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Homestead Christmas Fair – 22nd November
THE DETAILSFriday 22nd November 10am - 2pm VENUE: Homestead Kitchen, Goathland, YO22 5AN This will be our third Christmas shopping event at the...
Crossing over into Autumn, and what that means for the kitchen garden
It's a bright and crisp morning here in Goathland today, we have just lit the woodburning stove in the restaurant for the first time this Autumn....
Why I think it’s so important we talk about mental health, and the importance of being vulnerable
Social media, highlights reel, comparisons, self doubt, imposter syndrome, burn out, expectations.... these are all things that I think will...
Feeling like your veg growing has been hard this year? Or worried you’ve missed the boat? Here are our top tips of what you can still grow this Autumn
A pre dinner service chat with a colleague of ours, who was feeling like Spring and Summer had been challenging for veg growing (hasn't that been...
September is Mindful Month on the North York Moors, here’s what’s happening at the Homestead
Here at the Homestead we are excited to share some of our Mindful Month events, as part of the North York Moors activities. Join us for art sessions, walks and lunches!
The effects of unpredictable weather (and slugs!) on gardening
This garden update comes from Sarah, who joined us this Spring and has worked tirelessly through *the* most challenging weathers since she started....
It’s that time of year where the Good Food Guide seek out the best local restaurants
CAN YOU HELP US? WE WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THE RUNNING FOR BEST LOCAL RESTAURANT 2024. The Good Food Guide has been a staple for the foodies out there...
Our top 3 days out with children if you’re staying in Goathland
If you're planning a holiday to the North York Moors, then we would love to welcome you to Homestead Cottage. This is our rental at the far end of...
Homestead Kitchen Garden update – what can you be planting in April?
Thank you to Jan, the captain of the garden project for this update on what's been going on here at the Homestead. We have to say, we are so...
Enter our charity prize draw – raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians
I was almost hesitant to set up some fundraising for something that carries so much emotion and political baggage... I don't personally profess to...
And sow it begins – our top tips for early seed sowing
Those of you who have been following along for a while will know we are lucky enough to have the expertise and creativity of Jan from Artemisia...
Homestead Kitchen Boutique Christmas Shopping Event – 24th November 2023
After the success of last year's event, we are already looking forward to welcoming you all back for our second Christmas shopping event. This year...
Top tips for planting a wildflower meadow – the time is now!
If you aren’t sure where to begin with gardening, then please do come along to our gardening workshops run by the very knowledgeable Jan from Artemisia Garden Consultancy.
Wild About Meadows Workshop at the Homestead – with Jan Hoyland
The date: Thursday 5th October 2023, 9am - 2.30/3pm The venue: Homestead Kitchen, Goathland The workshop: Join us for a fascinating exploration into...
Join the Homestead Kitchen team – we are hiring!
We are hiring "Along with everyone else" I hear you say! So what makes us different? Why should you apply to join us here in Goathland over other...
Moorland Watercolour Workshop with Ione Harrison (and lunch!)
One of the unexpected joys of opening the restaurant here in Goathland has been all the many opportunities to collaborate and celebrate other local...
The bread and butter of the Homestead Kitchen
One of the things I personally love about eating out (not that we get to do much of that at the moment!) is that moment when, you’re all seated,...
How to start your own organic veg patch (with lunch!)
Connections, connections, connections. This is the stuff that really lights my fire. I love how our space here at the Homestead is becoming...
Reasons to love Goathland and the surrounding area
Where to begin on why we love being based in Goathland? For me, Goathland is home first and foremost... my family moved here when I was 8 years old,...
Weaving workshop with Lunch at the Homestead Kitchen
Earlier this month we hosted our first social walk with lunch, and even though the weather was pretty wild and blustery we had such a wonderful day....
Save our bus service and save on your bill – Petition to save Coastliner 840
We are really fortunate to have a bus service running through the village, and this is absolutely crucial to keep us connected. The 840 Coastliner...
Homestead Kitchen Boutique Christmas Shopping Fair
As is the way with most things, this event came about from chatting to customers and getting inspired whilst serving food! Personally I adore...
Why we signed up to be Living Wage employers here at the Homestead
You may have seen bits on the news this week that there has been an increase in the Living Wage – now, I want to be clear here, this isn’t the...
Guest Chef Night with Phil Howard, Saturday 29th October 2022
As we near the one year anniversary of opening the Homestead Kitchen, join us for a special evening with guest chef Phil Howard. We are all really...