Wood Advent

Wood Advent Wood Advent Farm- an organic, regenerative farm in the heart of the Exmoor National Park, UK. Eco tourism, farmgate food, farm tours, feasts and learning

We're Wood Advent farm, a family run affair nestled in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. But we don't like to keep this very special location to ourselves. Over the years, as well as our organic sheep, cows and crops, we've developed 5 star B&B accommodation in the main farmhouse and Gold standard self catering accommodation in our recently renovated Granary, as well as a highly regarded shoo

t. With our own water source and biomass boiler taking care of the heat and hot water, we believe in looking after the countryside we've become the custodians of without losing sight of the importance of those little luxuries, in our case things like a 16 person hot tub - perfect for gazing at the nightsky with a glass of something in this, the very first Dark Skies designated national park. As a family, we've been here since the 1750s. We rather hope that a visit - short or long - will show you why! Come and stay with us soon. We'd love to have you.

A bite for us, and a bite for them.Working alongside the wildlife, beasts big and small, is a huge part of life here on ...
19/04/2026

A bite for us, and a bite for them.

Working alongside the wildlife, beasts big and small, is a huge part of life here on the farm. When we find them, we do our best to welcome them and work out how to farm with them, not against them.

This little snail 🐌 on the spring greens đŸ„Ź is a reminder that we are not farming in isolation. We are sharing this place, season by season, with all sorts of life. Sometimes that means giving up a leaf or two, but that feels a fair trade for a farm full of life.

Wild garlic’s just about done for us now. The leaves are softening, flowers are coming through, and you can feel the sea...
16/04/2026

Wild garlic’s just about done for us now. The leaves are softening, flowers are coming through, and you can feel the season turning.

We’ve pickled plenty to see us through the year. Nothing better than opening a jar in the middle of winter and getting that hit of spring straight back.

Now we’re keeping an eye on what’s next along the hedgerows. There’s always something if you slow down enough to notice, and that’s half the joy of it.

If you’ve been foraging too, what are you seeing come through where you are?

Love this time of year when the bluebells come out.Nothing fancy, just a quiet wander and that wash of colour under the ...
12/04/2026

Love this time of year when the bluebells come out.

Nothing fancy, just a quiet wander and that wash of colour under the trees. Never gets old.

If you’ve got some near you, go and have a look. Proper bit of and a reminder to slow it all down with a touch of .

You can feel the farm waking up now. What was quiet a few weeks ago is starting to move again, and it won’t be long befo...
02/04/2026

You can feel the farm waking up now. What was quiet a few weeks ago is starting to move again, and it won’t be long before the veg boxes are properly full.

We can't wait for the new veg season from our great friends and regenerative farming neighbours . Look out for their new website and get some truly delicious and nutritious organic food on your plate!

If you’re into seasonal food and what grows naturally here on Exmoor, it’s a good time to stay close. We’ll be sharing what’s coming out of the ground and what’s ready each week, so keep an eye on things here or check the website to see what’s available from the farm.

There’s a certain comfort in seeing worms when you turn the soil.It’s one of those small signs we look for without think...
30/03/2026

There’s a certain comfort in seeing worms when you turn the soil.

It’s one of those small signs we look for without thinking too much about it, if they’re there, the ground’s doing alright.

They keep everything moving beneath the surface
 opening the soil, helping it breathe, carrying goodness back down where it belongs. Quiet work, but it matters.

We always say, if you look after the soil, it’ll look after everything else, and the worms tend to follow.

Next time you’re out in the garden or walking a field, have a little look. It tells you more than you think.

Does anyone else still get a strange amount of joy from spotting worms?

17/03/2026

Three pigs turned into about 1,200 sausages
 which wasn’t quite the plan, but that’s farming. In this video David talks through what we learned from our first pigs here at Wood Advent Farm, how they fit into our regenerative system, and why knowing where your food comes from really matters. We also cook up a proper sausage sandwich to celebrate the end of the journey from field to plate. If you’d like to see the full story, the longer film is over on YouTube now. Save this if you care about where your food comes from and follow along with the journey of and here on the farm.

15/03/2026

The walnut trees are already in. Now we’re turning our attention to what grows between them.

These rows of daffodils are part of the silvoarable trial we’re working on with the University of Reading through the Trees-in-Fields Network. The hope is that the strip beneath the trees can do more than sit bare — supporting wildlife, helping the soil hold moisture and, if we get it right, creating another small income stream too.

Because good has to work in the ledger as well as the landscape, and thoughtful is often about making the most of the space in between.

You plant trees knowing full well you’re unlikely to see them at their best. That’s part of the job.These new rows are n...
05/03/2026

You plant trees knowing full well you’re unlikely to see them at their best. That’s part of the job.

These new rows are now in the ground as part of a silvoarable research project we’re involved in, looking closely at the spaces between the trees as much as the trees themselves. It’s easy to focus on what stands tall. But often it’s the ground layer — the understory — that holds the real potential.

Working alongside researchers from the University of Reading through the Trees-in-Fields Network, we’ll be exploring how different ways of managing that strip might support wildlife, strengthen soil structure, improve moisture retention and, if we get it right, offer an additional income stream too. Because isn’t just about good intentions — it has to stack up on paper as well as in the field.

There’s something steadying about this kind of work. No grand gestures. Just measured steps towards farming that feels resilient, productive and alive. gives us a way to grow food while rebuilding the systems that support it — roots in the soil, birds in the hedges, crops in the field.

It’s early days. The guards are still bright. The soil still freshly turned. But this is how the long game begins.

If you’re walking a similar path with trees on your land, we’d love to hear how you’re managing the space between them.

Not everyone’s favourite farm animal
 but this little dung beetle is worth its weight in gold. When you see them busy in...
27/02/2026

Not everyone’s favourite farm animal
 but this little dung beetle is worth its weight in gold. When you see them busy in the pasture, it’s a strong sign the soil’s alive and the system’s working. They break down muck, pull nutrients back into the ground, and help keep parasites in check — all part of building proper and a resilient landscape. Small creatures, big job. Always a good sign for the land.

It never looks like much at first. A line of guards. A stretch of bare earth. A few hours of steady planting. But this i...
19/02/2026

It never looks like much at first. A line of guards. A stretch of bare earth. A few hours of steady planting. But this is how long-term change begins.

Over the past few weeks we’ve planted new tree rows here at Wood Advent as part of a research collaboration looking at silvoarable systems — not just the trees themselves, but what happens beneath them. The focus is the understory: that strip of ground between trunk and crop that can so easily be overlooked.

We’re working with researchers from the University of Reading through the Trees-in-Fields Network to explore how those spaces might support biodiversity, soil health, water resilience and, importantly, the farm’s bottom line. Whether that’s through mulching, managed grass strips or even productive horticulture between the rows, the aim is practical, scalable solutions that make sense for working farms.

Farming has always been a balance between care and viability. only holds weight if it works in the real world. These trees won’t rush. They’ll take years to shelter crops, deepen roots and build habitat. But that’s the point. We’re planting with a long view — as temporary custodians doing our best to leave the soil stronger than we found it.

If you farm with trees or are curious about in practice, we’re always glad to share what we’re learning along the way.

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