Grain Stories Journal
Discover the people, places and stories linked to The Grain Store Lewes and our home in East Sussex. From inspirational news in the community to travel tips and itineraries for the South Downs Way, we celebrate this beautiful corner of the world and the people who live and work here.
A Spotlight on Our Local Partnerships
At The Grain Store, we partner with like-minded businesses and services, in this blog we shine a spotlight on who they are.
A Glimpse of the Past…
Anni Townend, Creator and Collaborator, recalls how the concept of The Grain Store came to fruition.
Busy busy bees!
We chat to Maneek Dubash on beekeeping at The Grain Store: I'm a beekeeper, perhaps I've always been one but didn't know it.
Top Christmas Shopping Spots in Lewes
We have put together a handy list of our favourite places in Lewes to get your Christmas presents.
Pure Brunchbox - local food delivery
We chat with Ginie, owner of local food delivery company Pure Brunchbox all about her company and the wonderful breakfast and lunch boxes she can deliver to guests staying at The Grain Store.
Finding Bodhi - Treatments for the body & mind
In conversation with Dawn Edgar from Finding Bodhi about the lovely treatments she has on offer for guests staying at The Grain Store.
360 Botanics - Lewes based organic skincare company
We talk with Pip, founder and creator of 360 Botanics, Lewes based vegan apothecary - makers of the lovely products we have in our bathrooms at The Grain Store.
Seven Sisters Spices - Lewes based food delivery
We chat with Chloe from one of our favourite local catering companies about her love of food and wonderful delivery service available for guests staying at The Grain Store.
Summer in the gardens at The Grain Store
Gardener-in-residence, Sam Porter-Hardy chats with us about what he got up to in our gardens this summer
5 Ways to plan a sustainable holiday in the UK
The Grain Store gives you some top tips and 5 ways to plan a sustainable holiday in the UK
Justine Ashbee - local artist & weaver
We chat with local artist and weaver Justine Ashbee about her wonderful work . We are proud owners of her ‘Sunset Moon’ wall-hanging which we have in our en-suite bedroom at The Grain Store.
Ruth Nieman – Culinary Author & Cook
In conversation with culinary author and cook Ruth Nieman who’s upcoming cookery workshop will take place at The Grain Store Lewes.
Lewes Photographer Sarah Weal
In this article we share some time with local photographer Sarah Weal about her life and work in Lewes.
Charleston - Festival of the Garden
Bringing together today’s most pioneering gardeners, artists, writers and activists, explore our connection with the land in over 30 events with more than 50 speakers.
The Grain Store - designed with accessibility in mind
In this blog post, we would like to share with you an aspect of the design of The Grain Store by Anni Townend, creator and collaborator at The Grain Store.
Charleston Festival returns this year - stronger than ever
Charleston, the modernist home and studio of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant of the Bloomsbury group, 15 minute drive from The Grain Store Lewes.
Piglet in Bed - Possibly the comfiest bed linen ever?
The Grain Store has collaborated with local company Piglet in Bed to offer our guests the ultimate in laid back bedding comfort.
Top Tips for preparing your garden for Spring & beyond
The Grain Store Gardener Sam Porter-Hardy chats with us about his love of plants and landscape design and give us some top tips.
The Grain Store Pledges to Get Nature Positive
The Grain Store Creator Anni Townend joins other business leaders pledging to Get Nature Positive.
Five ideas for a heart-warming winter holiday in Sussex
Whatever the weather, we share five ideas for perfect winter escape in Sussex.