The Hillyfield

08/06/2026

The delicious dryad’s saddle.
This one is beautifully fresh, even though it’s very massive.
I really full body mushroom. Delicious butter with a bit of pepper and lemon.
Mushroom hunt is one of my favourite things in this year and six year-old daughter gifted me for my birthday
Lots of happy hunting to be enjoyed together.

05/06/2026

Launch of the Rally for Nature event today in Ivybridge. All day long event.

Here’s their invitation:

🌿🌊 Come and Rally for Nature with us! 🌊🌿

Join us for *Moor Understanding* — a unique day of talks, workshops, conversations, films, storytelling and immersive experiences in nature as part of the inaugural Rivers & Moorland Festival. Hosted by Sustainable South Hams as part of the Rally for Nature, this is a celebration of the people, places and possibilities shaping a thriving future for nature and community.

📅 Friday 5th June
📍 The Watermark, Ivybridge & Longtimber Woods, South Devon
⏰ 09:00am – 08:30pm (join for all or part of the day!)

✨ Inspiring talks and discussions
✨ Forest bathing in beautiful Longtimber Woods
✨ Stories, films and local voices
✨ Nature connection and community action
✨ An evening with rainforest campaigner and author Guy Shrubsole
✨ Opportunities to meet others who care about the future of our landscapes

Whether you're passionate about nature or simply curious to learn more, there's something for everyone! Come along to be inspired, connect with others, and explore how we can help create a thriving future for nature and people!

🌱 Discover. Connect. Celebrate. Take action. 🌱

We'd love to see you there! 💚🌿🌊

🎟️ Find out more and book your place here:

A day of big ideas, enlivening conversations and enriching workshops – hosted by Rally for Nature, a Sustainable South Hams project.

21/05/2026

Looking for homes.
Just 3 boys left.
Gorgeous pigs soon to wean. Electric fence trained, ready early July.
Tamworth X Oxford Sandy&Black / Berkshire X.

These are from really lovely stock, calm & people friendly. We’ve used them to rootle bramble and bracken, preparing the land for our orchard meadow & forest garden.
Lovely pigs.
Check website for contact
www.theHillyfield.co.uk

18/05/2026

Do you want to buy quality high welfare meat straight from The Hillyfield?
We are getting ready to sell direct to you from our slow-grown incredibly lovely pigs, as well as occasional other treats🙂🍖🥓🥩
Please message directly your number so I can add you to the good-meat lovers WhatsApp group. Tel 0 7976589927

As well as delicious sausages and bacon there will be some more interesting cuts available, slow roasting joints, and other treats. This month hand made Porcetta, and jowls to make Guanciale.

We also sell our exquisitely delicious eggs at Ola chiropractic in Totnes. Makes a trip into town worthwhile!

And don’t forget we make charcoal too. Order now to avoid disappointment

www.theHillyfield.co.uk

08/05/2026

Big Surprise! Turns out the pigs are pregnant! Now we have 8 little ones to enjoy. Joy of Pig! S

These animals are so good natured and gorgeous…. Clean and incredibly industrious on the farm.
They have helped us control@bracken and bramble, and even dug up a huge patch of nettles to make way for an extension to the forest garden….

Now dangerously close to becoming members of the family. The plan is to make excellent pork.

If you want to take on a weaner for your own pig adventures then get in touch.
Find you fancy the sound of some choice cuts or sausage / bacon then drop us a line!

27/04/2026

Wow! RFS stepping up again to help get young people inspired in forestry.
Check this out

🌳Are You Young & Keen To Get Into The Forest?

Forestry Youth Camp is a fully funded youth camp in west Wales this summer for 18-21 year olds from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds to connect and learn about trees and forestry.

"The aim of the camp is to give young people a positive and transformative experience in the outdoors, connect them with trees and ultimately consider a career in caring for trees and forests in all of the varied ways that is possible and necessary for the future sustainability of our forests. The forestry industry is sorely lacking in diversity and we need diverse ways of thinking, being and doing if we are to address the challenges we are facing.

It will be a week of fun, learning and adventure, connecting with nature and each other, exploring what trees do for us, learning about forest ecology, crafting with trees, fire making, working in the woods, cooking together on a fire, stargazing, exploring and fireside fun."

All costs are covered incl. travel, camping kit and outdoor gear. It’s funded by the Scottish and Welsh governments and run in collaboration with Bangor University Forestry Department. The camp will be facilitated by Kwesia City Girl in Nature and Kara Moses.

👉 To apply click here. Closing date is 30th April so get a mov on or miss out!
https://ow.ly/8H4c50YJEtz

This sounds like an awesome opportunity so please share with anyone you think might be interested!

19/04/2026

Veg Growing Mentor wanted.
Green Fingers? Experienced in Food Growing? & Want to share your skills?
We are looking for a garden mentor to help us plan & manage our veg growing. We work each morning on the veg - & would love support to help us plan our work / journey.
If you know of someone who might be willing to pop in once a week for a morning (ideally mid-week) to support our food growing mission in the woods then please get in touch!
Thank you!

18/04/2026

15th Year of The Great Hillyfield Egg Hunt.
And what a lot of fun!
Thanks everyone for cakes & helping make this day a SUPERB community celebration in the woods.
Special shout to our Apricot Trainees in Regenerate Land Management Systems for being such awesome bunnies, and Emma Stoner for her excellent photos! Check out her gallery on the link below.

And if you want FRESH EGGS.... visit Ola Chiropractic Centre in Totnes where we take them each day :)

https://emmastonerphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/hillyfield_easter26/photo/4221054398

07/03/2026

Words from Lois - our Royal Forestry Society Trainee - reflecting on her experience working at The Hillyfield

Lois says:
‘I find it fascinating to be involved in the process of transforming trees into timber.’
‘Beyond the multitude of practical skills I’ve gained, working at the Hillyfield has deepened my appreciation of forestry as a mode of relating to the land, which encourages intentionality, deep ecological understanding, and necessitates a view of time beyond our human lifespan.’

Read her article in the link

To mark National Careers Week 2026, Forestry Roots Trainee Lois Raines tells us about her career change into forestry.

06/03/2026

Still looking for a grower!
After meeting some fabulous folk… we are still looking!
Please get in touch if interested

Looking for a Grower to join our team, a garden gnome.
Green fingers, good heart, and passion for small scale land work.
Message Doug on 07976589927 to discuss.

This is an exchange role as part of our small-scale woodland restoration project working with a team of foresters out on the land.
There might be some capacity to expand to create more commercial opportunities or funded projects including others, but at present we do not have this capacity.

Photo of Ben who set up the Circle garden in Ashburton and joined us for a long season in the woods…