Kimchi Workshop with Somerset Kimchi & Kraut 

Did you know our Microbiome is a living community and that eating Kimchi (and other foods like sauerkraut which are teeming with good bacteria or probiotics ) feeds it. This will have great health benefits beyond an improved digestion.

Come along to a hands-on, friendly workshop and learn the secret of making successful and delicious Kimchi with Alex from Somerset Kimchi & Kraut.

You will take away your own 1Litre jar of Kimchi, a clear understanding of this everyday kitchen alchemy, amazing handouts and all the skills to make more at home. 

TUTOR: Alex Carthew 

PRICE: £55

Testimonial:
“I love Alex's generous approach! Warm and welcoming to all, her joyful nature kept us entertained whilst she taught us how to feed our microbiome and how to make our own overflowing jars of fermented goodness. The beautiful setting at Vallis Farm, and Alex's tasty fermented treats, served mid session, added to the magic.”  (Jen, recent Workshop participant)

To book please email fabfermentation@gmail.com 

Join us for a heart-opening Inca Despacho Ceremony under the powerful energy of the Sturgeon Full Moon, a time of inner harvest, spiritual connection, and soul-awakening.

This August full moon carries the wisdom of the ancient sturgeon fish, a symbol of resilience, intuition, and ancestral power. Spiritually, it invites us to connect with our authenticity, release what no longer nourishes us, and step into our creative potential with clarity and courage.

It also reminds us that we are not meant to walk alone. Community, support, and sacred gathering are key to healing and expansion.

Together, we will create a Despacho, a traditional Andean offering made of symbolic elements that carry our prayers, intentions, and gratitude. This sacred bundle will be offered to Mama Qocha, the Spirit of Water, calling in her deep wisdom to cleanse emotional blocks, restore harmony, and support the flow of creativity, clarity, and spiritual renewal.

The Despacho Ceremony is a living prayer, rooted in the Andean tradition of Ayni, or sacred reciprocity. It is a moment to honour the interconnectedness of all life, find peace with the past, and open space for transformation.

As we gather in Munay, the vibration of unconditional love, you will be guided to connect with your intentions, embrace your individuality, and release any burdens keeping you from your true path.

Each participant will be given a sacred leaf to hold personal prayers. These offerings will be woven into the despacho and given to Mama Qocha, so your intentions may flow into the waters of the Earth to be received, purified, and transformed.

🧘‍♀️ What to Bring:
All materials will be provided. Simply come as you are, with your intention and an open heart.

🌿 Your Hosts:
Barbara-Anne Cumpstey
Suyo Alto Misayuk (Grand Master) of the Ancient Incan Tradition, Barbara-Anne brings over 30 years of ceremonial experience and teachings received directly from Incan masters in Peru.

Claudia Rosas
Peruvian Reiki Master and energy worker, Claudia holds deep ancestral roots and brings grounded presence and warmth to this sacred ritual space.

✨ A nurturing and empowering experience to honour your journey, awaken your inner wisdom, and reconnect with the sacred flow of life.

🎟 Sliding scale: £15 to £25
📍 Location: Vallis Farm, Frome
🗓 Date: Friday 8th August
🕖 Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Sacred Women's Space
Closed women's circle
A sacred space for sisterhood

This closed, monthly in-person circle in Frome offers a deeply healing, life-affirming space for modern women. Here, you can drop your armour, sink into your body and innate wisdom, and meet others in full beauty, power, and authenticity.

It’s a rare and sacred space — a warm, welcoming circle to connect deeply, celebrate your growth, and embrace your power.

Facilitated by Daniella Carrozza; womb wisdom keeper and menstrual coach

Start your week feeling nourished by mindful movement with breath awareness.  These Hatha Yoga classes are rooted in cyclical wisdom and with an emphasis on meeting yourself with acceptance, exploring postures with a playful attitude and finding pleasure in both movement and rest.

Following a gentle warm up, the class will build to strengthening poses and end in short relaxation, aiming to leave you feeling refreshed and re-energised and connected both to yourself and a circle of support.

Cecilia has been teaching yoga for over 12 years and practising for over 25 years and offers adaptations so that every body feels welcome.

Find out more about your practitioner here: https://www.yogawithcecilia.co.uk/about-cecilia

From £10 per session, booked in 6 week terms (ie £60)

This term run’s every Monday from 15th September for 6 weeks.

Join us for Soil to Gut, the Pollinator Edition!

This year we continue our journey exploring how we are all part of this big macrobiome that we call life.

Last year we focused on our direct relationship with the soil itself, whilst this year we will look into a key component of this ecology: bees and their role as pollinators.

We have invited Rachel de Thample of River Cottage to lead us in this journey. She has been delving deep into this world of bees in her latest book Bees and Honey, River Cottage handbook n19, Bloomsbury.

We will talk about the vital role bees play in keeping our planet alive and our crops plentiful and in how we support and preserve bee populations we are making sure all nature around it thrives - and in doing so we can occasionally dabble in their most celebrated creation: HONEY!

Rachel is joined on this day of celebration of things bee by:

• Paula Neubauer from Get Pickled Somerset, award wining fermenter and educator.

• Dr. Caroline Gilmartin PhD, microbiologist, ferment, educator and author Fermented Foods: A Practical Guide and Vinegar: the Complete Guide to Making your Own.

• Jo Webster, nutritionist, herbalist and fermenter currently doing research on the Honey based oxymels.

• Paul Webb, Founder of BLACK BEE HONEY.

Find out more about our amazing line up below.

ENGAGE

We start our day with a panel with a tour of the farm followed by a panel with our facilitators discussing the role of pollinators, and connection with healthy soil that leads to produce and ferments that sustain our gut health and overall well being.

We will get to understand why supporting bee populations is essential for the future of the planet and us as a species.

LEARN

We will learn how to source honey that is truly sustainable.

We are being supported in this event by BLACK BEE HONEY who is on the forefront of sustainable and fair honey production and beekeeping practices in the UK. We will have a chance to try their products and understand why this is core to their practice and an important role to play in the UK agricultural practices.

We are hosting this session at Vallis Farm, where will have a chance to explore their garden and their hives. Tour of the garden included.

TASTE

Rachel de Thample will create a delicious honey based lunch, together side of all things fermented from Paula and the Get Pickled Somerset pickle fridge.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event we can not offer vegan options. If you are interested in taking part without the meal/tasting, please get in touch.

FERMENT AND MEDICINAL USES

You will leave with a new found knowledge of all the amazing potential of honey creations:

• Rachel de Thample will share with us some incredible honey ferments and its wonderful culinary uses. From live marmalades to chilli sauces, she will sure to dazzle your palate.

• Dr Caroline Gilmartin will explore the world of JUN: a honey based kombucha.

• Jo Webster will share with us her research on medicinal uses of honey, in particular Honey Oxymels.

We finish with a Q&A and book signing by our authors.

EXPLORE

You will leave this session this session with:

• 1 jar of Black Bee Honey.

• 2 honey ferment recipes by Rachel de Thample.

• 1 jar jun starter.

• 1 set of guidelines to make your very own herbal honey oxymel.

Tickets are £87.38 - book below.

Get inspired with delicious festive finger food and casual dishes for Christmas get-togethers with Kate (The Intuitive Chef). Kate will demo festive treats that are simple to prepare, beautiful to look at and great to eat.

Example menu:
Arancini three ways
Blue cheese, cranberry and pecan tart
Agrodolce sauce for chicken, salmon and roasted vegetables
Quick smoky grain salad with many herbs and seeds
Winter salad with lemon aioli
Christmas tiramisu

*most dishes are suitable for gf preferences and variations/alternatives will be suggested.

Come and get excited for Christmas entertaining, enjoy a full demo, ask questions and best of all, try everything Kate makes with a glass or two of wine! You’ll also receive a follow up email with recipes and helpful suggested prep list and timings for the menu demonstrated.

£45/person, including wine/soft drinks and heaps of tasters – come hungry!

Spaces are limited - email Kate at kate@theintuitivechef.co.uk or WhatsApp 07540970225 to book your place.

Discover a whole new take on low-effort, high-impact festive nibbles and canapés that you can make at home and enjoy throughout the season. Enjoy a glass or two of wine while Kate (The Intuitive Chef) demonstrates an exciting menu, plus two delicious Christmas-y cocktail recipes.

Example menu:
Hibiscus and clementine fizz (non-alcoholic)
Honey and clementine kir royale (alcoholic) or pomegranatini

Baby baked potatoes, golden salt, sour cream and caviar
Medjool, Parma ham and almond bundles
Pintxo skewers
Rye toasts with torched brie and fig jam
Farinata italiana with 3 toppings
Crispy chickpeas
Centrepiece whipped feta and winter herb oil plate, Christmas focaccia
Dark chocolate dipped physalis

*most dishes are suitable for gf preferences and variations/alternatives will be suggested.

Come and get inspired for Christmas entertaining, enjoy a full demo with wine and best of all, try everything Kate makes! You’ll have a chance to ask questions and will also receive a follow up email with recipes and helpful suggested prep list and timings for the menu demonstrated.

£45/person, including wine/soft drinks and substantial tasters – come hungry!

Spaces are limited! To book your place, email kate@theintuitivechef.co.uk or WhatsApp Kate on 07540970225

Revitalise your Christmas dinner repertoire with fresh takes on festive vegetables and side dishes. Sit back with a glass of wine while Kate (The Intuitive Chef) demonstrates a host of easy-to-make variations, using the best of the Vallis Farm winter veg patch. Then grab a fork and enjoy everything you've watched Kate make!

Menu:
Salt and balsamic vinegar roast potatoes
Silky parsnip puree
Crispy parmesan sprouts
Garlicky greens with chestnuts and pomegranate
“Triple carrot” carrots
Gingerbread stuffing
Cranberry sambal

*most dishes are suitable for vegetarian, vegan and gf preferences; variations/alternatives will be suggested. You’ll also receive a follow up email with recipes and helpful suggested prep list for the menu demonstrated.

£45/person, including wine/soft drinks and substantial tasters – come hungry!

Spaces are limited. To book your place, email kate@theintuitivechef.co.uk or WhatsApp Kate on 07540970225