SUNDOWN YOGA + TISANE WITH EVY
Tuesday 16th September | 6.30pm - 7.45pm
Join us for a gently energising evening yoga practice in the cosy Granary at Guardswell Farm- gradually awakening the body with a loving yoga flow. Our nourishing practice will release into a blissful savasana.
Sip our homemade herb tisane and enjoy the sunset over The Carse of Gowrie post yoga, leading you into an evening feeling refreshed and relaxed. It is the perfect mid-week rest.
Wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in | Welcoming of all levels
A bit about Evy Koutzas (from Evy):
My yoga teacher trainings and experience include power vinyasa, restorative, and yin yoga, with additional certification as a mobility specialist.
As a teacher, I strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment- a place for people to gather, move, breathe, feel, and explore together. Spaces with a sense of community and belonging, with a heartfelt invitation for students to get curious about how their body moves and to explore a balance between effort and ease. Sometimes playful, other times precise and focused, others soft and gentle, I guide practice asking students to listen to their own body and move in ways that feel nourishing for them.
You can read more about Evy’s work and journey here
SPOON CARVING WITH LOUISE FORBES
Sunday 21st September : 10:00-16:00
It’s hard to describe the pleasure you get from stirring something with your own kitchen spoon, sprinkling sugar on strawberries from a wooden teaspoon carved by yourself, or even just sitting and rubbing your thumb over the bowl of something that you lovingly spent hours crafting. Whether its a stirring spoon or a coffee scoop... you'll leave with something you'll love forever.
We have managed to pin down the amazing Louise Forbes, of Louise Forbes design fame, to run another Spoon Carving day course at Guardswell Farm. It will be a jolly affair with happy chatter, all tools and materials provided...and you'll leave with a spoon that you carved yourself!
We'll also break for a Cart Shed Kitchen lunch to ensure that tummies are not left rumbling...as well as tea and coffee flowing throughout the day.
FELTED FLEECE RUG WORKSHOP WITH TRISH O’MEARA
Sunday 21st September | 12.30 to 17.00
Felted Fleece Rug Workshop + Coffee and Cake.
Trish O’Meara of Wormit Woolies will lead you through the ancient craft of wet felting to create your very own one of a kind felted fleece rug from the fleece of a living Hebridean sheep, grown here at Guardswell Farm. Hebridean sheep are small, hardy Scottish sheep that produce beautiful dark fleece with a mix of brown, black and sometimes hints of grey.
Wet felting is the oldest form of textile making and has been recognized as a heritage craft in the UK since the 1100’s. It has a rich history in Scotland with something known as ‘Waulking”. Waulking, also known as fulling, is a traditional Scottish process of soaking the fabric in water, followed by rhythmic beating and kneading, typically accompanied by singing Gaelic songs. This process makes the fabric denser and more durable.
This is a practical workshop but you’ll also get loads of theory along the way. Come prepared for an upper body workout and wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear as felting can be physically demanding with part of the process taking place outside. You will be provided with a plastic apron along with everything else needed to create your very own one of a kind felted fleece rug.
We are hosting this workshop in the beautiful Guardswell Glasshouse and will provide a delicious tea + coffee + cake break.
CHEESEMAKING WORKSHOP + LUNCH + FARM TOUR WITH KRISTEN ALLAN
Friday 17th October 2025 | 10.00 - 17.00
Join us for a hand-on workshop where you’ll master the art of cheese making and crafting with Kristen Allan guiding you through:
Feta - including marinated Persian feta
Halloumi
Mascarpone
We'll take a deep dive into the story of milk, beginning with life in the soil, how different seasons and type of animal influence it's composition and how to source and select the best quality, local milk for making cheese.
Included in the workshop:
A Guardswell Farm tour, discussing regenerative farming and sustainable dairy production.
A seasonal lunch with beautiful, local produce. This will be hosted in the Glasshouse (weather permitting) and prepared alongside Kristen.
Recipes and notes to take home to refer to on your cheese-making journey.
All the wonderful cheese you create !
Kristen will share with you a collection of mouth-watering recipes that showcase the cheese we make in the class, plus all her marvellous ways to use the leftover whey.
These classes are small and intimate with ample opportunity for questions, one-on-one guidance and all Kristen's tips and troubleshooting tricks. All this can only develop and strengthen your understanding and serve you well in your home kitchen.
The workshop is hosted in Guardswell’s beautiful demonstration kitchen, which has panoramic views over The Carse of Gowrie. Each student has their own workspace, plus all equipment and ingredients are provided.
Lunch Menu
Morning tea
Quince jam drops
Lunch
Whey & potato focaccia with homemade cultured butter
Roast pumpkin, lentils, whipped feta, salsa verde and pumpkin seeds
Halloumi, pickled quince & leafy salad
Selection of pickles & homemade ferments including seasonal whey sodas
Whipped ricotta & mascarpone with fresh figs & honey
The menu is subject to slight change, depending on seasonal produce available. We can also cater for dietary requirements with advance notice.
If you are new to Kristen’s work - she is a very established, knowledgeable and creative cheese maker with oodles of knowledge, training and experience. You can read up more about Kristen and her journey on our Jounal page here. She is also a wonderful, curious and trusting teacher, so you really will be in good hands.
Suitable for: Absolute beginners with the busiest of lifestyles and the smallest of urban kitchens, passionate home cooks and experienced chefs.
We do hope you'll join us. It’ll be fun, and joyous, and you'll get to learn some new skills and recipes, as well as taking home all the cheese you make in the class.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Rosie - hello@guardswell.co.uk
BAERN Seasonal Dinner
Join BAERN for a long-table, wintering dinner here at Guardswell in celebration of seasonal and foraged foods.
Expect three courses inspired by the incredible produce of the East Neuk of Fife, with fun snacks, pickles & ferments, and plenty of Baern bread.
Soften into slow-dining, the contemporary-rustic nature of Guardswells Steading; get cosy by the fire and chat the night away.
It will be an evening of community, creativity, and the very best ingredients from Baern’s little corner of Fife.
A selection of natural wines and pairing cocktails will be available to purchase.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available . We will be collecting dietary preferences and requirements upon booking.
In the nature of seasonal cooking and foraging, the menu may be adapted to reflect availability.
Arrival from 18.30 - Dinner service from 19.00.
A bit about Baern:
Baern was opened in 2022 in the East Neuk of Fife by Hazel Powell & Giacomo Pesce, based on a love of eating together, cooking, foraging and having a good time. Baern is a community space for a great meal, pastry, glass of wine, good cup of coffee, and a loaf of bread.
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
PLANNING FOR CHANGE: LIVESTOCK IPM WITH DR CLAIRE WHITTLE
Join us at Guardswell Farm, Perthshire, with hosts Digby and Anna Lamotte for an engaging and practical workshop exploring what a Whole Farm approach to regenerative disease and pest management really looks like in practice. This session will focus on integrating animal health and welfare planning within a regenerative farming system.
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Claire Whittle – farmer, veterinary surgeon, and leading advocate for regenerative agriculture. Claire specialises in applying principles of ecosystem health on farms and will share insights on how regenerative practices can improve livestock resilience, reduce disease pressures, and enhance overall farm sustainability.
Through interactive discussion and practical examples, you’ll gain tools and strategies for building healthier systems from the soil up. This is an unmissable opportunity for farmers, land managers, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable livestock management.
Hot lunch included.
FREE and open to farmers, crofters, growers and land managers. Booking required.
For more information contact Colleen on 07972298576 / cmcculloch@soilassociation.org.
This event is being delivered in partnership with the Soil Association and Nature Friendly Farming Network.
Funding for this programme is being made available through the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF), which is funded by the Scottish Government.
[Photo credit Claire Fleck]
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
RBST SCOTLAND CONFERENCE 2025
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is pleased to announce Lynn Cassells, Jane Cooper and Jan McCourt as keynote speakers for the RBST Scotland Native Breeds Conference. The conference will take place on Thursday 31st July 2025 at Guardswell Farm, Inchture (Perthshire).
The full-day conference will explore the theme of ‘Native Breeds: Their Role in Scotland’s Agricultural Future’. It will bring together farmers, smallholders and retailers with politicians and conservationists to discuss rare and native breeds as the heart of sustainable and regenerative farming in Scotland, and the opportunities and challenges associated with accessing the full environment, economic and community benefits these breeds can deliver.
The keynote speakers announced are:
Lynn Cassells - co-owner of Lynbreck Croft, a regenerative Highlands farm with livestock including Highland cattle and native breed pigs. Lynn is a conservation expert who also leads on sales, marketing and financial planning for the croft.
Jane Cooper - Owner of the ‘Lost Flock’ of rare Boreray sheep in the Orkney Islands, Jane is taking a new, community-centred approach with this ancient native breed.
Jan McCourt - RBST Trustee and native breed produce specialist, Jan was instrumental in the relaunch of London’s Borough Market. He farms with native livestock and runs an established farm shop on the Rutland/Leicestershire border.
The conference will also feature a live traditional butchery demonstration from Butchery Manager, Euan Simpson, Balcaskie Estate, using a Tamworth pig carcass, a culinary breakfast and lunch menu featuring Shetland beef and Hebridean hogget sourced directly from Guardswell Farm.
Expert panel sessions will examine rare native livestock’s role in sustainable farming, the opportunities and advantages native breeds provide, market opportunities and consumer demand, and these breeds’ role in policies for agriculture and climate goals. The expert speakers participating in these panel sessions will include, among others, Sam Parsons (Balcaskie Estate Manager), Colleen McCulloch (Senior Farming Programmes Manager at Soil Association Scotland), Rebecca McLellan (RBST Scotland Chair and owner of native breed business Chocflock), David Braithwaite (Hebridean Sheep breeder and Conservationist), and James Playfair-Hannay (NFUS Board Member and owner of Playfair Farms).
FOR TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
WINTER STORE
GUARDSWELL WINTER STORE
Beautiful, useful, local, weird, interesting things- for yourself or for someone you love (or even just like a little).
We are so excited to be pulling together our 2024 Winter Store. A pop up shop in the Steading space at Guardswell Farm.
11am-6pm
5th-8th December
12-15th December
19-22nd December
Lovely items for gifts
Food for over the festive period
Incredible wine and other exciting drinks
A little pop up coffee bar
Come along and say hello.
WINTER STORE
GUARDSWELL WINTER STORE
Beautiful, useful, local, weird, interesting things- for yourself or for someone you love (or even just like a little).
We are so excited to be pulling together our 2024 Winter Store. A pop up shop in the Steading space at Guardswell Farm.
11am-6pm
5th-8th December
12-15th December
18-22nd December
Lovely items for gifts
Food for over the festive period
Incredible wine and other exciting drinks
A little pop up coffee bar
Come along and say hello.
WINTER STORE
GUARDSWELL WINTER STORE
Beautiful, useful, local, weird, interesting things- for yourself or for someone you love (or even just like a little).
We are so excited to be pulling together our 2024 Winter Store. A pop up shop in the Steading space at Guardswell Farm.
11am-6pm
5th-8th December
12-15th December
19-22nd December
Lovely items for gifts
Food for over the festive period
Incredible wine and other exciting drinks
A little pop up coffee bar
Come along and say hello.
