Supporting the charity Arms Around the Child, Escape to the Farm is a day-long festival celebrating well-being, the arts, and community, taking place at Rushmere Farm in Hambledon on Saturday, 6th September 2025. Attendees are invited to connect with nature, replenish the soul with mindfulness and the arts, enjoy a holistic day of wellness and feel the wholeness of community and family.
Escape to the Farm raises funds for Arms Around the Child, a charity that provides loving homes, care, education, medicine, nutrition and hope for children in adversity across Africa, India and the UK.
Throughout the day will be family meditation, yoga, sound healing and Tai Chi sessions. Visitors can explore their creative side with drum workshops, ecstatic dance, environmental discussions and arts & crafts classes. Revel in the beauty of words with poetry performed in the woods and delight in music performances ranging from country to blues, jazz to world music. As evening falls, gather around the campfire for marshmallows, hot chocolate and acoustic jams, or join us in the woods for a dusk-time dance with bands and DJs. All of these activities are hosted and led by talented artists, practitioners and community members from Hampshire and beyond.
Escape to the Farm is a family-friendly festival with a dedicated Kids Area filled with drop-in craft activities, storytelling, games, adventure play, interactive sessions, kids yoga and a nurturing Mothers’ Village for the little ones. Kids under 14 can attend for free.
The Hungry Herbivores provide wholesome, plant-based meals. Savour a delectable mezze plate for lunch and an Indian-inspired thali plate for dinner. Meals can be included with your ticket for just £20. Additionally, a bar will serve refreshments, cakes, beers, wines, cocktails and mocktails.
Attendees can use either camping spots or bespoke accommodation options, including modern cottages, a woodland yurt, a farmyard yurt and a shepherd’s hut. These accommodations must be booked for a minimum of three nights (Thursday-Saturday).
Rushmere Farm is a working organic farm dedicated to sustainable food production and wildlife conservation. The farm hosts workshops ranging from spoon carving to stool making and offers beautiful accommodations for nature getaways. Their commitment to ecological sustainability and community support makes them the perfect partner for our festival.
For tickets please book here. For accommodation please book here.
Picture courtesy of Escape to the Farm.
