AWARDS AND TESTIMONIALS
Over the years, numerous awards have been won for the flowers, the farm shop, business management, environmental policies and diversification enterprises.
| 2009 | Farmers Weekly Diversification Farmer of the Year |
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| 2008 | Winner of the Kent Sustainable Business Management Award |
| 2007 | Finalist in the national FARMA (Farm Retail and Farmers Markets Association) Best Farm Shop Award |
| 2007 | Finalist in the national FARMA Own and Local Award |
| 2004 | Winner of the Kent Rural Business Award Kent’s Best Farm Shop |
| 2000 | CLA Building Design Award for The Hop Shop |
| 1993-1997 | 5 x RHS Chelsea Gold Medals |
TESTIMONIALS
We really appreciate getting feedback from our customers – it makes all our hard work seem worthwhile – so we’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to those who take the trouble to write, and ‘sorry’ if we haven’t had the room to include all your lovely comments here!
“Hi, just wanted to drop you a line and say how AMAZING is your apple juice! I have just drunk a small bottle I purchased earlier on today, and I have to say the flavour was absolutely exquisite! I have not tasted anything quite like it before! I will most definitely be back to stock up on some larger bottles soon.” - Stella, November 2010
“We had the most amazing beef steaks from the shop on Sunday. Couldn't have eaten better steak at the Ritz.” - Ann, September 2010
“Just a note to thank you for your help, the Hydrangeas were beautiful, arrived in perfect conditions, and looked stunning on the wedding cake! Thank you so much!!!” - Debora, June 2010
“I have recently purchased some dried hop flowers, lavender and other products from your shop. They are of very high quality as compared to other ones I have tried. I have made a few hop pillows and they are lovely. My younger daughter loves the 'crunchy' sound of the hop pillow and the fragrance that it gives out. (Well, me too.) Thank you for producing such great products.” - Mrs Mak, May 2010
“Just wanted to say a big thank you to the lady who served me when I came into the shop. I really appreciated the care and concern that she showed; it's rare to find such good old-fashioned service. And I’m really pleased to tell you that my friend is finding the lavender bag and sleepy scent is giving her calm and comfort. I also bought a bottle of sleepy scent for her husband and she has reported back that he had a full 10 hours of sleep and described it as ‘legal drug heaven’.” - Alison, April 2010
“Visited your shop at the weekend, excellent, very well stocked and run. Staff were helpful and polite.” - Sue, March 2010
“I was astonished at how well I slept the first time I used it (sleepy scent) – 5 ½ hours of uninterrupted sleep – unheard of during the last few years.” - Feb 2010
“I attended your Lavender Weekend at the beginning of July, and I want to congratulate you for putting on such an enjoyable event. We were all most impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of all your staff, from the young man directing the car parking to the very interesting tour. We certainly will be attending next year!” - Judith, August 2009
“Thank you for yet another fabulous Lavender Festival. We had a lovely time, bought lots of yummy things and enjoyed the burgers and quiches on offer too. The lavender was even more stunning than I remember it last year. A big thank you!” - Vanessa, July 2009
“For many years I have only ever managed 4 hours of sleep a night. I made myself a hop pillow and was amazed that I actually slept for 6 hours.” - Deborah, April 2009
“Whilst I was in the shop I also bought some Sleepy Scent. What amazing stuff it is! You were absolutely correct, one drop sends one off to the Land of Nod pretty quickly!” - Joy, April 2009