Our commitment to sustainability
Growing with Purpose
In 2002, the restoration of Thyme began. Caryn Hibbert and her father, Michael Bertioli, shared a vision: to create something enduring and true to its surroundings with minimal impact on the planet.
Across the estate, this philosophy takes shape in many ways – through our biomass heating system, water sourced from our own springs, and our nose-to-tail approach in the kitchen. We grow much of our own produce, and work with like-minded suppliers who share our values. Each initiative, whether visible or quietly at work behind the scenes, contributes to this vision.
Our aim is simple: to create a place that nurtures the environment, supports our community, and inspires others to live more thoughtfully.
Our 2025-2026 strategy is structured around three pillars: treading lightly, cultivating care and designing thoughtfully. The strategy can be viewed below..
A renewed purpose: the Christmas trees of Thyme now bring a new joy to our flock of Welsh Black Mountain sheep.
In our mission to minimise waste and combat the throwaway culture that haunts hospitality, we’re proud to launch our newest initiative: Socks & Crocs.
An abundant, natural, renewable, fully bio-degradable fibre, Caryn Hibbert shares the wonders of wool.
Ed Faulkner, co-founder of Sapling, gets to the roots of tree planting
Three simple rituals to start the new year . Reduce plastic, restore your senses, and reconnect with nature.
Christmas Traditions in the Hibbert Household
From a bountiful breakfasts and long winter walks to boozy brandy butter and weird and wonderful games, is there anything better than uncovering other people’s quirky family traditions?
Loving and living in our cherished pieces for longer
TIps and tricks on breathing new life into our silks and linens, from Clothes Doctor founder, Lulu O’Connor
Founder Series
Dr Simon Chard and co-founders created zero-waste, cruelty free toothpaste tabs which now exist in the Thyme bathrooms!
At Thyme
We took time to make Thyme, and in doing so have evolved into a destination which embodies slowness, harmony, and the beauty of the natural world.
Meet the maker
Since Thyme was founded, the ambition has always been to create something that is more than a place, a brand inspired by nature and centred around botanical patterns.
One of our most magnificent spaces is our Grade 2 listed Tithe Barn. Dating back to the early 17th century, its purpose was to serve the farm, for flail threshing and the storing of grain or pulse crops and would have been filled right up to the eaves, or even higher.