A seasonal companion to the rhythm of the year — with thoughtful articles to inspire home, gatherings, and garden, as well as news and stories from the Copper & Holly family, all gently tied to the themes of the living and the seasons.

Read the journal entries below

The Journal

On the Smallholding | July

On the Smallholding | July

Musing and actions that have happened on the smallholding at Pontybat during the month of July.  Read more here

On the Smallholding | July

Musing and actions that have happened on the smallholding at Pontybat during the month of July.  Read more here

On The Smallholding | June

On The Smallholding | June

Read what's been happening on the smallholding in June.  from cold to hot, this month has been one of extremes.  Read more here

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On The Smallholding | June

Read what's been happening on the smallholding in June.  from cold to hot, this month has been one of extremes.  Read more here

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On the Smallholding | May

On the Smallholding | May

Christmas trees, pumpkins, and wreaths in May? Find out why end-of-year traditions have been foremost in our minds, plus the newest arrivals on the smallholding.

On the Smallholding | May

Christmas trees, pumpkins, and wreaths in May? Find out why end-of-year traditions have been foremost in our minds, plus the newest arrivals on the smallholding.

On the Smallholding | April

On the Smallholding | April

Life on Pontybat Farm during April - a time where Spring has truly awakened.  Read more here

On the Smallholding | April

Life on Pontybat Farm during April - a time where Spring has truly awakened.  Read more here

Why We Do This

Why We Do This

We didn't set out to build a business. We set out to build a life. This is the story of what that actually looks like, fifteen years in.

Why We Do This

We didn't set out to build a business. We set out to build a life. This is the story of what that actually looks like, fifteen years in.

On the Smallholding | March

On the Smallholding | March

March came in with sunshine and went out with hail. In between, Bluebell moved into the field, the potatoes went in, and the blackbirds started collecting twigs. Spring is properly...

On the Smallholding | March

March came in with sunshine and went out with hail. In between, Bluebell moved into the field, the potatoes went in, and the blackbirds started collecting twigs. Spring is properly...