About The Camp

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Rainbow Mill is an opportunity for all (from beginners to trainers) to grow their NVC skills, while relaxing in the countryside.

  • All inclusive –
    • camping space
    • 3 meals a day
    • workshops, empathy groups and activities 
  • Children welcome (See children at camp section)
  • Open to all
    • Any level of experience – complete beginner to experienced trainer
    • People who come alone or with friends, partners or families (with or without children)
  • Beautiful award winning eco-campsite for 2025

 

We are a community led camp where everyone can practise and learn NVC in a supportive environment, we are a supportive and relaxed community where you can go to as many or as few workshops as you want. 

Feedback from a previous camp

“For me it was an amazing retreat, rest from cooking, home and daily routine, 

I was among friendly people, who gave me their time and 

knowledge and gave time to my kids too. This is so much appreciated.”

 

With two workshop slots a day, and multiple offerings in each slot it is a great place to learn new techniques and different processes, and if you just want to relax in a supportive NVC based community it is the ideal opportunity to do that, and even if you go to a workshop in every slot there is still plenty of time to relax and share your experiences with others.

 

All Inclusive

The financial contribution you make when you book is fully inclusive, meaning it covers camping, workshops and other activities, and we provide 3 meals a day plus drinks and snacks.

 

We believe that providing meals and giving everyone the opportunity to eat together increases the sense of community and gives more opportunity to connect with others and grow your NVC experience. 

 

“A sense of community which I have never experienced before, and it felt incredible.”

 

Where Are We

The camp will be held at Braziers Park, in the beautiful Chiltern Hills between Oxford and Reading, with good motorway connections and public transport links.

See the ‘Getting to Camp’ page for travel information and ‘Braziers Park’ page for photos and information about our 2025 venue!

For reference, the photo below shows a timetable from a previous camp

Living NVC

The camp is about much more than just workshops and structured meetings, it is a chance to be in community and hangout with like minded people with a shared interest in NVC, to make connections and practice living NVC in real situations not just roleplays. 

 

Each year we establish several Empathy Groups with an aim that all attendees (should they wish to participate) have a safe place and familiar group of people throughout the week, to give and receive empathy, feel seen and be understood.

 

“Empathy Groups which are a godsend of 

witnessing learning and support, a place to anchor myself”

 

There are two workshop slots a day plus empathy groups and evening activities. We encourage everybody to be in choice about what activities they do or don’t do.

 

Some people will only go to one or two workshops over the whole camp, others will go to one every session. Going for a walk, having a chat over a hot drink or sitting round the fire can be just as beneficial as a workshop.

“So many beautiful people I met and connections I made” 

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Feedback from a 10 year old.

“I met friends I knew and made new friends, We went to the beach and swam in big waves, Maddie swam right next to a seal and didn’t see it.  I slept in a tent and a cabin and helped to make and serve food. We could make up our own games together”.

Food

The camp provides all meals and hot and cold drinks.

All meals are vegetarian and we are happy to provide for vegans, celiac/gluten free, nut free and other allergies and intolerances if you let us know on the booking form.

We will try to accommodate other allergies and intolerances, please put details on your booking form.

Breakfast is provided on a help yourself basis, there will be porridge, cereal, toast and spreads, fruit etc.

Lunch is normally soup or a lighter meal. Examples from last year include:- 

Sweet Potato, Carrot + Coriander Soup, Bread, Houmous, leaf salad, Tomatoes + Cucumber, 

Mexican tacos, salad, plain yoghurt and guacamole, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes+ carrot sticks, 

Leek and Potato Soup, leaf salad, carrot sticks, cucumber, vegan slaw

 

Dinner will be a larger meal. examples from last year include:- 

Coconut Dhal, Brown Rice, Broccoli+Carrots,  

Pasta + Sauce, Broccoli, Leeks, grated cheese, 

Cottage Pie, Peas + cabbage 

 

Alternatives will be provided for children who don’t want to (or cannot) eat the main dish, these will include pasta, baked potatoes, vegan sausages, pizza. Please ensure you make us aware of relevant details (such as food or sensory sensitivities) in your booking form.

Hot drinks (tea, coffee, herbal and fruit teas etc), fruit squash are available for you to help yourself all day, and we aim to provide fresh fruit (apples, bananas, melon pieces etc) as snacks.

 

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Some feedback on the food from previous camps:

“Really loved all the food, thank you!”

“it was very tasty, plenty, healthy very good…….. it was perfecto!”

“The food was great for me! Healthy and tasty.”

“Amy’s cake was AMAZING!!”

“I liked it all”

 “I absolutely loved that food was provided”