Glamping Site Expands Offerings with Foraging Experience Partnership

A glamping site on the Isle of Wight is expanding its guest offerings by partnering with a foraging educator to introduce guided wild food experiences. 

Sibbecks Farm, located near Whitwell, has teamed up with Joseph Thurbin—known online as “Fieldstudy”—to provide educational foraging walks and courses throughout the year.

Thurbin, a YouTuber and foraging instructor, has built a following by sharing knowledge about wild food and edible plants. 

Originally from the Isle of Wight, he has led foraging courses across the country and is now bringing his expertise back to the local landscape. The partnership began last autumn with a series of bespoke foraging events, which saw a positive reception from participants.

With the expansion of the collaboration, Sibbecks Farm will now offer a range of foraging experiences catering to different skill levels. 

Introductory walks will focus on identifying edible plants, while advanced courses will include live cooking demonstrations. These seasonal sessions are designed to highlight the region’s natural food sources and their availability throughout the year.

“At Sibbecks Farm we offer nature-based, luxury getaways and events which offer the opportunity for guests to ‘go wild,’” a farm spokesperson said in a report by the Isle of Wight County Press. 

“We are excited to expand on these opportunities to enjoy our beautiful nature by teaming up with Joseph, who understands the landscape so deeply and makes learning about it so enjoyable.”

For glamping businesses, partnerships like this demonstrate the growing appeal of experiential travel, where guests seek hands-on activities that connect them with nature. 

By integrating educational elements such as foraging, outdoor hospitality operators can enhance their guest experience, differentiate their offerings, and tap into the rising interest in sustainable and immersive tourism.

As demand for unique outdoor experiences continues to grow, collaborations with local experts could present new revenue opportunities for glamping sites and campgrounds looking to expand beyond traditional accommodations.