Hello , my fellow brave human

A couple of weeks ago I stood next to Jenny Leggate, launching the (Almost) Open Day at a 700 acre farm beautifully named Set Aside. It was three years to the day that Jenny’s husband had died, and this was a brilliant dedication to him and an original vision that they both had embarked on.

Jenny had asked me a few months ago to help her make her vision into a reality, and I felt like the luckiest person on the planet.

What I love about Set Aside is its diverse landscape that Jenny is opening up where people can teach, learn and heal. Part wilderness, part organic livestock farm. I have been completely inspired by her vision and approach.

She is doing it her way, not the way others think it should be done, iteratively and organically - and absolutely sticking to her values and vision.

So I thought it would be apt to bring people to this beautiful space for a valley walk on the theme of Purpose and Perspective.

What to Expect

The time to step away from screens, deadlines and the constant noise of modern life. Together, we'll:

- Wander along the Greenlawdean Valley that skirts the 700 acres of organic farmland, wild spaces and natural beauty

- Connect with like-minded individuals in meaningful conversation 

- Experience the restorative power of being in nature

- Make sense of our rapidly changing world in a supportive environment

- Engage in gentle guided reflections that help ground and centre you

No agenda, no PowerPoints – just open space, fresh air, and authentic connection.

About Set Aside

Set Aside is the vision of Jenny Leggate – a remarkable woman who is reimagining what land stewardship can be in the 21st century. This 700-acre organic farm features:

- Mixed woodland and wildflower meadow

- A river and reservoir

- Archaeological site

- Off-grid huts (beautifully furnished!)

- Wild camping spaces

Jenny's philosophy – "If it's not used in two years' time, it's not needed" – infuses everything at Set Aside. This is a space for experimentation, learning, and finding new ways to connect with the land and each other.

Why Breathe: Walk & Talk?

In times of great change and uncertainty, we all need spaces to:

- Process thoughts and feelings

- Connect with others who understand their journey

- Restore energy and resilience

- Find clarity amidst complexity

- Remember why you do what you do

Breathe: Walk & Talk creates that space, allowing you to return to your life with renewed purpose and energy.

Practical Details

Location: Set Aside, Greenlawdean Farm, Greenlaw, TD10 6XP.

• If coming by car, take the turning on the Duns Road
• It’s on the 60 bus route
• Transport can be arranged for pick-up at Berwick-upon-Tweed Station 

Time: 1.30

Duration: 3 hours 

What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, water bottle 

Accessibility: This is a valley walk, and there will be points of rough and steep terrain as you climb down and back up again.

Cost: Free

Book Here

Here’s to your brilliance

Kirsty x