The glamping retreat is owned and operated by the Paterson family, who have been farming in Dilham since 1946. The focus at the farm is on conservation and respect for the local wildlife and the environment. Luke and Louise have put sustainability at the heart of the business and are delighted to have succeeded in achieving a carbon negative status, when the operation was assessed in 2022.

Two of the farm’s main crops are maize and rye, which are supplied to a local anaerobic digestion plant. These energy crops produce enough green energy to power 6,000 homes every year. The crops are fed with organic manure from the anaerobic digestion plant, effectively using last year’s crops to grow the next year’s. The Retreats are an important part of this farming family’s business. Luke and Louise have created a wonderful sanctuary for rest and relaxation to give their guests the opportunity to be close to nature, to experience the joy of outdoor living and to create lasting memories.