About Us

Hello. We are Andrew and Emma Groves. We live in a small barn in the Lake District where we work outdoors, make things, write, take photos and enjoy slow adventures big and small in the surrounding mountains, woods and valleys with our son Benji.

Our story is long and tangled, beginning in the oak woods of Sussex, going via the Swedish wilderness but ultimately inwards as we discovered a deeper connection to Nature. Learning to reconnect radically transformed who we were, shifting our perspective on the things that matter in life and allowing us to live more intentionally.

We believe in living simply, taking it slow, considering Nature with deep reverence and curiosity, creating over consuming, finding joy and adventure in everyday life and encouraging others to do the same.

Years spent working outdoors in Nature conservation combined with a creative mindset has given us a unique perspective on what it feels like to be connected to Nature.

Miscellaneous Adventures was inspired by the idea that small outdoor adventures have the potential to be just as transformational as big ones when measured in encounters with Nature instead of miles.

Nature connection as a powerful force for good. Not just for individuals but for societies too - we hope that by sharing our journey and passing on the skills that helped us to reconnect, we can encourage deeper connections and inspire change through creativity and adventure.