Drovers Rest - Perspective of a WWOOF Host

Insight into the life of a WWOOF farm host on a smallholding in rural Herefordshire. The film was produced by Kris Barnes and Rhea Pearson who are both documentary graduates sharing a passion for exploration.

We are so grateful to Kris and Rhea for achieving their goal of making this documentary short film against all odds. Coping with the restrictions on travel and socialising due to the UK government's Covid-19 policies wouldn't have helped but also the pair contracting the dreaded lurgy not once but twice during the process of producing this wonderful insight into hosting WWOOF volunteers. We wish them the best of luck with their future film projects.

Kris Barnes Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/user10644366

Rhea Pearson Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/user38300363

We'd also like to thank Kesri and family for agreeing to dedicate their time to assist in the making of the film and for their hospitality looking after Kris and Rhea throughout their stay. We hope Drovers Rest continues to thrive and inspire.

Land-based practical skills are more popular than ever within the dual challenges of the climate emergency and post pandemic era. So, now is the best time ever to explore the UK countryside and learn relevant knowledge, in a very practical setting, through hands-on experiences.

Choose the situation that best suits your interests and passions, we have so many to choose from including organic farms, biodynamic farms, community supported agriculture (CSA's) smallholdings and crofts, permaculture projects, intentional communities, spiritual communities, country estates, even a castle or two!

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Disclaimer: It should be noted that hosts receive guests solely as part of an immersive learning experience, in line with WWOOF UK's educational charitable aims. Visitors participate in the host's lifestyle, in order to learn. There is no formalised or contractual agreement and the residential visitors (WWOOFers) are free to come and go at will, so are not considered workers. WWOOFers are absolutely not a substitute for paid labour. Any mention of the words 'work' or 'exchange' in reviews, articles and other content created by our membership is language chosen by the author and not sanctioned by WWOOF.

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