Silhouette illustration of the mythical minotaur with human body and bull head, in praise of an ancient vase, against a black background. This image plays with the idiom 'a bull in a china shop'.

Welcome to
Asterion & Co.

Heritage-inspired learning in the Somerset countryside — join us for hands-on days of gardening, art, cookery and craft.

Four women sitting around an outdoor table under a large patio umbrella, enjoying drinks in a lush garden setting with greenery and trees in the background.
A man and woman taking a selfie outdoors in front of an old stone house with green plants and a parked silver car.

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

Our courses are rooted in craftsmanship, centered around a sit-down lunch of our own garden produce.

Salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, edible flowers, and vegetables in a colorful bowl on a kitchen countertop with a large, textured ceramic vase in the background.
A basket of freshly harvested vegetables, including potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini flowers, and leafy greens, on a rustic outdoor surface.
A vibrant garden with trees, flowers, and outdoor furniture under a clear sky during sunset.

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

Book one of our launch masterclasses.

More about us…

Based in Leigh-on-Mendip, near Frome in Somerset, Asterion & Co. brings together timeless skills and contemporary thinking — all to rekindle and deepen our appreciation for tradition, beauty and regeneration.

Close-up of purple and white flowering plants in a garden with a stone house and blue sky in the background.

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Breakfast blueberries - the last of the blueberries, just one more bush in abundance. This lovely pouring bowl is from @neighbourutility - they have a shop in Frome of beautifully curated vintage and new pieces. They also do amazing barista coffee an
Just in from the kitchen garden… aubergines of all shapes and sizes. Cooking this lot up later. #asterionandco #kitchengarden #aubergines #tomatoes #chillies
🧢🧢🧢 Separated at birth? 🧢🧢🧢 Uncanny right? Thank you @lottiwotnot for the astute observation. Neil (Asterion founder), Benjamin and Jemima - all rocking a hat. #beatrixpotter #asterionandco #somersetbusiness #fashionstatement #letsnottakeoursel
Thank you @fabulousfrome for listing our two pruning courses in September, it's great to see Asterion & Co. getting out there. If you live in or near to Frome, please give them a follow - this is a great resource to help you plan interesting and
🌻I’ve been waiting all summer to fill my @nationalgallery Van Gogh vase with homegrown sunflowers. These flowers never fail to make me smile, add to that the vase with the Vincent signature and 🥳🌻 #asterionandco #vincentvangogh #sunflowers
Vintage @wedgwood Jasper vases with dried flowers. These are styling shots for taking them for sale at Shed Antiques at @walledgardenatmells - I’ll be there on Sunday 10th August. The Walled Garden is a real treasure place. A haven of calm with
✂️🌿See link in bio for details… Excited to announce Asterion & Co. Masterclasses on fruit tree pruning - Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 10th September. Book now - link in bio. Our collaboratior is the wonderful Chris Smith from @plantspennard.