Inside the Spring Long Lunch: Will & Bear, Volvo & Into the Wild Escapes

By Lily ClaytonOct 24, 2025

Into the Wild Escapes, Volvo Car Australia and Will and Bear set the tone for a mindful day outdoors. From the first hello to the final toast, the focus was on simple pleasures and a shared love of nature.

Guests welcomed to the Spring Long Lunch at Tiny Madeline with Will & Bear, Volvo and Into the Wild Escapes

The Journey with Volvo

Guests arrived in the all electric Volvo EX90, experiencing quiet comfort and thoughtful design on the way to the long table. The seamless ride reflected a shared commitment to better choices for people and planet. Learn more at Volvo Car Australia.

Volvo all electric EX90 vehicles transporting guests to the long lunch

Will & Bear, Volvo Car Australia and Into the Wild Escapes came together to host the Spring Long Lunch, a day devoted to connection with nature, mindful moments and good company. Set on the sunlit grounds that share the land with Tiny Madeline in Laguna New South Wales, guests were invited to slow down, share stories and celebrate conscious living.

ST ALi coffee cart and Surfolk reusable 35mm film cameras for guests

Morning Rituals: Coffee and Creativity

With soft morning light streaming across the paddock, guests gathered around the ST ALi coffee and matcha cart — Melbourne’s masters of mindful brewing. The aroma of freshly roasted beans drifted through the air as everyone mingled and prepared for the day ahead.

Each guest received a reusable 35mm film camera by Surfolk, encouraging everyone to slow down and capture each moment with intention.

Handmade truffles from Loco Love brought mindful indulgence to the day. Simple sips, shared laughter and quiet photos on film created a rhythm that felt easy and grounded.

Guests enjoying Loco Love chocolates during the slow afternoon

Grounding with Inner States

Before the feast began, Inner States led a grounding session that invited everyone to pause, breathe and reconnect — both inwardly and with the natural world around them. Guests gathered barefoot beneath the trees, the sun filtering softly through the branches, as the sounds of rustling leaves and distant birds became the backdrop for stillness.

Inner States leading a grounding and mindfulness session outdoors

What began as a simple grounding exercise became something more profound: a shared experience of calm, gratitude and reconnection. By the time the session ended, the energy had shifted — lighter, softer, and deeply connected — setting the tone for the long lunch that followed.

Guests relaxing after a mindfulness session surrounded by trees

A Long Table in the Wild

The long table stretched beneath the dappled spring light, surrounded by wildflowers, eucalyptus and the soft hum of country air. Styled with Wandering Folk textiles — rich in earthy tones and intricate patterns — the setting felt both effortless and elevated. Each rug, cushion and linen detail told a story of craftsmanship and connection to the outdoors, creating a space that invited guests to slow down and stay awhile.

Long table styled with Wandering Folk textiles under dappled spring light

Drinks and a Feast to Share

We raised jars of classic lime from AZTECA Margarita and poured local drops from Noyce Brothers Wine. Lunch by The Wilderness Chef was generous and seasonal. Lebanese charred chicken with pickled onion and buttermilk ranch, roasted porchetta over braised Sicilian caponata, layered potato gratin, Dutch carrots with tahini and spiced almonds and a bright salad of tomato, zucchini and feta were shared family style.

Azteca Margaritas and shared platters by The Wilderness Chef

The Setting: Tiny Madeline

Hosted at Anglesey Farm in Laguna, the grounds that share the land with Tiny Madeline created a calm scene for our Spring Long Lunch. The long table, styled with Wandering Folk pieces, welcomed conversation and connection.

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Tiny Madeline off grid tiny home surrounded by bushland

Into the Wild Escapes: Tiny Madeline

Into the Wild Escapes offers off grid tiny homes close to city life yet immersed in nature. Tiny Madeline embodies the idea of rewilding and invites a quick reset in the bush.

Friends gathered at the long table sharing stories and raising glasses

The Spirit of the Day

As the afternoon unfolded, the table filled with stories and easy conversation. Will & Bear offered a hat customisation station so guests could add a personal touch to their pieces. Explore our range of adventure ready styles: Shop Cowboy Hats and Shop Wide Brim Hats.

Thoughtful goodie bags featuring Arms of Eve, The Slow Road, Hydro Flask and Ethical Brand Co

Goodie Bags and Gratitude

Arms of Eve jewellery for effortless shine
The Slow Road Cookbook by Kirianna Poole
Hydro Flask for hydration on the move
Ethical Brand Co organic and sustainable care
Remedy Kombucha for a refreshing finish
Rockwear Activewear for some fresh looks
Azteca Margareta for a refreshing beverage

Thank you to every partner and guest who helped shape a day that felt both simple and special.

Photography captured by Danielle, you can find here work here.

Content of the day captured by Sydney, you can check her out here.

Into the Wild Escapes

Founded in 2017, Into the Wild Escapes provides off grid tiny homes that make a quick escape to mindfulness and nature easy. The ethos is rewinding and helping guests reconnect with the natural world. Explore stays.

Will & Bear

Born on the road and built from a love of the outdoors, Will & Bear creates timeless hats that inspire adventure and give back to the land we love. Each hat is thoughtfully designed in Australia with natural, renewable and recycled fibres. For every hat sold, one tree is planted with more than two point six million trees already in the ground. Discover hats.