Welcome to
The Willow Tree Foundation
Visit our sanctuary in Wiltshire to heal & connect with nature & animals
Our dream had always been to live on a farm and following a life altering cancer diagnosis, we embraced a Seize The Day attitude. We knew we wanted to welcome in a slower, gentler and more connected lifestyle so, having found our dream home, we had soon moved into our smallholding, nestled in a pretty village in the Cotswolds.
It was soon evident as to the array of health benefits to be derived from growing & eating our own food, connecting to our animals daily and living more mindfully whilst tending our land. We were shocked to realise how our previous life had become so disconnected from seasonal living & eating. Along with the incessant pull to be on technology all the time, not moving our bodies enough and not making adequate time to calm our nervous system & ground our energy, we had become toxic.
Human beings and the planet are all in need of care, love and attention and that’s why we decided to create a Community Interest Company, The Willow Tree Foundation, a sanctuary where nature, healing and community take root to create a sense of wild belonging.
How We Can Help
At The Willow Tree Foundation, we’re here to support you through some of life’s most difficult moments. Whether you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, coping with grief, or struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Our foundation offers compassionate support, guidance, and a safe space for individuals and families when they need it most.
Explore the areas below to find the support that’s right for you.
Cancer Support
Through our direct experience of cancer, we have developed many resources that we wish we knew when we started our journey. You can access these in our ‘Cancer Resources’.
We also work closely with professionals who continue to support our wellbeing who you can connect with in our Trusted Professionals page.
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Grief Support
Losing someone you love can leave you feeling lost, isolated, and unsure how to move forward. Our grief support services provide a safe, understanding space where you can talk, reflect, and find comfort while navigating the journey through loss.
We also help people honour and remember loved ones who have passed through the service of planting a tree in our grove, which you can read more about and access here.
Programmes that can help:
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Mental Health Support
Everyone deserves support when they’re struggling. The Willow Tree Foundation offers a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, helping people find understanding, connection, and the encouragement they need to take positive steps forward.
Creativity can help us access and express our emotions and we are a big believer in Poetic Medicine. Take some time to browse through our Poetry Corner to help connect to how you are feeling.
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Our Programmes
The Willow Tree Foundation offers a range of supportive programmes designed to help individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging experiences. Whether you are coping with illness, grief, or mental health struggles, our programmes provide a safe, compassionate space where you can find understanding, connection, and support on your journey. We warmly welcome applications from people on lower incomes, people with disabilities, and anyone who may face social, financial or health barriers to participating.
Explore our programmes below to learn how we can help.
Nature's Way
This 6-week programme provides an opportunity to learn from, and be directly held by, nature. It offers a supportive space for individuals experiencing emotional or mental health challenges. Through encouragement, connection, and practical support, we aim to help people feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
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Ground and Grow
Reconnect to Restore is designed to help individuals rebuild their sense of self, wellbeing, and connection after challenging life experiences. The programme focuses on personal growth, healing, and restoring balance through supportive guidance and community.
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Walking with Grief
Walking with Grief provides gentle support for those navigating the loss of a loved one. Through understanding, conversation, and shared experiences, this programme helps individuals process grief and find comfort during a difficult time.
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Weeping Willow
Weeping Willow is a supportive programme for individuals and families affected by cancer. It offers a safe and compassionate environment where people can share their experiences, receive emotional support, and connect with others facing similar challenges.
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Our Events
At The Willow Tree Foundation, our events and workshops are designed to bring people together in a nurturing, nature-based environment where healing, learning and connection can take place. Set within our peaceful smallholding surrounded by animals, gardens and wild landscapes, each gathering offers an opportunity to step away from the pressures of everyday life and reconnect with yourself, others and the natural world.
More Than Human Workshops
These workshops are where we share nourishing homecooked food, explore life through the rhythms of nature and find connection in community, whilst connecting to plants, animals and seasons.
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Wheel of the Year Ceremonies
The Wheel Of The Year was first popularised in the mid-twentieth century and is made up of eight seasonal festivals marking the solstices, equinoxes and midpoints between them. This gives us time as a community to meet up every six weeks to check in and refocus in a time of contemplation, ritual and celebration.
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Latest News
Latest News and Blogs
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