Garslade Blog

Well August, its been eventful. Super busy, super hot, welcoming both old and new friends to the campsite and bnb. The loss of our BT lines and wifi for over 30 days was a trial. Catching Covid another challenge. But September comes bringing all things bountiful. Including the opening of the Godney Gathering camping ticket … Read more

Well the magic of The Godney Gathering is over for another year. What a blast, the hottest party in town, in more ways than one. Mike and Bridget, would like to sincerely thank you all for coming along to join us at Garslade Farm. Together with a host of family and friends who pitched in … Read more

Looks like it’s going to be the biggest and hottest ticket in the village at Garslade Farm this weekend, when we welcome the return of the Godney Gathering after a break of 2 years. So much planning and behind the scenes organisation goes into making this a truly unique event. We can’t wait to welcome … Read more

Make hay whilst the sun shines, it’s what we farmers do. Not always as easy as it sounds, and often means long days, late nights and weather watching worries. At Garslade, we cut our organic meadow grass in June and July, then make it into bales to store until winter for our sheep flock. Nothing … Read more

We were lucky enough to visit the world famous, and ever magical Glastonbury Festival this week. Along with so many of our campers and bnb guests. Being only 8 miles from the festival fields, we are close enough to savour ‘Glasto moment’, but far enough away to enjoy the luxury of a comfortable bed, and … Read more

Well our girls are certainly a lot more comfortable now that young farmer Alan has taken off their winter overcoats in time for the hot weather. He has a strong back and the stamina of youth, to position the ewes correctly, each sheep takes him approximately 3 minutes to shear, and the wool regrows each … Read more