Tyn Llwyfan Farm is situated at the foothills of the Carneddau Range- the most northern part of Snowdonia National Park (Eryri).
Situated above the quarry village of Llanfairfechan and overlooking the beautiful views of the North Wales coast, the farm is situated just below a Celtic hill fort called “Dinas”. Sheep graze amongst Celtic cairns and burial mounds while the protected, and well-loved Carneddau Mountain Ponies; a rare native breed, roam the wild on the wonderful Carneddau Mountains.
Astonishingly the farmstead site has been archaeologically proved to be the first axe “factory” in the world, dating back to 6000 BC.
Tyn Llwyfan is steeped in history. The Jones family have farmed the land for over 370 years. Gareth is outspoken and passionate about his livelihood, seeking to educate about sustainable and seasonal food, farming its heritage and time-honoured traditions. He is also a best-selling author, a regular contributor on social media and is known as the “tweeting farmer”. He features on mainstream television including BBC Countryfile, Escape to the Country, Come Dine with me, Snowdonia 1890, Bafta nominated The Hill Farm and Netflix ‘s Jack Whitehall- “Travels with my Father.”
RhiGar Tours
Choose from our immersive RhiGar Tours: a cultural and archaeological tour to the world’s first axe “factory”, a Carneddau Mountain Pony mountain tour with beautiful scenery and photographic opportunities, and a bespoke “gusto” experience tasting local Welsh wines and cheeses. Each visit can include a live sheepdog demonstration with Gareth Wyn Jones and Rhian, plus optional live harp accompaniment.
Gareth, husband to Rhian and father to their three children, has lived all his life on the farm at Tyn Llwyfan. Gareth is a foodie at heart and he loves nothing more than shooting, fishing or hunting to cook it for his family. He is also a keen vegetable grower and has many tips for growing your own.
Rhian Mostyn
Farmer
Singer / songwriter, Rhian is married to Gareth and mother to their three children Sior, Rolant and Mari. Rhian loves art, painting sketching and regularly practises Yoga. She loves the outdoors, gardening and cooking.
Sior Jones
Farmer
Sior is our eldest son, loves the outdoors and the freedom of living on a farm. He is a keen traveller, cyclist and has an entrepreneurial spirit. He has trained a wonderful sheepdog, Spot, a very eager and strong valuable addition, to our group of working dogs.
"My Wow moment was Conwy Wales and the surrounding area. It was stunning and picturesque, a wonderful mixture of seaside, countryside and castles and historic structures"
Thomas
Tour September 2022
"Our guide was knowledgeable, funny and prompt! Favorite "WOW" moment: "The visit to the working sheep farm in Wales" "
Laurie
Tour September 2022
Favorite "WOW" moment "I loved Wales, especially the trip to Gareth’s family sheep farm. The sense of continuity through hundreds of years, the connection to the Welsh land and culture…it was deeply moving and fun..."
Barbara
Tour September 2022
Favorite "WOW" moment "So many. I loved Wales the most I believe. From Snowdonia to Gareth the sheep farmer, to the wonderful Castle Hotel and the lamb dinner, I just had to keep pinching myself that I was in Wales!! But really, it was all pretty much a fun and "wow" trip."
Norma
Tour September 2022
"It was everything thing I expected and even better." Favorite "WOW" moment "Sheep farm with Garth the hill farmer in Wales."
Virginia
Tour Sepetember 2022
Favourite "WOW" moment "Watching my granddaughter Molly help "The Hill Farmer" Gareth Wyn Jones herd sheep with his sheep dog in Wales. This was an experience Molly will never forget. I remembered to video the experience, as this was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill for Molly, who loves all animals. We each bought Mr. Jones's book and wonder how to watch his TV show from the States..."
Christine
Tour September 2022
Favorite "WOW" moment "There were many WOW moments. Snowdonia National Park and the sheep farm. The farmer and his wife were friendly and informative...."
Our farm overlooks the Menai Straight and Puffin Island can be seen just off the eastern tip of Anglesey. Seriol was a 6th Century saint and was a son of King Owain Danwyn of Rhos, Read more
