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THE OLD WAY
IMMERSION
A unique pathway to a wilder way of living
April to September
Devon, UK
2026 - APPLICATIONS OPEN
The Old Way Immersion
is a deep dive into the concept of rewilding,
exploring the hunter-fisher-gatherer life-ways of our ancestors
in a modern context,
living with nature now, for a more resilient future.
The recent trajectory of humanity since 12,000BP, through the agricultural, industrial and technological revolutions, has occluded our deep bond with the land. Over many centuries, in the human quest for comfort and efficiency, each successive generation has gradually forgotten a land-based wisdom that was a million years in the making.
Not that long ago, in evolutionary terms, every 5 year old would have known every plant in their environment for its edibility or crafting possibilities, the calls of all the birds, how to read the skies and animal tracks, catch fish and trap small game.
These are the things we come into the world expecting to learn, our bodies are primed for them, for walking long distances each day or spending hours on the forest floor gathering nuts, for using our hands to make useful things or sitting by a fire hearing the voices of our fellow tribe members.
The Old Way Immersion is a re-introduction to this profoundly connected way of life.
It’s made up of 4 camps in different ecosystems in Devon, UK.
Find out more about them here:
These UK gatherings are part of a 6 month immersive programme and are not available individually.
There are many aspects to hunter-gatherer life and our particular focus on this course is on food procurement and deep connection to the land through practical engagement, seeking to find our place once again within our ecology: human beings as a keystone species, living lightly as part of nature.
Immerse yourself in the ancient arts of hunting, fishing and foraging, tracking and bird language, primitive crafts, movement and mindfulness in the landscape, weaving together the different threads of rewilding philosophy, both intellectually and in practice, and aligning yourself with your personal indigeny.
The Old Way Immersion is hosted by Emily Fawcett and Charlie Loram joined by experienced outdoor guides
Robin Bowman, Jessie Watson-Brown, Linda Lemieux, Emma Beard and Sharif Adams. More About Us.
Past guest contributors include Bruce Parry, Martin Shaw, Jon Young and Mac Macartney.
TESTIMONIALS
To call The Old Way a ‘course’ is an understatement - it’s a unique learning experience to be lived and cherished. Every beautiful and thoughtful detail touched me deeply, and made what you created truly unrepeatable and personal.I had high expectations for The Old Way but what just happened surpassed my wildest dreams. I feel very honoured to have been part of it. It’s been epic and amazing and words don’t do it justice.The wisdom, the knowledge, the emotional awareness, the caring, the generosity you collectively hold is just outstanding. Layla Curtis 2024
I am so deeply grateful for Emily, Charlie and all the other wonderful humans who brought this course to life. These are people who possess far more practical skills to 'escape the system' than I but have still chosen not to. Instead of running, they create spaces for the wider culture to deepen into the Earth together.
They've shown me how to honour the paradox of what it means to be a modern human, and keep showing up anyway. Seth Hughes 2024
"I feel like I started this course with an unknown ember left from my ancestors and The Old Way ignited it into a beautiful flame in my heart. I will be forever grateful to the people that run this course, it's extraordinary."
Jeni Cairns 2022
“An amazing life changing experience, physically and emotionally challenging, highly rewarding and transformational, learning from people who are highly skilled and authentic to their values and craft, creating a beautiful community.” Flora Arbuthnott 2018
“ ‘I made a basket’, ‘We sang by the fire’, ‘We were shown animal tracks’, ‘We made fire & cooked meat from a deer we butchered over it’, ‘We met some plants, & listened to birdsong.’
All are true, & at the same time, all fall woefully short to describe what unfurled on the land over those first 5 days. Threads & connections in many directions. Whole lot of gratitude. Thankyou, The Old Way.”
Joe Thomas 2024
This whole thing has far exceeded my expectation. I have felt a real tilt in my perception of the world and my place in it.
Amazing, really. Jo Roach 2024
"I can't tell you how transformed I feel by the Immersion – there is a rekindled joy in the every day, and a feeling of bravery that I think comes through connectedness that I am LOVING. There is also a deep feeling of peace in learning skills and finding my niche in the tribe. What you have created is so special and you hold it so well. I have SO MUCH GRATITUDE." Clare Reddington 2024
“This WILL change your life.” Josh Reeves 2018