The Gardens and Grounds of Penpont

The walled gardens are now certified by the Soil Association and the organic vegetables and fruit are sold directly to local pubs and restaurants as well as to Penpont guests.

We are very happy to take vegetable orders prior to visitors arriving or during their stay.

The Forest Garden

From 1994 to 1998 we hosted an artist in residence, Morag Colquohuon. Funded by the Arts Council, Morag has produced a number of natural sculptures throughout the garden - the largest being the Forest Garden, a permaculture garden. She also worked with local primary school children introducing them to environmental issues.

The Green Man Maze

To celebrate the new millennium we commissioned a local artist, David Eveleigh, to construct a maze in the shape of The Green Man. It is the largest image of this significant pagan symbol in the world.

Designed over an underlying grid of sacred geometry it will take you on a journey along its beech and yew lined paths, passing pools, secret gardens, banks of scented lavender, sculptured benches, tunnels, an inner labyrinth and onwards… after many turns you discover the wishing stone in a wild flower garden… a maze fit for fairies to dream in.