Cat is described by those who know her best as an energetic, inspirational, creative problem solver. A love for art, design, music and travelling has lead her to work all over the world including Western and Eastern Europe, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Nepal, Kashmir and all over India.
She gained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brighton University in 2000, trained as a web designer, then moved into documentary film making and post production whilst travelling extensively between jobs. In 2006, Cat discovered Permaculture and enrolled in a 2 day Introduction Course with Naturewise in North London. This course was quickly followed by a 2 week Permaculture Design Course which lead to doing her Permaculture Teacher Training. In 2007 she took a leap of faith and moved to rural South Devon leaving a stressful multi-media career and London behind her.
She discovered Wayfield (a 5 acre small holding) in 2009 which enabled her to put the theory and her new found passion into practice. Cat and Doug Lane (her partner at the time) officially opened The High Nature Centre in June 2013 after 4 years of working hard on the land experimenting with various community initiatives. In winter 2014 Doug and Cat went their separate ways and Cat took on the management and development of the business.
She continues to holistically manage the Centre focusing on business development, administration, marketing and human resources. During her time off she loves to grow food, hang out with her family on the beach, travel, climb mountains and dance until the sun comes up!
Work history
Creative Director
East Portlemouth, Salcombe, UKFull Time
Education
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Graphic DesignThe University of Brighton
- Brighton, United Kingdom
BA Hons Graphic Design