Our Story

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A Place Close to Our Hearts

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Green Farm has been part of our family's story for decades. Long before we owned the farm, it held a special place in our hearts.

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MaryAnn grew up next door and spent much of her youth around the farm and surrounding countryside. Her father, Gordon, bought the adjoining property, Alex Farm, in 1972, and from her mid-teens MaryAnn lived alongside Green Farm. In her early twenties she even ran a livery business from the neighbouring property.

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After marrying in nearby Shadoxhurst Church in 2005 and buying some land and woodland bordering Alex Farm in 2006, we were delighted when Green Farm came onto the market a few years later. In September 2008, we purchased the farmhouse, three acres of land and a dilapidated open pole barn, beginning a journey that continues to this day.

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Starting with the restoration of the 600-year-old farmhouse, we worked to bring together the fragmented pieces of the estate that had been sold off over previous decades. This included acquiring the Victorian Barn and former coach house in 2011, along with surrounding buildings, pasture and woodland. The 50-acre farm estate that exists today has been assembled gradually over many years, including the return of the original Alex Farm land back into the holding.

 

Green Farm Today

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Today, Green Farm is a family home, a conservation-led farm and a place where people can reconnect with nature.

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From the beginning, our vision has been simple: to protect and enhance the landscape around us whilst creating opportunities for others to experience the benefits of the countryside. Restoring wildlife habitats, improving biodiversity and farming in harmony with nature have shaped every stage of Green Farm's development.

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What began as the restoration of a much-loved farm has evolved into a unique countryside destination where conservation, wellbeing and sustainable living sit side by side.

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Green Farm is now home to a diverse range of experiences, including wellness retreats, Spa & Stay escapes, luxury accommodation, a boutique spa, yoga and wellbeing classes, events, workshops, a community wildlife and vegetable garden, and a conservation-focused working farm.

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The farm is also home to the Pearce-Coggan Foundation, our charity dedicated to helping people connect with the outdoors, understand the natural world and enjoy the many benefits of spending time in nature.

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Whether visitors join us for a retreat, a spa day, a holiday stay, a workshop or simply to experience the countryside, our aim remains the same: to create a place where people can slow down, reconnect and leave feeling better than when they arrived.

 

Green Farm Retreats, Spa & Barn

 

‘An exclusive rural retreat where bespoke wellness experiences meet nature-led conservation’

 

Where wellbeing meets nature

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Set amongst rolling pastures and surrounded by thousands of acres of protected woodland, Green Farm offers a distinctive countryside escape.

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While guests visit for many different reasons, every experience is shaped by the same principles of peace, restoration and connection to nature.

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At the heart of Green Farm are our signature wellness retreats, hosted within the historic 15th-century farmhouse. Combining yoga, relaxation, great food and time outdoors, these intimate retreats are designed to provide space away from the pressures of modern life.

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For shorter visits, our boutique Spa offers treatments by Bramley and ESPA, alongside hot tubs, saunas, woodland walks and quiet places to relax and unwind.

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The Barn and Cowshed provide accommodation for private celebrations, family gatherings and corporate retreats. Experiences can be tailored to include everything from yoga sessions and spa treatments to guided walks, workshops and shared dining experiences.

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Food is an important part of life at Green Farm. Wherever possible, ingredients are grown in our community wildlife and vegetable garden or sourced from our own regenerative farm and trusted local producers. Our philosophy is simple: seasonal, nourishing food that reflects the landscape from which it comes.​

 

Life Guided by Sustainability

 

Sustainability is not an add-on at Green Farm. It sits at the heart of how we farm, how we host guests and how we care for the land.

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Across the farm we use conservation-focused and regenerative approaches that seek to improve the environment whilst producing exceptional food. Wildlife habitats are protected and enhanced, traditional meadows are carefully managed, and our livestock are reared slowly and ethically with animal welfare as a priority.

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We also strive to reduce waste, reuse resources wherever possible and make thoughtful decisions about energy, water and materials throughout the estate.

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This commitment extends beyond the farm gate through the Pearce-Coggan Foundation, which supports programmes that encourage people, especially young people, to access, understand and enjoy the countryside and natural world.

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Despite its peaceful rural setting, Green Farm is remarkably accessible, located just 37 minutes from London St Pancras by train and only a short journey from Ashford International.

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Above all, Green Farm is a place to pause. A place where nature leads, where the pace of life slows, and where even a short visit can leave a lasting impression.

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Our Values

 

Everything we do at Green Farm is guided by a commitment to conservation, sustainability and community.

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Our values are to:

• Protect and enhance Green Farm and the surrounding landscape.

• Act with generosity, integrity and kindness.

• Live sustainably and tread lightly on the earth.

• Promote healthy, active and sustainable lifestyles.

• Support biodiversity, habitat restoration and species enrichment.

• Champion environmentally responsible farming practices.

• Support local people, local businesses and the wider rural economy.

• Share knowledge and inspire others to appreciate and care for the natural world.

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