We have a small field on the Somerset levels with a view of Glastonbury Tor and easy walking access to beautiful Westhay and Shapwick nature reserves.
There is a lovely orchard with apples, pears, greengage, plum, medlar, oolonsgage and more, mostly planted by my dad, some as long as 30 years ago. There is an orangerie on the side of the barn, mostly given over to tomatoes, cucumbers, chili's and tomatillo and peppers and a couple of smaller greenhouses growing the same. Then there are a couple of veg patches, given over to beans (broad, runner, borlotti), chard, kale , cabbage, various berries and more.
My dad, Bob, has been growing and gifting fruit and veg his whole life, he always meant to sell it but usually ended up giving it away, it's always given him so much pleasure. He's in his 70s now and suffered a stroke just over a year ago. My partner and I run a small eco campsite so don't have as much time as we would like, or that Bob needs, to get the land back to where it was before he became less mobile. He may not be as spry as he was but he is an absolute wealth of knowledge. His speech is a bit slower now but its all there. It's a family effort, my other half and I will be on hand most of the time and mum comes and plants bulbs and flowers when the sun shines, but it is Bobs happy place so he will be there to point out what needs doing and offer advice.
We would have a range of activities throughout the year from clearing, digging, weeding, hedging, planting, pruning, potting up, picking, creating raised beds and a large, 3 bay compost bin.
We don't have any electricity on site except for a limited amount of solar. Your accommodation would be a spacious 5 meter bell tent with rug, solar lights, a proper bed, armchair, cool box table, and some cooking facilities. You will need to bring some bedding with you as it can get a bit cold on the levels.
There is a hot shower, fresh water and flushing toilets on the site.
As you would basically be posh camping we would also provide some rustic outdoor furniture and your own fire pit so you can fully enjoy your beautiful natural surroundings and drink in the legendary sunsets.
Glastonbury Town is 20 minutes walk away with many pubs and cafes, the Abbey, Rural Life Museum, Chalice Well, Glastonbury Tor is 40 mins stroll from our gate. There is a community arts centre, The Red Brick Building a 5 minute walk away that holds various events from live music to yoga sessions.
The activities will be very much weather dependent, we wouldn't expect you to work in the rain. The hours will be extremely flexible.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Forestry
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Seed saving or production
Green Building
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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