News and reports from the Heart of the Forest.

The Phoenix has risen from the Ashes!

Our beautiful Roundhouse is finished and back in use. We think it is more beautiful than before but then again we may be biased! (Have a look at the photos on the “Roundhouse Repair” page and see what you think!)
It has had some modifications – The most noticeable difference is that it now has a chimney with a flue system to take out the smoke. We have also designed a cover for the fire to convert it into a wood burner which makes it so much warmer. It is still possible to cook over it – in fact Mike and Steve went up there the other night and cooked Pork chops with all the trimmings!
It also has a rapid heat rise detection system to make it even safer. More
 

Our First Wedding

Even though we have had wedding celebrations here before this was the first time we had had an actual wedding ceremony here. We had 5 brilliant days of activities and celebrations culminating on the Sunday with a Humanist wedding in the forest next to the Roundhouse complete with Piper, Hog Roast and Ceilidh (Music provided by “The Other Band”).

If you would be interested in holding your wedding in this very special place have a look at our Weddings page or give us a call. More

Mwandi

Our current fund-raising project is a “Guess Dan the Lion’s birthday”. Dates are 50p each so if you would like to donate please send me some money and the dates you would like.
We also donate 10p for our recently introduced Guest Feedback form completed so please fill one in whilst you are here.
If you would like any more info on Mwandi there is a new website www.mwandi.co.uk - have a look – you may decide you would like to volunteer  yourself!

For more information please speak to Mike or Pam on 01387 247900

Directions • Please don’t follow your sat nav as this will lead you to a locked gate! Follow the instructions on the web site or give us a ring if you are unsure of how to find us.
Head out of Dumfries on the Solway Coast road (A710) towards New Abbey, passing through the village of Islesteps.
• 1.65 miles after the bridge following 30mph sign in Islesteps take the turning up to the right marked Mabie Forest and Mabie House Hotel.
• Follow the road up until you get to the sign for Mabie House Hotel, bear left and follow the signs for “Marthrown of Mabie Education Centre” between a white building and a wooden one, past the bike hire shop and through the gate onto the forest track (Speed limit 15mph).
• Proceed up the track for exactly a mile where you will find us on the left.