Dear Friends,
We’re excited to share the very first chapter of our quarterly newsletter—a new way to bring you into the life of The Montreal Estate.
With this newsletter, we aim to share more about our goings-on so more people can get involved—whether that’s enjoying our events, exploring the land, or supporting the work that keeps the Estate thriving. From forestry and farmland to festivals and family fun, there’s so much happening across our 3,000 acres between Edenbridge and Sevenoaks.
Estate Owner Note
Our first quarterly newsletter – a new chapter in the history of the Estate and a new focus to engage and entertain people with an interest in our activities and surroundings.
We are very fortunate to live in a beautiful area and to be guardians of nearly 3000 acres of land between Edenbridge and Sevenoaks. We have 1000 acres of woodland that you drive through heading from Ide Hill along the Gracious Lane Road, 1000 acres of arable land from Edenbridge to Sevenoaks – the great fields so publicly in view west of the A21 – always a nervous moment for the team who drill it and make it look so plentiful for harvest. Beautiful grassland that allows us to host a herd of 50 Pedigree Sussex cattle and their offspring and a few sheep, and various other pastures and fields that form part of our environmental schemes to enhance the nature in our area. We also produce energy from the sun on our barn roofs, and woodchip and charcoal that comes from our sustainable forestry operations. All created and supported by skilled employees who take great pride in their work and work hard to ensure that we have food on our table.
Forthcoming new areas that are being explored by the Estate include Pumpkin picking in the Autumn half term, and our hidden secret of Christmas trees. Both can be harvested by you, and taken home fresh when needed. Enjoy the sunflowers in action on the Meri Fest Sun Stage and even, visit the field where they grew to pick your own the following week! Continue reading below to find out more…
View from the top of Penn Lane overlooking Brook Place nestled in the heart of the estate.
What’s On at The Estate
As we transition alongside the seasons, we’ve got a brilliant line-up of events for late summer and autumn. Mark your calendars!
Meri Festival – Saturday 30th August
A one-day family-friendly festival celebrating local music, food, and community. Expect 11 hours of local live music, award-winning food and drink from local producers, and plenty of nature-based wellness activities included in your ticket.
Pick Your Own Sunflowers – Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September
Come and enjoy the simple joy of harvesting fresh produce straight from the land whilst enjoying a picnic in a tranquil setting. Perfect for families and foodies alike.
The Great Pumpkin Pick – Friday October 17th to Saturday November 1st
Our fields will be full of pumpkins, ready for you to choose, carve, or cook. A fun and seasonal day out for all ages as we also will have a maize maze, pumpkin carving and other activities.
Stay a While – The Yurt
For a truly unique escape, book a night in our cosy yurt, available until the end of September. Nestled in nature, it’s the perfect way to unwind and experience the Estate in a different light.
Looking Ahead
We’re always exploring new ways to share the Estate with you. This year, pumpkins, Christmas trees, and even sunflowers have brought colour and joy to our fields. We hope you’ll come and be part of these moments with us.
Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to many more chapters together.
Warmly,
The Montreal Estate Team