Deer-watch social : Walk, Picnic in local woods

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Richmond Park | Richmond

Mani - Woodland Witch
Publisher/HostMani - Woodland Witch
Deer-watch social : Walk, Picnic in local woods
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We gather in a Richmond park for a social walk, picnic and spotting rutting stags from safe distance. spaces limited to 15. Free event.
About this Event

The Deer begin their rutting season in autumn. That's a time of Stags gathering female deer in large groups, mating, clashing antlers with other stags for territory, and `rutting' (a deep throat growling non-stop) for weeks!

We are gathering at Richmond park, to observe this seasonal, natural activity from safe distances (Rutting stags are high in adrenalin and energy and can turn on people if people go near). We'll have a safe exploratory walk, take photos, smell them from afar (yes, you can smell them from 10-20 meters away, and we'll tune into all to do some informal and internal magic of our own!

It's an opportunity not to be missed, if you are a follower/ worshiper of Antlered Deities like Hern the Hunter, Cernunnos the lord of the Wild, and Elen the Antlered Goddess, this is a wonderful chance for you.

** FREE event*** spaces limited to 15. pls reserve a space.

This is a non-intrusive pagan exploratory event spotting deer & other woodland features. There will be short breaks to rest. So you may wish to bring a small cushion to sit on, as well as some snacks/ drinks /wine etc for your self.

Honouring Hern & horned deities. We have learnt only very recently that Royal parks do not allow `religious activities'. That does not stop anyone standing still and attuning to nature, As magicians and Witches, the only tool we need are our bodies and minds! So we shall work to tune to the powers around us and within..!

What to bring:

  • Optional: .. feel free to bring small antler pendants, crystals, wands, small statue etc. (no candles. no incense - no flames. No heavy drums. As we need to be fire-safe and non-intrusive. . That's common sense around any wild life..)
  • Personal : Some food/ drinks/ snacks for your self; A ground sheet or fold-out mini-seat to sit on.
  • Bring light-weight items only please as we will be walking with these ietsm in your own bags.

Safety:1. Insects: Pls bring any insect repellents - like citronella oils, or other body-sprays. (Note: Again, no incense sticks due to fire safety).2. No going close to Stags. We stay 30-50 metres away from them (the advised safe distance).

Meeting point:

  • Richmond Park Gate, Star and Garter Hill, Richmond TW10 5HU.

We will meet at `Richmond Gate' (just inside the park.. by the green grass area.. between 1.45pm to 2pm and then walk onwards.

Travel:Get to Richmond train/tube station. From outside station, take bus 371 heading towards Richmond Hill. Get off at the stop `American University'.. and walk few minutes ahead and turn left into Richmond gate' !

What to wear-------Please wear sensible cloths/ coats/ rain proof/ boots etc!! It may start out sunny and hot but it gets cold quickly.. There'll be midges and insects.. so cover up ankles with socks.. wear trainers or boots...(No slippers).

Bright Blessings .

-Mani


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Richmond Park, Richmond Park Gate, Richmond, United Kingdom

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