Get Involved with Life on the Farm

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Michelle

The winter quiet times are past and we’re into the season of workshops, open days hosting volunteers, gardening, scything, flowers on the table and shiny, healthy cows out at grass.

If you would like to get involved in life on the farm, here are some of the ways you can join in:

Come on a Workshop

Scythe Cymru run scything and peening workshops on the wildflower meadows throughout the summer.

Other courses we have run in the past include Compost Toilet Building, Cob and Roundhouse building workshops, Traditional Rake Making, Signwriting and Natural Dyeing.

Keep an eye on the website or join our mailing list to hear about offerings for 2025

Come to an Event

Our annual Moth Camp is very popular, as is our Meadow Open Morning.

Here are the dates of events planned so far, look out for more tours and open events later in the summer.

Book a Tour

We can run private tours of the farm for groups. Past topics have included:

  • Traditional Hay Meadow Management
  • Off Grid Living (wind and solar power)
  • Managing and Making Use of Bracken
  • All About Compost Loos
  • Permaculture in Practice.

If you are interested in bringing a group to the farm please get in touch and we can discuss dates and topics!

Volunteer for a Day

We welcome volunteers to join us for our roughly monthly workdays.

It a great opportunity to meet us, learn about what we do and enjoy some outdoor activity in good company (here is an example of the kind of thing we do.)

If you would like to know about future dates, get in touch and I can add you to our mailing or WhatsApp list

Volunteer for Longer

From March to September we host short term residential volunteers on the farm. People stay from around 2 weeks to several months.

Residential volunteering is a great opportunity to take a deeper dive into what we do, how and why. More information on volunteering with us can be found on our WWOOF or WorkAway listing.

Our residential volunteering opportunities for 2025 are fully booked, but you could always plan a summer adventure for 2026!

Camp on the Farm

From late May onwards, campers are welcome to stay on our beautiful meadow and make use of our facilities.

You can find more details about camping on the farm here.

Bring a Group to Camp on the Farm

We can host small group camps (up to 20 – 30 people). Groups camp on the meadows and have access to the farm kitchen, basic shower, compost toilets, Roundhouse and barn space.

If you are looking for a good value venue in a beautiful location with sustainability at it’s core, please get in touch.

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Dates for your Diary

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Michelle

We’re starting to set dates for 2025 summer events.

Here’s a couple to pencil in your diary, more details to follow soon!

Moth Camp 2025

28th – 29th June

Camp over on the farm, learn all about the creatures that move at night!

Featuring a wildflower labyrinth, wildlife cameras to spot nighttime animals, a delicious home cooked supper, moth crafts and, the stars of the show, MOTHS.

Open Meadow Morning

5th July 2025

Join us for a morning meandering through the 6 acres of DPF’s glorious haymeadows.

We’ll talk you through what grows there, and how we manage them for biodiversity and yield.

AND there will be tea and Cake!

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Quaker Meeting in the Roundhouse

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Michelle
Quaker meeting in the Roundhouse
Cwrdd Addoli y Crynwyr tu mewn i'r Ty Crwn
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February Volunteer Workday ~ Diwrnod Gwaith Gwirfoddolwyr Chwefror

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Michelle

Saturday 15th February 10am-4pm ~ Dydd Sadwrn 15 Chwefror 10am-4pm

A sociable workday bring and share lunch

Little signs that spring WILL return are appearing around the farm.

I think I love the sight of the first shoots of crocus and snowdrop more then the flowers themselves! If spring is round the corner, it’s time to finish up winter tasks and prep the farm for our busy season.

Task for our next workdays include:

  • Planning and setting up a new “off-grid” water system for the farm, to replace the current patched and repaired one.
  • Clearing the last of the bracken from the Quiet field
  • Trimming back brambles around the edge of Cae Mari Jones, both to protect the meadow and allow fence repairs.

Our Volunteer Workdays days are fun and sociable.

It’s a great opportunity to meet the group and learn about the farm.

Please bring a contribution for a bring and share lunch, work gloves, work boots and/or wellies and any clothing that the weather might need. 

Please let me know if you plan to come 🙂

Mae ein diwrnodau Gwaith Gwirfoddolwyr yn hwyl ac yn gymdeithasol.

Mae’n gyfle gwych i gwrdd â’r grŵp a dysgu am y fferm

Dewch â chyfraniad ar gyfer cinio, menig gwaith, esgidiau gwaith a/neu welingtons ac unrhyw ddillad y gallai fod eu hangen ar y tywydd.

Cysylltwch â ni i archebu eich lle 🙂

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Open Meadow Morning – Bore Dol Agored

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Michelle

OPEN MEADOW MORNING

Saturday 22nd June ~ Dydd Sadwrn Mehefin 22ain

BORE DOL AGORED

Join us for a tour of our glorious traditional wildflower meadows.


 Ymunwch â ni am daith o amgylch y dolydd blodau gwyllt traddodiadol.

Learn about the diversity of species in the meadows and how we manage them for biodiversity and yield.

Dysgwch am amrywiaeth y rhywogaethau yn y dolydd a sut rydym yn eu rheoli ar gyfer bioamrywiaeth a chynnyrch

£6-8 per person

Tea and cake included! 
Te a chacen yn gynwysedig!

Booking essential

Archebu yn hanfodol

Book Here

Outline Schedule – Amserlan Bras 

10.00am   Arrivals / Cyrraeddiadau 
10.15am   Session 1 / Sesiwn 1
11.15am    Tea break / Amser te
11.45am    Session 2 / Sesiwn 2
1.00pm     Finish. Bring a picnic to eat in the meadow if you wish.

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BIG GREEN MOTH CAMP ~ GWERSYLL GWYFYNOD MAWR

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Michelle

BIG GREEN MOTH CAMP

Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June

As part of WWF Cymru’s GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK, we invite you to join us for a BIG GREEN MOTH CAMP on the wildflower meadows of Dyfed Permaculture Farm.

Swap long distance travel for local adventures. 

Learn about the wildlife on your doorstep.

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

BOOK HERE

GWERSYLL GWYFYNOD MAWR

Dydd Sadwrn 15fed Mehefin – Dydd Sul 16eg Mehefin

Fel rhan o’r WYTHNOS FAWR WYRDD WWF Cymru, ymunwch â ni ar gyfer GWERSYLL GWYFYNOD MAWR ar ddolydd blodau gwyllt Fferm Paramaethu Dyfed. 

Cyfnewid teithiau pellter hir am anturiaethau lleol. 

Dysgwch am y bywyd gwyllt yn eich milltir sgwâr.

MAE’R DIGWYDDIAD HWN WEDI’I ARCHEBU’N LLAWN

ARCHEBWCH YMA

We will be setting up the moth trap on the night of Saturday 15th June and seeing what we have found on the morning of Sunday 16th June.

PLUS there will be a campfire, cawl and bread supper, chat, crafts, wildflower labyrinths and a trail cam to see if we can spot any badgers on the move.

The moths are amazing and beautiful. If you have never experienced the hidden wonder of what flies at night you are in for a treat!

Byddwn yn gosod y trap gwyfynod ar nos Sadwrn Mehefin 15fed ac yn gweld pa rydym wedi darganfod ar fore Sul 16eg Mehefin. 

A than gwersyll, swper cawl a bara, sgwrs, crefft, labyrinth blodau gwyllt a chamera llwybr i weld a oes unrhyw foch daear yn symud dros nos.

Mae’r gwyfynod yn anhygoel ac yn hardd. Os nad ydych erioed wedi profi rhyfeddod cudd yr hyn sy’n hedfan yn y nos, rydych chi mewn am wledd!

LIMITED PLACES, PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE

  • £5 Adult / Small Family
  • £2 Child
  • £10 Family 

Overnight camping is available on site at no extra cost.

If cost would prevent you from attending, please get in touch.

BOOK HERE

The event will be held outdoors around the DPF barn and Roundhouse. If the forecast is very poor we may postpone.

Supported by the WWF Cymru Community Grant

Cefnogir gan Grantiau Cymunedol WWF Cymru

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Compost Toilet Building Workshop – Gweithdy Adeiladu Toiledau Compost

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Michelle

We are delighted to be welcoming Richard Sylvan back to the farm to lead a Compost Toilet Building Workshop on 11th and 12th May 2024

In 2019 Richard led the design and build of our beautiful roundhouse.

Richard, center-front, with some of the crew from our second building week.

His course leadership style combines practical hands on learning with an enjoyable and inclusive atmosphere.

Join us for more fun and learning as we make a new set of compost loos for the farm.

Building a Twin Barrel Compost Loo

  • Get involved in the design and construction of off-grid facilities.
  • Improve your carpentry skills.
  • Learn about our approach to Poo Management.

Tried and Tested Design

Small Group, Hands-on Learning

Adeiladu Toiled Compost Dwy Gasgen

  • Cymerwch ran yn y gwaith o ddylunio ac adeiladu cyfleusterau eco.
  • Gwella eich sgiliau gwaith saer.
  • Dysgu am ein hymagwedd at Reoli Baw.

Dylunio Wedi’i Brofio

Grŵp Bach, Dysgu Ymarferol

11th & 12th MAY 2024 / 11 a 12 MAI 2024
(Limited Places / Lleoedd cyfyngedig)

£150
(£100 low wage concession / consesiwn)
Camping Available / Gwersylla ar gael

To book contact:
I archebu cysylltwch â:

email – dyfedpermaculturefarm@gmail.com
phone – 07813464990

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Two-day Rake-Making Workshop

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Michelle

Two-day Rake-Making Workshop

25-26 May 2024

Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust, Penboyr, SA44 5HG,

Join us for the weekend and learn to make your own beautiful wooden hay rake which will serve you for years, with the satisfaction that comes from self-made, hand-crafted items.

Danny in rake workshop

Danny and Helene (of Hand Powered Traditional Land Based Skills) will take you through all the steps needed to learn how to craft a beautiful and functional wooden rake that can be used in the garden or meadow.

This course will cover:

  • Material selection and species choice
  • Clefting wood to ensure maximum strength
  • Selecting materials for the rake handle (stail)
  • Straightening the stail
  • Cutting hard wood tines
  • Use of brace and auger bits
  • Assembly of rake – finishing and oiling

25-26 May 2024, 10:00-16:00 each day
£160 per person, including all materials

Please contact Danny and Helene to book:
Tel: 07834240559 Email: hand.powered@yahoo.com

On site camping is available for a small extra cost
(see Camping at Dyfed Permaculture Farm)

Attendees must be over 18. 

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Volunteer Workdays – Diwrnodau Gwaith Gwirfoddolwyr

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Michelle

Would you like to join us for our regular volunteer workdays at Dyfed Permaculture Farm?

The farm comprises wildflower meadows and mixed grazing pasture bordered by mature hedgerows (particularly Laburnum), 3 acres of woodland, fruit and vegetable growing areas, permaculture inspired plantings and a multi-purpose wooden pole barn, roundhouse, compost toilets and solar showers.

One of the ways that the land is managed is through our monthly workdays.

Hoffech chi ymuno â ni ar gyfer ein diwrnodau gwaith gwirfoddol rheolaidd ar Fferm Paramaethu Dyfed?

Mae’r fferm yn cynnwys dolydd blodau gwyllt, phorfa gymysg, gwrychoedd aeddfed (yn enwedig Laburnum), 3 erw o goetir, ardaloedd tyfu ffrwythau a llysiau ac ysgubor polyn pren, tŷ crwn, toiledau compost a chawodydd solar.

Un o’r ffyrdd y mae’r tir yn cael ei reoli yw trwy ein diwrnodau gwaith misol.

There are two broad kinds of workdays – project focused and more general maintenance.

Past project focused days have included hedge laying and building the roundhouse.

Mae dau fath o ddiwrnodau gwaith – canolbwyntio ar brosiectau a chynnal a chadw mwy cyffredinol.

Mae diwrnodau prosiect blaenorol wedi cynnwys plygu gwrychoedd ac adeiladu’r tŷ crwn.

Upcoming Workdays

Saturday 13th January 10am-4pm
Saturday 17th February 10am-4pm

Our next few workdays will be general maintenance days.

We will pool our collective ideas and skills to fix what needs fixing and improve the farm’s facilities. The focus is on collective problem solving and enjoying working in company.

These days are a opportunity to meet the group, learn about the farm and find out if you’d like to be a regular member of our friendly team.

Future dates will be sent out in our newsletter and advertised on this website.

All are welcome to attend our volunteer workdays.

Please bring a contribution for a bring and share lunch, work gloves, work boots and/or wellies and any clothing that the weather might need. 

Please let me know if you plan to come 🙂

Mae croeso i bawb fynychu ein diwrnodau gwaith gwirfoddolwyr.

Dewch â chyfraniad ar gyfer cinio, menig gwaith, esgidiau gwaith a/neu welingtons ac unrhyw ddillad y gallai fod eu hangen ar y tywydd.

Cysylltwch â ni i archebu eich lle.

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Open Meadow Morning – Bore Dol Agored

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Michelle

Dydd Sadwrn 1 Gorffennaf, 10am-1pm
Saturaday 1st July, 10am – 1pm

Join us for a tour of the farm’s glorious traditional wildflower meadows. Enjoy the beauty whilst we tell you all about why they are so important and how we manage them. All for Free!

Ymunwch â ni am daith o amgylch dolydd blodau gwyllt traddodiadol y fferm. Yn rhad ac am ddim!

Learn about:

  • The diversity of species that can be found in the meadows, including Yellow Rattle and Butterfly Orchids.
  • How we manage the meadows for diversity and hay, using hand tools including the scythe

Meet members of Dyfed Permaculture Farm over a cuppa.

Dysgwch am:

  • Yr amrywiaeth o rywogaethau sydd i’w cael yn y ddôl, gan gynnwys y Gribell Felen a Thegeirianau Llydanwyrdd.
  • Sut rydym yn rheoli’r dolydd ar gyfer amrywiaeth a chynhyrchiant, gan ddefnyddio offer llaw gan gynnwys y pladur.

Cwrdd a aelodau o Fferm Paramaethu Dyfed dros panned.

Arrivals at 10am
Tea and cake provided!
Optional – bring a picnic to enjoy in the meadow afterwards.

Let us know if you are coming:
michelle_laine@yahoo.co.uk
07813 464990

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