{"id":51231,"title":"A Path Into the Woods: An Invitation to Join Our Circle","description":"Step into the story of Englandbear. Join our circle to receive whispers from the woods\u2014tales of British folklore, whimsical art, and sustainable craft sent to you each month. Become a keeper of tales and tread lightly with us.","content":"<p>Have you ever felt it? That quiet pull towards the wilder places, the sense that just beyond the veil of the everyday, a deeper story is waiting to be heard. It\u2019s a feeling that lives in the heart of Britain\u2019s ancient woodlands, in the folklore that winds through our history like ivy, and in the captivating wildlife that carries the spirit of these old tales.<img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/klw7tbktsskd110tygxyxza2mrcr6jijcanzvpzvvy9ihtfq.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"An old fashioned stone troll bridge over a river in a forest\" title=\"An old fashioned stone troll bridge over a river in a forest\" \/>This is the world of Englandbear. We began with a simple belief: \"that the magic of British folklore is real, and it lives in the woods, the wilds, and the stories we choose to carry with us\". We are story-keepers and artists, crafting wearable art and timeless gifts that serve as small tokens of this magic.<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/introducing-the-scriptorium-artist-and-studio-warden\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/emnx6ptwjenwaighk1orqxzboblskks2syjt0azo8pybnsey.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;z=1.6000000000000005&amp;fx=0.5064806221874288&amp;fy=0.4085618019405573&amp;v=2\" alt=\"A photograph of Dave Jaques, The Scriptorium Artist, using watercolour paints on a woodland design.\" title=\"A photograph of Dave Jaques, The Scriptorium Artist, using watercolour paints on a woodland design.\" \/><\/u><\/a>Our stories are deeply rooted in the soil. We are exploring a new path of Botanical Lore &amp; Ecological Magic, anchoring our folklore in scientific authenticity and formal horticultural science. Drawing upon my formal RHS Level 3 training, we share the biological realities of native flora alongside their mythical tales, weaving ecology with enchantment to create a living legend.<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/a-path-into-the-woods\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/shyvmktkkma2lyflnekpwewy1pni2rdhfgdmylp1dfrygvar.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;project=england-bear-376237&amp;v=2\" alt=\"A photograph of the Englandbear Founder, Bryony Biddle, standing in the woods wearing an Englandbear T-Shirt.\" title=\"A photograph of the Englandbear Founder, Bryony Biddle, standing in the woods wearing an Englandbear T-Shirt.\" \/><\/u><\/a>(If you would like to read more about this journey and my background, I invite you to read my journal entry,<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/a-path-into-the-woods\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u> <\/u><strong><u>A path into the Woods: The story of a storykeeper<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. You can also discover more about the traditional art behind our designs in our post, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/introducing-the-scriptorium-artist-and-studio-warden\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Whispers from the forest scriptorium: welcoming the scriptorium artist<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p><p><\/p><h3>What it Means to Join Our Circle<\/h3><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/wfp7jodv0hrfmvevbgz24gccovxvsrkqbr7scqeizjtswbha.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"A circle of mushrooms growing in the grass\" title=\"A circle of mushrooms growing in the grass\" \/><\/u><\/a>A story is not meant to be kept locked away; it is meant to be shared, to grow, and to be passed among kindred spirits. By joining our circle, you are stepping deeper into the story.<\/p><p>Once a month, we send out our seasonal missive\u2014a bundle of stories we call <em>Whispers from the Woods<\/em>. This is not a marketing email; it is a letter from our workshop, a quiet moment of connection arriving just once a month, ensuring your inbox remains a place of peace.<\/p><p>Inside these letters, you will find:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\">The Folklore &amp; Botanical Lore:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\"> Discover the timeless tales, myths, legends, and ecological truths from across the British Isles that inspire our work.<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\">Creations from the Workshop:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\"> Be the first to see our new legends as they come to life, getting a private view of our latest wearable art before anyone else.<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\">A Path to Living Gently:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\"> We share our journey in sustainable craft, exploring how we can all tread lightly on the earth. Our products are made from natural materials like <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/did-you-know-that-organic-cotton-can-be-recycled\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\"><u>organic cotton<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;\">. This makes it easier to recycle them again, and again, each time they're worn out. You can send back any of our products to be remade by scanning the QR code on the inside label and you'll get a reward to spend on your next purchase too.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><h3>The Story-Keeper's Gifts<\/h3><p>As a small token of our thanks for joining the fold, we offer a few special gifts.<\/p><p>When you join our circle, you will receive a key granting you 10% off your first piece of wearable art from our main store. Our story-keepers are also the only ones to receive the key to The Snug\u2014our exclusive subscriber-only collection\u2014and hear from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/story-of-postmaster-pond\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Postmaster Pond<\/u><\/a> when he declares a special free postage weekend. Hidden within The Snug, you will find exclusive treasures, including Scriptorium Artist illustrations, kindred spirit items, and Englandbear logo merchandise.<\/p><h3>Step Across the Threshold<\/h3><p>Because the paths of our digital woodland do not allow for an automatic gateway at the bottom of these pages, I kindly ask you to take one simple step to join us.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Step Into the Story to leave your name and email<\/u><\/a><\/p><p>The path into the woods continues from here.<\/p><p><em>Tread lightly, live gently.<\/em><\/p><p><em>Bryony<\/em><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/ynj77q3cfa0xfvebiyngwyprmvjbw6jssfduqeplyldlxg5b.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"ynj77q3cfa0xfvebiyngwyprmvjbw6jssfduqeplyldlxg5b.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><br \/><\/p>","urlTitle":"join-our-circle","url":"\/blog\/join-our-circle\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/join-our-circle\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/englandbear.com\/blog\/join-our-circle\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1754607866,"updatedAt":1783685795,"publishedAt":1783685795,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":367720,"name":"EnglandBear"},"tags":[{"id":3651,"code":"englandbear","name":"Englandbear","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/englandbear\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ua7rbxkyweoll04uzeozgvvwr8whogriym94tfuobu2lvae8.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ua7rbxkyweoll04uzeozgvvwr8whogriym94tfuobu2lvae8.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ua7rbxkyweoll04uzeozgvvwr8whogriym94tfuobu2lvae8.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"Discover the magic of British folklore and sustainable craft. 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We invite you to wander with us, to follow the trails that call to you, and to become part of the story in the wider woods.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/0gkuxx6hlgtii5qypdontpedo5r5mndcctnuirbkpataxrsr.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/0gkuxx6hlgtii5qypdontpedo5r5mndcctnuirbkpataxrsr.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":51717,"title":"A Path Into the Woods: The Story of a Story-Keeper","url":"\/blog\/a-path-into-the-woods\/","urlTitle":"a-path-into-the-woods","division":367720,"description":"Every story has a beginning. Discover the path that led our founder from a childhood love of books to the heart of the ancient woods, and how a search for forgotten folklore became Englandbear. 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