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

 

    

  • Weekend Practical Biofertiliser & Fermenting Course

    with Juanfran Lopez at Ragmans Lane Farm 

    5-6th March 2022

    A chance to learn how to regenerate farm and garden systems using home produced Biofertiliser, Native micro organisms, Aerobic and Anaerobic compost teas.

    The weekend will be practically orientated and there will be a chance to discuss and learn principles, objectives and strategies of Regenerative Agriculture.

    Over the course of the weekend we will be collecting native microbes to make cheap but effective natural fertilisers and tonics for the plant and soil.

    The course will cover:-

    * understanding holistic system health

    * microbes, ferments and fertilisers

    * plant health and mineral brews

    * hydrolates, seed coating and lactobacillus

    By the end of the weekend you will have the practical knowledge to make your own preparations at home, and a ‘starter kit’ of resources to take home with you including a fresh and mature batch of native microbes and biofertiliser for diluted use.

    "Good mix between technical and practical, science and simple!"

    Juanfran Lopez has studied with the Columbian Jairo Restrepo, one of the leading teachers of microbial preparations for healthy biological systems. Juanfran has also travelled through South America, Africa and Spain specializing in regenerative agriculture, learning and teaching as he travels. He was based at Ragmans researching and running trials on our orchards and garden. He is now studying for a PhD at Madrid University.

    For further information - Click here for Juanfran's website.

    Who should attend: Farmers, gardeners and small scale growers.

    "Great all round picture of soil biology to support understanding of practices"

    "Great environment with practical demonstrations, as well as academic. Enjoyed it and learnt loads"

    "Can't wait to get started"

    Food and Accommodation included.

    Saturday arrivals 9.30am, course commences at 10am until 5pm

    Sunday 9.30am until approx 4pm.

    For further information on making biofertilisers do have a read of our article "Make your own Biofertiliser" published in the Permaculture Magazine.

    For more information about our Soil research work please see this blog article published on the Soil Association website

    See the side bar for information on Juanfran's book 'The Biofertiliser Manual'.


    £250.00

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