Nuddy Wood

----- Now Closed until next springtime in 2025. -----

Come enjoy & help manage this wonderful piece of land with my dairy goats, chickens, rabbits, pigs and my lovely dog. This means together we can all experience staying here in this off-grid, caring for animals, learning things like forestry work, permaculture and forest gardening, helping to create a healthier, more sustainable and productive environment for us all!

Join in the off grid Revolution and become part of the ever growing family here at NuddyWood and you'll be treated as such; with love, kindness and respect.
Learn to live like a forestry worker while at the same time creating an open and free space for us all to learn, grow and experience, in a small, quirky but comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone.

Hello beautiful humans from Daryl & DiscoDog :-) Welcome to my off-grid woodland smallholding with in a beautiful forest, just a 1 hour from London.
Nearly 8 years ago I sold everything I had to buy this forgotten woodland and have been working the land ever since, with friends, family & volunteers. So far this place has totally transformed from an unmanaged, dark, infertile habitat to very much the opposite! A place full of love and life and peace with the land.
I've managed to learn a whole host of new skills here, of which I'm happy to teach you as much as you want to learn.

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Reviews

5.0
(8 reviews)8

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

United States

5

I really enjoyed my time volunteering here. The property and the surrounding land is so beautiful! The host, Daryl, is super welcoming and accommodating and kind. He can pick you up and drop you off from the metro stations. The work we did during my stay involved painting, tidying up, cleaning, very basic stuff. I would recommend this experience to anyone because it's so fun and you become really close with your fellow volunteers and host. It's a fun experience that reconnects you with nature so if you're looking for something like that, this place is perfect. I already wish I could go back:)

over 2 years ago

About the experience in: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

United States

5

Such an amazing experience and amazing person I had to come back and stay longer this time. I will truly miss Daryl and disco and hope to keep in contact while he begins his journey!

over 2 years ago

About the experience in: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

United States

5

Daryl, the host, is absolutely fabulous. Right when I arrived I felt comfortable and welcomed into his space. I had never been to a naturist place before so I was nervous but it was a very easy going and encouraging environment. I learned how an off grid place works and everything that goes into it. The work while I was there was mainly handiwork, lots of painting, nothing extraneous. The days off and hours of work were completely respected. We took turns cooking dinner and all helped with household chores. This was an amazing first Worldpackers experience, thank you Daryl!!

over 2 years ago

About the experience in: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

United States

5

The greatest experience I have had, I have never felt so at home and free. I can't express in words how amazing Daryl is and how caring and considerate he is, I have never met someone so achieved in so many things that mean something to him. Disco was an immediate best friend and so impressively talented. I really appreciate every day I spent there. Would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a great experience!

over 2 years ago

About the experience in: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Italy

5

One of the best volunteers ever! Just what I needed, to be in close contact with nature and animals. Deryl is a lovely person, he has never made me lack for anything and has always helped me in everything, both in work and in improving my English, it's impossible not to love him. I felt so at home that I didn't want to leave. Delicious food, adorable animals and Disco, Daryl's dog, will become your best friend🧡 This place will always remain in my heart

over 2 years ago


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Contact with nature

Rural

Contact with animals

Wilderness

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