Ashfield Gardens was initiated in 1998 by Camphill Houses, Stourbridge. We are part of the Camphill Village Trust, a UK wide organisation offering support and activities for adults with disabilities. We promote independence and realise the benefits of social and therapeutic horticulture by offering sessions in:
- Organic horticulture - vegetable, flower and herb growing.
- Animal Care
- Cooking and preserve making
- Pottery
- Green wood work
- Sewing and knitting
- Nature crafts
- Soft and Top fruit orchard maintenance
- From garden to table community meals
- General maintenance and wood processing
- Seasonal activities and celebrations
We have five acres of land on which is situated our:
- Barn with cosy log burner to keep us warm during cold winter days
- Well equipped kitchen
- Pottery room
- Disabled toilet facilities
- Two poly tunnels providing undercover work space during inclement weather
- Herb garden
- Pony paddock with stable
- Dedicated area for our free range chickens and their housing
- Vegetable growing areas
- Animal enclosures
We have a team of dedicated staff and volunteers working alongside and offering support for the above activities. To make a referal for day opportunities please contact the page or email Jenny Cadman at [email protected]
If you are intrested in becoming a volunteer please also email Jenny on the email address above.
