What the Dorset Coast Taught me This Week
As many of you may have gathered from my last journal, I felt it was time for a little break. So, last week, Tamara and I headed down to the south Dorset coast for a couple of days—the first time...
A Tale of Woe on the Path to Net Zero…
Oh, what a week it’s been. At this rate, it feels like we’ll reach Storm Zachary by the end of February. Our originally planned closure has been delayed, unfortunately, so we’re open as normal this...
Paws, Rest & Reflect
Have you noticed the manic frenzy of wildlife recently? Birds whistling through the night, trying to find the best nesting spots for spring. Foxes barking all day long and into the darkness, seeking...
The Christmas Journey: Finding Joy Along the Way
Last week my son, Henry, said to me that the saddest part of the year for him is around 8 pm on Christmas Day. I remember that feeling so well—the moment when all the anticipation, excitement, and...
Richard Reflects on 50 Years in Winsley
Last month, our local parish magazine, The Winsley Weaver, celebrated its 50th anniversary. My father, Richard, was invited to reflect on the changes in the village over the past half-century. For...
Finding Mindfulness in Nature
Did you know it’s World Mental Health Day next week? I didn’t either! But I’ve been wanting to write about the power I’ve found in nature to help keep my own mental health in check, so the timing...
Will it Make the Boat go Faster – Progress Over Perfection in our Business
One of the most common things people say to me when we’re chatting about the business is, "You guys always seem to be trying something new. Where do you get all your ideas?" The truth is, I’m a bit...
My Top 3 Quick and Easy One-Pot Recipes for Busy School Nights
That familiar back-to-school feeling is here; we all know how busy school nights can get. Cooking can feel like a chore between after-school activities, homework, and managing the rest of the day’s...
Great family walks from Hartley Farm, near Bath.
Last weekend, we finally managed to get out and do one of our favourite walks through the Limpley Stoke Valley near Bath, punctuated by a couple of essential pit-stops at The Cross-Guns at...
A Journal from my late Grandfather, Bert Bowles.
Our beloved parish magazine, The Winsley Weaver, is celebrating its 50th year of circulation this year. They have asked my father, Richard, to contribute an article on the changes to our farming...
The Return of the Brown Hare
Walking my mad spaniel, Bonnie, across the farm every day lets me notice how the year passes by on an almost micro, daily level. Right now, our walks are punctuated with impromptu cool-offs in the...
May at Hartley Farm: Embracing the Countryside and Family Fun Events!
The summer season is well and truly underway now at Hartley. Alfresco dining outside The Barn and ice creams outside the cabin are a daily occurrence now. We are so lucky to be surrounded by the...
March
As we waved goodbye to the chill of January and February, our team has been deep in the throes of planning for the exciting year ahead. With spring peeking around the corner, we're thrilled to start...
From Our Pastures to Your Heart: A Valentine’s Day Ode to Healthier Choices
A love letter from our cows to your heart this Valentine’s Day. Welcome to our February journal! This month's article has been kindly written for us by the lovely Jess Oldfield. If you're a farm...
Savour the Season’s Warmth with some cozy cooking
Happy New Year, to all our wonderful customers! As we step into a brand-new year, it's a time filled with endless possibilities and opportunities to embrace healthier habits. And what better way to...
