by Alice Darby, Manager - Home Farm Glamping

I don't know about you, but I feel like I've blinked and time has just whizzed by. July marks the halfway point of our glamping season, and despite the spring in 2021 throwing frost, mud and heatwaves at us, it's been a pleasure to see so many smiling and grateful faces enjoying precious time away from stress and screens this year. Here’s what was going on in 2021…

Planting the seed for low season

With the summer fast slipping through our fingers, I was busy working on some exciting plans to rewild some of the land on the Aldenham Estate, where Home Farm sits. Preserving and growing the green spaces we are blessed with for future generations to come is close to mine and Jess' hearts and we look forward to involving the community in these plans.

We have an ambitious tree-planting project, as well as woodland regenerating and hedgerow planting going ahead this autumn and are looking forward to sharing this journey with you. More to come, so stay tuned. Sign up to receive our regular newsletters if you haven’t already done so.

We were finalists in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021

Thanks to your nominations we reached the final (top 5) in the Muddy Stilettos awards for the Best Boutique Stay in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - hurrah!

It meant everything to our whole team to be recognised for their work on the staycation front line since the pandemic began. Thank you for all your support.

Live outdoor events

James Bay At Home Farm in collaboration with Communion Music

If there was ever a year to put on a show it was this one, so we took the plunge and turned a dream of Jess’ (the founder and owner of Home Farm Glamping) into reality by launching our events brand known as At Home Farm (@athomefarmlive).

Our magical woodland stage, built largely by our talented onsite handyman Ben, has so far been graced by folk/indie royalty James Bay and Jack Garratt as well as bicycle-powered theatre production group The Handlebards. We have been blown away by your appetite to escape your towns and cities for a few precious and unique hours in the great outdoors and still have plenty more for you to look forward to…

Open-air experiences

Communion Music, Woodfired Canteen & Rogue Theatre

While our music performances in collaboration with Communion Music (including the ever-so-cool Freya Ridings and Nick Mulvey) sold out quickly, we also had Woodfired Canteen long table feasts with Thomasina Miers and Olia Hercules, as well as Rogue Theatre performances all the way from Cornwall and Slapstick Picnic on offer that year.

SouLand Yoga on our patch of green belt

Join Zoe and her Yoga team all season at Home Farm

SouLand founder, Zoe Walker, was busy building her hand-made yoga yurt, which is nestled into the meadow at Home Farm. SouLand runs yoga classes as well as workshops and retreats open to glamping guests and the general public alike. Pack your gym-wear and book yourself into dreamy, intimate classes via the SouLand website and follow @soulandyogauk too!

Family fun during the summer holidays

Bushcraft, bat walks, nature trails and picnics

We know a few parents who suddenly realise the summer is looking a little sparse for family entertainment. Don't worry, we have you covered. With Bushcraft workshops hosted by Wilderness Foundation, bat walks and nature trails with Herts Wildlife Trust, magical Rogue Theatre shows, archery classes and the Brambly Hedge picnic, we have plenty to keep the little ones entertained this summer.

Head to our At Home Farm website to find any upcoming events.