EASTER AT GUARDSWELL FARM
Easter at Guardswell Farm
Friday 18th April, 4pm- Monday 21st April, 11am
Join us for a weekend stay on the farm for donkey walks, stargazing, hilltop campfire and spring wreath making (as starters!) this Easter. Think “family retreat” crossed with lambs and chicks, and painted eggs, and some awesome workshops!
After all the fun we had last Easter on the farm, for our family weekend “retreat”, we couldn’t wait to get planning 2025.
To us, as kids, the Easter holidays signed life emerging on the farm- it was a time for bouncing lambs in fields, daffodils happily bobbing in the breeze, the trees and plants waking up- as well as spending time with our aunties, uncles and cousins. And we want to share that Easter excitement with you.
Plenty of egg related activities to amuse the wee ones; Breakfast gatherings in the Cattle Court; Restorative family yoga with Evy; Easter wreath making with Laura of Flowers by the Brae; Bonfires and Storytelling with Eileen Budd.
Meet the animals - Hugo and Ollie our donkeys love to bray hello! Have quiet time in the Greenhouse or wander up the hill for a swing with a view.
You can join in as much or as little as you like, the weekend is yours. We can’t wait to have you here.
Join us from Friday 18th April- Monday 21st April
Easter Egg Hunt
Egg Decorating
The Great Guardswell Egg Roll
Family Yoga
Donkey Walk
Bonfire + Storytelling with Eileen Budd
Family film night in the Granary
Easter Wreath Making
Farm Tour and Animals feeding
Hatching eggs
Breakfast every morning in the Steading
Book out a hut or a house and spend a weekend exploring the farm with us.
This weekend will be led by Tessa, Anna, Digby and the rest of Team Guardswell- and we cant wait to spend the weekend as a family, with yours.
We have limited spaces- 30 in total- but head to the “EVENTS” page of our website to read a little more and bag one of those houses or huts. Occupancy of each house/hut includes children and adults, however, under 2s are additional to the occupancy. Gather your family and friends and join us on the farm this Easter.
Initial payment of 30% deposit- with balance to be paid 2 months before. Number in brackets is the total value.
PRESSED: A CELEBRATION OF SCOTTISH CIDER
PRESSED: A CELEBRATION OF SCOTTISH CIDER
Following on from the wonderful days had celebrating Scottish Cider in both 2022 and 2023, PRESSED will be back on Saturday 10th May 2025.
Join Scotland’s cider producers for a day of celebration and tasting. A chance to take your time, learn about the different styles of cider, chat to the people that make the cider, hear about their techniques, and enjoy a glass or two in (hopefully) the sun.
Tastings from 2-5pm
Cider Bar from 2-7pm
The Cider Bar will be open for the whole day, with a little live music from 5-7pm.
Eastfield Dinner 7.30 to late.
Cider Producers list will be launched very soon - watch this space.
An exciting addition for 2025- we will be hosting a Pressed Dinner, with the glorious cooking of Harris McNeil from Eastfield. If you fancy joining us for the evening, add a dinner ticket onto your tasting ticket for the day.
Example menu released soon ! Veggie + Vegan options available.
STAY ON THE FARM:
HUTS+ HOUSES
We have been keeping our Pressed accommodation closely guarded until we were ready to launch with tickets- but you’ll now find it available on the website. If you fancy staying for the weekend, to fully immerse yourselves in all things cider- head over to the Stay page and book yourself into one of our huts or houses.
CAMPING:
Bring a tent and enjoy the fresh farm air after the Pressed Dinner.
Each person camping will require a camping ticket. We will drop you a note after purchase to find out how many of you plan to share a tent, so we can make sure we have enough space for all tents.
Please be aware that there will be access to toilets, but no showers.
Camping only available for the night of Pressed- but you may arrive at any point on the Saturday. Please check out of camping by 12 noon on the Sunday.
CAMPERVAN:
Campervan tickets must be bought by each person occupying the campervan.
Please let us know how many individuals are inside your campervan, and the size of camper, so we can ensure adequate space. Please be aware that there will be access to toilets, but no showers.
There will not be access to an electric hook up, and we ask that no generators are used to ensure peace and quiet for our other guests.
Campervanning only available for the night of Pressed- but you may arrive at any point on the Saturday. Please check out by 12 noon on the Sunday.
DRIVERS: please let us know if your tasting ticket is for a driver and they do not wish to drink cider. In lieu of tasting- they will receive 3 glasses of homemade cordial or shrub.
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
SOURDOUGH SCHOOL + LUNCH
Saturday 5th July - 10.00 - 17.00
Learning to bake artisan bread at home is one of those skills that can feel almost lifechanging. There is nothing more satisfying than baking the perfect loaf. Be that to enjoy yourself with butter and crunchy sea salt, local honey or dipped into a bowl of extra virgin olive oil or for the gift of giving - you will become very popular with your friends and family if you bake an extra loaf or two at the weekend! There is a lot to learn to achieve mastery but to start the journey and bake your first loaf is really quite simple - all you need is water, flour and salt.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a deep dive into the world of sourdough for a day at Guardswell Farm. Your guide into the realms of wild yeasts and fermentation will be Iain, from our sister farm, Little Trochry. During lockdown Iain was our resident baker supplying the farmstand with sourdough bread, focaccia and his very popular cinnamon buns. Since then he went on to work as a sourdough baker with our friends at Aran Bakery before shifting his focus to setting up the market garden with his wife Kirstin. This year he is back, to share his knowledge and help demystify the art of sourdough so that you can begin your own journey.
Iain will introduce you to sourdough, before teaching essential techniques including making your own starter, selecting and sourcing flour, developing gluten through kneading, stretching and folding, proofing and of course, baking delicious sourdough bread. You will learn the simple science of bakers percentages - a helpful formula that allows you to take any recipe and make it your own. Iain will show you the equipment he uses at home to bake as well as his favourite sourdough cookbooks.
Sourdough goes well beyond the classic farmhouse loaf so as well as baking bread you will have the opportunity throughout the day to make pizza dough, pancakes and more sourdough snacks.
LUNCH
It will be a hands on day in the kitchen with a farm lunch using sourdough breads baked fresh in class, alongside some seasonal salads from Little Trochry Farm.
Whether you are a complete beginner or are looking to hone your technique, you will come away from the course with the skills and confidence to bake and enjoy sourdough at home. Not to mention a few sourdough snacks and your own starter.
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
EOLACH SEASONAL DINNER
Friday 18th July | 17.30 to 22.00
Join Eolach, hosted at Guardswell in a celebration of seasonal and foraged foods. Expect a three-course meal, inspired by the scottish landscapes, earthy flavours and the joys of long-table dining. Soften into slow-dining, the contemporary-rustic nature of Guardswells Steading, soak up the views of the Carse of Gowrie and chat the night away.
The outline of the dinner is coming shortly (so watch this space). In the nature of seasonal cooking and foraging, the menu may be adapted to reflect availability.
A delicious selection of natural wines and pairing cocktails will be available to purchase.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available . We will be collecting dietary preferences and requirements upon booking.
Doors open at 17.30 and sitting for dinner will be 19.00.
About Eolach.
Eòlach is a creative catering company originating in the Highlands of Scotland and serving the Isle of Skye, London and beyond. Inspired by wild flavors and communal eating, their food journey began over campfires and evolved into secret supper clubs.
The core focus of Eòlach is to honor the ingredients and provide delicious, nourishing, and memorable food. This philosophy of prioritising produce, patrons, and place reflects the shared values of chef Verity and host, Jenny.
Verity, a skilled chef raised in Glenelg, Scotland, where the mountains meet the sea, brings her expertise in foraging for wild fruits, herbal leaves, mushrooms, and sea greens to craft exceptional dishes. Her culinary style emphasises seasonality, unique preparation methods, and beautiful presentation.
Photo credits :naughtypiglets.co.uk and belleartphotography.co.uk
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
PRODUCE MARKET - LOW WASTE + LOCAL
Our low-waste produce market are back and the perfect answer to your one-stop, local, weekly shop. Dates for our summer series are:
Wednesday 14th May, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 11th June, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 9th July, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 6th August, 3-7pm.
Wednesday 10th September, 3-7pm.
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open.
Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop (and pop stuff in the freezer so you have it for longer!) from fruit, veg to bread and brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two.
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags and containers.
Incentives for those who walk or cycle.
SPOON CARVING WITH LOUISE FORBES
16th March 2025, 10:00-16:00
It’s hard to describe the pleasure you get from stirring something with your own kitchen spoon, sprinkling sugar on strawberries from a wooden teaspoon carved by yourself, or even just sitting and rubbing your thumb over the bowl of something that you lovingly spent hours crafting. Whether its a stirring spoon or a coffee scoop... you'll leave with something you'll love forever.
We have managed to pin down the amazing Louise Forbes, of Louise Forbes design fame, to run another Spoon Carving day course at Guardswell Farm. It will be a jolly affair with happy chatter, all tools and materials provided...and you'll leave with a spoon that you carved yourself!
We'll also break for a Cart Shed Kitchen lunch to ensure that tummies are not left rumbling...as well as tea and coffee flowing throughout the day.
WINTER STORE
GUARDSWELL WINTER STORE
Beautiful, useful, local, weird, interesting things- for yourself or for someone you love (or even just like a little).
We are so excited to be pulling together our 2024 Winter Store. A pop up shop in the Steading space at Guardswell Farm.
11am-6pm
5th-8th December
12-15th December
19-22nd December
Lovely items for gifts
Food for over the festive period
Incredible wine and other exciting drinks
A little pop up coffee bar
Come along and say hello.
WINTER STORE
GUARDSWELL WINTER STORE
Beautiful, useful, local, weird, interesting things- for yourself or for someone you love (or even just like a little).
We are so excited to be pulling together our 2024 Winter Store. A pop up shop in the Steading space at Guardswell Farm.
11am-6pm
5th-8th December
12-15th December
18-22nd December
Lovely items for gifts
Food for over the festive period
Incredible wine and other exciting drinks
A little pop up coffee bar
Come along and say hello.
WINTER STORE
GUARDSWELL WINTER STORE
Beautiful, useful, local, weird, interesting things- for yourself or for someone you love (or even just like a little).
We are so excited to be pulling together our 2024 Winter Store. A pop up shop in the Steading space at Guardswell Farm.
11am-6pm
5th-8th December
12-15th December
19-22nd December
Lovely items for gifts
Food for over the festive period
Incredible wine and other exciting drinks
A little pop up coffee bar
Come along and say hello.
PRODUCE MARKET- LOW WASTE + LOCAL
LOCALLY GROWN + MADE | SUSTAINABLE | LOW WASTE
ALTERNATIVE TO YOUR WEEKLY SHOP
3pm - 7.30pm
The Guardswell Market has returned!
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open. Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop - from fruit + veg to bread + brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two...
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags + containers.
PRODUCE MARKET- LOW WASTE + LOCAL
LOCALLY GROWN + MADE | SUSTAINABLE | LOW WASTE
ALTERNATIVE TO YOUR WEEKLY SHOP
3pm - 7.30pm
The Guardswell Market has returned!
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open. Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop - from fruit + veg to bread + brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two...
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags + containers.
PRODUCE MARKET- LOW WASTE + LOCAL
LOCALLY GROWN + MADE | SUSTAINABLE | LOW WASTE
ALTERNATIVE TO YOUR WEEKLY SHOP
3pm - 7.30pm
The Guardswell Market has returned!
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open. Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop - from fruit + veg to bread + brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two...
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags + containers.
RURAL WORKSPACE. Farm Co-Working Day
Not your usual work day. Join us at Guardswell for Rural Workspace. Settle down with a coffee and the view, and feel inspired working in another location for the day.
STARTING WITH MOTHS- AN INTRODUCTION TO MOTH TRAPPING AND RECORDING
Find out more about these beautiful and fascinating creatures which form an important part of the ecosystem. We will introduce you to positioning and setting up a moth trap, plus the processes involved in analysing, identifying and recording your catch.
If the weather is suitable and there is time, we may also be able to look around a wild flower meadow for moth food plants and day flying insects. We have a number of traps available for loan if you decide to try out moth trapping for yourself. Please contact the email below for further details.
It is essential to register your free place in advance. Please book via perthshire.butterflies@fireflyuk.net. The event will take place at Guardswell Farm.
This event is being run by Tayside Biodiversity. To visit their event page- click HERE
N.B The little guy in the photo is a butterfly, a meadow brown, not a moth- but taken in our meadow.
PRODUCE MARKET- LOW WASTE + LOCAL
LOCALLY GROWN + MADE | SUSTAINABLE | LOW WASTE
ALTERNATIVE TO YOUR WEEKLY SHOP
3pm - 7.30pm
The Guardswell Market has returned!
Whether you work all week, work all weekend or care for another individual - thinking about what you eat, and where it comes from, has to fit around your schedule. Whether we like it or not, attitudes have changed in Britain over the last few decades that have created a disconnect between shopper and the food they are purchasing.
Our 'busy' lives and shrinking budget allocation for food is pushing us towards mass retail at unsustainable prices (for both shoppers and producers), often grown in unsustainable ways, with vast waste and use of packaging.
As much as we try to shop 'local' ourselves, the above could not be more true - we find ourselves having the time to do a 'weekly' shop in the evenings, usually on a week night - and at times when the local green grocers or butchers are no longer open. Now, this is obviously not true for everyone - an urban individual keen to support smaller retailers can nip out in the lunch break - but as a rural dweller and worker, this isn't quite as easy - incongruous as this may sound. Surely being surrounded by agriculture, we should be the ones who can get our hands on the produce the easiest, and have the closest connection to it.
Come along to our monthly market and you'll find everything you need for a weekly shop - from fruit + veg to bread + brownies, all of the basics and a treat or two...
Please remember to bring your own shopping bags + containers.
RURAL WORKSPACE. Farm Co-Working Day
Not your usual work day. Join us at Guardswell for Rural Workspace. Settle down with a coffee and the view, and feel inspired working in another location for the day.