Thursday, 24 October

Talk: In conversation with Jen Hunter from Fernhill Farm

Discover the story of Fernhill Farm - from dilapidated ancient farmstead to regenerative eco farm

Fernhill Farm is a regenerative eco farm and events venue on the Mendip Hills. Owners Andy Wear and Jen Hunter run commercial flocks of approximately 3000 Romney Shetland sheep selectively bred for fine colourful fibre, mature meat qualities, hardiness and their ability to restore biodiversity when continually grazing in larger nomadic-style flocks.

Join Jen for a fascinating talk offering a unique insight into the work Jen and her family do on their farm, and hear about their passion for conservation, regenerative agriculture, rural skills and natural fibres. Jen will be ‘in conversation’ with film maker Tevor Pitts whose film, ‘Somerset Yarnings’ documents the lifecycle of the wool they produce. 

Fernhill Farm – South West Heritage Trust (swheritage.org.uk)

This talk forms part of the much larger exhibition spinning a yarn:

SPINNING A YARN

Discover the story of wool in Somerset through an exhibition and art installation

14TH SEPT - 30 NOV 2024 - Abbey Barn installations close 2 Nov

This Somerset Art Works project focuses on Wool, with an exhibition, large scale installation and film, opening in September 2024 at the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury, with project partners South West Heritage Trust.

A programme of events for community outreach, school workshops and talks will also take place.