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Growing Dartington’s historic walled garden
A pilot project began almost one year ago to bring a secret garden on the Dartington estate back to life. With the help of our supporters, we hope to transform it into a successful on-going concern.
Plum plot: A foray into silvopasture
After our Broadlears adventure in silvoarable – and the general take off of agroforestry across the estate – the one area we’ve wanted to focus on next is silvopasture: the art of planting trees in with – and often for the benefit of – animals.
Our gardeners are going nuts about nuts
In the latest in our series of blogs from our gardens team, garden designer Dan Pearson’s vision is realised further through the creation of a new nuttery and wildflower meadow.
Obituary: Ivor Weeks
Ivor Weeks (8.12.1929 – 12.2.2019) was a dedicated teacher with strong social principles, who played a significant part in developing, leading and steadying the development of visual art courses at Dartington.
New vision for The Dartington Hall Trust attracts £2 million gift
We are delighted to announce that we have signed an agreement for a £2 million gift, the largest single donation to Dartington Hall Trust since the deaths of our founders, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, and a major step forward in realising our strategic 5 year plan.
Kate Caddy: Scion of Dartington Hall who became musical impresario
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Kate Caddy, 69, died peacefully at home on Tuesday 19 February.
Cutting-edge new arts programme in former Dartington Hall school building
The founders of renowned east London music venue and member of a Cornish art group have taken over a former school building on the Dartington Hall estate to bring cutting-edge music, exhibitions and events to local people.
Young local artists explore risk in exhibition inspired by Dartington’s history of experimentation
An exhibition of student’s artwork inspired by Dartington’s history of risk taking has opened at the Green Table café in Dartington.
Meeting the creators of Kite
As award-winning theatre company The Wrong Crowd develop their new show at Dartington, we went behind the scenes find out more about their sparkling new creation.
Horse therapy charity opens new centre on Dartington estate
A new purpose-built centre providing equine-assisted therapy & learning to young people and adults with additional needs is to open on the Dartington Hall estate.