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 week. A little rant, if I may… Some background to why we were planning...

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 merriment seem to settle into the past. You realise that it wasn’t just...

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 plumpest earthworms to keep their protein levels up. Me neither....

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 those who missed it, I’m sharing his piece in this week’s journal. So,...

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 of a fraud. Nearly all of the ideas don’t come from me—they come from...
Autumn Arrives

Autumn Arrives

As the calendar turns to September, there's a collective sigh of relief echoing through the air – we've once again navigated the ebbs and flows of summer holidays. Despite the few sunny September...

Happy Birthday To Us!

Happy Birthday To Us!

This month see us celebrate our 15th birthday! On a sunny Wednesday the 20th of August 2008, Hartley Farm opened the doors to the farm shop. A few second-hand fridges selling local meat, fruit and...

Embrace the Smoke this Summer!

Embrace the Smoke this Summer!

Here at Hartley, we love keeping things simple. Whether that be our supply chain, sourcing direct from local farmers and growers, or in the kitchen where we just let the ingredients do the talking....

We’re Winners!

We’re Winners!

Last week we were extremely proud to be crowned the Best Farm Restaurant in the U.K at the Farm Retail Association Awards. We were nominated alongside some hugely inspiring and well-known businesses...

Why Grass-Fed?

Why Grass-Fed?

At Hartley Farm, we are on a journey of following regenerative practices that allow us to produce delicious, wholesome food and positively impact our surroundings. One of the main activities on our...

January

January

I hope that the festive season gave everyone a nice rest and recuperation ready for the year ahead! Our focus at the farm for the next couple of months is all on healthy, wholesome food to warm our...

SEPTEMBER SAVINGS!

SEPTEMBER SAVINGS!

September usually marks a bit of a return to routine again with schools going back and the weather cooling down a bit. It's also a time to feel inspired in the kitchen again as autumn draws in and...

PIZZA FRIDAYS ARE HERE!

PIZZA FRIDAYS ARE HERE!

Great new pizza fans! Starting this Friday, we’ll be serving our wood-fired pizzas in The Barn from 4 - 7.30 pm. You can either pick up a takeaway or book a table in The Barn and enjoy a cold glass...

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

Good news! We’ve expanded our local delivery route up to a 5-mile radius of the Farm Shop, which now takes us all the way into the centre of Bath. We’re hoping this will be especially useful for...

Road Closures Can’t Stop Us!

Road Closures Can’t Stop Us!

For those who live locally to the farm, you will be only too aware of the extremely inconvenient road closure that will be in operation from the 25th of July for six weeks. The B3108 from Bradford...

Easter Opening Hours

Easter Opening Hours

Opening Hours for Easter 2022 We are open throughout Easter this year, however, our opening hours will be slightly different to normal as follows. Good Friday - 9 am until 4 pm Easter Saturday -...

March

March

Well, it has been a wet and windy end to the winter. They do say that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, let's hope this month brings some spring sunshine to lift us again! Despite...

The Barn News – January 2022

The Barn News – January 2022

The Barn is now closed until spring 2022. Building work has begun on creating a new home for our farm kitchen! Thank you again to everyone who supported us last year and at Christmas. It was a sad...

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