Now that November is here, with cool, damp, grey days, the autumn colours appear even more brilliant. Leaves and berries glow in the soft light, birds are brightly coloured in their smart new feathers and our barn is piled high with boxes of apples and stacks of pumpkins. In autumn, leaves change colour due to […]
Read More Autumn at Rails Farm.Peace seems in short supply at the moment; this is a white poppy for peace. Also made of felted sheeps’ wool, so no plastic waste!
Read More White poppies for peaceInspired by the colours of autumn, Gaby has some beautiful new shades of wool for sale, all from our organically, sustainably-reared sheep. Find Gaby’s wool for sale at the Sturminster Country Market on Tuesdays and on our produce page. This is the perfect time to start thinking about cosy winter socks!
Read More Gorgeous autumn wool shades!This morning’s conversation group was busy ; we always love to welcome new members. Conversation ranged from chainsaws to bubblewrap, from singing sheep to woodpeckers. Gaby made Apfelstreusel (apple crumble) and demonstrated her unique ‘vegan sheepskin’ rugs. Join us next time, on Saturday November 23rd. Everyone welcome, whatever your level of German – or if […]
Read More German Conversation GroupOne of the trickiest things when you are learning a new language is the pronunciation. You have to make sounds which just don’t exist in your own language! There are lots of ways of making this easier: listening to native speakers, music, watching Netflix with English subtitles in the original language … and rhymes and […]
Read More Mastering languagesLooking for a enjoyable half term activity (with a little bit of learning). Some craft, something to take home, some hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows, a little bit of fun French.
Read More Half term fun!A wonderful time at the German Breakfast! Old friends and new contacts, homemade bread rolls, jams, spreads and apple juice and German specialities. We meet once a month for conversation in German (and English!)
Read More German conversation groupThe apples are ripe and it’s time for Gaby to press the apples. It’s hard work, but worth it for the delicious organic apple juice.
Read More Apple PressingWeather so lovely today that could have our maths lesson in the garden. Place value board game with lots of practical practice … and afterwards we went to feed the chickens together.
Read More Maths lessons in the sunshine!In spite of this summer’s weather – it’s becoming an ongoing theme! – Gabi has been harvesting honey this week. At Rails farm, we have two hives producing honey from the flowers on our small holding and the surrounding fields and gardens. Bees can fly up to three miles to forage, so if you live […]
Read More Sustainable honey harvestYou can find a list of all our products on the produce page