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Yoga on the farm

Sunday 30 August 2026
Yoga on the Farm at Ivy Cottage 🌿🐑 Join us for a truly unique yoga experience surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the countryside at Ivy Cottage. On Sunday August 30th at 10:30am, enjoy a gentle yoga session in the company of our friendly sheep and playful lambs. Breathe deeply, stretch mindfully, and embrace the calming sounds and sights of the farm as you reconnect with nature. Whether you're an experienced yogi or trying yoga for the first time, this relaxed outdoor session is the perfect way to unwind, slow down, and enjoy the simple joys of farm life. Use out yoga mats or bring your own, wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather, and get ready for a memorable morning among the sheep. We can't wait to welcome you to Ivy Cottage!
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1 hour farm experience

Between Wednesday 26 August 2026 and Sunday 29 November 2026
Meet the Sheep at Ivy Cottage Farm on Sundays throughout the year with extra days during school holidays, at 2:00pm – 1 Hour Experience Join us for a fun and friendly farm experience at Ivy Cottage Farm! Come and meet our sheep, feed them, and enjoy plenty of cuddles. Say hello to the chickens, explore the farm, and learn about life on a working farm from the people who know it best. Perfect for families, animal lovers, and anyone wanting to spend some time in the countryside. We look forward to welcoming you!
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🎶 Music on the Farm at Ivy Cottage

Sunday 30 August 2026
Join us for a relaxed summer afternoon of live music, delicious food, and beautiful countryside at Ivy Cottage Pedigree Ryelands. Enjoy live music from The Walkers while taking in the peaceful surroundings of our small working farm in Saddleworth. To celebrate our 2 Star Great Taste Award, your £8 ticket includes a taste of our amazing heritage old season lamb dishes, showcasing the exceptional flavour that earned national recognition. 🍽️ Ticket includes award-winning heritage old season lamb tasting 🎶 Live music from The Walkers 🍺 Beer and 🍷 wine available to purchase 🌅 Beautiful farm setting in Saddleworth 🎟️ Tickets are just £8 per person ⚠️ Places are strictly limited, so early booking is recommended. Come and enjoy great food, fantastic music, and a wonderful evening on the farm with us at Ivy Cottage. We can't wait to welcome you!
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Evening farm experience.

Between Sunday 30 August 2026 and Sunday 27 September 2026
This is a relaxed session for older children and adults to feed the sheep and lambs, meet our friendly Ram and learn how friendly chickens are when your cuddle them.
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Quiet time with the animals for neuro diverse kids

Between Tuesday 25 August 2026 and Tuesday 1 September 2026
Come and feed and cuddle the lambs, chickens and the sheep at Ivy Cottage in Saddleworth. This is a half hour session just for one family to keep things quiet and peaceful and just for a short time.
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Meet the sheep and work the sheepdog

Between Saturday 5 September 2026 and Saturday 3 April 2027
Come and meet the sheep, feed them and give them a cuddle, then learn about our working sheepdog and try your hand at whistling and shouting commands. Will he take any notice?
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Bring your herding dog to learn how to be a sheepdog.

Between Saturday 5 September 2026 and Saturday 3 April 2027
When we train sheepdogs, they are outside a round pen and the sheep are inside. The dog also has a long lead. Let's see if your dog has what it needs to be a sheepdog? Work our sheepdog and learn about how we keep our pedigree heritage sheep. This is a fun day for dog owners, we don't guarantee that you'll be winning Ine Man and his Dog anytime soon.
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Mindfulness in the peaceful countryside

Sunday 6 September 2026
Two sessions of mindfulness. You can attend one or both. ‘The Art of Noticing ‘ Join us for a gentle mindfulness experience on the farm as we slow down and reconnect with the present moment. Through quiet observation, reflection and time spent with nature and the animals, we'll explore the simple practice of noticing what is often overlooked in our busy lives. Together we'll discover how paying attention with curiosity and openness can bring a greater sense of calm, connection and appreciation for the world around us. 'The Art of Settling' What do you carry through life? Join us on the farm for a mindful and reflective experience as we gather natural objects to represent the thoughts, feelings, challenges and joys we carry each day. Through nature, storytelling, visualisation and a powerful shared reflection, we'll explore how life can leave us feeling stirred up—and how clarity can return when we pause long enough to settle. A gentle, welcoming session for anyone seeking calm, connection and a little space to breathe.
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