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Aug162023

Art in the Orchard

Apple HQ 10:30am - 2:30pm
We will be hosting Gayle Hadaway of ARTinthe who is an experienced artist and teacher. She will be offering the chance to draw within the environment of the orchard using a range of mediums. These are dependent on the course you book onto. This will also include a 2-course feast in the orchard and tastings of our ciders and apple juice. Dates for this will be
  • 16th August from 10.30 to 4
  • 23rd August from 10.30 to 2.30
  • 26th August from 10.30 to 2.30
  • 2nd September from 10.30 to 2.30
You can see more information on Artinthe website and book onto classes via this link www.Artinthe.co.uk. You can also email Gayle directly via gayle@artinthe.co.uk
Jul152023
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Under The Apple Trees

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, Wincanton, BA9 8JW 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sauce Street Food Deli invites you to an informal family friendly day in Dowding's organic orchards.
In the evening you are invited to a Feast for the senses in the orchard
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Jun112023

Open Orchard Weekend

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, Wincanton, BA9 8JW 10:00am - 10:00pm
Flyer for open farm sunday
OPEN ORCHARD WEEKEND.
 
Please join us on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June. 
There are 14 acres of organic orchards to wander amongst, with all of the new trees now developing apples. Joining us will be three new businesses, Catelier will be showcasing their Cisdre apple scented candles. Viper Gin will be making our collaborative English Orchard cocktails. Events Horizon will be offering an apple and Godminster cheese themed menu. 
 
The Pitcombe Rock Falconry will be bringing an array of birds of prey and talking about their rescue and rehabilitation projects, as well as how our organic orchards rely on owls and other birds of pray for pest control. 
 
Our toilet has wheelchair access, please contact us in advance if you would like to arrange to park next to our production unit and reserve a picnic table close to the building. 
Any queries, please ring 01749 812652 or email info@dowdings.co.uk
Jun102023

Open Orchard weekend

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, Wincanton, BA9 8JW 10:00am - 10:00pm
Flyer for open farm sunday
OPEN ORCHARD WEEKEND.
 
Please join us on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June. 
There are 14 acres of organic orchards to wander amongst, with all of the new trees now developing apples. Joining us will be three new businesses, Catelier will be showcasing their Cisdre apple scented candles. Viper Gin will be making our collaborative English Orchard cocktails. Events Horizon will be offering an apple and Godminster cheese themed menu. 
 
The Pitcombe Rock Falconry will be bringing an array of birds of prey and talking about their rescue and rehabilitation projects, as well as how our organic orchards rely on owls and other birds of pray for pest control. 
 
Our toilet has wheelchair access, please contact us in advance if you would like to arrange to park next to our production unit and reserve a picnic table close to the building. 
Any queries, please ring 01749 812652 or email info@dowdings.co.uk
May132023
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Somerset Day

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, Wincanton BA9 8JW 10:00am - 10:00pm

We will be flying the Somerset flag and celebrating Somerset Day with an extended 3 day open orchard May 11–13, 10am–10pm. Please come and enjoy the landscape, sit round the bonfire and learn about how our award-winning apple juice & cider is made. With blossom on the trees and bluebells in the woods, this will be one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit.

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