A little bit of everything. A lot of heart.
Welcome to
Rabble & Roost.
A place to connect, breathe and stay awhile. Rooted in family, nature and a healthy dose of mud.
The Rabble & Roost
A place for people, nature & a little adventure; on the Wenlock Edge, Shropshire.
Four different ways to be part of the Rabble.
Stay a while
The Rabble’s Retreat
Our snug, self-catering glamping cabin in our meadow — based near Much Wenlock, Shropshire; with a railway carriage and annexe joining the family in time.
Young people
The Roost
Nature based alternative provision for young people aged 11-18, rooted in Forest School principles. Using the power of the outside to change the inside.
Older people
Wise & Well
Dementia-friendly, nature-based activities for our older members of the community. Time to connect, move, mingle and simply be.
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By women, for women
Ladies on the Edge
Workshops, gatherings, food, fire and friendship. By women, for women. Come as you are…
The story so far…
Our home. Our family.
Our ongoing project.
Rabble & Roost is home to its founders, Tristan & Dru. The Rabble was born when we expanded our family with Boomer the dog. A trio of children followed, accompanied over the years by an assortment of animals — chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigs reared for meat, sheep and, of course, more dogs!
For more than a decade, The Old Chapel, nestled near Much Wenlock, Shropshire has been our ongoing project: turning a derelict old chapel in a neglected field into a family home, small holding, garden and a place for others to enjoy.
We began by inviting guests to stay in the shed that had been our own home for four years. Since then, we’ve built on the Rabble ethos to create accommodation, outdoor activities and opportunities for young people, women and older members of our community.
Please don’t expect a polished country manor. Expect something more rustic, informal and friendly: a place full of life, fresh air and, not forgetting, mud!
It’s a work in progress. Aren’t we all?
Gather round
What’s happening at Rabble & Roost
Small gatherings, practical activities and reasons to get outside. Ask us about the next gathering or activity.
WISE & WELL – DATES TO COME
Seasoned &
Sane Soup
A Friendly, dementia-aware gathering with a warming mug of something hearty & homemade
the roost – enquire
Forest School &
Outdoor Learning
Time outdoors, hands-on projects and experiences rooted in nature
ladies on the edge – dates to come
Women’s Fire &
Food Evening
An evening of fire, food and company in the great outdoors
Meet Inka & Gili — two members of the Rabble.
Come and say hello
There’s always a bit of Rabble about.
We share this place with people, animals and the occasional unexpected adventure. Visit us on Instagram at @therabbleandroost for a glimpse behind the scenes.
Want to ask about a stay, a school referral or an upcoming gathering? We’d love to hear from you.