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Asterion & Co.

Heritage-Inspired Learning™
in the Somerset Countryside

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Join us for hands-on days of gardening, art, cookery and craft, with a delicious seated lunch at the heart of the day.

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Small groups learn from expert collaborators in a spirit of camaraderie.

A man with gray hair and a beard is pruning a green leafy plant with red gardening shears, standing in front of a brick wall.

Our courses are rooted in craftsmanship, centered around a sit-down lunch.

Four women sitting around a round wooden table outdoors under a large blue patio umbrella, with greenery and trees in the background, enjoying drinks and relaxing.

As your day with us draws to a close, you’ll leave with a sense of accomplishment and renewal.

What our guests say…

  • A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a maroon sweater and a checkered collared shirt, sitting outdoors at a table, holding a mug and smiling. Behind her is a garden with green tomato plants.

    A great day of learning and growing in confidence, supported by the tutor and the wonderful company. Special thanks to our host for such a warm welcome.

    Bridget

  • Three people outdoors among green trees, smiling. The woman in the center wears a gray cap and black jacket. The person on the left wears a black hat and jacket, and the person on the right wears an orange hoodie, both partially visible.

    I learnt so much on the course — thank you. I really admire what you’ve created with Asterion & Co. at The Old Vicarage, and I’m excited to see how it evolves as you bring in collaborators from different disciplines. I’ll definitely be back for more courses.

    Rhian-Mari

  • Two older adults, a woman with glasses and a man with a beard, sitting at a dining table inside a glass-enclosed garden, with green plants visible outside. The man, labeled 'TREV', is holding a piece of bread and smiling, while the woman has sunglasses on her head and is looking to the side.

    A wonderful experience — we learnt so much from the tutor and left feeling truly inspired. Thank you for the warm welcome, the delicious lunch and afternoon tea, and for creating such a generous, enjoyable day in your beautiful home and garden.

    Dinah & Trevor

Explore our guilds…

Our courses are organised into four evolving guilds, each offering a distinct way into heritage-inspired learning at The Old Vicarage, Leigh-on-Mendip, Somerset.

For those drawn to the productive garden.

Practical growing for fruit, vegetables and herbs, rooted in the seasons.

Gardening Club

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A space for observation and making.

Train the eye. Let your hands flourish.

Art Salon

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A place for clothing, styling and jewellery.

Repair, refine and make pieces your own.

Style Atelier

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A place for food and the table.

Build skill in cooking and the rhythms of the kitchen.

Kitchen Forum

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A new season is arriving in the garden and the studio, and with it a small run of Heritage-Inspired Learning™ days designed to bring you closer to the craft, rhythm and pleasure of making and growing well. Join us this April in Leigh-on-Mendip
Snake’s Head Fritillary in a meadow If you get this right, they don’t just grow — they settle in and become part of the place. 🌧️ Moisture matters Damp in spring is essential. Think traditional hay meadow, not dry wildflower bank
Top tips for growing the Snake’s Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) in a meadow… 🌧️ 1. Moisture is everything: They want damp in spring, not dry | Think: traditional hay meadow, not a dry wildflower bank | If your ground dries out
🌱Join us for a day of practical gardening and hands-on learning — a fully guided masterclass with all materials provided and a seated lunch at the heart of the day. There is something transformative about growing under cover. Extending the se
A year or so ago my friend, Sarah @beehive52 in a visit to Asterion & Co. said, “this place needs a dog.” She was right. Ariadne, or Ari for short, is now eight months old and very much part of life at the Old Vicarage. She’s f
🦅Join us for a day of live painting, observation and creative immersion — a fully guided masterclass working directly from a bird of prey, with all materials provided, a seated lunch, and your finished artwork professionally framed to take hom
Join us for a day immersed in the soft fruit garden — combining practical pruning skills with generous hospitality, seasonal produce and time well spent outdoors. There is something deeply satisfying about soft fruit. The anticipation of the s
🌱Join us for a two-day kitchen garden experience — combining practical learning with generous hospitality, from hands-on teaching to shared lunches around the table. Early spring is where the gardening year is truly won. Before the abundance
Framing is not an afterthought here — it’s part of the making. As we continue to elevate the artwork created in our workshops, we’re delighted to be working in close collaboration with @studioartframe Studio Art & Frame, an ind
There was a time when a Mother’s Day card was made with felt-tips, wonky flowers and an unfiltered amount of love. This workshop is about returning to that feeling — but with adult hands, better brushes, and a little more intention. Spe