Golant is once again opening its gates to several of the village orchards, showcasing the blossoms, varieties and all the various ages and sizes of trees!
There are some very new orchards and older, more established trees – Golant was well known for its fabulous blossom in the past; boat trips would come up the river from Fowey just to see it!
Over the last few years, the village has been planting many new trees – some as part of the celebration for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Here at the Sanctuary we have over 100 different varieties of apples, plums, pears, quinces and medlars. The majority are in the New Orchard, with others scattered about our 12 acres. They are all between 2 & 7 yrs old, so we are now beginning to get a small harvest.
Entry is by printed booklet, which costs £2 each and will be available from Little Pinnock (off the road to Fowey), Hybadore – the original home of Fowey Valley Cider, and also from the village green. You are welcome to wander or there will be guided tours at 11am & 3pm – weather permitting!
We will be offering refreshments – donations welcome which will go to our chosen charity this year – Landworks – based at Dartington, Devon who provide land based training & support to people leaving prison, or at risk of going to prison – www.landworks.org.uk
The village is hilly in places – especially up to the Sanctuary and its land, so please wear walking boots or wellies – a walking pole if you use one is a good idea! You are very welcome to bring a picnic with you – there are plenty of places to sit and soak up the views.