World School Hub
Gather, grow and learn together
World Schooling at High Nature
High Nature is the perfect base for world schooling families seeking connection, creativity, nature immersion and community living. Nestled in the rolling hills of South Devon and just minutes from breathtaking beaches, we offer a unique opportunity to come together as a temporary eco-village — living, learning and thriving side by side.
Whether you are looking for a short 3, 4, 5 or 7 night gathering, a longer 2 or 3 week residency (in June or September), High Nature can be exclusively yours.
Live Like an Eco-Community
High Nature is designed around permaculture principles and regenerative living. When you book the whole site, you create your own pop-up village — families living in yurts and bell tents, sharing meals, learning together and building meaningful friendships.
Children roam safely across wide open spaces. Adults connect over shared meals, projects and conversations. It’s community in its most nourishing form.
Here’s our current off peak whole site / group booking availability for 2027:
3-night weekends (Fri–Mon): May 21st-24th, June 4th-7th, June 25th-27th, Sept 3rd-6th, Sept 10th-13th.
4-night midweeks (Mon–Fri): May 17th-21st, May 24th-28th, June 7th-11th, June 14th-18th, June 21st-25th, June 28th-July 2nd, July 5th-July 9th, July 12th-July 16th, July 19th-July 23rd, Sept 6th-10th, Sept 13th-17th.
5 night stays (Fri-Wed, Wed-Mon): May 14th-19th, May 19th-24th, May 21st-26th, June 25th-30th, June 30th-July 5th, July 2nd-7th, July 7th-12th, July 9th-14th, July 16th-21st, Sept 1st-6th, Sept 3rd-8th, Sept 8th-13th, Sept 10th-15th.
7 night stays: May 14th-21st, May 17th-24th, May 21st-28th, June 25th-July 2nd, June 28th-July 5th, July 2nd-9th, July 5th-12th, July 9th-16th, July 12th-19th, July 16th-23rd, Sept 3rd-10th, Sept 6th-13th, Sept 10th-17th.
3 week stay: June 7th-June 25th
2 week stay: Sept 3rd-17th
Please email us if you’d like to book for 2027.
An Incredible Coastal Location
We’re located in South Devon, close to:
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Stunning sandy beaches and hidden coves
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Coastal walks with panoramic sea views
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Rock pooling, paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing
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Nature trails and wildlife spotting
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A thriving local culture rich in creativity, food and tradition
Families can spend mornings learning together and afternoons exploring the coastline, swimming in the sea or adventuring along the South West Coast Path.
Learn Through Living
High Nature is not just a venue — it’s a living, breathing learning environment.
Drawing inspiration from our Learn programmes, visiting groups can explore:
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Organic food growing and seasonal harvesting
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Permaculture principles in action
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Nature-based crafts and creative arts
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Wild food and foraging
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Environmental stewardship and biodiversity
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Sustainable building and low-impact living
Children (and adults!) gain hands-on experience in real-world sustainability, not just theory.
Organic Food & Shared Meals
Food is at the heart of community life here.
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Learn how to grow organic produce
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Harvest straight from the gardens
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Cook together in our fully equipped kitchen spaces
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Or choose onsite catering with nourishing, wholefood meals
Eat healthy, relax, explore, learn and care for each other and the land — together.
Flexible Gatherings Designed Around Your Group
The High Nature hosts can help you design your ideal world schooling gathering.
You might choose:
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Daily structured activities for children and/or adults
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Workshops led by your own facilitators
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Creative arts, movement and wellbeing sessions
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Free time for beach trips and exploration
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Fully self-catered community living
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Or onsite catering to simplify your stay
We understand that every world schooling group is different. Some want rhythm and routine; others want space and spontaneity. We can co-create a schedule that reflects your values and vision.
Accommodation & Facilities
When you book High Nature, your group enjoys exclusive access to:
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5 yurts sleeping up to 25
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3 bell tents sleeping a further 15
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6 spacious grass pitches for tents or small campervans (rent a campervan?)
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A fully equipped kitchen cabin
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24-hour hot showers
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The Dining Tunnel & Bar (seating up to 80)
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The Play Tunnel with swings, hammocks, ping pong and games
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Wild Spa with sauna, hot tub, mineral baths and plunge pool
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Abundant outdoor space for free play and gatherings
A Biodiverse Natural Playground
High Nature is a rich ecosystem of gardens, wild edges and cultivated abundance. Children can observe insects, birds, soil life and plant growth up close. Learning happens organically through curiosity and exploration.
Immerse yourself in a biodiverse natural environment where education is woven into everyday life.
Seasonal Availability for World Schooling Groups
We welcome exclusive world schooling bookings:
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1–2 week gatherings (subject to availability)
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6-week residency: Early June to mid-July
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Up to 3 weeks in September
Whether you are a small collective or a larger international group, we can accommodate your community.
A Place to Belong
World schooling is about more than travel. It’s about connection — to people, to place and to the planet.
At High Nature, families live simply, learn deeply and create memories that last a lifetime.
Come together. Grow together. Learn together.
Location
The High Nature Centre, East Portlemouth, Salcombe, TQ8 8PN










































