Louma Journal
Explore the latest posts, throughout the seasons from our 100 acre working farm and retreat.
A special walk through the woods
When we arrived at Louma we were lucky enough to inherit a Victorian arboretum, known locally as Spence Plantation. Previous owners had begun planting it between 1888 and 1901, making some of the trees, which include non-native turkey oaks, plus sycamores, beech and hazel, more than 120 years old.
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Louma’s Wellness Products: a world of Bees and Rosemary
Louma’s Wellness products are based around some of the natural ingredients that our special patch of land provides. Over several years we worked with artisan makers to create eleven bespoke products for your skin, hair and mind. These are hand-made in small batches, making them both nourishing for you, and great for the environment.
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Protecting Our Pollinators
We are dedicated to helping bee populations to flourish. This vital work includes installing a range of hives that attract colonies to move in, monitoring colony health, and establishing the habitats they need to thrive.
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Spring Grazing
The awakening of spring may seem like a gentle period, but much is afoot on our farm at Louma. The animals are busy bringing new life into the world and our farmers, sewing new seeds for the season ahead.
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The Lifesource of Louma
Water is integral to everything we do at Louma, feeding our ponds, animals, gardens, buildings, and us. This vital system is maintained by our Head of Grounds, Joe Leighton.
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Restoring Our Woodland
Follow our Victorian woodland, Spence Plantation, and its journey from the dense undergrowth of invasive species to a thriving and diverse habitat for all the enjoy.
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Stone Age to the Norman Conquest
Discover the deep history of our West Dorset, from the time of the building of Stone Henge, to the Norman Conquest that shaped England.
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Development of Louma – Part 2: Cultivating Community
Follow the journey of Spence Farm, from a 30 acre vineyard, surrounded by pasture to a diverse and sumptuous family retreat, cultivated from a communal love of the land.
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