dry, small materials (wood shavings, grass, or paper) that catch fire easily. Kindling consists of small twigs or sticks that help the fire grow once the tinder ignites. Firewood (larger branches) keeps the fire burning. Remember, splitting wood can be satisfying, but smaller wood burns faster. Choose the right wood size depending on your fire’s purpose, and ensure a good supply of tinder and kindling to keep the flames alive.
The Fire Triangle
Cooking on open fires Meadow Orchard site is off-grid, which means we don’t have mains gas or electricity. To cook at Meadow Orchard we use bottled gas (Butane or Butane / Propane mixed gas), Paraffin, Meths or Firewood. We have a number of different types of stoves and methods of cooking, Kelly Kettles, Rocket Stoves,Continue reading “The Fire Triangle”
Sustainable Outdoor Cooking and Learning Experiences
We have a large woodchipped, open area at Meadow Orchard outside of our Roundhouse. This space is idea for outdoor learning, community events and outdoor workshop activities. This area features a small firepit, parachute canopy which can used during wet weather to provide some rain protection. Picnic tables and seating are available on site andContinue reading “Sustainable Outdoor Cooking and Learning Experiences”
Biochar Burn @MOP
Site Closed Today Edit: We regret to inform you that Meadow Orchard is closed today due to Storm Darragh. In light of the yellow weather warning and the potential risk of falling branches, we have made the decision to close the site for safety reasons. We appreciate your understanding. The activity We will be preparingContinue reading “Biochar Burn @MOP”
Drum Circle 22/12/24
Drumming Circle for the Winter SolsticeSadly Novembers Drum Circle was cancelled due to Storm Bert, but thankfully Maggie returns to Meadow Orchard on the 22nd of December to celebrate the Winter Solstice with her lovely community drum session! The beautiful Roundhouse is available for the session if it’s a little too cold to drum outside.Continue reading “Drum Circle 22/12/24”
Drum Circle 24/11/24
Drumming Circle around the firepit Get ready to join us for a Drumming Circle where we’ll come together for good vibrations and hands on drumming! Come join us at the Meadow Orchard Project for a fun and rhythmic drumming circle event! Let’s gather together around the firepit to create music, connect with others, and enjoyContinue reading “Drum Circle 24/11/24”
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