Agriwilding; helping your farm, smallholding, garden and self to thrive

Do you long to see nature restored? To see wildlife thrive around the places where you live and farm — while also creating landscapes that are productive, abundant and useful for human needs? What if both could flourish together?

Join us at Henbant for an inspiring and practical weekend exploring how productive farming and ecological restoration can work hand in hand.

For the past 14 years, Henbant has been using Holistic Management and Permaculture to explore the relationship between food production, profitability and increasing ecological health. Across the farm this has taken many forms: AMP grazing, no-dig market gardening, syntropic and food-forest inspired agroforestry, and farming into woodland glade systems. Together these approaches create a healthy, diverse and productive mosaic that is deeply rewarding to be part of.

This course leans slightly more toward the nature restoration end of the spectrum, while always keeping an eye on how to increase productivity, resilience and ecosystem health at the same time.

Over the weekend we will explore:

• Clarifying what you want your land and system to achieve
• The patterns and principles behind productive, ecologically rich systems
• The basics of Permaculture and working with natural processes
• Integrating food, woody and fibre crops across the landscape
• Rewilding principles and how they fit within managed farming systems
• Monitoring and measuring whether your interventions are genuinely improving the land
• Connecting your land and projects into the wider community

Expect a thoughtful, grounded and hopeful weekend full of ideas, discussion and practical examples from across the Henbant landscape.

Matt Swarbrick 

Matt Swarbrick is a regenerative farmer and co-founder of Henbant Permaculture Farm in North Wales. With over a decade of experience designing and managing holistic land systems, Matt brings permaculture to life through food, forestry, animals, and community. Henbant is a working example of permaculture in action—off-grid, productive, and wildly inspiring. Matt is a passionate and down-to-earth educator who empowers others to reconnect with land, purpose, and the power of nature-led design.

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The Food

Breakfast, lunch, and supper will be made using local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, including farm-grown and farm-reared, as well as crops from Huw’s garden. We will honour most dietary preferences, ensuring your meals are not just nourishing but also a delightful culinary experience. Please get in touch to discuss further.

Essentials to Bring:

Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout the learning journey.
Notepad and Pen: Jot down key insights, learnings, and inspirations.
Curiosity: Come with questions and conversations!

Reserve Your Spot Now!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to revolutionise your journey, cultivate bountiful harvests, and form new friendships and connections. This course will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to transform your garden into a thriving, sustainable, and productive haven.

Clarifying tickets
Our 3 ticket options are designed to make this course accessible to people at a range of income levels.
"Supported" is for those on a low income
"Standard" is the regular ticket cost
"Pay it forward" is for anyone who is in a position to pay a little extra for their place and therefore help us offer more supported places.

Contact Us:

For any queries, accommodation details, payment issues, and booking information, feel free to get in touch with with us: team@henbant.org

Limited spots available. Book now to avoid disappointment.

FAQ's

Is this open internationally? Absolutely!

When can we arrive?
You're welcome to arrive Friday late afternoon/early evening for supper, we wont be teaching however till Saturday morning so if your busy person you can just join us from Saturday Morning breakfast.

Is accommodation included?
Free camping at Henbant is included with this course, alternatively you can contact us for more information on accommodation options close to the farm.

What if I can only come by public transport?
We can arrange transport to pick you up from Bangor or Porthmadog train stations

Is there a cancellation policy?
Cancellations up to 4 weeks before that start will receive a full refund. Otherwise there will be a 50% refund up to 24hrs before the course.