Katherine May: A Natural Harbour

Many of us find ourselves in the shadow of the events of the last few years, feeling a little unmoored and wondering: does anybody else feel like this? Overwhelmed and burnt out, Katherine May opens her door and journeys into the natural world in search of restoration and rest. Taking the reader from ancient woods to sacred wells, Enchantment is an invitation to heal and hope during trying times. In conversation with Sam Baker.

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