the high nature centre
Salcombe
The High Nature Centre is a 5 acre smallholding located on a coastal plateau
130m above sea level on the South Devon Coast. The site is level and surrounded
by mature hedges, and is a short walk away from a dramatic picturesque stretch
of the South West Coast Path and some of the most spectacular sandy beaches in
England. High Nature was founded in 2009 by Permaculture Designers Catherine
Middleditch and Douglas Lane. Originally a plant nursery known as Wayfield
Nurseries, the small holding has a history of growing cauliflowers, cut flowers
and was then managed by a local woman known as ‘Green Jane’ who grew beautiful
organic fruit and vegetables for the local community. Over the last 10-15 years,
the land has slowly been diversified using permaculture ethics and principles
into a mixed use of eco-tourism, organic food growing, well-being activities,
nature connection, rewilding, and social outreach. The Centre continues to be
managed by Catherine along with Tobdan and their daughter Tanzen-Zangmo.
