Study Visit to Swn-y-Coed Permaculture Smallholding, nr Whitland Abbey

Description

Swn y Coed is a One Planet Development permaculture-based smallholding in West Carmarthenshire, run by Peni and Stef. They are passionate about growing good food, connecting people with their environment, and living gently on the Earth. They work with people of all ages, sharing skills from horticulture and music to woodwork and composting. In this field trip to their beautiful, highly productive market garden, Peni will show you around and share some of her top tips for successfully growing food, with minimal inputs of time and effort. Swn-y-Coed has been featured by popular grower, Huw Richards (who also co-runs courses with Peni). This is a rare opportunity to visit Swn-y-Coed at a subsidised cost, for inspiration, learning and much more! We expect this activity to book up very quickly, so please don't delay if you'd like a place! We are delighted to be able to offer this field trip at a subsidised rate, below the full market price of £65. Our standard ticket costs £40 per person. Our discounted ticket costs £25, for those who may struggle to afford the standard price. Our supporter ticket costs £55, for those who are able to pay closer to full market rate and would like to support the project’s running costs. Please select the ticket price that best fits your circumstances. You can do this by clicking the 'all booking options' link beneath the first ticket price you see on your screen. We want to further help remove financial barriers to learning and we can offer further reduced places for those who are facing financial hardship (e.g. in exchange for some volunteering time). Our definition of financial hardship is those who are finding it hard to meet essential everyday costs such as food and fuel, and those who rely on benefits. To request a free ticket, please get in touch with us outlining why you would like a ticket on this basis. N.B. We reserve the right to issue a partial refund, retaining a non-returnable deposit of £15 in the event of less than one week's notice of cancellation, as a contribution to our administration costs and loss of revenue.

What's included in the price?

You will need to bring a packed lunch and wear suitable/ waterproof clothing and footwear. Light refreshments will be provided.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Cilrath Acre

with Craft Courses since 2025

Message the tutor

Cilrath Acre is based on Cilrath Fach farm close to Narberth. We run a productive and regenerative growing space, bringing together community and connecting people to nature, the land and locally grown food. Our aim is to take positive action, in response to the climate emergency whilst addressing food poverty and building community resilience. We provide at least 50% of the produce we grow to Pembrokeshire Foodbank, on a weekly basis during the harvesting season (approximately June to February). Since early 2024 we have also been running varied learning activities on the land on themes of growing food, permaculture, land-based skills and food preparation and preservation.