The Drovers Rest is a beautiful 16th century organic farm, nestled in the Golden Valley at the foot of the Black Mountains. The farm is surrounded by 200 acres of ancient woodland, riverside and common land boasting spectacular views.
Over the years we have built up a special relationship with the owners, whose mission is to re-wild their land and share it with their guests.
Drovers Rest lies on the border of Herefordshire and Wales and is within easy reach of Hereford, Brecon, Builth Wells, Abergavenny & Ross on Wye. Expect a slightly hilly walk, but the foraging habitats here are absolutely fantastic.
Our Foraging Courses begin with a short introduction to Wild Food UK, what to expect from your day and a brief summary of the general countryside codes, including our Foraging Code.
Heading off at a leisurely pace around the grounds, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover. This exploration will take about 2.5hrs, during which we’ll take a break for a homemade refreshment, such as our warming Hogweed & Wild Garlic Soup or Elderflower Champagne!
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food meal. This will include a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor, and a dish made with what we have collected during the walk. All of our food is seasonal, so what you are served depends on what is growing at that time of year. In Spring we will be making use of the fresh wild greens and in Autumn, the array of tasty wild mushrooms that the area has to offer.
You will receive a comprehensive set of Wild Food UK ‘Course Notes’ a few days after your course. This email will contain links and articles relating to the plants and mushrooms we discovered or discussed during the day.
Please allow yourself an extra 10 minutes to find The Drovers Rest, as it is ‘off the beaten track’.
If you would like to experience a Wild Stay, Wild Feast or even Wild Wedding, find out more about the cabins, posh glamping or stone cottages dotted around the farm at The Drovers Rest.