Luke’s June & July 2025 Update!

Fire In Your Soul: A Regenerative Celebration of Soil, Soul & Self

As the sun dipped below the horizon on the evening of July 4th, a different kind of spark lit up the landscape — not fireworks, but the kindling of community, purpose, and deep connection to the Earth. Fire in Your Soul, a regenerative festival held from July 4th to 6th, was more than an event — it was a heartfelt gathering of like-minded souls who came together to celebrate food, farming, the planet, and our own inner ecosystems.

Held during the height of summer’s abundance, Fire in Your Soul brought together farmers, food growers, wellness seekers, creatives, and Earth lovers to rediscover something ancient: the living, breathing connection between soil health and personal health.

Soil Biome to Gut Biome: The Living Thread

At the heart of the festival was the sacred link between the health of our soil and the health of our bodies. The idea? That the same biodiversity that makes soil fertile is mirrored in our own gut microbiome. Healthy land creates healthy plants. Healthy plants feed our microbes. And our microbes, in turn, feed us — mentally, emotionally, and physically.

We explored:

• The answer … lies in the soil by John Meadley and Kyle Richardville

• How compost is medicine for the Earth by the wonderful Lilia Sinclair

• The impact of fermented foods and wild herbs on gut flora

• And simple, daily rituals to reconnect to your body and your food

Each meal shared was a celebration — not just of taste, but of life itself.  We brought our very own beef and pork, pasture fed full of story and nutrients to shout about whilst  simon dyer and his merry men used fire as the main source of inspiration for the demos.

Farming Reflections from June: Grit, Growth & Gratitude

June was a sprint. A push toward peak summer. Days stretched long, fields bursting with life — and to be honest, a few breakdowns along the way (both mechanical and emotional). But that’s farming: it teaches you to stay grounded in the chaos.

June reminded us that soil doesn’t just grow food. It grows us. It humbles, demands, teaches. And then, just when you need it, it feeds you — with berries, greens, deep nourishment, and the joy of watching things come alive.

A Little Glasto FOMO (But Also Not Really)

Yes, I missed Glastonbury this year — and it stung, a little. The legends, the lights, the wild magic. But as I stood barefoot in the grass at Fire in Your Soul, surrounded by people genuinely invested in healing the land and themselves, I realised I was right where I needed to be.

This wasn’t about escapism. It was about re-rooting.

What’s Next? NESTA VALLEY Launch Party – Friday July 11th

If Fire in Your Soul lit something within you — don’t let it fade. The next chapter is happening this Friday 11th at the Nestavalley.co.uk launch party at the home of Valley Fest.

Set in the rolling hills of a the Chew Valley, Nesta Valley is a new regenerative project blending, wellness, food and camping. Expect an evening of music, fire, talks, wild food, and a glimpse into what Nesta Valley will become — a home for culture, creativity, and connection.

Launching AWE –

Come and Camp with us –  info at: www.nestavalley.co.uk

Lake Paradiso: Your Next Escape to Nature

And if your soul is still seeking a dose of nature, sound, and sanctuary — then Lake Paradiso might be calling.

A dreamy micro-festival nestled by the water, LakeParadiso.co.uk is more than a party — it’s a curated experience of music, movement, food, and lakeside magic.

Grab your tickets whilst you can 1st -3rd August

Come and party with us – Tickets www.valleyfest.co.uk

In Closing: Keep the Fire Lit

Fire in Your Soul may be over, but the work — and joy — continues. In our gardens, in our guts, in our communities. Let’s keep planting, fermenting, connecting, and dancing.

To the soil beneath our feet and the fire within us — let’s grow something beautiful.