Dartington Centenary Celebration at The Green Table - July 4th

A Celebration of Utopia "Honouring the Elmhirsts" at the Green Table Café Tickets £10

This July, Dartington Hall comes alive with a vibrant celebration marking 100 years since Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst launched their bold and visionary experiment in Utopia. On July 4th, XR21 and the Green Table Café invite you to a day of creativity, reflection, and joyful remembrance — celebrating the enduring spirit of Dartington: past, present, and future.

Set in the heart of the Dartington estate, the event features a rich mix of live music, film, comedy, photography and conversation, honouring the Elmhirsts and all those who have contributed to Dartington’s unique cultural legacy.

Since its founding in 1925, Dartington Hall has been a crucible for radical ideas, artistic freedom, and social innovation. Visionaries such as Aldous Huxley, Bertrand Russell, Ravi Shankar, and Michael Young once walked its paths. But Dartington’s story didn't stop there.

From the groundbreaking Dartington College of Arts and Summer School, which shaped generations of performance artists, to Schumacher College, a global leader in ecological education, Dartington remains a beacon of creativity and change.

Event Highlights Include:

• Live Music from Dreamadelica

• Comedy from Dave Thompson (best known as the original Tinky Winky from Teletubbies)

• A screening of Memories of Dartington — a film reflecting on the estate’s radical beginnings, the rise of the arts college, and its continuing role as a hub for creative and sustainable futures

• A photo exhibition by Paul Hornsby spanning decades of life on the estate

  
  

• A special Q&A session: horticulturist Mary Bartlett in conversation with Peter Marsh, exploring Dartington’s legacy of sustainable land use and gardening — from the Elmhirsts' pioneering practices to today's ecological visions

  
  

Whether you're a long-time supporter of Dartington, a curious newcomer, or a young creative searching for inspiration, this unique gathering offers connection, insight and celebration in a place like no other.

Come and experience the spirit of a world-renowned attempt at utopia — and be part of the next chapter.

📧 For more information: info@thegreentable.cafe  01803467460