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...

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 feels perfect. These are just my thoughts and musings that I have slowly...

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 to-dos. That’s why I thought I'd share three go-to recipes in our...

Smoked Heritage Carrot and Green Bean Salad with Parsley and Caper Dressing

The end of the summer holidays is fast approaching and there’s already a hint of autumnal chill in the air in the mornings. There's no doubt that sentence will now trigger an Indian summer (we can but hope). The upcoming and much anticipated ceremonial passing of...

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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...

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