9th October
The Nature of Seeing: An Evening of Conversation & Supper
This October, we’re returning to Shimpling Park Farm for a special evening with acclaimed naturalist and author Mark Cocker, celebrating the publication of his new book, The Nature of Seeing.
We’ll gather in the farm’s beautiful brick barns where John Pawsey will host an intimate conversation with Mark. Together they’ll explore the ideas behind Mark’s latest work, reflecting on how we experience the natural world, the importance of paying attention to place, and the relationship between farming, wildlife and landscape.
Drawing on Mark’s remarkable career as one of Britain’s leading nature writers, alongside John’s decades of farming organically in Suffolk, the discussion promises to be thoughtful, inspiring and deeply rooted in the landscape that surrounds us.
Following the conversation, we’ll gather around the table for a seasonal supper inspired by the farm and the surrounding Suffolk countryside. Expect thoughtfully cooked, seasonal dishes showcasing the very best produce from Shimpling Park Farm and some of our favourite local producers. Full menu to follow.
There will also be the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of The Nature of Seeing and continue the conversation over supper.
Timings:
Doors & drinks: 6pm
In conversation with Mark Cocker and John Pawsey: 6.30pm
Seasonal supper: 7.30pm
Carriages: 10.30pm
Price: £55 per person
10th October
The Great Big Harvest Feast at Shimpling Park Farm
Join us as we return to Shimpling Park Farm to celebrate the harvest.
As the evenings draw in and another growing season comes to an end, we’ll gather once again in the farm’s beautiful brick barns for a feast celebrating the people, produce and landscape that make this corner of Suffolk so special.
Long tables will be laid and we’ll serve a generous banquet inspired by everything the harvest has to offer. Expect the very best local meat, vegetables and grains from Shimpling Park Farm alongside produce from some of our favourite growers, farmers and makers across Suffolk.
The full menu will be revealed closer to the event, but as always it will champion exceptional local ingredients, cooked simply and served generously.
Like our previous suppers at Shimpling, this is an evening designed for lingering. Good food, good wine and plenty of conversation shared around the table in one of Suffolk’s most beautiful farms.
Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first visit, we’d love to welcome you.
Timings
Doors & drinks: 6.30pm
Feast served: 7.30pm
Carriages: 10.30pm
Price: £75 per person
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