Tranquil, serenity, and beauty are just three words I could use to describe the setting as I’m sat in a field of flowers nestled in the heartlands of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
At first glance, the scenery looks almost like it was devised for a painting in the Louvre - only brushstrokes from an artist even more talented than the brilliant Vincent Van Gogh could produce such a picturesque scene.
Emma’s Flower Field, situated in Llangorse, is the setting, but unfortunately, such natural beauty came out of tragedy.
On October 26, 2014, the world was turned upside down for everyone who knew the bright, vibrant young girl that was, Emma Abberley, who died in a car crash, aged just 29.
In her memory, Emma’s father, David Abberley decided to open up Emma’s Flower Field to not only pay homage to his late daughter - but to also help support the Emma Abberley Scholarship - a fund created by the University of South Wales to help children with autism and other developmental delays access assessment and intervention services at the USW Behaviour Analysis Clinic Early Intervention Service.
But what was Emma like, and what would she think of this scenic tribute? Well, who better to ask than Emma’s younger sister, Sam Abberley?
“She was very happy, always very happy, even if she was having a bad day, she would never let you see it, she was bright, very loving as well, she always wanted to be helping and making sure everyone would be okay,” said Sam.
“She absolutely loved animals, like bees and butterflies so she’d have loved the natural side here, she absolutely loved taking photos, and I still have reels and reels on my laptop of her taking snow scenes and absolutely everything which would have been perfect to do here.
“With the scholarship, this is just the way that she was, always wanting to help and with what she was doing at university she always wanted to help children and really make a difference.”
Louise Price-Williams, who helps run Emma’s Flower Field, agreed with the sentiment that the place is a fitting tribute to her.
“It’s a really truly tranquil peaceful place, Emma would’ve loved the tranquility, she always really appreciated stuff like that,” said Louise.
“She was keen on photography so she was always out taking photos and she loved flowers and nature.
She was from a farming background and loved the outdoors so it’s a fitting tribute.”
Last year, Emma’s Flower Field managed to donate £1,250 to the Emma Abberley fund - but they are aiming to donate even more in their second year of operation.
The premises features; flower picking, a sunflower maze, as well as Pumpkin picking throughout October, along with numerous other spooky surprises to entertain adults and children alike this Halloween.
If you wish to visit this touching, vibrant tribute, to a caring, thoughtful soul - you can find Emma’s Flower Field at Heol Hemley, Llanfihangel Tal-y-Llyn, Brecon LD3 7TP, or alternatively contact them at 07538 130132.