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Jun 15, 2023
Jun 15, 2023

Great Big Green Week Land & Food Tour

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Join us for an interactive tour of 42 Acres and experience our regenerative land and food philosophy.

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About this event

42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve and retreat centre running on 100% renewable energy. Our vision is to live in harmony with nature, self and others.

We aim to leave everything we touch in better shape than we found it. We use our deepest intuition, accumulated tools and shared knowledge to explore ways of living that nurture and regenerate our sacred world.

Our “soil to gut” food philosophy is designed as a blueprint for how we can grow, forage and eat food in a way that is nourishing for the body and kind to the planet. As stewards of the land, we work with the earth, leaving the planet healthier for generations to come.

Join us if you’re interested in regenerative farming, wild food, rewilding and agri-wilding. Or, if you’re exploring ways to take care of, and live in conversation with, our sacred world. You are invited to connect with the land, the food philosophy, the team and the vision of 42 Acres.

On this guided tour you'll visit:

  • our bio-dynamic-inspired market garden.
  • our walled ornamental garden which is both beautiful and productive - planted with 100% edible plants.
  • our micro, outdoor mushroom farm where we use ancient techniques to produce nutrient-dense medicinal and edible mushrooms, including cultivating our native strains.
  • our sacred bee garden with both wild and locally-raised honey bees. We’re exploring 4 different bee-centred approaches to discover how to support healthier, more resilient bees.
  • our “edible hedging”. As part of our agri-wilding and food production work, we have planted over 3000 edible, perennial medicinals including sea buckthorn, hawthorn, elder and rosehip.
  • our nut trees, we’ve planted 500 including walnuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts.
  • our Tiny Wild Kitchen where we process our produce using indigenous wisdom to extend life span and draw out nutrient bioavailability.

We’ll also share insights into the deeper dive experiences that we offer, including foraging, fungi & wild mushroom cultivation, no-dig vegetable growing, bee experiences, agroforestry and artisan preserving of wild and cultivated foods and medicinals.

This event is free but spaces are limited. Please book soon ASAP if you'd like to join us. We look forward to welcoming you. At the end of the tour, we will head to the fire for a cuppa, please bring your own mug and join us.

Things to Note:

  • After the Tour we will be eating our packed lunches. You are more than welcome to bring a packed lunch and join us for continuing conversation.
  • Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early - once we set off, we might be difficult to find.
  • Please wear comfy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • We work on the land and are used to getting a bit wet. We will only cancel if the weather is severe.
  • Please read our Getting Here page before you set off - and head for the 42 Acres side of our site.
  • Dogs are not permitted at this event.

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David McKenna

David is the Head Grower at 42 Acres produce garden, having worked in fruit and veg production for many years. He studied ecology at Uni and is passionate about soil health. He ultimately moved into farming where he felt he could make the most difference. Dave loves sharing his knowledge and experience so come find him in the produce garden.

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Russell Rigler

As Head Ornamental Gardener at 42 Acres, Russell sees his role as creating and maintaining beautiful spaces where people can focus on self-reflection, diversify their diet, engage with nature and connect with others in a meaningful way. He loves conveying a feeling with plants, whilst creating a haven for wildlife and opening eyes to what is edible in the garden.

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Rafal Bartnicki

A member of the maintenance team, Raf also helps to look after our bees and works on the land. As a Slavic Pagan, he enjoys observing and being part of nature as well as being part of the fire-cooking team which gives him the opportunity to connect with his hobby - bushcraft. He says, "Most of us at 42 Acres have found our own space here - what we are doing is growing food and connecting to nature, building community and making our own big family."

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Great Big Green Week Land & Food Tour

Dates

Thursday, June 15, 2023

9:30 am

12:00 pm

from

Thursday, June 15, 2023

9:30 am

until

Thursday, June 15, 2023

12:00 pm

HOSTs

David McKenna

Russell Rigler

Rafal Bartnicki

Location

42 Acres, Holt Road, Frome, BA11 5HL

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