Find out from our Head Gardener, Colum Pawson, how he goes about planning what to grow next season and where.
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Search for poet in residence for our historic gardens
We are looking for a Poet in Residence for our Grade II* Listed Gardens - a position open to any poet in the UK and that's set to run from January to December 2022.
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Satish Kumar invited to Rome by the Pope to discuss the climate emergency
"It was the first time people from all religions and scientists have gathered together like this" - the Schumacher College founder describes an incredible event in his own words.
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Dartington partners with Sharpham Cheese for new academy course
We are delighted to host one of the countries leading cheese writers, Patrick McGuigan, and Sharpham Cheese, for a academy course helping participants become accredited Associates of the Academy of Cheese.
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New plaque honours Michael Young’s legacy at Dartington
Last week, Dartington Trust was pleased to unveil a new commemorative plaque dedicated to Michael Young, whose influence has had such a lasting legacy here at Dartington.
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Belated: Artwork exploring Dartington’s links with Tagore
Internationally recognized local artist, Mohini Chandra, has created a new work inspired by her walks on the Dartington estate during the Coronavirus lockdowns.
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Artists-in-Residence: Arts & Ecology
As part of our arts and ecology programme, five artists were selected for a residency in September, exploring new projects and ideas inspired by the natural, ecologically-rich surroundings, and the history of innovative art-making at Dartington.
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Interview with Dr Tine Bech, MA Arts and Place Senior Lecturer
We catch up with Dr Tine Bech, internationally recognised artist and new Senior Lecturer on the MA Arts and Place programme at Dartington Arts School.
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Ecology of Movement: An interview with endurance athlete Lizzy Hawker
We catch up with ultrarunner Lizzy Hawker to discuss her background and interests, her thoughts on running and the environment, and what people can expect from her forthcoming online course at Schumacher College.
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