We will be given a guided tour around Keyneston Mill, which is the creative and experimental home of Parterre Fragrances. Uniquely, they grow harvest and distil the key ingredients for their luxury Parterre perfume brand on the 50 acre estate which is dedicated solely to aromatic and scented plants - over 2000 varieties are currently in cultivation.
The formal Collection Gardens feature plants from the principle perfume 'families' such as floral, fougere, spice and citrus and, like the wider estate, is open year round.
All limited edition Parterre perfumes are created around the key ingredients produced at Keyneston Mill, by Grasse-based Master Perfumer, Jacques Chabert. The first perfumes were launched at Fortnum & Mason in 2017 and are now available at selected retailers and at Keyneston Mill.
There is also a small perfume exhibition, gift shop and cafe/bistro which serves delicious meals made from fresh, fragrant ingredients.
We are a conservation charity working to protect the county's many historic parks and gardens for future generations.
We work with garden owners and local and national bodies to highlight, protect and encourage the conservation and restoration of designed landscapes, ranging from stately homes to public parks, cottage gardens to cemeteries. Principally funded by over 500 members, we run visits, lectures and events where members can share their interest and knowledge in a sociable atmosphere.
Through its research and recording programme, the Trust undertakes and supports research on sites of historic interest, including sites that the Trust has rediscovered, as well as on other related topics. We share knowledge through our Journal and also seek to inspire the gardeners of the future through imaginative projects with schools.