Christmas ‘pop up’ shop at the farmhouse
Join us for a glass of mulled wine and take a peek at our exciting new range of kitchen linens and hand woven Dorset textiles. There will be treats galore with a delicious assortment of ‘bean to bar’ locally crafted chocolate. We also have a selection of...
How to make a fully compostable and recyclable festive wreath.
A step by step guide to create your own festive wreath that can be fully composted and recycled after Christmas. Get creative this holiday season with foliage gathered from your garden and a kit containing everything you need to create your own evergreen decoration. ...
How to make mulled wine.
This simple recipe is perfect to sip whilst you are creating your Christmas wreath and it’s so easy to prepare ahead of time. Remember to prepare the ingredients, once you have gathered and conditioned your foliage and you will be all set to start feeling...
How to make a traditional Christmas wreath.
Create your own wreath at home this year using our step by step guide. Moss gathered under licence creates the foundation for this traditional decoration and it will last throughout the festive holidays. The moss acts as a natural oasis and this in turn, keeps the...
Terra Madre Fringe Events
Living in rural Dorset, we are so fortunate to be able to reap the benefits of a productive kitchen garden as well as buy direct from growers and farmers. The ethos of Slow Food has been second nature to us for so long but in this ever changing world and coping with...
Early Autumn: Garden Tasks
For those of us fortunate enough to have an outdoor space or to be able to escape to a plot on a shared allotment, the shorter daylight hours and cooler days have arrived all too quickly. Whilst thoughts turn to spending more time indoors, there are a few tasks that...
RECIPE: Pumpkin Butter
The season of mists and fruitfulness has arrived. Wrap up warm for long walks down country lanes, kicking up leaves as you go. Returning home with rosy cheeks to glowing log fires with the promise of hot chocolate and pumpkin pie. Or make this recipe to serve on...
Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Dorset
Exclusive two night (or more) stay available for two guests. All Hallows Farmhouse is now available for bed and breakfast. Please get in touch with your preferred dates to make a reservation. What’s Included: Complimentary Dorset cream tea on arrival Local...
All Hallows Farmhouse Online Shop
All Hallows Farmhouse AGA Approved Cookery School announce the forthcoming launch of their new online shop. For the past seven years we have opened the doors of this Georgian farmhouse to guests from far and wide. Located on the outskirts of an historic English...
Covid_19: Keeping everyone safe.
As life begins to slowly return to normal, we are looking forward to reopening in the next few weeks, but during these unprecedented times we have taken steps to follow the government advice and implemented significant changes to how we operate so that we comply with...
July & August: Kitchen Garden Tasks
The holidays are here! Late July and August is the time to make the most of longed for hot, summer days. Kick back, relax and enjoy your outside space as we reinvent the art of ‘staycation’. If you have the inclination to put down a great book and ease...
Preserving: Get set for success.
As summer gallops full speed ahead, all of a sudden there is an abundance of hedgerow berries and orchards fruit, ripe for preserving. Over the years we have gathered a collection of hand written methods on splattered pages. We return to these tried and tested...
RECIPE: Edible Gifts for Dad
Whether you are at home with Dad or able to make your fist visit since lock down, there’s bound to be a moment when everyone will want to enjoy a pot of tea together in the garden. A tray of homemade ginger biscuits, served warm from the oven, will tempt...
Summer Solstice – June 20th 2020
If you live in Dorset or taking time out for a sociably distant visit, Knowlton Church is located just three country miles from our doorstep at All Hallows. This historic place of worship is well worth a visit. On the road between Wimborne Minster towards Cranborne,...
June: Kitchen Garden Tasks
The herb garden has definitely flourished during the dry, hot weather and looks its best during the month of June. It seems that nearly everyone has taken up a trowel and had a go at growing your own. Whether you have a few pots of herbs or a designated plot, here...
RECIPE: Elderflower Fritters
If you would like to make these fritters, gather the elderflowers as soon as you can. They are a delicately scented treat with an aroma of late spring, but the flowers are definitely at their best NOW, whilst the blossom is just coming into flower. Once dipped, fry...
NEWS: May 2020
Escape to the pantry at All Hallows Farmhouse with our news and updates… Over the last eight weeks, all of us have all been staying in touch differently. At the cookery school, we have continued to send a newsletter to subscribers, and we wanted to keep...
RECIPE: Garden Picnic
We never forget how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy time in the garden, whether it is a quick sandwich at lunch time or a leisurely pot of tea and homemade biscuit as a cooking class draws to a close on a summer’s day. Whether you are happy with a brightly...
