All our units are off-grid and ecologically sustainable. They feature wood-fired heating, solar power, biodegradable products, and are constructed using locally sourced or recycled materials.

We believe in a circular economy and strive to use The Glade as a platform to support other local businesses. Our hampers are filled with organic, locally produced goods, and the furniture and pottery we use are crafted by local artisans or upcycled.

We are affiliated with numerous local businesses, many of which use The Glade as a base for their offerings.

A percentage of our profits is donated to local woodland conservation projects, including The Woodland Trust and Treesisters — organizations dedicated to planting trees for change.

Both Lillo and I are therapists committed to creating a space where people can harness the healing power of nature to nurture their wellbeing. I am a qualified Art Therapist, Ecotherapist, and Celebrant. Lillo is a massage therapist trained in ABR therapy.

After traveling the world, staying in and working at various eco-lodges, helping to set up a retreat centre in Bali, and then running one in Costa Rica, we felt a strong call to establish ourselves near Forest Row, England. This area has a vibrant alternative culture, including three local biodynamic farms and various alternative schooling options.

Our dream was to create a community-based business where our children could grow up with a true sense of belonging — to the land and to the tribe.​

We both have over 2 decades of experience in hospitality and are keen travellers, which means we have inside insight as to what creates a unique customer experience and unforgettable holiday.

After our return to the UK, We moved in to a well established, land based community and for a few years ran a small BNB business from our home. 

However, when the covid pandemic hit, it became apparent to us that this was no longer sustainable or even possible, so we had to think quickly and creatively.

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We had many enquiries from people seeking a different kind of holiday- One immersed in nature, connected to the land and the people, A holiday which resets and refreshes the body, mind and Spirit. One where people felt safe and free to be.

We realised that the unique selling point of our BnB business was the experience of a holistic off grid lifestyle and the connection to creative community, so we wanted to extend our community living experience to offer other the opportunity to witness a different way of living.

The pandemic propelled us into an immediate response, people were desperate for nature connection and human connection.

We realised that our training as therapists, our skills managing and creating retreat spaces, our experience working at festivals and our personal love for wild spa’s, was the perfect combination for us to finally pull all the threads together and offer a respitespace to those in need. And so The Enchanted Glade was born - A beautiful and unique space to rest and reset at a time when people are so longing for space, sanctuary and solace.

Nothing brings us greater delight than sharing this space with YOU.

We look forward to welcoming you and offering you a restful and inspiring holiday.

We LOVE this place so much , we wrote a poem to share with you the joy we feel onsite-

'See the sun set ,and the starlight

The water warm and the steam swirl ,

The owl hoot and the pheasants call.

The moon rise, shining bright.

I breathe and receive it all.

The fire lit, the candlelight,

We’ll sleep under the trees tonight...’

With love,

Maria and family