Carole Bamford believes in sustainable and holistic living. Her passion for organic farming, natural clothing and well-considered beauty products has made her an influential champion of craftsmanship, traditional skills and natural living. Founder of Daylesford, she is recognised as a visionary in organic farming and healthy food retailing. Through the Bamford clothing and bath & body collections she is an energetic promoter of natural products and believes that artisan skills are to be cherished alongside contemporary design, beauty and function. Her wide range of business interests include farming, retailing, restaurants, clothing, spa and natural wellbeing, and both Daylesford and Bamford have been recognised with numerous awards.