Places to visit in the area...

For more infomation on the Dyfi Valley go to the LyfiDyfi website for some interesting pictures and views as well as up and coming events and places to visit.

 

BBC Webguide  for general information on Machynlleth.

Fascinating local information, history, myths, pictures and links for Machynlleth and Dyfi Valley . It even takes you to a site where you can build your own Machynlleth clock tower from cardboard! Machynlleth has a fantastic food market on wednesday's full of great local and organic produce.

The Tabernacle Museum of Modern Art   in Machynlleth - exhibitions and events, including details of the summer music festival.

Five minutes up the A487 you'll find King Arthur's Labyrinth  where your underground adventure begins deep inside the spectacular caverns of the Labyrinth and far into the past. A fascinating journey of discovery of Welsh myths and history unfolds as you explore the tunnels and caverns.

On the same site Corris Craft Centre offers a wide range of unique Celtic and contemporary craftwork, including jewellery, leatherwork, pottery, rustic furniture and turned wood. There is also a café and children's play area on site. A further exhibition - the Bards' Quest leads you on a trail through more Welsh legends and stories.

   

 

Within spitting distance (if you're a giant!) of our tipis lies the spectacular mountain Cadair Idris . Beware! Legend has it that if you spend a night upon the mountain you'll come down either mad or a poet!

 

 

We're a short drive away from some beautiful beaches, such as Aberdyfi to the west and Ynyslas  dunes to the south. 

If you fancy a trip on a steam train through breath-taking scenery you'll be spoilt for choice. Tal y Llyn  railway passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol. The Corris Railway  also houses a small museum. 

 

And there's a whole range of things to do in the area...

The Eco Retreats site lies in the heart of the Dyfi Forest, close to the Cli-machX Mountain Biking trail - Dyfi Mountain Biking will give you information about three cross-country routes that start in Machynlleth and the Cli-MachX trail. If you want to hire a bike during your stay contact the Holey Trail in Machynlleth - 01654 700411.

Local rock climber and all-round adventurer, Huw Gilbert, is happy to offer instruction and leadership for groups of two or more in rock climbing, mountaineering or mountain biking.

 

Adventure Camps offer outdoor canoeing, climbing and all sorts of adreneline activities whilst ensuring they are sustainable and non disturbing to wildlife, they welcome families and groups.                       

Do you enjoy walking down mountainous ravines or throwing yourself over waterfalls? If you do then you can have a go at canyoning  with a local guide.

The local beaches can be great for  windsurfing and surfing. For a really thrilling experience why not try out the local kitesurfing  school in  Aberdyfi.

For a more relaxing approach you can visit the Ynyshir bird reserve  for beautiful walks and the chance to watch Canada geese, red kites and even the occasional otter.

A big thank you to all our suppliers...

 

Our newest tipis and the yurt have been sewn by master stitcher Mark at Tentworks who creates anything from tipis to Bedouin tents or Medieval Pavillions!

Roustabout created our welcome and meditation tent, as well as providing marquees for a wedding party with a difference held on our site!

Our beautiful yurt comes from Steve Place  in Oswestry.  
 

We aim to furnish our tipis as much as possible with local, organic and fairtrade products...

We use Namaste and One Village  for our beautiful furnishings and would also like to thank our fantastic organic fair trade bed linen suppliers, Bishopston Trading, Green Fibres and People Tree

 

Our coffee beans come directly from the Ashaninka tribe in Peru, brought over by our friend Dilwyn of Ecotribal to help support the tribe's way of life.

Farmer Lamb  have recently supplied us with some lovely organic sheepskins.

We would like to thank Ri Ferrier for all the support and assistance that she has given us, her website and projects are very inspiring especially the Voice of the Children book which we put into each tipi and yurt.

 

And finally here are some sites we like....

Inspired Times is a new magazine focusing on positive projects and stories from around the globe. Their website offers free articles and ideas on sustainable living, environmental issues, community projects and much more!

Body and Soul Escapes, written by Caroline Sylger Jones, is a guide to all sorts of holidays and retreats that will nourish you on every level.

www.tyf.com

Tourdust - the cultural and adventure travel specialists.