Enter the Sacred Grove and cross the threshold into a living landscape where ancient yews continue to hold the memory and spirit of place.

For thousands of years, yews have been revered as trees of mystery, transformation and thresholds — their extraordinary longevity and presence connecting the living world with the ancestral and unseen.

It is into this mystery that Roots of Belonging invites you, as you enter the Sacred Grove and journey into some of Shropshire's most ancient yew trees and the sacred places they have watched over for centuries. Some of these remarkable trees have stood for over 2,800 years, witnessing the changing landscape and quietly holding the memory of those who have lived, gathered and worshipped beneath their branches.

Through a collection of symbolic paintings, Roots of Belonging is an invitation to remember our relationship with the land, our ancestors and the enduring spirit of place. Inspired by the mythology, history and living presence of each ancient yew, the exhibition offers a contemplative journey into the memory held within the Shropshire landscape.

As you move through the Sacred Grove, you are invited not simply to observe these ancient trees, but to pause, listen and remember. Here, the paintings become a meeting place between the visible and the unseen, where the memory of the land is gently revealed and our connection to place can be felt once more.

Reflections from the previous Exhibitions

“Truly, revelatory, spellbinding, contemplative and revealingly wondrous.”

— Shell

“This experience was very powerful. I have come away feeling very connected to my quality as a woman. And I have realised a should embrace my unique quality as a woman. Also the importance of sisterhood was highlighted to me today.””

— Anonymous

“A beautiful cyclical journey that felt empowering. A remembering of our strength and sovereignty beautifully told by Lisa through her art and words. Leaving proud of our land. ”

— Annette

“Thank you Lisa for the most beautiful and powerful experience. It has been deeply moving and it evolves so much. You are truly beautiful.”

— Jade

“Thank you so much for today. A series of synchronistic events bought me here. So many aha moments and some realisations that will help me in this time of change. So grateful for your beautiful work.”

— Emily

“Oh my word! What a magic deep connection, each Goddess connecting on a deep level of awareness. I cant wait to see what unfolds from this journey. Thank you Lisa. Such Magic.”

— Judith

“Just WOW! Very hard to find words, I felt this on so many levels. Thank you Lisa.”

— Anomymous

“I had the most amazing experience at ‘Reclaiming the Wild.’ Felt a great sense of emotions throughout the experience and will be doing a lot of reflective work from this. Amazing, beautiful and captivating artwork.”

— Lauryn

“A deeply embodied beautiful experience. So much has slotted in, making sense. The resonance of truth runs throughout the exhibition. Thank you. ”

— Anonymous

‘ROOTS OF BELONGING’

ENTER THE SACRED GROVE AND CROSS THE THRESHOLD INTO A LIVING LANDSCAPE WHERE ANCIENT YEWS CONTINUE TO HOLD THE MEMORY AND SPIRIT OF PLACE

The Journey

Step into the Sacred Grove and discover the symbolic paintings inspired by some of Shropshire's most ancient yew trees. Each work has emerged through time spent with these remarkable beings and the sacred places they inhabit, listening to the mythology, history and enduring spirit held within the landscape.

As you move through the exhibition, each painting is accompanied by a short introduction to the ancient yew that inspired it, inviting you to pause, reflect and encounter the unique presence of each place. Together, they form a contemplative pilgrimage through the Shropshire landscape, revealing how these ancient trees continue to witness, remember and quietly shape our relationship with the land.

Booking Your Visit

Entry to the Sacred Grove is £5 per person.

To preserve the quiet and contemplative nature of the exhibition, pre-booking is recommended. Simply choose your preferred day and arrival window, then explore the exhibition at your own pace.

After Viewing the Exhibition

At the end of your journey, you are warmly invited to browse the Gallery Shop, where a collection of original prints and exhibition pieces will be available.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase the Roots of Belonging book, bringing together the paintings and the deeper stories, mythology and history that inspired this body of work.