Dyfi Forest tipi & yurt accommodation, Wales
How this vacation makes a difference
Environment
We are thrilled to have won the 2007 Real Alternative Award at the National Tourism Awards for Wales, a clear validation of what we offer in terms of our eco status and ethical stance as well as the quality we offer.
Our aim is to ease our clients back into the simplicity of life and the power and rhythms of nature. Our traditional tipis are of the highest standard. We source local organic, fair-trade and recycled products wherever we can and we provide entry to the Centre for Alternative Technology, to widen people’s understanding of living environmentally.
There is natural spring water on site and we provide freshwater showers and compost toilets. We provide ample recycling on site. We are carbon neutral and offset our footprint. We employ local people and aim to be as socially responsible as possible. We try and outsource any work that is needed to local contractors and bring in income to Wales and the Dyfi Valley. We employ a wide variety of local therapists and by making our clients aware of the simple way that life can be without lecturing or being overbearing, we aim to lead by example in all things.
Our site offers solitude and tranquility within an organic oasis. There is very little mobile phone reception and no electricity on site. Clients learn to be self sufficient –learning the art of chopping wood, and simple practises that bring them back to the basics of life. This provides an environment where people can get in touch with their loved ones again, revitalise their Spirit and find their place in the grand scheme of things again.
Community
We have strong connections with the Centre for Alternative Technology just down the road from our site and encourage our guests to visit by offering them tickets when they book.
All of our staff live locally and we ensure that they receive a good wage in return their hard work for us - we feel fair trade starts at home! Our tipis and yurts are all made by local craftsmen - the tipi poles are carefully harvested from the surrounding forests.
We actively support local bodies such as the local primary school, 'El Sueno Existe' (the wonderful Latin-American festival in Machynlleth ) and tree planting charity 'Coed Heddwch'. We also work with the Dyfi Biosphere group to promote sustainable tourism in our local environment.
There's lots of beautiful places to visit and great things to do in the area which we promote through our website and also through information in our welcome booklet in each tipi or yurt.
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