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Orchard Theatre in a production of Johnny Appleseed performed at Foundation Day, image c. James Ravilious

Digital Exhibition: James Ravilious in the Dartington archive

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Dartington Trust

People queueing to enter the great hall beneath the clock tower

Why Escaping Linear Time Is Good For Us and Good for the Planet

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Dartington Trust

In this though piece by Regenerative Economics lecturer Ruth Potts we explore how our western sense of time is closely tied to the industrial past, and how we might benefit from more cyclical, poetic conceptions of the stream of life.

Clearing 2022: Spaces available on BSc Regenerative Food & Farming

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Dartington Trust

We are open for applications through UCAS Clearing for our BSc Regenerative Food and Farming, starting in September 2022. Call our Clearing hotline on 01803 847220 to apply.

Finding a better wheat for the future

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Dartington Trust

Our horticulture team at Schumacher College are taking part in trials through the South West Grain Network to find new strains of wheat that are grown more effectively in our climate. We catch up with Michael Cooper, one of our horticulture interns this year to find out more...

Effigy of Shakespeare in Dartington Hall courtyard at Queen Elizabeth II's coronation

A comparatively Shakespearean summer awaits

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Dartington Trust

Our resident Shakespeare enthusiast explores the lively blend of performances inspired by our National Bard taking place here this summer, including open air As You Like It & the Globe's Julius Ceasar.

Broadlears agroforestry field on the Dartington estate

Government’s food strategy maintaining the status quo – but at what cost?

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Dartington Trust

In response to the Government Food Strategy published today, we consider the lack of detail and focus on developing authentically regenerative practices, and the need for a thoughtful, holistic approach with more immediately tangible action points.

Harrison Birtwistle with Joanna MacGregor at Dartington

Composer Harrison Birtwistle dies

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Dartington Trust

We are very sad to hear of the death of Harrison Birtwistle, who had a long history with our Summer School as both a student and teacher.

Schumacher College students explore Ambios's rewilding at Lower Sharpham Farm

In search of rewilding

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Dartington Trust

Following a recent Engaged Ecology visit to Lower Sharpham Farm, we consider the ecological, social and political complexities of rewilding in practice.

Elisabeth Lutyens with Ann Glock in the Courtyard at Dartington

Elisabeth Lutyens at Dartington

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Dartington Trust

On International Women’s Day, we turn back the clocks to explore an influential 20th century composer with close connections to Dartington Summer School of Music, whose work deserves greater recognition.