Our first residents have already moved into our new Woodland Hut, which is unusual because we’re not officially open until June 19th and we have only just today started advertising. Unusual also because they are a family - though they were only two when they moved in - and the Woodland Hut only has accommodation for two adults. Our first guests, however, are no respecters of the conventions of normal society nor do they abide by the system of human law. Which is good, ultimately, as we have...

My new year’s intention is to do a monthly post on life and nature here at Nutsford throughout 2026. James is evidently sceptical that this will continue beyond March, but this adds to my motivation. A diary feels particularly appropriate, because something that comes hand in hand with being more connected to the countryside around you is a greater awareness of the rhythms of the year. A sense of what to expect from the weather, plants, birds as the year progresses. Being more observant...

I never thought I’d say this, but thank heavens it’s raining! About six weeks ago, our water in the house stopped. Ever since we moved to...