Our Programmes

Film and Dinner Kiss The Ground

11th October 2024

Facilitator:

Narrated by Woody Harrelson and directed by critically-acclaimed filmmakers Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Kiss The Ground unveils a game-changer: We can reverse global warming and the Earth’s soil is the solution. By regenerating earth, we can completely and rapidly stabilize our planet’s climate, restore lost ecosystems, and create abundant food supplies.

Please note dinner bookings are now closed. Please call 07572 298 163 if you'd like to attend the film. Booking is essential.

Event time: 11th October 2024 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

What Is Included

For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.

Additional Activities

Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns

At a Glance

Gather with friends and community to share a delicious meal and watch an
insightful and uplifting film
Independent films about niche but important issues
Come with a friend and book a “Two Together Ticket” for a £10 discount
Travelling from further afield? B&B options are available. Stay overnight and enjoy the Stroud Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Email Cathy on info@hawkwoodcollge.co.uk for more information.

More about Film and Dinner Kiss The Ground

With epic footage shot on five continents, striking visuals from NASA and NOAA, and stunning animation, the documentary conveys this critical message through the voices of leading scientists, ecologists, and experts including Nobel Laureates in climate, members of the International Panel on Climate Change, top scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), as well as environmental activists such as Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady, Jason Mraz, Ian Somerhalder, Patricia Arquette, and Rosario Dawson.

As an urgent call to action in addressing the world’s climate crisis, Kiss The Ground artfully illustrates an accessible, relatively simple solution to humanity’s greatest challenge.

The menu for this night will be:
Homemade Beetroot & Lentil Falafel (beetroot, lentils and gram flour)
Hummus (chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon)
Mojo Verde (coriander, garlic, cumin, olive oil)
Chilli Sauce (chillies, onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar)
Alioli (olive oil, avocado, egg, garlic, lemon)
Flat Breads (wheat flour) Gluten Free Rolls will be available as an alternative
Roasted Squash, Peppers and Courgette
Green Leaves, Cucumber, Tomato and Olive Salad

Practical Information

Tickets:
Supper and Documentary Tickets must be booked in advance. Supper and Documentary bookings close 12pm on Friday 11th October.

Times:
6:20 Doors
6:30 Dinner is served
7:30 Film starts
9:00 Approximate end time of film

Food & Drink:
Dinner will be a delicious, homemade meal. The bar will be open from 6:20pm and will close at 7:25pm.

"Through science, “Kiss the Ground” brings to light contrasting realities and proposes ways that we can still make a big, positive impact for the sake of our Earth. It discusses politics, ecology, regenerative solutions, composting, diet, supporting sustainable farming systems, and coming together as one for the planet. Four words come to my mind: love, education, hope and regeneration. Those are within the essence presented in this documentary."

Everton Souza da Silva, Global Change Ecology

About Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.

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