Spindle Wood Farm
Spindle Wood Farm, Halwell, Totnes, TQ9 7JZ
Member Overview
Regenerative Farming, High‑Welfare Meat & Traditional Charcoal from South Devon
Spindle Wood Farm is an agroecological farm based near Halwell, Totnes, in South Devon, producing pasture‑raised meat and chemical‑free BBQ charcoal using regenerative, nature‑positive farming methods. The farm is committed to soil health, animal welfare and sustainable woodland management, growing and making food and fuel that supports both people and planet.
A Regenerative, Agroecological Farm
Spindle Wood Farm describes itself as an agroecological, non‑certified organic farm, prioritising regenerative systems over intensive production. Livestock are raised using methods that regenerate soils, grassland and woodland, encouraging biodiversity while producing highly nutritious food.
The farm:
- Uses no chemicals or artificial fertilisers on land or livestock
- Feeds animals organic feed alongside pasture
- Manages grazing carefully to allow soil and swards to recover
- Supports wildlife alongside productive farming
Pasture‑Raised Chicken
Spindle Wood Farm is best known for its pasture‑raised chicken, raised slowly and humanely to maximise both welfare and flavour. Key features:
- Chickens live outdoors 24 hours a day once established
- Housed in mobile pens moved daily onto fresh pasture
- Diet includes grass, insects and organic feed
- Raised in small groups to reduce stress
- Slow‑grown to around 9–11 weeks
This system allows birds to express natural behaviours while contributing to pasture health through controlled grazing and fertilisation.
Grass‑Fed Goat Meat
Alongside poultry, Spindle Wood Farm raises a herd of grass‑fed Boer goats, managed through regenerative grazing systems. Goat meat is produced in small quantities, with a focus on quality, welfare and minimal intervention.
Chemical‑Free BBQ Charcoal
As well as food production, Spindle Wood Farm produces high‑quality, chemical‑free BBQ charcoal, made using local Devon hardwoods extracted from sustainably managed woodland.
What makes their charcoal distinctive:
- Wood is extracted using working horses (Dartmoor Horse Loggers)
- Timber comes from woodland thinnings, supporting continuous‑cover forestry
- Charcoal is made in a traditional ring kiln
- No petrochemicals or additives
- Graded to produce large, long‑burning pieces ideal for serious BBQ cooking
This charcoal is widely used by household cooks and professional chefs and has a very low food‑mile footprint compared to imported charcoal.
Ethos: Food, Woodland & Horses Working Together
A defining feature of Spindle Wood Farm is its integration of livestock, woodland and working horses. By using horses rather than machinery for timber extraction, the farm reduces soil compaction, protects sensitive woodland ecosystems and keeps traditional skills alive.
The result is a system where:
- Woodland's health improves
- Wildlife habitats are protected
- Fuel and food are both produced sustainably
Direct Sales & Delivery
Spindle Wood Farm sells its produce direct to customers, with:
- Online ordering via their website
- Local delivery across South Devon
- Nationwide delivery for meat via tracked courier
Their chicken is also stocked by selected independent butchers and farm shops across Devon, and through regional food hubs.
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