Gathering the Herbs for the Beltane Brew

The Beltane Brew is a vibrantly energising blend of traditional spring tonic herbs gathered from around the long barrow of Smacam Down, which has in its sights Cerne Abbas, the Giant, the Trendle and the church. Come join medical herbalist Eleanor Gallia in this neolithic landscape, home and sacred site to Britain’s earliest farming people, as we forage for and learn about the herbs that will sustain and nourish the Mayday revellers. Having wild harvested the herbs, we will share a simple lunch of nettle soup in the barn at Lower Barton Farm before heading with our herbs to the brewery to make the Beltane Beer.

Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves and a basket for the foraging.

There is livestock and wildlife on the hill so please do not bring dogs. Thank you

Morning incl homemade nettle soup and roll £15. All day (with brewing) £20

NB DO NOT FOLLOW SATNAV SatNav will take you into Pound Farm. Do NOT follow signs to Nether Cerne.

If you are travelling on the A352 going north from Dorchester it is the next farm on the LEFT AFTER the turning to Nether Cerne.

If you are travelling south along the A352 it is on the RIGHT aboutn 1/2 mile AFTER 'Barton Farm (which is a large modern farmyard). From either direction travel carefully after you pass the final landmark as the farm is easily missed. It is opposite a layby containing a large blue container.

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