How it all began...

Quite simply, it all began with a love of stately homes - the history, the architecture, the craftsmanship, the skills of those who built them, the years it took. The restoration, the renovation and all of the changes through time. The wonder and the fascination only ever grew. If only these walls could talk…
The routines, the working day, the cleaning, the cooking, life in the kitchen, the recipes, the dinner parties, the lives that were lived. Tales from upstairs and downstairs, the celebrations, the clothing, the jewellery, the pride, the skill, the hard work, and the fun they would have had...
Fast forward to the modern day... if we absolutely must... and a wish to be more sustainable, more self-sufficient, natural resources, minimal waste, growing my own food... A simpler way, a better way... and a light-bulb moment…
Maybe this almost-forgotten way of life is the key - or at least, part of it, is key - and maybe some of the answers can be found in the history books...

And Eden's Manor began...

We're delving into the archives of social and domestic history and bringing this incredible wealth of knowledge to the current day. We're making these skills and methods achievable and accessible for a simpler life - more sustainable, more resourceful - with home grown food and a natural home.
We're making use of resources, supporting local and enjoying a sense of community. There's a traditional "make-do-and-mend" mentality, with going to waste, along with supporting skilled craftsmanship and taking pride in things again...
Beginning with the Victorian and Edwardian eras (and maybe a bit beyond) not romanticised, and not entirely shunning modern ways and progress, but looking back in time, seeing what we find, embarking on lots of research, enjoyment and fascination. Let’s see what we can do...
A. Beaumont, Founder of Eden's Manor.(Who now has a very good excuse to visit a lot more stately homes…)