The barn conversion is simple and rustic making full use of natural materials and green technology - and is a bit unconventional!

Kitchen/dining room, with spectacular view across the farm, it is equipped with a large fridge, a range-style cooker with one large six ring hob. There are trestle tables and benches in the dining area to enjoy your meals together. There is also a wonderful ceramic stove to keep you warm and cosy and help dry off any wet clothes.

Bedrooms are dormitory style areas (6 beds (4 beds, 2 mattresses), 4 beds, 3 beds and 2 beds). All beds are supplied with a sheet and pillow. However, you will need to bring a duvet or sleeping bag.

Living room - there is a large sitting area with a cosy woodburner, 32" Smart TV, sofas and beanbags to relax in.

Facilities; there are 3 eco-showers and 2 lo-flush toilets within the Bunkhouse, and a compost loo adjacent to the bunkhouse.

To see a floor plan of the Bunkhouse please CLICK HERE

 

    

  • Permaculture Design Course

    15th - 28th July 2019 at Ragmans Lane Farm

    The Design Course gives you what you can’t get from books: the experience of permaculture design. It centres on a series of practical exercises in which you develop a design for an actual piece of land, either a domestic garden or a smallholding according to your choice, with guidance from your tutor throughout. There’s no better way of learning than by doing, and by the end of the course you will be ready to go home and design your own place for real.

    In addition there are many other relevant topics explored from communication skills to the soil food web. Sessions include shorter desk-top exercises, slide shows, talks and discussions. As well as focusing on permaculture as a design system we also explore it as a guide towards more sustainable living in this time of great change.

    The course is certified by the Permaculture Association of Britain. This is a qualification recognised by the permaculture community internationally.

    Caroline has been teaching permaculture at Ragmans Lane Farm and other centres around the country for several years and originally trained and worked with Patrick Whitefield. Caroline has a background in market gardening, horticulture, smallholding and design and teaches with clarity and experience.

    Matt Dunwell is the owner of Ragmans Lane Farm and a permaculture pioneer in the UK. He has gained experience in many fields over the years and is now focussed on developing holistic management practices with his ‘beyond organic’ juice orchards. He has been teaching permaculture for many years and teaches with engaging knowledge and enthusiasm.

    Save this date - full course information and booking details will be available soon.

    To visit Patrick Whitefield Associates website CLICK HERE

     


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