Imagine a time when the gentle rush of water powered the heart of a bustling valley, drawing people from all walks of life to its banks. The watermills here were more than just places of work—they were lively hubs of community. Very similar to the night of La Séthée d'Nièr Beurre where the community comes together to produce the Black Butter.
Join Sue as we ramble through the valley and hear the many stories connected to the watermills, which were owned by the crown, the Seigneur of the manor, or even ancient religious houses before the Reformation. Yet, these streams carry secrets beyond their historic mills: They once served as the Perquages, sacred paths. And in contrast, we shall hear several stories which may of been told on the evening of La Séthée d'Nièr Beurre
10am - 12:30pm: Guided walk with Sue Gorin
12:30 - 2pm: Enjoy Black Butter Market at The Elms (time to yourselves)
2pm: You will be driven back to your car near Tesson Mill
We will be parking in the field opposite Tesson Mill (sometimes used by the Battle of Flowers) and the guided walk will start at 10am, after walking up to the Elms we can enjoy the community celebration that surrounds "Black Butter". You will have time to enjoy homemade sausages and cider, wood fired pizza and homemade cakes from various stalls. Then when it’s time to leave you will be taken back down to your car at the bottom of St Peters Valley.
A walk of approximately 2.5 miles or 2.5 hours We will be going into the woods, so sensible shoes or boots are recommended.
Our walking program is kindly supported by The Jersey Community Foundation with funds from the Channel Islands Lottery.
