We are nothing without connection and Black Friday does much to keep us in a place of disconnection by suggesting that contentment lies with the accumulation of material things.
Read MoreWe're offering a plein-air art course here at Swallowtail Hill - 14th to 16th October. Once again we've teamed up with local artist-teacher Catherine Farr for a two day course which will see students work in the media of their choice and move from creating sketch book pages through to larger studies using colour. The farm is stunning in autumn with the hedgerow in its spendid seaonal glory, a beautiful backdrop to inspire two days of creativity.
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Exciting news! Next month we're offering a two-day plein air art-course here at Swallowtail Hill. We love that our guests often bring their sketch books, paints and easels with them to capture our wonderful landscape while they are enjoying a break here, and May is the month when our wildflower meadows are in full bloom, so we thought we'd create a break especially for those who'd like to dedicate some time to their art.
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There's a certain irony about encouraging people to come and stay 'whatever the weather' and then having rain stop play when you're trying to get the site ship shape for the year ahead. But it's the nature of the game. Literally.
Read MoreBut on a day to day level I'm on a mission to encourage folks to try a glamping short break NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER! The old adage - 'there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing', applies.
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We're almost at the end of January and many of us are now coping with KonMari. This isn't a winter afflication like the Norovirus (although my husband would argue its effects are as extreme and uncomfortable)...
Read MoreWoodcutter's Cottage is the first to open its doors for the 2019 season on Friday 15th February and we've still got some space over half term - so if you're looking for a little escape - what are you waiting for?
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Come and discover what rare moths make their homes here on the farm!
Read MoreWe often have all of our glamping accommodation booked by friends or family wanting to mark a special occasion or just hang out together for the weekend.
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Swallowtail Hill Limited: Upscale Glamping Accommodation and Facilities.
The 2018/19 project was to upscale the glamping accommodation and facilities at Swallowtail Hill Farm, Hobbs Lane, Beckley, East Sussex, TN31 6TT.
It is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
