RUSHMERE FARM
Rushmere Farm is a carbon-negative organic cereal farm in the South Downs National Park.
We grow food, care for land rich in wildlife, and share this place through stays, gatherings and everyday access. As farming support becomes less predictable, we’re choosing a way forward rooted in stewardship — people caring for land together, over time. Stewardship is how people belong to Rushmere. Everything else grows from that.
What stewardship means here
Stewardship is how Rushmere is cared for. It supports organic farming, soil health, wildlife, and shared spaces that are respected rather than overused. It also shapes how people move through the land — with attention, understanding and responsibility.
For stewards, this includes access to quieter walks, composting and shared growing systems, invitations to volunteering weeks and seasonal gatherings, and discounts on farm produce and on-site services. Stewardship isn’t about entitlement. It’s about learning how a place works, and helping care for it.
Ways to experience Rushmere
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Stays
View StaysCottages, huts and camping within a stewarded landscape. Simple, grounded places to stay.
Stewards receive priority and discounts.
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Gatherings
Host a GatheringWeddings, celebrations and off-sites hosted in woodland and barn spaces.
People are trusted with a place, not just a venue.
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Food & Farming
Food & FarmingOrganic cereals, soil care and biodiversity form the backbone of the farm.
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Time & Care
Life at RushmereWalking, shared meals, practical work and optional therapies offered on site — all growing out of life on the farm.
If you spend time here, enjoy the land, or feel connected to what’s growing at Rushmere, stewardship is the simplest way to support this place and belong to it.