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Bell tent in a peaceful field at golden hour sunset

Step out of the city.Step into the wild.

Nature-immersive experiences for Londoners.

You live at a pace that never stops. There's rarely a moment to be still.

This is an invitation: step out, sit by a fire, sleep under trees, and remember what it feels like to slow down.

No experience needed. Just come as you are.

Harry speaking to a group around a roaring campfire at night
There's something about sitting around a fire that strips everything back. You stop performing. You start talking. You remember who you are.
Harry Bucknell — founder of Wilding, smiling warmly in woodland

About Harry

Born in London. Raised in London. Spent most of my life disconnected from nature. Moving fast, working hard, rarely stopping. I didn't know what I was missing until I found it.

Somewhere along the way, I discovered a deep relationship with land, fire, and seasonal living. Now I create spaces to help other Londoners experience the same thing. I'm not a guru or an expert. Just someone walking the path.

Read my story

What people say

The best part wasn't even the fire or the food. It was the conversation. Real conversation, without phones, without agendas. Just people being honest with each other.

Rachel, 38Clapham

I learned to make fire by hand. I'm a software developer. I spend my whole life on screens. Making fire felt like the most real thing I've done in years.

Dev, 33Shoreditch

My partner dragged me along to the solstice gathering. By midnight I didn't want to leave. There's something about marking the seasons that makes you feel more alive.

Leila, 29Camberwell

I wasn't sure what to expect from a woodland camp. Turns out, what I needed was to sleep in the cold, wake up to birdsong, and cook breakfast on a fire. Something shifted in me that weekend.

Tom, 44Dalston

The dome session was unlike anything I've experienced. The sound bowls, the warmth, the quiet. I left feeling like I'd had a week off.

Aisha, 36Islington

I brought my dad for his 60th. We sat around the fire all night and talked more than we have in years.

Marcus, 31Peckham

Harry creates something you can't really describe. You just have to go. Take your phone out of your pocket, sit down, and breathe.

Priya, 41Brixton

I prefer Drumsheds to be honest...

Harry, 34Canary Wharf

I didn't realise how much tension I was carrying until I sat by that fire and felt it leave. I've been back three times now.

Sarah, 34East London

Upcoming gatherings

Step out of the city and join us.

SEPT22
Seasonal Event

Autumn Equinox Gathering

Marking the turn of the year with fire, food, music, and the shift into autumn. A full evening and night as the dark draws in.

SEPT26
Fire Gathering

Autumn Fire Gathering

An evening around a large fire as the days shorten. Conversation, stillness, and the warmth of community. Hot drinks and food provided. Arrive at dusk, leave when you are ready.

OCT10
Woodland Camp

Woodland Weekend Camp

Two nights in the woods. Bell tents, campfires, communal cooking, and the slow rhythm of nature. No experience needed — just bring warm clothes and a sense of curiosity.

Stay close to the fire

Occasional updates on upcoming gatherings, seasonal writing, and new experiences. No spam. Just warmth.