Everyday I'm Truffling

Truffles are a long game. They demand patience, care, and a willingness to do a lot of work with very little to show for it—until one day, the magic happens. For us, the journey began long before the first truffle was ever unearthed.

Preparing the Ground

Before planting a single tree, we spent two years getting the soil just right. With the help of a consultant, countless soil tests, and more spreadsheets than we’d like to admit, the foundation was set. Four hundred French oak trees, each inoculated with black truffle spores, were carefully planted over six weeks—every single one treated like treasure.

The Waiting Game

From there, it was patience and persistence. The orchard saw plenty of mowing, pruning, and general care, plus what we affectionately dubbed Snailgate—not once, but twice. Each setback became part of the story, reminding us that truffle farming is as much about resilience as it is about science.
Incredibly, all the trees survived… except one. Its demise? Courtesy of Simon, a spirited rescue horse who mistook our truffière for a playground. Thankfully, we had a spare tree on hand and were able to keep the count intact. A small hiccup in an otherwise remarkable beginning.

The First Harvest

2025 delivered something we’d been waiting on for years—our very first truffles. After endless soil prep, careful planting, and plenty of patience, finally unearthing those little nuggets of black gold was pure magic. It was a moment that made every challenge worth it.
But this is only the beginning. Each new season promises more growth, more flavour, and more reasons to gather and celebrate. Whether it’s hunting alongside Gravy, tasting truffles fresh from the earth, or following our journey from afar, the best is still ahead—and we can’t wait to share it with you.