The Cabin was awarded CPRE Hampshire’s Sustainable Communities Award in 2023
The Cabin has a maximum capacity of 60 persons. Capacities can vary depending on the event or layout required.
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HIRE THE CABIN
AN AWARD WINNING VENUE AT THE DIAMOND WOOD IN ANDOVER
HOW THE CABIN WAS CREATED
It has been part of the vision for the wood from the outset to build an off-grid, sustainable, classroom, field-study base, community and volunteer room, one that is sensitive to its surroundings and sits well in the landscape.
The portable cabin and shipping container were the beginnings… Planning permission was approved (an outline plan can be found in the photo gallery), skilled crafters and builders appointed and, thanks to the generosity of our supporters we raised the funds needed to complete the basic structure.
Escalating costs, however, meant that funds were really stretched… and by late winter/ early 2023, they’d run out! Building recommenced on the internal fit out in late July 2023 and, although there are a few elements that need completing (‘shutterbridges’, rodent-proof netting around the base of the frame, kitchen completion and a bit more storage) the building has been operational since January this year (2024)! Huge thanks and congratulations to everybody who has worked so hard over the past 7 years to get this amazing project to this point.
The icing on the cake was when the Cabin was awarded CPRE Hampshire’s Sustainable Communities Award 2023, a very proud moment. CPRE created a wonderful video about the background to the build and its sustainability credentials, which you can see here
Donations are still needed - donate now via our Global Giving project page here.
Can you support us? The button below takes you to our Global Giving project page.
Fundraising target - phase 3 Internal Fit-out
We needed to raise a further £25,000 and, with your help, WE DID IT! £25,000.
We would like to thank everybody who has contributed via Global Giving and local fundraising events and the following funders and local businesses for their generous support:
