by Alice Darby, Manager - Home Farm Glamping

I don't know about you, but I feel like I've blinked and we're suddenly in July. This week marks the halfway point of our glamping season, and despite the spring 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. Here’s what’s been going on, including lots of good news and what we still have to come…

Planting the seed for low season

With the summer fast slipping through our fingers, I'm 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’RE Finalists in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021

We need your votes to WIN!

Thanks to your nominations we’ve reached the final (top 5) in the Muddy Stilettos awards for the Best Boutique Stay in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - hurrah! Now we just need to win! Please register your email address here for your unique voting code and PLEASE VOTE FOR HOME FARM GLAMPING before 5pm on 25 July.

It would mean everything to our whole team to be recognised for their work on the staycation front line since the pandemic began. Thanks for your support in advance.

Live Outdoor Events On London’s Doorstep

If there was ever a year to put on a show it was this one, so this season 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 on london’s doorstep this summer

Communion Music, Woodfired Canteen & Rogue Theatre

While our upcoming music performances in collaboration with Communion Music (including the ever-so-cool Freya Ridings and Nick Mulvey in the next few weeks) have sold out, we still have a few more tickets for our Woodfired Canteen long table feasts with Thomasina Miers and Olia Hercules next week, Rogue Theatre performances all the way from Cornwall and Slapstick Picnic, so do head to our what’s on page to book these unmissable experiences to breathe some excitement into your summer.

Welcoming SouLand Yoga to our patch of green-belt

20% discount for Home Farm Glamping guests

This spring SouLand founder, Zoe Walker, has been busy building her hand-made yoga yurt, which is nestled into the meadow at Home Farm. SouLand is running daily yoga classes as well as workshops and retreats open to glamping guests and the general public alike. Glampers are lucky enough to benefit from a 20% discount, so 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

With only a few weeks until the schools break fully for summer, we know a few parents who have suddenly realised this 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 (tickets coming on sale next week!), we have plenty to keep the little ones entertained this summer. Head to our what’s on page to plan your day visit to Home Farm.

Last-minute glamping breaks this summer

Escape London and the Home Counties to our rural estate

While we have less than 10% availability left during the school holidays, you’ll find some cheeky one and two night stays mainly midweek. There’s more choice in September too. Book your glamping stay only 13 miles from London at Home Farm. If you can’t find the date you’d like join our waiting list and we’ll get in touch if a cancellation comes up.

We look forward to welcoming all who are staying this summer - see you soon!

Alice