Find out why we’re planting fruit trees, hedges, shelterbelts, coppices and more on the farm. The tour will focus on Oakbrook Orchard, but also take in other new plantings across the farm, including trees planted in the last two years for woodchip, forage, basketry and shelter. Learn about the benefits of trees to the cattle, […]
Aside from some hard work together, the day normally involves a picnic and some fantastic company! As we always have a variety of tasks to complete, all are welcome regardless of age or ability and whether as a regular commitment or as a one-off session. We have the picnic around 1pm, and you are welcome […]
Starting 3rd Feb we will be commencing a series of monthly workshops designed by our resident apiarist Christian Gruetzmacher who has 18 years experience in holistic bee keeping. He facilitates individuals and groups in developing their own genuine relationship to the insect world and honey bees. During these 6 initial sessions we will cover wholistic […]
Come and learn the magical art of scything with us! Each workshop will cover all the basics, from getting the scythe set up right, to sharpening, mowing and peening. We’ll start with a bit of theory, and quickly move on to actually using the scythes. Suitable for total beginners, as well as those feeling a […]
Starting 3rd Feb we will be commencing a series of monthly workshops designed by our resident apiarist Christian Gruetzmacher who has 18 years experience in holistic bee keeping. He facilitates individuals and groups in developing their own genuine relationship to the insect world and honey bees. During these 6 initial sessions we will cover wholistic […]
Aside from some hard work together, the day normally involves a picnic and some fantastic company! As we always have a variety of tasks to complete, all are welcome regardless of age or ability and whether as a regular commitment or as a one-off session. We have the picnic around 1pm, and you are welcome […]
Aside from some hard work together, the day normally involves a picnic and some fantastic company! As we always have a variety of tasks to complete, all are welcome regardless of age or ability and whether as a regular commitment or as a one-off session. We have the picnic around 1pm, and you are welcome […]
Explore the science, art and history of soap-making, learning techniques for making handmade soaps that are beautiful, eco-friendly and easily recreated. Make traditional herbal washballs and experience the cold-process method, using plants from our surroundings and ingredients sourced from the plant world. Jonathan Code has been teaching and making soap for over twenty years. He […]
Tree planting volunteers from the Stroud Valleys Project will join us to help us make a grand start to our tree planting season. We’ll aim to plant around 20 new trees in the orchard, all grown in our on-site tree nursery. More details on timing will be forthcoming. General info for work parties Everyone is […]
We’re expecting to be planting some trees this month – yay! Plums, pears and apples, all from our onsite tree nursery. We will need plenty of hands for lifting trees from the nursery, digging holes, banging posts, planting trees, and hammering on tree guards. General info for work parties Everyone is welcome – no experience […]
In this workshop, we'll embrace the warmth of wool and discover light amidst the dark winter months. Starting with a 2D picture where we play with colour, then we'll progress to creating 3D lanterns illuminated by fairy lights or candles. Andy Evans is a mum of two who has always had a passion for textiles, […]
Assuming all the season’s tree planting is done, we’ll be starting on pruning, adjusting tree guards to fit the growing trees, and where needed, weeding immediately around each tree. We’ll work our way along the tree rows, and can surely find a task for every level of skill and energy. General info for work parties […]
