With the kind invitation of Dr Johnny Wake DL, Members of the Farmers' Company and WCF Alumni Association and your guests are invited to the historic Courteenhall Estate for a bespoke tour and luncheon on Thursday, 2nd October 2025.
Arrive from 09:30 with tea/coffee for a prompt 10:00 start. The tour will commence with a welcome from Johnny, a Freeman of the Company and WCFA Member (having completed the ABM in 2018 and was supported to complete the Cranfield Business Growth Programme in 2020) together with Rosie Davis, the Estate Manager & WCFA Member (CRL 2024).
Johnny has been shortlisted for Regenerative Farmer of the Year in this year's British Farming Awards; this recognition reflects Johnny's approach to land stewardship and his commitment to sustainable, regenerative farming practices that support biodiversity, soil health, and long-term resilience. Johnny has been shortlisted for Regenerative Farmer of the Year in this year's British Farming Awards; this recognition reflects Johnny's approach to land stewardship and his commitment to sustainable, regenerative farming practices that support biodiversity, soil health, and long-term resilience.
The morning will then continue with a WALKING TOUR (please bring shooting sticks or similar to assist), allowing us to see the arable, parkland, cattle, poultry, woodland, countryside stewardship and the renewables operation. A delicious two-course lunch will follow, provided by a local caterer, before an approximate departure at 14:15.
The visit, inclusive of the tour and lunch, is £48.00 plus fees for WCF/WCFA Members and your guests; please use the link below to reserve your places (to a maximum of 50 people).
