Welcome to Oakbrook Community Farm
A 42-acre biodynamic farm, connecting people with land, food, and nature.
We are a volunteer-led project making land accessible to our local community. We are home to nine land-based businesses and have set aside multiple spaces for public use.
Upcoming Events
Don't miss our exciting list of community-oriented and farm-focused events, from seasonal gatherings to beekeeping workshops and volunteering opportunities.
Our Tenants
We are made up of the following enterprises: ZeroDig, Stroud Community Agriculture, Oakbrook Orchard, Fox Lane Flowers, The Sustainable Living Alliance, The Haven, The Grove, Network of Stroud Hubs (NoSH) and The Bee Observatory.
Barn Update June 2024
Our Visions And Values
Oakbrook Community Farm is pioneering sustainable farming practices for the future. We hold biodynamic and organic accreditation for the farm as a whole, and we strive to be an example to other organisations seeking to pursue community farming with biodynamic principles.
Oakbrook Community Farm exists because of and for our community. We seek ways in which our community can be practically and emotionally a part of the farm, and seek to be transparent and approachable in all our operations. We will seek to encourage and support volunteering, training and educational opportunities within our tenant enterprises and across the whole-farm infrastructure, believing that involving volunteers brings benefits of cost-effectiveness for the land and its users, and empowers public stewardship of the land.
Hire Our Spaces
Barn Garden Room
The Haven Field
Facilities include seating for up to 30 people, kettle and fridge, hot and cold running water and additional heaters available. The garden has outdoor lighting, fire pit and picnic benches, nearby parking and a compost toilet.
2.2 acres of stunning semi-wild land complete with trickling stream, ancient trees and abundant meadow. If you are looking for an outdoor space to host your event, come and explore whether the Haven could be right for you.
Our Invitation
We have set aside over 6 acres of space for you to nourish yourself with nature. You are welcome to spend time in our Bee Garden, or walk our nature corridor and enjoy the tranquility of our untouched Secret Field.
Our Haven field and our Barn room and garden have facilities to make being outside in nature as easy and comfortable as possible. Both spaces are available for private hire if you would like to host an event or celebration here.
Volunteers are taking the lead in everything we do. If you would like to get involved physically on the farm or behind the scenes there are an abundance of ways to take part. You can also join Oakbrook Community Benefit Society and become a shareholder of our organisation at any time.
Join Our Share Offer
Our Share Offer remains open and you are welcome to become a voting member of Oakbrook Community Benefit Society by buying your shares! The cost is £1 per share with a minimum purchase of 200. The original application documents are available below, or you can apply by getting in touch directly via admin@oakbrookfarm.org.uk.
Become A Friend
Whether or not you hold shares in the Oakbrook Community Benefit Society, you are invited to become a Friend of the farm by contributing £3 per month or £36 per year.
As a friend, your contribution makes a huge difference. Through these regular donations, we are able to cover our ongoing administrative costs, freeing up other resources for us to make bigger investments across the farm.
Make A One Off Donation
Oakbrook Community Farm welcomes donations towards ongoing costs such as utilities and computing expenses, as well as general farm maintenance and improvements. Your contribution will help make this a vibrant, welcoming space for people to visit.Thank you for your support.