We are Steve and Anna and we moved up to this wonderful corner of the Highlands in 2021, where we left a life in rural East Anglia to follow our dream of living a more sustainable and self-sufficient existence in Scotland.

Having had a keen interest in permaculture gardening and in weaving and all things woolly, it was important to us to explore these interests more and put them into serious practice. This we have done with gusto and now have a wonderful, ever evolving growing space including the fondly named ‘Working Man’s Club’ and the beginnings of a food forest and an ever increasing number of spinning wheels and looms and Anna is now selling her makings via commissions and local markets! She’s also begun running woolly experiences on premises and locally, (do see our Experiences and Courses page) and we are both involved with the local Polytunnel help task force and other local groups.

Our gorgeous hut was commissioned from Highland Shepherd Huts in Nethy Bridge and built using locally sourced and eco-friendly materials wherever possible and heated by a cosy Hobbit Stove. It is fully insulated using British sheep’s wool and the interior consists of long collected vintage furniture and bespoke, handmade fixtures and fittings. The mattress, duvet and pillows are organic sheep’s wool and cotton and the bedding is organic cotton or vintage. Notice our wonderful parquet floor, which was rescued from a skip outside a house renovation in Suffolk. (I did ask permission from the owner before raiding her skip!)

4 years on and we have been embraced by the local community and never tire of the beauty of Scotland. We look forward to sharing it with you.