Hello, we are Sophie & Simon - your hosts at The Darling Woods of May!
In 2018, we took on a huge challenge when we purchased a forgotten woodland, with a vision to transform it into a thriving haven for wildlife.
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Over the past eight years, alongside our four children, we have dedicated our time, blood, sweat and tears (mostly Sophie’s tears and Simon’s blood!) to reviving this woodland.
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​With a commitment to conservation, we have carefully nurtured this land, creating a sanctuary where flora and fauna flourish.
Our animals are at the heart of everything we do here. What began with a small herd of just four pet alpacas quickly led us on an unexpected journey into alpaca farming- one that has grown over the years into a thoughtful commitment to raising exceptional animals, guiding every decision we make and shaping the way we care for them, breed responsibly, and share our farm. We plan to grow our herd of alpacas each year and we selectively breed alpacas for the two things that matter most- outstanding fleece and even better temperaments.
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Our project is still very much a work in progress and when you visit our land you will notice that some parts have not yet been touched - don’t worry, we’re working on it! Please be careful when you're exploring - you may come across things such as exposed rabbit holes or brambles and nettles!
Recently, we have taken our project a step further by obtaining planning permission to build five eco-friendly woodland retreats, enabling us to share the beauty of this woodland with others. We currently have two luxury woodland retreats open to book - each with wood fired hot tubs - dreamy!
We can’t thank you enough for choosing to visit us at The Darling Woods and we really hope you love this place as much as we do.
As we continue to grow our new venture, we are eager to ensure everything is done properly and welcome any feedback or suggestions to help us on this exciting path.
We really hope you enjoy your visit.
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