Oak and Hope: A workshop on resilience and story on the wild land of Dartmoor
Event Description
What does it mean to be resilient?
We live in a time of rapid change, full of conflict and stress, as the natural world fragments around us.
But change is as old as the hills - and the old stories hold plenty of wisdom about meeting these challenges.
This new workshop is an exploration of resilience in ourselves, our communities and in the living world around us.
- Explore old myths and legends about resilience, humour and courage
- Discover the stories that lie within you, waiting to help you connect and navigate change
- Be inspired by the wonder and resilience of the natural world in Dartmoor’s wildest places
Treat yourself to an inspiring day in Dartmoor’s wildest places, led by storyteller, folklorist and author Lisa Schneidau.
Take a pause to reconnect with the natural world, hear some of the old stories around the fire, and explore your own connection to land and place.
This workshop will leave you heartened and with a fresh perspective on the world.
Date: Saturday 30th August 2025
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Langaford Farm Trust, near North Bovey
Dogs? Due to the nature of this event, we ask that you do not bring your dog(s). With thanks.
A limited number of concession tickets are available for those that cannot afford to pay the full price.
Performer: Lisa Schneidau is a Dartmoor-based performance storyteller, author and environmentalist. She works with creative storytelling, folklore and traditional story to help us connect with nature and landscape. Lisa tells stories for all ages at events, nature reserves, arts centres and schools, including performance storytelling and training for adults, story creation and development within education. She is the author of four books: English Folk Tales of Coast and Sea, River Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland, Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland and Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland (all History Press).
"…Lisa captivates her audience, and makes you ponder whether the land always has a tale to be told and a voice to be heard…" Beaford Arts
"…a wonderful and powerful storyteller… " Avon Needs Trees