Silent Auction Winner from Akzo Nobel

We were delighted to welcome Simon and his family who successfully bid for a holiday at Pen Y Garn Cottage in the Akzo Nobel Auction of Promises.  We donated this holiday to support my son Max who works for Akzo Nobel and was chosen to be part of a team going to Nepal...

Open day at……at the Yard Llandeilo

There was certainly a lot of interest at the ‘open day’ event ‘at the Yard’ ‘on Saturday at Llandeilo.  This looks to be a really exciting project and one I am sure our guests will be interested in visiting.  There are plans to have both...

Walking and cycling in Carmarthenshire

I was joined by about 50 of my colleagues at the Carmarthenshire Tourism Association day on promoting walking and cycling holidays in Carmarthen in this Visit Wales Year of Adventure. Walking – The day started with a presentation from Chris Jones S4C’s...

Camarthenshire Garden of Wales

One of the reasons we bought en Y Garn in the first place was because it was so close to the National Botanic Garden of Wales.  Once we moved we discovered that this jewel was one of a number here in Carmarthen.  Here is a fantastic video showcasing the fantastic...
Enjoying the garden all year round

Enjoying the garden all year round

The aim at Pen Y Garn has been to enjoy the garden all year round.  We have planted to get all year interest which is easier in the spring summer and autumn.  Winter is much more of a challenge. Reading the Gardeners World Magazine this morning I was delighted to tick...