There are lots of different Spaces and Places at our wonderful rural site! We've developed many of these from repurposed and recycled materials, using items that would otherwise have been sent to landfill.
We've also used some of the beautiful natural spaces to create nature havens and outdoor classrooms and we even have our very own Mongolian Yurt! All of our spaces and places on site work independently and together, meaning that they can be hired out as single areas, or collectively!
Our site is set in 5-acres of ancient woodland in the hillside gardens of Aberduna Hall, Gwernymynydd. The site itself continues to evolve all the time and is packed full of exciting spaces and places, all of which are used to provide a natural and sustainable base for our activities. Take a look at our map and use this to navigate the spaces and places at Outside Lives! Read more
As we are a rural site who is also focused on sustainability, we use compostable loos on our site. This means that instead of flushing, waste is composted. These are very hygienic and simple to use… you just need to remember to use them slightly differently to a normal toilet. See our image for instructions on how to use! Read more
No.6 on our site map // Our polytunnel is a recent addition to the site and was made possible thanks to funding from FLVC. This fantastic new space is central to our community garden, something that is now starting to take shape thanks to our fabulous (and handy!) volunteers. Read more
No.1 on our site map // Our Shelter is a purpose-built structure made from repurposed, gifted, and natural materials. Developed with funding received from Comic Relief and FLVC, this is a multi-functional space that can be used for a variety of uses... Read more
No.2 on our site map // Our Mongolian Yurt is our newest structure and was made possible thanks to funding received from National Lottery Community Fund. This is a fantastic, tranquil, and ultra-calming space can be used for a variety of activities and events... Read more
No.3 on our site map // Our office is the epitome of recycled design. Created entirely from recycled, gifted, and unwanted materials, we have created a standalone office and meeting space to house our growing team. Whilst used for general day to day, our meeting room space can be hired out for small meetings of up to 6 people. Read more
No.4 on our site map // Our woodland glade and sitting circle, otherwise known as our fairy glen and just as magical as you’d imagine. Set deep in our woodland, we use this space with its glorious tall trees and natural tree canopy to host our woodland and forest school and other outdoor classroom events... Read more
No.5 on our site map // Our cabin is like stepping back in time. A fabulous handcrafted wooden structure that is as beautiful as it is cosy. As with all our structures on site, this is crafted from recycled and gifted materials, as well as wood from our own woodland. It sits perfectly in it’s space, with a wonderful, unobstructed view of Moel Famau mountain. This space can be used for a variety of activities and events. Read more
No.7 on our site map // This area is ongoing area of development on site comprising of many smaller projects. Our aim is to re-wild as much of the area in front of the office as possible and to also drain and re-establish the original Victorian pond to encourage a greater presence of flora and fauna, helping to support biodiversity and climate change. Read more