Plus a 3-day nature connection adventure is coming soon - want in?

Dear Reader,

We hope you’ve had a wild week!

Our boys broke up for the summer holidays on Friday, and we headed straight to the river to celebrate. Since then, we’ve managed a wild swim every single day - Saturday was the sea, Sunday and Monday brought us to different river spots. It got us thinking: why not make it a challenge?

So, we’ve decided to try and swim every full day we’re home this summer holiday. We’ll keep you updated on how we get on!

🌿 A Wild Loop Adventure

On Saturday, while Luke was hard at work building our new house at Wild Finca, the boys decided it was a fancy dress kind of day. So we set off on an adventure around “The Loop” - our special 3km route from the doorstep and back again - dressed as a knight (Ro), a water god (Alby), and a princess (me, Katie).

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗹 – 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀.

There was rock climbing, dragon fighting, and of course, “April Showers” (does anyone else play this game? If so, you’ll understand why we’re still picking grass seeds out of our clothes!).

We gathered butterfly-wing treasures, heard click beetles, listened to a very chatty flock of sheep, and picked juicy plums - saving four for the hardworking house-builder we call Daddy. Alby even instigated some litter picking - a true god at work!

The walk was full of nature’s signs: heart-shaped blossoms, bugs under rocks, perfectly placed sticks. We even ended with a little wild rose tasting (yes, all roses are edible - just make sure they’re clean and unsprayed).

🌿 Nightjars & Night Magic

Sunday night brought something truly special: Luke joined Chris Packham for a LIVE Nightjar Spectacular. If you’ve never heard of a Nightjar, they’re quirky and wonderful birds - with bizarre calls, strange habits, and a real air of mystery.

While Chris’ birds were a little shy due to the weather, our Wild Finca nightjars turned up in full force - three males, wing-clapping and calling! If you'd like you can catch up on that session here:
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Ro was a bit sad to miss out, so Luke promised to take him too. On Monday night, they ventured out - 2.5 hours past bedtime (yes, we’re definitely feeling that now!). But it was worth it: three foxes, a chorus of night sounds, and then... a Nightjar singing from the very tree Ro stood under.

You can catch a glimpse of the moment here: Watch Now →​

You're Invited 🌿

We’re so excited to welcome you into our FREE 3-Day Mini Nature Quest - a gentle, joy-filled outdoor adventure for curious young explorers and their grown-ups.

🗓️ When: Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th July
📍 Where: Wherever you are - forest, park, garden, or balcony
🌿 Hosted by: Katie & Luke from Wild Finca, from our rewilding farm in Northern Spain

Each day, you’ll receive a simple nature invitation - crafted to help your family slow down, notice more, and reconnect with the wild magic all around you. No pressure, no perfection - just presence, play, and wonder.

To take part, join our private Wild Finca Community Space:

Inside the community, you’ll find:
🌿 Daily prompts and playful nature activities (shared across the 3 days of the quest)
🌿 A space to share your photos, stories, and discoveries
🌿 A warm circle of like-hearted families
🌿 Encouragement, inspiration, and support from us and fellow questers

While the official nature quest runs from 23rd to 25th July, the space is already open - and we’re in there ready to welcome you! Come say hello, introduce yourself and your little explorer, and get to know the community before the quest begins.

Here’s to more wild swims, storybook quests in costume, and starlit bird-watching adventures.

From our wild corner to yours,​
Katie, Luke, Roan & Albus

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