Meet the team!

Maria went to Agricultural college and after working in farming decided to pursue a career in horse racing, also qualifying as a BHSAI until she had her eldest daughter and joined her then husband in a sales and marketing business. 

After suffering some health issues she retrained as an alternative therapist practising Reflexology, Reiki, Phototherapy, Body and Sports massage, Aromatherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, Chineses Facial massage , Beauty, Core stability and postural correctness , she is also an Emmett Practioner and gained her 730 in part-time further educations teaching.

She has been practising now for over 24 years as an alternative therapist and recently qualified in AAT and Level 2 Counselling.

Maria was a scout leader for over 3 years and a Welfare and safeguarding Officer for a British Gymnastic club for 2 years.

Maria has always maintained her love of farming and has always kept horses, sheep, pigs and poultry, She advocates a natural approach to all aspects of her life, the lives of her family and animals.

She truly believes we all have the power to heal ourselves given the time, support , opportunities and understanding

 " Natures Therapy"

David has been a dairy farmer all his life not only employing many staff but also training a lot of apprentices. His wealth of knowledge spans over 50 years and he has practised organic farming and robotic milking for the later years. He has been involved with setting up and running several different farmers groups designed to get the best possible prices and outcomes for farmers from their milk buyers. 

David has been a young farmer for many years becoming County Leader overseeing the County and HR, been a Chair of the Tenants Farm Forum for 3 years and then a member of Rotary Club for over 10 years becoming both Club Secretary and Club Chairman in that time.

David continues to farm ethically and with an ethos of organic principals. 

Julie, from Northern Ireland, married a farmer and moved to the Cotswolds where she runs a mixed farm with cattle and sheep with her husband and four children. She graduated from Coventry University in conjunction with Warwickshire College of Agriculture with BA (Hons) in Equine Studies and has worn many hats including Animal Welfare Officer, Stud farm assistant, Milk recorder and Early Years classroom assistant amongst many others.

As a Scout leader for over 12 years she is passionate about adventure and learning life skills and was awarded the Chief Scouts Commendation for services to scouting. Specific duties within scouting included program planning, risk assessments, safeguarding and training assistant leaders. During her time in 'office' she helped over 60 young people achieve their Chief Scouts Gold Award - the highest award a young person can gain in the Scout Section.

Her daughter competed at British National Level in Gymnastics and as a result Julie was involved with the club for 15 years as their designated Welfare and Safeguarding Officer as well as being a regional level Judge.

Julie has a keen interest in the outdoors and believes that every young person regardless of age, background or circumstances should have the opportunity experience life away from screens and have the chance to challenge themselves.

Liz is a volunteer on the farm and decided to join us when she retired as she wanted to keep active and not get bored.

Liz has a background in working with horses and also being a veterinary nurse so loves caring for animals and being in nature and the countryside.

In later years she has taken up art which she is exceptionally good at and is happy to share her skills and knowledge with others.

Liz enjoys her spare time walking her dog along with her husband Peter and tranquil times in her art shed.

" a morning working on the farm is so rewarding and mood boosting" 

 Liz.

Peter is a volunteer on the farm along side his wife Liz.

He first started with us on the farm at his wife's suggestion to do something to challenge them, keep them fit and get them out in the fresh air.

Peter was born on a farm but then went on to become a Merchant Seaman and modular construction, so very useful with a power tool. Many of Peters skills have been called on for various projects on the farm.

"Both Liz and I really enjoy being part of the team.Volunteering gives us such a sense of achievement and we really enjoy being around the animals and contributing to the farm."

 Pete