Storytelling

At Heal, our mission is not only about the land itself, but about our relationship with it - and with the wildlife that calls it home. Every connection people form with this place is unique, which makes each one all the more meaningful. We are deeply grateful to those who have shared their impressions, memories and reflections with us. Their words help us tell the story of Heal Somerset in a richer and more heartfelt way.

Stories from the land

Hands in the soil

Richard Mann

It is a great pleasure for me to support the community engagement work at Heal as a volunteer. There always seems to be such positive energy for everyone that gathers on the land here...

Rewilding myself

Nick Patel

I have been working with Heal rewilding at their Somerset site now for nearly 2.5 years and it’s fast become a big part of my life and work here in this beautiful and dynamic county....

Deer clear

Simon Woodward

It is still dark when Dave, my car share buddy and I, arrive at the busy car park at Heal. Climbing bleary-eyed out of his car at just before 6.30am, we pull on our wellington boots...

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Heal Somerset audio trail

Take me to the audio trail

We invite you to experience the land at Heal Somerset in a whole new way. Through immersive storytelling, evocative sound and gentle prompts to look, listen and notice, our audio trail takes you from Heal’s agricultural past towards the many possible futures taking shape here.

Whether you’re walking the paths at Heal or listening from your sofa, put on your headphones and step into the story of a landscape coming back to life.