We are very sad to hear of the death of Harrison Birtwistle, who had a long history with our Summer School as both a student and teacher.
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Author: Dartington Admin
In search of rewilding
Following a recent Engaged Ecology visit to Lower Sharpham Farm, we consider the ecological, social and political complexities of rewilding in practice.
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Elisabeth Lutyens at Dartington
On International Women’s Day, we turn back the clocks to explore an influential 20th century composer with close connections to Dartington Summer School of Music, whose work deserves greater recognition.
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Planning our growing spaces for 2022
Find out from our Head Gardener, Colum Pawson, how he goes about planning what to grow next season and where.
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William Luz prints
Search for poet in residence for our historic gardens
We are looking for a Poet in Residence for our Grade II* Listed Gardens - a position open to any poet in the UK and that's set to run from January to December 2022.
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Satish Kumar invited to Rome by the Pope to discuss the climate emergency
"It was the first time people from all religions and scientists have gathered together like this" - the Schumacher College founder describes an incredible event in his own words.
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Dartington partners with Sharpham Cheese for new academy course
We are delighted to host one of the countries leading cheese writers, Patrick McGuigan, and Sharpham Cheese, for a academy course helping participants become accredited Associates of the Academy of Cheese.
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New plaque honours Michael Young’s legacy at Dartington
Last week, Dartington Trust was pleased to unveil a new commemorative plaque dedicated to Michael Young, whose influence has had such a lasting legacy here at Dartington.
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Belated: Artwork exploring Dartington’s links with Tagore
Internationally recognized local artist, Mohini Chandra, has created a new work inspired by her walks on the Dartington estate during the Coronavirus lockdowns.
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