In the Footsteps of Thomas Hardy. 5th 9th March. Repeated throughout the year by request. It was Monday 7th March 1870 that Thomas Hardy arrived at The Old Rectory. The garden will be full of daffodils and other early spring flowers.
Guests are welcome to use the garden as their own.
Our Lookout from the boundary of the garden gives unsurpassed views of the Valency Valley and the Atlantic sea. 14th 18th May - Watercolour workshop. Led by Ossie Jones, spend 5 days receiving practical tuition. See the area through the eyes of an artist. This workshop is geared to enthusiasts of watercolour Painting.