The Fernhill philosophy holds ‘soil to soil’ and ‘no waste’ at its core, prioritising natural methods and materials.
Fernhill Fleece is a fibre business nested in Fernhill Farm, a holistic eco-farm that
sits atop the Mendip Hills, a limestone plateau rising hundreds of feet over the
Somerset Levels and Moors. Jen and Andy’s large flock of hardy, native breed sheep
is selectively bred to be multi- purpose – providing fine, naturally colourful fibre
as well as 100% pasture-fed meat.
Grazing in large nomadic-style flocks, the sheep are shepherded to fresh pasture
every few days, a quality of life and grazing that is reflected in their wellbeing, and
in the resulting quality of both their fibre and meat. The Fernhill philosophy holds
‘soil to soil’ and ‘no waste’ at its core, prioritising natural methods and materials
and making every effort to see by products as resources that can be recycled within
their farming system. In 2021 Fernhill is working to achieve the Savory Institute
Land to market status for regeneratively produced fibres, and is also a pilot farm
for A Greener World’s Regenerative Agriculture standard.
Their passion for wool is infectious, leading them to supply fleece and yarns to
many South West and UK-based artisan businesses.
Hear Jen in her own words:
Hear Andy in his own words:
We are starting the conversation about how the South West can produce more home-grown textiles and garments in a more healthy, resilient and regenerative textile ecosystem.
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