ELIZA BROWN

Founder & Creative Director. 

Eliza grew up on a small family farm, surrounded by animals, nature, and what she describes as “good chaos.” The rhythms of rural life and the traditions passed down through generations, from her grandfather to her father and then to her, shaped her early years and instilled a deep respect for the land. Those lessons in practical knowledge, self-sufficiency, and living in balance with nature laid the foundation for everything that followed.

From a young age, she felt out of step with societal expectations. Conventional education never suited her practical, creative nature, so she chose to learn through experience. She sailed across oceans, rode through remote landscapes on horseback, and led expeditions to far-flung corners of the globe, always seeking to expand her skills and deepen her understanding of how to live more closely with the natural world.

Throughout her career, Eliza has met custodians of landscapes whose wisdom and traditions remain intact. Their stories, passion, skills and knowledge ignited a desire to amplify their voices to help others reconnect with the knowledge and ways of living that modern life has buried.

In a world consumed by speed and distraction, she set out to offer an alternative: a slower, more meaningful way of living. She believes the most valuable gift we can give ourselves is knowledge - the skills that connect us to the land, the confidence that comes from self-reliance, and the sense of wholeness that comes from living simply and in rhythm with nature.

That belief, and a deep love for the wild, became the foundation of RVIVAL: a space to bring together some of the most skilled and passionate people and share their knowledge through immersive escapes - from cooking over fire and foraging to building, crafting, and living from the land. To Eliza, these encounters do more than teach practical skills; they shift perspectives and encourage a deeper sense of balance and sustainability in everyday life.

NELL KIRKBY

Project Manager & Logistics Coordinator

With a lifelong love for the outdoors, Nell brings a grounded energy and thoughtful precision to the RVIVAL team. Growing up, she spent every possible moment outside - playing sports, exploring, and finding joy in movement and fresh air. After finishing school, she moved to Vancouver Island, where she discovered the beauty and the importance of slowing down to notice the world around her.

Returning to the UK and completing university, Nell made a conscious decision to shape her life around what she’d learned during her time away - to live and work in a way that stays close to nature and prioritises real connection. She began gaining outdoor qualifications, both on the water and in the hills, turning her hobbies into her profession and deepening her knowledge of the natural world.

A chance meeting with RVIVAL’s founder, Eliza, in the same small Shropshire town where they’d both once attended the same rural school, led to an opportunity in the far northwest of Scotland. There, Nell spent eight months living and working in a truly wild landscape - an experience that amplified her connection to the outdoors and solidified her commitment to a nature-first way of life.

Now a full-time member of the RVIVAL team and based at Monachyle Mhor, Nell plays a pivotal role in delivering RVIVAL’s experiences, blending planning and organisation with a calm, on-the-ground presence. She manages logistics, operations, and guest communications, ensuring every detail reflects RVIVAL’s ethos.

She would jokingly say she’s a 'townie' - now on a mission to live more in sync with nature and its changing seasons, and continue expanding her skill set by learning  from the people who surround her.