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The Art of Creating a Traditional Tipi: A Behind-the-Scenes…

Posted on: 20 November 2024 by Tara Weightman

Tipis, those iconic canvas structures, have captured imaginations for centuries. At Hearthworks, we’ve been crafting these timeless dwellings for over 25 years, transforming raw canvas…

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Behind the Scenes with Rico Aalst, Manufacturing Manager

Posted on: 7 November 2023 by Nichole Messier

Rico started working with Hearthworks in 2007 as part of the Tipi Village set up team for Glastonbury Festival. It was the first year that…

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Living in nature grounds us in simplicity

Posted on: 16 August 2021 by Tara Weightman

Nichole, Hearthworks’ office manager, has been working with the company for over fifteen years. Originally from Canada, she moved to England nearly 30 years ago…

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Hearthworks Yurt Maintenance Guide

Posted on: 21 January 2025 by Tara Weightman

Maintaining your Hearthworks Yurt This guide provides instructions on how to properly maintain your Hearthworks Yurt to ensure it lasts for many years. Regular maintenance…

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Popup glampsite advice

Posted on: 15 March 2022 by Tara Weightman

Tara Weightman, Hearthworks founder and curator of the Glastonbury Tipi Field talks about the pressures and pitfalls, requirements and rewards in setting up your own…

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The festival industry is on its knees: Glastonbury Tipi…

Posted on: 19 July 2021 by Tara Weightman

In any ordinary year, the festival season would already be in full swing. Glastonbury would have kicked it off in style, and the British public…

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FSA winner

Posted on: 29 April 2020 by Tara Weightman

Hearthworks have won the Best Glamping & Accommodation category at the Festival Supplier Awards 2020. Judges commended Hearthworks for ‘supplying distinct, bespoke and transport-efficient accommodation…

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