02/06/2026
SUPPORT LOCAL // GROW SUSTAINABLY // BUILD COMMUNITY
This Sunday, 7th June, there’s a celebration of local food, flowers, farming, and sustainable growing across Dartington and Staverton.
Across the day, a diverse collection of growers, flower farms, market gardens, community projects, and producers will be opening their gates for tours, refreshments, seasonal produce, beautiful blooms, and inspiring conversations.
As a hospitality business, we see first-hand the value that local growers bring to our communities. Strong local supply chains are about far more than sourcing exceptional produce; they are the foundation of a resilient local economy and a thriving local food culture.
When we buy from growers and producers on our doorstep, more money stays within the local area, supporting jobs, independent businesses, and rural livelihoods. Shorter supply chains also mean fewer food miles, fresher seasonal ingredients, and a closer connection between the people growing food and the people enjoying it.
Just as importantly, supporting local growers helps protect and encourage farming practices that prioritise soil health, biodiversity, and long-term stewardship of the land. These are the people investing in the landscapes that surround us, cultivating food and flowers in ways that enrich local ecosystems and help sustain productive farmland for future generations. By choosing local, we help create a food system that is more connected, transparent, and resilient, one that can better withstand economic and environmental pressures while continuing to nourish our communities for years to come.
