Our Smallholding Life in the Heart of South Wales

Follow our journey as we learn to work with the land, care for livestock, and create a sustainable life at Llannerch Helyg in South Wales

The Journey

Regular updates from the smallholding—what's working, what's not, and the valuable lessons I'm learning along the way.

What You’ll Find Here

Meet the Animals

The furry companions teaching me more than any book could. From Bramble the rescue goat to our growing flock of chickens.

My Story

The longer story of how I got here, why it matters, and my journey towards building a life worth living deep in the Welsh countryside.

Our Story

Welcome to Llannerch Helyg. The name means "willow marsh" in Welsh - a fitting name for a place where I'm putting down new roots and learning what it takes to work with the land.

I'm Claire, and I'm building a smallholding here in rural South Wales.

After a major life change led me to leave my market town and start fresh, I decided to finally pursue something I'd always wanted - a life connected to nature, working outdoors, and creating a sustainable small farm from the ground up.

I'm documenting our journey as we go along, the learning curves, the daily realities, the animals, and the slow process of transforming a piece of land into a working smallholding. It's messy, it's challenging, and it's exactly what I want to be doing.

If you're interested in smallholding, rural life in Wales, or just following along with someone figuring it all out as they go, you're welcome here.