Journal from Amager, Copenhagen
We kicked off the year with something a little different. A grounding day spent in nature with good people, good boots and even better food.
Together with Plantepigerne, a Copenhagen-based food project led by Mathilde Kornval-Hansen and Silja Augusta Harling, we hosted a lunch experience in the woods on Amager. Just 30 minutes outside of Copenhagen, this stretch of forest became our shared kitchen, dining room and meeting place for the morning.
Plantepigerne work at the intersection of food, seasonality and sustainability. Through workshops, catering and storytelling, they encourage a deeper connection to what we eat and where it comes from. Their philosophy is built around three simple principles
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Follow Nature’s Rhythm. Eat what grows around us, when it grows, and show respect to both the wild plants and the people who farm the land
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Reduce Food Waste. Give overlooked parts of vegetables new life and be resourceful with what we already have
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Better Growing Practices. Support methods that care for the soil, protect biodiversity and strengthen microbial life
With a handpicked group of friends and creatives from the worlds of fashion and sport, we laced up our Polyver boots and stepped into the woods. The day began with a foraging walk led by Mathilde and Silja, where we collected herbs and greens from the forest floor. With pockets full of wild flavours, we gathered around Trangia stoves to cook a simple meal together. Ingredients were passed between hands, stories were shared and warmth was found not just in the food but in the company.
Throughout the day, guests captured and shared the experience. The boots, the forest, the food. It was everything we love. Functional gear put to use in the right setting, surrounded by good people and a deep sense of calm and connection to the outdoors.
This was only the beginning of Polyver’s gatherings this year. A reminder that some of the most meaningful moments happen when we slow down, get our hands dirty and reconnect with the land beneath our feet.
