Come and take a break away from the everyday and stay in our delightful Yurt. Situated in the picturesque cider orchard in front of the pond, the Yurt is the perfect place for a romantic, cosy, eco-escape from it all.

Staying in the Yurt is a great way to enjoy the full beauty of our organic farm and its wildlife. Close to the pond you will see frogs, fish, ducks, moorhens and our resident heron, and if you are really lucky the flash of a kingfisher.

However, if you want to do more than simply enjoy the peace and tranquility, the surrounding area has plenty of attractions and things to do and visit.

Please contact us to check availability on 01594 860244 or EMAIL

"great place to stay and so relaxing, lovely setting, pond, orchard and good facilities. Thanks for ordering the good weather for us too! Will definitely be back"

Local Food - you can purchase local produce at the following outlets:-

Crooked End Farm Shop, Ruardean - 01594 544482

Central Stores, Lydbrook - great for general groceries and Post Office - 01594 860302

A large range of organic produce can be bought locally at Field Fayre, Ross-on-Wye

Delicious homemade organic bread direct from The Forest Bake House

Please note the Yurt is not suitable for children and no pets allowed.

Guest feedback

"From the minute we pulled onto the drive from the road our stay was perfect. We were greeted on the driveway by a group of wild boar ( dream come true) who were taking advantage of the fallen fruit. After slowly passing by we pulled into the parking bay for the yurt (clearly marked) and walked towards the yurt......what can I say other than WOW the yurt was very comfortably furnished ( handmade king-size bed, table and chairs, log burning fire and two other chairs ) then we looked at the kitchen area and found it more than adequately stocked with everything we needed (utensils,pots and pans, cups and glasses plus a 2 ring gas hob).

"we simply loved the place and the yurt, it was one of the most amazing and peaceful places we have ever been in England. We shall definitely come again next Summer"

Regenerative Agriculture

with Jairo Restrepo

Agriculture is changing. A new brand of modern agriculture using Agro ecology as it's guiding principle is gaining traction both on the ground and in academic circles.

Linked to this is the recognition that small farmers across the world need to organise and stand together in order to stand up to industrial food production.

Jairo Restrepo has been a lead teacher in the field of Chromatography, biofertilisers, bokashi and micro organisms for many years. He also has extensive experience of implementing these at different scales through his consultation work. We are very pleased to be able to offer his expert knowledge at Ragmans as these technologies are increasingly recognised. As Darren Doherty says "this guy is a genius and a tour de force of the first order!"

Regenerative Agriculture led by Jairo Restrepo, will give farmers and growers the practical tools needed to analyse their soils and create fertile systems using home made bio fertilisers and minimal-cost pest and disease control methods.

Spanish is Jairo's first language so the course will be delivered through a translator who will be present for the whole course. Jairo has taught extensively in Europe and his teaching is relevant here as well as in South America. You can find a detailed biography on Jairo by clicking here

A 5 day course 18-22nd July 2015

(limited residential option available)

Synopsis
This course combines the theoretical and practical basis for Jairo Restrepo’s Regenerative Agriculture. The main focus of Regenerative Agriculture is the health of the land and the quality of the food produced on the land. Jairo’s teaching style makes clear the how and why of regenerating biological fertility and mineral agricultural soils; and how this enables the viable production of healthy food that is affordable to consumers and profitable for farmers. His methods allow farmers to disengage from a dependence on external inputs.

The course has a very practical approach including practical workshops and encouraging sharing between participants whilst providing an opportunity to reflect on the principles, objectives and strategies of Regenerative Agriculture.

The practical work covers production and application of organic fertilizers, bio-fertilisers, minerals, and micro-organisms (the ‘wines’ and ‘flours’ of Regenerative Agriculture) with a focus on producing these from locally available resources.

Examples from Jairo’s work provide the evidence base for successful transition from conventional approaches to a regenerative agriculture approach.

Who should attend:
Farmers and independent small-scale growers, food producers, food retailers, technicians, students. Anyone interested in sustainable rural development and environmental protection. Students, experienced growers and technicians looking to update and acquire ‘new’ knowledge and methodologies for promoting sustainable development in rural areas.

For a You Tube video on Regenerative Agriculture with English subtitles click here

Course Objectives
After the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify the principles, objectives and basic strategies of Regenerative Agriculture.
• Discuss the process of transition from a conventional approach to a Regenerative Agriculture approach, taking into consideration the conditions and the state of the resources, time and space available.
• Recognise the factors and resources available/needed for applying Regenerative Agriculture principles
• Encourage and support the sharing of such information with other farmers/growers, e.g. via campesina
• Share appropriate practical tools and methodologies for sharing knowledge about Regenerative Agriculture
• Provide examples of the successful application of Regenerative Agriculture.

Course Outline:
∗ Introduction: A vision to rescue agriculture. More than 30 years of the farmer’s movement in Latin America and the tools that have been used.
∗ Crop nutrition as a tool to prevent pests and diseases.
∗ Theory and practice of trophobiosis.
∗ Regeneration of our soils. The concept of the 3 M's
∗ Using rock flour for re-mineralization
∗ How to make adapted bio-fertilizers
∗ Hot and cold mineral broths
∗ Plant protection and stimulating plant health
∗ Quick to build new floor (Bokashi) Composting
∗ Reducing the use of copper
∗ Seed protection
∗ The role of micro-organisms in soil and plants
∗ The use of micro-organisms for the regeneration of soil fertility
∗ The use of micro-organisms for combating pests and diseases
∗ How to identify which micro-organisms are essential for our crops
∗ How to produce native micro-organisms