From the Blog
From Joy to Loss: Understanding Nature’s Cycle
A fox came last night and took all our ducks, including our favourite mallard who we rescued 3 months ago after he was shot in the adjacent farmer’s field and his wing was half blown off. The other ducks graciously welcomed him into their clan and we all delighted in […]
Silent Watcher: Finding Hope in the Ordinary
My morning sit spot where daily I drink my first cup of tea and watch the sunrise; a place of contemplations, affirmations and realisations. Today I was awed by the barn owl whom I now see most days. She landed on the fence post directly opposite me. We watched each […]
Reflections and Resolutions: Embracing Authenticity in 2025
We achieved a lot in 2024, both across the estate and me personally. As I reflect back over the year 2024, I realise I didn’t focus frequently enough on being grounded, so I was prone to being scattered and chaotic making it challenging for those around me to keep up […]
Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind: The Power of the Brain-Gut Connection
Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind: The Power of the Brain-Gut Connection The gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” has its own nervous system made up of 100 million nerve cells, known as the enteric nervous system. This system releases many of the same neurotransmitters as the brain, including serotonin. […]
What is Regenerative Agriculture and why is it important?
Regenerative Agriculture is a way of farming that restores soil health, boosts biodiversity, and captures carbon, while producing nutritious and local food. It demonstrates that we can feed ourselves and care for the planet at the same time. Unlike conventional farming, which often depletes the soil and relies heavily on […]
The benefits of grass fed, pesticide free meat
Why Our Pasture-Fed Beef is a Game Changer At The Bigwood Estate, our beef is 100% pasture-fed and raised. This means our meat boasts a healthy omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, much like oily fish, and contains higher levels of minerals and vitamins. This makes it incredibly nutritious! While red meat […]
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