This 7th biennial is housed in the lovely landscaped gardens of Asthall Manor near Burford, a 17th c. Jacobean house once the family home of the Mitford sisters.

Don’t dawdle because this fabulous exhibition featuring more than 200 works by 30 of the most talented living sculptors ends July 6th.

And for the free-spirits out there, the Wilderness open-air festival in Cornbury Park near Burford is a must. Besides glamping, this award-winning, four-day festival in early August hosts so many fun frivolities it’s hard to list them all. Highlights include long table banquets with top chefs like Simon Rogan, Angela Hartnett, Russell Norman & Polpo.

There’s tons of live music and dancing and interesting talks supported by the Huffington Post. Other activities include morning meditation, fly fishing, facials, tai chi, croquet, sunset yoga classes  and of course, luxury hot tubs.

 and wild swimming….

Who can resist a festival where the “Ugly Animal Preservation Society”, “Liars League”, “Tongue Fu” and “Chill Pill” are just a few of the guest speakers?

June, 2014

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