We go further when we go together
At Chalk to Coast, we’ve always believed that the most breathtaking views aren’t found by walking a solo path. Whether we’re navigating the rugged ridges of the Downs or tracing the salt-sprayed edges of the shoreline, one truth remains constant: we go further when we go together.
For us, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword to fill out an "About Us" page; it is the very heartbeat of how we protect, celebrate, and share the landscapes we love. With that in mind, we are delighted to introduce to you two of our new corporate partners, who are helping us realise the Chalk to Coast vision of keeping our landscapes thriving, and also achieving some brilliant sustainability milestones of their own:
Domaine Evremond
Domaine Evremond, the high-profile partnership between Champagne Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield, established their vineyards in Chilham in 2017, and since then have been working hard to develop their operations in a way that is sustainable, and aligned with nature.
Teaming up with Chalk to Coast co-founder and landscape architect Marian Boswall, they have turned over eight hectares to a dedicated "nature recovery" zone, complete with native hedgerows that act as highways for birds and small mammals, a winery roof that is a living chalk grassland ecosystem for rare orchids and pollinators, and a rainwater harvesting system that feeds onsite ponds – the results are already impressive, with species like Redstarts and dragonflies already returning to the site.
They’re also working towards Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB) certification, demonstrating how viticulture can actually give back to the land, and ensuring the landscape is both productive and thriving with biodiversity.
Kent Seeds
When it comes to keeping the "Garden of England" blooming, local heroes Kent Seeds are doing some seriously important work from the ground up. Run by the Denne family - who have been experts in the seed trade since 1879 - this business has evolved from traditional farming roots into a powerhouse for native nature recovery.
Their sustainability mission is built on a "Rethink Your Weeds" philosophy that challenges the idea that wildflowers are just unwanted pests. They harvest seeds directly from established native meadows and grow crops on marginal land that would otherwise sit empty. Even their process is refreshingly low-impact; they’ve upcycled vintage grain-cleaning machinery, giving older gear a second life and keeping their carbon footprint low.
By focusing on provenance - ensuring the seeds they sell are genuinely native to the South East - they’re helping to restore the region’s original biodiversity. They’ve become a go-to source for large-scale environmental projects, including Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) plots and the creation of "wildlife highways" along roadsides and farm boundaries. It’s a great example of a long-standing heritage business adapting to the climate crisis - reintroducing the same flora that has thrived in Kent for centuries.
By supporting Chalk to Coast, Domaine Evremond and Kent Seeds are helping to stitch fragmented habitats back together across the Kent Downs.