Alex’s background is farming, and his particular passion is promoting soil health through testing and organic methods. He also does all aspects of field maintenance, fencing and groundworks.

Millie and Lottie run a vintage clothes business lizzie_may_vintage sourcing beautiful clothes from the past. They have a fabulous shop in Frome (a 40 minute drive) certainly worth a visit!

Jack expertly converts vintage and classic cars into electric wonders. As leaders in the field, our bespoke EV conversions seamlessly blend classic charm with modern technology. Join us in shaping the future of classic car electrification and drive in style with Silent Classics. Your dream EV awaits.

Lucy has an eclectic collection of vintage kitchenalia and collectables. Homemade hedgerow jams and jellles.

Tilly is an incredibly talented artist and yoga instructor. She has done a lot of the murals around The Old Forge from the hot tub area to the fine detailing in the bathrooms.

Visit Sue’s gallery is in the former Dairy building complete with original stalls and fittings. A wonderful selection of American Quilts and English Patchwork from local craft groups, a collection of vintage furniture items, clothing, clocks and toys. And a vintage caravan serving tea, cake and light bites!

Alex’s mother Lesley has founded Nature Spirt Medicine build community through nature, and to help people come back into balance and wholeness, and access their own healing through reconnection with the Web of Life here in Purbeck and beyond. She also makes the most beautiful natural scented candes to die for!

Another passion of Lesleys is Operation Future Hope. Our vision is to inspire, inform and mobilise the next generation to become the guardians of biodiversity and protectors of the whole community of life on Earth.

Just up the lane lives Sharon at Willow Studio, an extremely talented artist who runs workshops and creates the most breathtaking portraits of animals and people.

Artist Tamlyn Blasdale-Holmes is inspired by the balance, polarity and the beauty of nature. Each hand-drawn design is intricately woven to create endless lyrical narratives to return to again and again.

Tam’s wife Gilly is the most fabulous cook. Wylde Green Kitchen is a Vegetarian and Vegan food business. Catering for any event. Plant based foods with the emphasis on taste, health and quality.

Just down the lane are the lovely Kate and Matt. Wellbeing, Fitness and Beekeeping in the Dorset Countryside. Having adventures, taking fitness outdoors, making healthy choices, being mindful, living with nature... Book in Kate for a massage, or Matt for a PT sesh. Divine honey and candles for sale to!