An Organic Community Farm & Social Prescribing Hub

Roots, Growth
& Community

A place where food, nature, and people come together. We grow fruit trees that nourish Oxford's colleges, and we are growing something just as important alongside them: a community rooted in care, wellbeing, and mutual support.

Discover Our Story
Blossoming fruit trees at Project Bagh orchard

Our Story

Cultivating Growth & Wellbeing

At Project Bagh, we grow more than food — we grow community. Nestled in Oxfordshire, our 100% organic farm brings heritage crops, restorative education, and social prescribing to life.

Bagh exists to provide a safe, welcoming space where people can develop, heal, and grow—at their own pace, and together.

Through our “Farm to Fork” partnership with the University of Oxford, and collaborations with local schools, restaurants, and community projects, we deliver fresh, seasonal produce while supporting wellbeing, diversity, and the local economy.

Panoramic view of the orchard in spring

The Power of Community

Community at Project Bagh is not an audience — it is participation. It is shared harvest days, practical learning, quiet conversation between tasks, and the steady exchange of knowledge across generations.

Strength grows here in simple ways: through hands working side by side, through seasonal gatherings, through people feeling useful, welcome, and connected to something larger than themselves.

As the orchard matures, so too does the network around it — educators, growers, volunteers, neighbours, and families — each playing a part in sustaining both the land and one another.

Project Bagh exists because the community makes it possible. And in tending the orchard together, we cultivate resilience that reaches beyond the field.

Our Commitment

Sustainability with a Soul

Our Farm to Fork partnerships and wider collaborations are built on a triple-bottom-line principle: restoring ecosystems, reinforcing local food economies, and fostering community wellbeing.

Environmental Stewardship

We believe that true flavour and nutrition begin with healthy soil.

  • 100% organic — zero synthetic pesticides or fertilisers
  • Active apiaries and diverse plantings act as a "green lung" for Oxfordshire
  • Zero-mile freshness — harvested and on the plate within the same day

Social Impact

Every piece of fruit sold to an Oxford College directly funds our social mission.

  • Social prescribing: a non-clinical sanctuary for mental health challenges
  • Free or subsidised nature-based learning for local schools
  • Community mentoring and restorative time in nature

Ethical Growth

We are committed to transparent, ethical expansion.

  • Land remains a "nurturing garden" first
  • Pace of production never compromises peace of the environment
  • Supporting a healthier, more resilient Oxfordshire

Our Philosophy

Rooted in Organic Principles

We believe you cannot have human health without soil health. By eschewing chemicals, we ensure that every child who handles our soil, every bee that visits our blossom, and every student who eats our fruit is interacting with nature in its purest form.

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100% Organic

Zero synthetic inputs, protecting the delicate ecosystem of our fruit and nut trees.

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Biodiversity at the Core

A vital habitat for pollinators and local wildlife across Oxfordshire.

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Farm to Fork

Produce isn't just local; it's a testament to a cleaner, kinder way of farming.

Blossoming orchard with wildflowers

Join Us

Volunteer with Project Bagh

Our farm is powered by community. Whether you have green fingers or simply want to spend time outdoors, volunteering is an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable local food system while improving your own wellbeing.

Horticulture & Orchard Care

Help us mulch, prune, and harvest our organic fruit and nut trees across the seasons.

The Apiary

Assist our beekeepers in maintaining the hives. Protective gear and training provided.

Barn & Garden Maintenance

Help us keep our "nurturing garden" and hub in top shape for school visits and events.

Community Mentoring

Share your skills with students and participants referred through social prescribing programmes.

Heritage & Rare Varieties

The Orchard

Heritage red apples

Our vision has always been to embrace inclusion and diversity—not just in people, but in nature itself. We nurture rare and heritage varieties that you won't find on supermarket shelves, each with its own story, flavour, and character.

This orchard is more than land and trees. It is a living tribute to love—for growing and for the beauty that blooms when we nurture difference.

Golden heritage apples

Our Orchard Collection

240+ Heritage Trees

Chosen for flavour, character and resilience. At Project Bagh, every tree has been selected with care. We grow historic British and European varieties known for exceptional flavour, resilience, and biodiversity value.

Our orchard spans heritage dessert apples, traditional cookers, cider fruit, pears, plums, cherries, gages, and a developing nut grove of walnuts and almonds — creating a layered harvest that unfolds from July through November.

Heritage Dessert Apples

Cox’s Orange Pippin

1825

The gold standard of English apples. Intensely aromatic, complex and sweet-sharp.

Egremont Russet

1872

Nutty, sweet and richly aromatic. A dependable Victorian favourite.

Pitmaston Pineapple

1785

Small golden apples with a distinctive honeyed, pineapple-like sweetness.

Sunset

1918

A reliable Cox-style apple — aromatic, slightly sweeter and easier to grow.

Lord Lambourne

1907

Crisp, juicy, beautifully balanced sweet-sharp flavour. Reliable and generous.

Ellison’s Orange

1904

Cox-like richness with subtle pear-drop notes. Thrives in cooler regions.

Elstar

 

Highly aromatic, sweet-acid balance. Excellent fresh, in salads, juices and cider blends.

Discovery

1949

One of the finest early apples. Fresh, lightly aromatic and best eaten straight from the tree.

Court Royal

Historic English

Early season, sweet and aromatic. A traditional long-lived orchard tree.

Dual Purpose & Cooking Apples

Bramley

1809

Britain’s classic cooker. Large, sharp and perfect for fluffy purées and pies.

Howgate Wonder

1915

Enormous fruit, reliable and excellent for baking and storing.

Newton’s Wonder

 

Sharp, robust cooker that stores beautifully through winter.

Winter Banana

1876

Sweet, fragrant and versatile — pale yellow fruit with subtle aromatic notes.

Cobra

 

Reliable dual-purpose orchard workhorse with good disease resistance.

Belle de Boskoop

 

Firm, aromatic and excellent for cooking, cider and long storage.

Cider Apples

Dabinett

 

Classic bittersweet cider apple. Smooth, balanced and reliable.

Ellis Bitter

 

Classic English bittersweet cider apple. Reliable and steady, adding structure and gentle tannin depth to traditional blends.

Dufflin

 

Traditional cider variety valued for its strong tannin character and late-season ripening.

Herefordshire Redstreak

 

Historic bittersweet cider apple producing aromatic, characterful juice.

Pears

Beth

 

One of the finest early dessert pears — soft, sweet and very juicy.

Concorde

 

Reliable and elegant. Firm yet buttery with aromatic sweetness.

Beurré Hardy

 

Heritage French pear with melting texture and exceptional flavour.

Frederick

 

Smooth, sweet and dependable.

Cherries

Stella

 

Sweet, self-fertile and highly productive.

Morello

 

Deep red sour cherry — perfect for pies and preserves.

Kordia

 

Late-season, large and beautifully firm.

Merton Bigarreau

 

Traditional sweet cherry with heavy crops.

Plums & Gages

Victoria

 

The classic English plum — sweet, juicy and versatile.

Belle de Louvain

 

Rich, sharp-sweet plum ideal for baking and preserves.

Purple Pershore

 

Reliable cooking plum with excellent yields.

Greengage (Reine Claude)

 

Exceptionally rich, honeyed and intensely sweet when sun-ripened.

Walnuts & Almonds

Lara

 

Modern French walnut producing large, high-quality nuts. Early cropping, reliable in UK conditions — a productive orchard centrepiece.

Buccaneer

 

Vigorous English walnut, hardy and dependable. A strong pollination partner for Lara, producing well-filled nuts with upright, robust growth.

Join the Orchard Circle

Membership at Project Bagh

Our membership is designed for those who value heritage food, seasonal living, and meaningful connection with the land. Numbers are intentionally limited to protect the character and pace of the orchard.

Seed Circle

Friend of Bagh

£95

per year

For those who wish to support the orchard and stay connected.

  • Seasonal orchard updates
  • Priority booking for workshops and events
  • Invitation to Members’ Harvest Day
  • Early access to limited produce and wine releases

Harvest Circle

Orchard Produce Member

£450

per year

For those who want to enjoy the orchard’s harvest throughout the year.

  • Four seasonal produce collections
  • Two jars of organic orchard honey
  • Priority access to apple wine releases
  • 10% discount on workshops and events
  • Invitation to Members’ Harvest Day

Steward Circle

Sustaining Partner

£700

per year · limited places

For individuals or families who wish to actively sustain the long-term growth of Project Bagh.

  • Full seasonal produce allocation
  • Organic honey and two bottles of orchard apple wine
  • Private orchard tour
  • Invitation to annual Steward Supper
  • Priority booking for wellbeing days and special events
  • Optional recognition as a supporting steward

Membership is limited and offered on a rolling basis. To check availability or request further details, please get in touch.

Enquire About Membership

From Orchard to Table

Other Harvest from the Orchard

Each bottle and jar carries the character of the season it was grown in. Small-batch, organically curated, and made with quiet intention.

Bagh Apple Wine bottle among heritage apples
Small Batch

Orchard Apple Wine

9.5% ABV · Organically Curated

Crafted from carefully selected heritage apples grown in our orchard. Slow-fermented and matured over an extended period, developing depth, softness, and layered aromatics — balancing natural sweetness with gentle acidity and a refined orchard finish.

Each batch reflects the season it was grown in. Limited production.

Unhurried. Expressive. Rooted in the land.

Bagh Orchard Cider bottle with fresh apples
Small Batch

Bagh Orchard Cider

4.5% ABV · Organically Curated

Made from a curated blend of our orchard apples, this naturally fermented cider delivers a bright, expressive profile. Fresh orchard acidity meets subtle tannin structure, creating a crisp yet rounded mouthfeel with a clean, modern finish.

Slow fermentation allows the fruit to speak clearly — layered, balanced, and quietly distinctive.

Minimal intervention. Maximum character.

Bagh organic orchard honey jars
Raw & Unblended

Organic Orchard Honey

Pure · Single Origin · Seasonal

Produced by our resident hives, fed entirely on the wildflowers, fruit blossom, and hedgerow flora that surround the orchard. Each jar captures the unique floral signature of the season — from delicate spring blossom notes to the deeper, amber warmth of late summer.

Raw, unfiltered, and never blended. Harvested by hand in small quantities.

From hive to jar. Nothing added, nothing taken away.

What's Next

Outdoor Learning Centre

We are ready to build our year-round hub for Oxfordshire schools and mental health charities. We're now looking for partners.

The orchard grounds for the learning centre
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    All-Weather Education & Event Space

    A welcoming sheltered venue designed for educational programmes, team away days, private workshops, and social events — allowing meaningful connection with the orchard in every season.

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    Social Prescribing Sanctuary

    A safe, private space for mental health workshops, counselling, and community tea-talks.

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    Organic Processing

    A dedicated, clean space for processing our organic honey, walnuts, and seasonal orchard produce — supporting our Farm to Fork commitment from harvest to table. Designed with future growth in mind, the facility will allow us to expand into additional value-added products as our orchard matures.

Collaborations

Planned Projects

Growing our network of partners across Oxfordshire to deepen our community impact.

Schools Programme

Local Schools

Local schools have expressed strong interest in participating in our “Cultivating Communities with Future Food Growers” programme — bringing pupils weekly to learn hands-on food production and healthy living.

Oxford Colleges

Team Away Days

We are developing a dedicated orchard space for small team retreats and away days.

As our barn takes shape, we would be welcoming carefully curated group bookings — offering seasonal, land-connected experiences designed to reconnect teams with food, place, and perspective.

Our permanent all-weather space is currently under construction and will expand year-round availability.

Enquiries are welcome.

Emerging Partnerships

Community Collaborations

We are building collaborative relationships with aligned organisations to deliver joint community events and volunteer exchange, outdoor wellbeing and skills-based programmes, and shared digital support to enhance outreach and coordination.

Get Involved

Volunteer Interest & Self-Awareness

Our twice-monthly get-togethers are a time to tend the land and ourselves. Share what brings you to the garden.

Connecting with Project Bagh

Project Bagh is a work in progress, and so are we. We meet twice a month to tend the land, share the space, and build our future Barn. This form is designed to help you reflect on why you want to be here and how we can grow together.

"At Project Bagh, we believe that as we tend the trees, the trees tend us. Thank you for wanting to grow with us."

Welcome to the Garden

Connect With Us

Are you an educator looking for a natural setting for your pupils? A charity seeking a restorative space? Or a local partner interested in our organic mission? We would love to welcome you.

Get In Touch