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Church Farm, Ardeley Meetings, Conferences & Events
Great Value : Green Alternatives
“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between
Man and Nature shall not be broken.” Leo Tolstoy
Introduction 1
Conferences&Meetings 3
CountryDining,Catering&Hospitality 5
TeamBuilding-Experiential&CreativeLearning 7
FarmExperience-MakeaDifferenceDays 9
Festivals,Parties&Celebrations 11
WildCamping,Cabins&Accommodation 13
FarmClubs-HealthyFoodDirect 15
EnhancingYourEvent 17
AboutChurchFarm 19
Contents
In1988ChurchFarmwas“set-aside”andweestablishedeventscompanyMotivAction.
Twentyyearslaterwestartedanewfarmthatproducesfooddirectlyforpeople,providessocialcare,educationandgreenerevents.Itisbasedonasystemsapproach,synergyandeconomiesofscope,aimingforwildlife,beauty,diversity,highwelfareandlowcarbonandproducingadiverseseasonaldiet.
Itisamixedfarm.Ahundredvarietiesofvegetablesandherbsaregrownhere,thereareneworchards,ancientwoodland,newplantations,acresofsoftfruitandaforestgarden.Allthemeatisfromrarebreedsandpreparedonsite.
Wehostgroupsoflessthan10tomorethan100peopleusingthemeetingroom,thecafé,fields,cabinsandwoods.Acrosstheroadfromusisalsothe17thcenturyJollyWaggonerInnwhereyoucanenjoyfarmfeastsandlocalale.
IntroductionChurchFarmEvents
Everythinggrownhereistakenfromthefieldtothefork,alltheprimaryingredientsthatmakeupyourmenucomefromthefarm,waterisfromourspringandelectricityissuppliedbyGreenEnergy.
Aneventwithuswon’tcosttheearth,itwillenrichit.Youreventwillbegreener,greatervalueandrunbyprofessionals.Bybookingeventshereourcustomersboostthelocaleconomy,createmeaningfuljobs,conservethegreenandpleasantlandandhelpre-establishlocalagricultureandlocalfood.
Docomeandvisitustodiscussyourspecialevent,conferences,meetings,team-build,learningexperiences,volunteeringprojects,familyfestivals,partiesandcelebrations.
Welookforwardtowelcomingyou,
Bestwishes
Tim, Emma, Adrian & Team
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Choose the inclusive package that suits you…
Clearyourhead:escapetheofficeforimportantdecisionsandbusinessmeetings.TheEducation&EventsCentreisahighquality,wellequippedvenuewithaudio-visualandcomputer-aidedpresentationfacilities.
Availableforbreakfast,halfdayandfulldaymeetings,theconverted“SowYard”roomcanbesetuptheatrestyletocomfortablyseat70orcanaccommodate40forround-tablediscussions.
Comeforbreakfast,halfdayorfulldaymeetings.
Breakfast meeting - £20perperson
VenueHirefrom8.00amto11.00am.AudioVisual/PresentationEquipment/Wi-fiEnabled.Hotbreakfastmenu-servingbacon,eggsandsausagesfromthefarm.Vegetarianbreakfastsareavailabletoo.Coffee/Tea/HerbalTea/ChurchFarmSpringWater.
Conferences & MeetingsGreatValue:GreenerEvents
Half Day Delegate Rate - £23perperson
VenueHirefrom8.30amto12.30pmor1pmto5.00pm.AudioVisual/PresentationEquipment/Wi-fiEnabled.Coffee/Tea/HerbalTea/ChurchFarmSpringWater&Biscuits.TwocourseHotorColdForkBuffetLunch-seasonalhomegrownvegetables,homerearedmeatandvegetarianoptions.
Full Day Delegate Rate - £32perperson
VenueHirefrom8.30amto5.30pm.AudioVisual/PresentationEquipment/Wi-fiEnabled.Coffee/Tea/HerbalTea/ChurchFarmSpringWater&Biscuits.TwocourseHotorColdForkBuffetLunch-seasonalhomegrownvegetables,homerearedmeatandvegetarianoptions.
AllpricesexcludeVAT.
Exhibit Area
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Theatre Cabaret Classroom Exhibition Lunch/dinner
SET-UPS Max
Theatre 72
Cabaret 40
Classroom 84
Exhibition 5 stands of 3x2m
Lunch/dinner 54
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Fromfieldtofork,ourfarmteamandchefsproducegreatmealswithpassionandcompassion.
Enjoyhome-cookedfoodmadewithfreshpickedherbs,aswellasthebesttastingheritagevarietiesofvegetablesandfruit.
Allofthemeatisproducedandbutcheredhere,eggsarelaidbyourhensintheorchard,andvegetables,saladsandherbsarefreshlyharvestedfromafield80yardsaway.Wegathernutsandberriesfromthewoodsandhedgesandgameisavailableinseason.
Seasonal Dining at Church Farm
Inspiredbytheseasons,ChurchFarm’srangeofmenusoffertraditionalEnglishdelightsandinternationaltreatswithchoicesofhome-madestarters,maincoursesanddessertsfollowedbyfairtradeteaandcoffee.
Whetheryou’dlikeaformalgettogetherwithcolleaguesandemployeesoratraditionalChristmascelebrationwithallthetrimmings,wecandesigntheperfectluncheonordinnerpartyforyouandyourguests.Optionscanalsoincludetours,talks,speakersandworkshops.
Country DiningCatering&Hospitality
Our External Catering Service
Foodfromthefarmbroughttoyou.AtChurchFarmCatering,weofferapersonaltouchtoallourcustomers.FromBBQs,spitroasts,stewsandsaladstopicnicsandbanquets,wecanbringatasteofthefarmtoyou.Seasonalmenusareadaptedtosuityourspecificrequirements.
A Taste of the Farm at The Jolly Waggoner Inn
Feaston‘alacarte’cuisinewherealltheprimaryingredientscomefromthefarmandchoosefromanextensivelistofwineandlocalrealalesina17thcenturybeamedpub.ExclusivemenuavailableMondaytoThursday.
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ChurchFarmisanaturalsettingforlearningprogrammes,leadershipdevelopment,implicitteambondingandfunevents.Wewillworkwithyoutodesignaneventthatbringsresultsanddoesn’tcosttheearth.
Eventscanrangefromhalfdayseminarstoprogrammesoverseveraldays.Youmayjustrequirethevenue,oradditionalevents,activitiesandsupport.Foodisabigfeatureandeatingtogetherfacilitatesconversationandrelationships.Everydelegatewillexperienceadifferentapproachtofarming,foodandthelandwhilethey’rehere.
Indooreventscanincludebusinessgames,orartandcraftrelatedactivities,whileoutdoortaskscanberealandlinkedtofood,farmingandforestryandtailoredtothegroup.
Team Building Experiential&CreativeLearning
Examples include:
From Field to Fork Devil’s KitchenFarmer’s Apprentice Clay Sculpture in the PitsDrama Workshops Arts & Field CraftDocumentary Film Making Woodland SurvivalNavigation and Nature Trails
Debriefing,discussionsandreflectivelearningcantakeplaceinthewoodlands,inshepherd’shutsorbackattheFarm.
ChurchFarmisparticularlysuitedtoorganisationsandeventsthatareaboutsustainabilityandtothosethattakeseriouslytheimpactenterprisecanhaveonpeopleandtheenvironment.
Experiential Learning
PlanBrief
Prepare
DoExperience
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ReviewDebriefAnalyse
ApplyInsightsAction
AchievingTasks
Buildingthe Team
DevelopingIndividuals
Experiential Learning
PlanBrief
Prepare
DoExperience
Activity
ReviewDebriefAnalyse
ApplyInsightsAction
AchievingTasks
Buildingthe Team
DevelopingIndividuals
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Bringing team work to life…
GetstuckinontheFarmandmakealongtermdifferencewhilstbuildingyourteam.Halfandfulldayactivitiesaswellaslongertermprojectscanbearranged.Theactivitiesareseasonalandmanyotherscanbedevised.
TheyareidealforgroupswhoprefertodosomethingrealonTeamBuilding&AwayDays.Craftsmenandexpertsareonhandtoguideandcreateafulfillinglearningprogrammeaswellaspracticalexperience.
Callustocreateaprogrammebasedonyourobjectives.
Farm Experience DaysMakingaDifference
Food, Farming & Forestry Experiences
Forestry & WoodcraftsCoppicing.Hedgelaying.GatheringTwigs&Firewood.ConstructingaGreenWoodworkingLathe.MakinganIronAgeForge.CharcoalMaking.PlantingNew&MaintainingExistingHedgerows.PlantingFruitTrees.MakingaWillowMaze.CreatingaForestGarden.TreeandOrchardPruning.WoodlandEducationalWalks.
Wildlife ConservationEco-surveys,SpeciesCounts,EducationalInformationandOutdoorClassrooms.BuildandInstallanInsectHotel.CreateBeetleBanks.BuildNestingBoxes.CreateNewWildlifeHabitats.BuildaBeeHive.FarmWalk&LitterPicking.BuildaCompostLoo.CreateaNewApiary.MakingaDuckPond.BuildingaBadgerObservatory.
Food, Farming & HorticultureWeeding,Thinning,Sowing,Pottingon,Harvesting.SeedHarvestingandSavings.HarvestingandPreservingHerbs.BuildingandMaintainingSorceries.CreateInformationandEducationBoards.BuildaCobPigHut.ConstructWoodenChickenHutsoutofScrapWoodandReclaimedMaterials.DeviseandInsulateStrawBaleCalfandLambHuts.MushroomCultivation.BuildandBake,MakeaCobOven.BuildaBeeHiveorBadgerObservatory.RuralCareRenovation.RaiseaBarn.
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ChurchFarmisaplaceforfamilies,festivalsandfun.Recogniseyourteamandcustomersandthanktheirfamiliesandfriendswithadayonthefarm.
This low-impact event includes:
CoffeeandTeaonarrival
SeasonalBBQ
AfternoonTea&Cakes
ShelterMarquee,PicnicFurniture&Bales
FeedingtheAnimals
CompostLoos
FirstAid&Insurance
A Family Farm Day may include:
Splat the Rat Ferret HandlingHoopla Felting & WeavingWelly Wanging Wattling & WoodworkingTug O War School SportsHighland Games FalconryStrongest Man Tractor Pull ArcheryField Cricket Football & Softball Fly Casting Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting Egg Collecting Bale House Building Tours of Kitchen GardenNature Trails Tractor & Trailer RidesScavenger Hunts Camp BuildingMusic Campfire Camping & Glamping
Festivals, Parties and CelebrationsFamilyDaysontheFarm
A Day on the Farm can extend into an evening or overnight stay for an additional charge. We will design
a low impact great value event for your guests.
Suitable for between 20 and 200 families.
From £30 to £60 per person. Limited Dates!
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AugmenttheteambuildingaspectsofyourconferenceoreventwithanovernightstayunderthestarsatChurchFarm.Wecanprovidearangeofcampingoptionsfrombasictoluxury.
Camping in the Wild & Log Cabins
EnjoythebeautyofthefarmandabundantwildlifebycampingunderthestarsinoneofthesixwoodsontheFarm.Alternatively,hireoneofourlogcabins(equippedwithlogburner)*locatedinsecludedspotsaroundthefarm.
Getawayfromitallwiththecomfortofknowingthatyoucanaccessrunningwater,showersandcompost/conventionalloosifyouwantto.Justremembertobringeverythingyouneedforyourcomfort.
*Eachlogcabinis10ftx8ftinsizeandcanaccommodateamaximum
of3adultsinsleepingbags.Thereare4cabinsonthefarmeachwitha
doublemattress.Thereisnootherfurniture,lightingorelectricityinside!
Prices:Camping:£10pp+VATLogCabins:£25pp+VAT
Tipis, Yurts & Gypsy Caravans
Tipis,Yurts&GypsyCaravanshavesimplebutluxuriousinteriorsmeaningthatyoucancampinthewildinamoresophisticatedfashion.Giveusacalltofindoutmore.
Wild CampingCabinsandOvernightStays
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“The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness.”
HenryDavidThoreau
Start a Workplace Farm Club
FarmClubscreateanongoinglinkdirectlywiththefarm.Theyconsistoftwentyormorepeoplewhowouldliketoreceiveweeklyfarmboxes.Thisqualifieseveryoneforfreefarmmembership.Eachboxistailoredinsizeandcancontainalloraselectionoffruit,vegetablesandmeatfromtheFarmaswellaseggs,dairy,bread,staplesandmore.
Each club benefits from:• Fresh farm produce every week• Free weekly workplace delivery of a personalised Farm Box• No membership fees• Free family farm tractor tours each season• Farm experience days throughout the season• Weekly newsletters and updates• 20% discount on all activities, events and courses StartingaFarmClubenablesdirectaccesstorealfoodatcomparablepricestomajorsupermarkets-deliveredforfree.
Farm ClubsWeeklyDelivery-FreeMembership
Free Farm Membership
Formyourownclubandreceivefreshweeklydeliveriesandmuchmore.
Joinafarmthatproducesthemaximumvarietyofhighwelfarefoodforcustomerswithlessfossilfuelsfromfarmtofork.
OurcurrentclubsinHertfordshire&Londonhelpcreateanewmodelofsustainablefarming.
Membersrealiseweallfarmeverytimeweeat.Theyenjoygoodvaluerealfood,ecologicallygrownandconnectingtoland.
Eatgreatfoodtoenhancetheenvironment.
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Breaksbetweenworksessionshelpclearthemind,aswellasenabledelegatestogettoknoweachother.Onthefarmthereareplentyofeffectivebreakactivitiesthatcanbearranged,lastingfrom10minutewalksto5hourworkshops.Guided Farm Tours & Talks
Informalorhostedwalksandtalksortractorandtrailerrides.Generalisedorsubjectspecific,topicsinclude:
Woodland Management Wildlife & Biodiversity
Sustainable and Ecological Farming Food & Farming
Farmland Birds & Conservation Sustainable Enterprise
£15perperson(basedonaminimumof20people)
Tutored Group Workshops, Talks & Demonstrations
SomeofEngland’sfinestcraftsmendemonstratingtraditionalandmodernruralcrafts.Halfandfulldaysessionsavailable.
Woodland Workshops Forest GardeningOrganic Vegetable Growing Poultry KeepingAn Introduction to Permaculture Coppicing, Hedgelaying, WattlingGreen Woodworking Spinning, Felting & WeavingHedgerow Herbs & Herbal Remedies Bush Craft & Wild FoodManaging Habitats for Wildlife Bodging Blacksmithing Foraging and Wild Food
From£30perperson(basedonaminimumof20people)
Enhancing Your EventWorkshops,SpeakersandTours
Farming & Harvest Walks
Getoutinthefreshair,breaktheiceandgetexercisebyfeedingthepigs,collectingfreshlylaideggsfromtheorchard,collectingwood,weeding,plantingorharvestingfruitandvegetables,andmuchmore.
From£10perperson(basedonaminimumof10people)
Speakers & Workshops
ChurchFarmisallaboutsocial,businessandenvironmentalsustainability,startingwithland,foodandwater-thebasicsofcreatinglife.AlongthewaywehaveusedsomeoftheUK’sforemostfood,farming&environmentalexperts.Wecanarrangespeakers,subjectspecialistsandexpertstoinspire,motivateandeducateyouraudience.Topicscouldinclude:
Sustainability CSRLand Use Building Sustainable CommunitiesFarming & Forestry Renewable EnergyPeak Oil Green Design & BuildingClimate Change
Pricesstartfrom£500.00.*AllpricesexcludeVATattheprevailingrate.
Fuel your thinking with Church Farm Catering
Whetheryourappetiteisforbreakfastbuffets,roasts,BBQs,creamteas,baconsandwiches,picnics,tastystews,vegetariandelightsortraditionalpuddings,we’llbehappytodesignamenutosuityou.You’rewelcometobringyourownalcoholforasmallcorkagefee.
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ChurchFarmspans175acresinnorthHertfordshire.Itisanecologicalmixedfarmandincludes:
• Neworchardof8acres,130varietiesoffruit:apples,gages,plums,cherries,quince,medlars,pears,damsons,mulberriesandmore...
• VicarageField2acresoftfruitenclosure,alittlebitof‘everyberry’• 60BlackWelshMountain&60Lleynsheep&rams• 30RedPollcattle&bullplusfollowers• 20BritishLop&12Berkshirebreedingsowsplusboars• 400LightSussex,CuckooMaran,BlackRock,RhodeIslandandWhite
LeghornLayinghens• 300PouletAnglaisoutdoorrearedpoultry• 300NorfolkBlack&BritishWhiteturkeys• 100Embdengeese,100Aylesburyducks• 3Beehives&ApiaryGarden• 20acresofnewwoodsin-filledwithwildcherryandhazel• 2acrewalnutorchard• 4acresofwildbirdseedsandpollen/nectarmix• 30acresofwoods:3acresofancienthornbeamcoppice,7acresof
established60yearoldwoodlandand20acresofmixed,mainlyhardwoods,plantedoverthepast10years
• 2acresofroughnestinggroundamongstalineofoldclaypits• 2pondsestablishedin1996,twomorefloodpondsandanewpond
inthevegetablegardens.• BeardsOakKitchenGardens-8acresgrowingover200varietiesof
vegetablesandherbs.
About Church FarmRealFood&Farming
Co-farming & Rural Care
RuralCareprovidestrainingandworkexperienceforpeoplewithlearningdisabilitiesand/ormentalhealthissuesinasupportiveandcaringenvironmentwithinafullyworkingfarm,hereatChurchFarm,Ardeley.
TheteamalsoworksinpartnershipwithNorthHertfordshireCollegetoprovideaccreditedtrainingfortheirstudentswithlearningdisabilities.
Co-farmersworkinsmallmixedabilityteamsinavarietyofjobstosuitindividualinterests,needsandabilities.MakeadifferenceprojectscanhelpustocreatenewfacilitiesandeducationalprogrammesfortheCo-farmers.
Formoreinformation&videosseewww.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
I know how much you’ve changed peoples lives and they love it, we eat everything from your farm and it’s a comfort to be eating good food, no I take that back EXCELLENT HEALTHY FOOD!!
Terry,ArdeleyVillage
If in a few words I had to sum up my learning experience at Church Farm it would be: “Civilisation, in the real sense of the term, consists not in the multiplication, but in the deliberate and voluntary reduction of wants.” M.K. Gandhi
SwatiUpadhaya,India
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Directions to Church Farm, Ardeley
Stevenage Station is 20 minutes from Kings Cross. The Farm is 7 miles from the A1 and 5 miles from the A10. Transport can be arranged.
ChurchFarm,Ardeley,Stevenage,Hertfordshire,SG27AH.T:01438861447E:[email protected]
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