Welcome to the Library and Shop
Step into the library and shop. Purposefully designed by Founder Helen Aylward-Smith and Conscious Interior Designer Caroline Adams, this space is rooted in intentional choices that create an environment of peace, mindfulness, and reflection. Here, every element reflects Combe Grove’s commitment to the Five Roots of Metabolic Health™, encouraging you to take a moment of calm, explore, and find inspiration.
The library shelves are lined with books carefully selected to support your journey across each of the Five Roots of Metabolic Health™. From works on nourishing foods and movement to inspiring reads on our bodies need for connection with the natural world, these texts have been curated to empower consideration of Metabolic Health within every area of our lives.
The shop, thoughtfully placed within the library, provides a selection of items that embody Combe Grove’s personality for you to take us home with you. Designed to evoke the atmosphere of your time here, these pieces, from soft waffle towels and room diffusers to handcrafted glass birds and woodland animals, are items you can take home for moral support to feel held for your year with us and beyond. Each item has been chosen not only for its quality but for its role in supporting meaningful connections to your metabolic health.
Beyond their symbolic value, these pieces also serve a greater purpose. Proceeds from every purchase go directly to Combe Grove’s bursary fund, supporting accessibility to our programmes and initiatives. In this way, each item becomes more than a memento; it’s a contribution to the health of others on their metabolic health journey.
Take as long as you need to browse, reflect, and connect with what resonates most. We hope you find both inspiration and a sense of belonging here.
