Habitats and homes: exploring our interconnected and inspiring relationship with nature

Join us from 8am to awaken your senses with Sunshine Yoga, surrounded by the beauty of nature as the day begins.

Day One of the Homecoming Festival invites you into a rich tapestry of ideas, discussion and inspiration.

The day opens with a warm welcome from Heligan Managing Director Laura Smit-Chesterfield and Matthew Shaw, setting the tone for an incredible programme of talks. They’ll be followed by Cornwall High Sheriff Geraint Richards, kicking off a day of insight and storytelling.

Expect engaging talks and live Q&A sessions from a stellar line-up including:

• Kurt Jackson, celebrated British contemporary artist
• Derek Gow, farmer, nature conservationist and author of Bringing Back the Beaver
• Marie Derome, psychoanalytic child & adolescent psychotherapist
• Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, chef, environmental campaigner and star of River Cottage
• And Philip Marsden, award-winning writer and explorer of place and story

Beyond the talks, the Heligan site will be alive with wellbeing experiences, wildflower walks, pop-up musicians, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Gates open at 9am, with all Homecoming ticket holders invited to explore over 200 acres of magical gardens, ancient woodlands, rare breed farmland, and our family play meadow. Delicious food and drink will be available across the site, including The Heligan Kitchen and The Field Kitchen.