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Wow, our first time joining a day learning about the importance of water. James is fantastic with the kids and really get the kids thinking, the skills that are taught by James really do build confidence for growing minds, great location, and the adults loved it just as much as the kids. Honestly cannot wait till next time and spending a whole day just with nature and listening to the birds.

I really loved the Whittler event held by Simon and James at Spirited Adventure. I loved being in the forest, having a brew by an open fire, and chatting with other people on the course. It was so great to be outdoors in the fresh air in a lovely, peaceful place. It was great to learn a new skill and relax while doing it. There was no pressure, only fun. I found the whittling easy, and it wasn't a thing to rush. I was amazed that I could create something as the instructions were clear and we were well guided. The event was well run, and we were well looked after. My biggest takeaway was being out in nature and doing something new for the fun of it. It was lovely to be with a group of people who were happily doing the same thing. Thank you for a great day - I highly recommend it - so much so that I'll be doing more x

I recently attended Simon and James 'Whittling Taster Course' at Spirited Adventure and absolutely loved it! The woodland setting was stunning, and I felt a sense of calm the moment I arrived. Their warm and welcoming nature instantly put everyone at ease and created a relaxed, open atmosphere within the group. We began the day with a brew around the fire, chatting and connecting with others before settling into a peaceful meditation beneath the trees. It was the perfect way to slow down and settle into the space. James then lead us through the whittling activity, he brought a sprinkle of humour and is clearly very knowledgable about his craft. I was genuinely delighted with my little wooden mushroom! Having never tried anything like this before, it was such a joy to do something creative and hands-on. We had some lovely conversations around the fire about life, business and personal growth. Simon and James were encouraging with helping us reflect and see things from a new perspective. The whole experience reminded me of the power of nature, mindfulness and creativity to quiet the mind and bring about a sense of peace which as a busy business owner was most welcome. I left feeling lighter, calmer, with clarity and more focused - a lovely reset for both mind and body. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone looking to step away from the pressures of daily life and reconnect with themselves through nature and creativity. It’s restorative and wonderfully good fun!

After hours spent on a laptop for work and learning about AI, I needed to get back to basics and back to nature. That's exactly what I got at Tiny Mountains and Spirited Adventure's Less Stress, More Progress Firestarter networking event. Hosted by James Hehir and Simon Withington, we were shown a range of techniques to make tinder, generate a spark and - the main aim - create fire. Trying the techniques and seeing our efforts produce flames was immensely satisfying. At the end of the session, I felt a real sense of achievement. I also got to know my fellow attendees in a way that I'd never get a chance to in a traditional-style networking event and look forward to seeing them again. Thank you for a fantastic experience!

We absolutely love James' Bush craft sessions, we attend home education sessions every month, and it's our favourite thing all month. James has a great way with the kids, keeping their interests, and they make incredible memories. We travel nearly 2hrs to get to his sessions... they are totally worth it.