The sun was at its highest point in the sky by the time we reached the gates of the monastery. It had taken us an hour and a half of trekking to reach the old temple. It was 35 degrees. We entered and glanced around the inside of the gated…
Dad’s built the local hedgehog’s a brand new feeding station! After hours of sawing, screwing, measuring and hammering, he proudly revealed his finished product. It’s made from Larch, with an entrance a bit taller than the tallest hedgehog you’ll find (around 10-15 cms). The real genius in the design is…
As you may have heard, we have a parrot who is now free-roaming in the garden. He’s now spending his time between a few of his favourite trees, the neighbour’s gardens, and the decking when he’s feeling sociable. It’s been successful so far, and his flying skills have seen a…
Cabin life is simple. I don’t have electric lights, at night I navigate by candles. I don’t have a plug socket, so I don’t spend time on devices. I only have a gas hob. What I’ve realised is that simplicity isn’t simple. It’s difficult to write simply. To try to…
In part 1, Dad gave us a glimpse into the natural world at Dreamcatcher Cabins. From kingfishers to hummingbird hawkmoths, the diversity of the ecosystem he’s nourished is admirable to say the least. The abundance of wildlife makes a stay at the cabins that little bit more special. However, almost…