3rd May - Lampshade Making with Studio Zef
3rd May - Lampshade Making with Studio Zef
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
Lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
About Studio Zef
Studio Zef are designers of beautifully artistic, characterful and contemporary hand printed lampshades. Born due to a love of craft and home renovation on a budget, Grace Franks established Studio Zef at the start of 2023. Their block printed lampshades are carefully designed using confident patterns in thoughtful and stylish colours. Each design is hand drawn and carved to create lino blocks, then printed onto cotton shades in their Cotswolds studio.
“Our aim is to create harmonious, striking designs that complement and elevate the style of any interior. With sustainability at the forefront, all of our lampshades are made and printed in the UK and will last a lifetime, if not more. Plus, our packaging is all recycled and/or recyclable.”
3rd May - Sauna Sessions
3rd May - Sauna Sessions
Saturday 3rd May 2025
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
9th May - Finding Balance From Within with Emma Garland & Lucie Platt
9th May - Finding Balance From Within with Emma Garland & Lucie Platt
Friday 9th May
10am-2pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Mindfulness, movement, breath and relaxation.
Life can be a challenge and sometimes unexpectedly so. We often find ourselves balancing many things: work and life, happiness and stress, relationships and time.
Finding that balance is a skill in itself and finding that balance in ourselves is key to health, happiness and longevity.
Senior Yoga Teachers, Lucie and Emma, are bringing you this very special Retreat Day Away at the magical Walled Garden School; giving you the space and time to explore and find your balance from within.
Yoga allows us to gain a greater awareness of our bodies and most importantly our needs. At stressful times we can surrender these needs for the sake of time and others' needs and often push down our bodies' signs and symptoms for our own needs.
In this special Retreat Day, we'll explore various postures to listen to our bodies' needs; gaining a greater awareness of finding that balance between effort and peace.
Yoga is a fantastic tool for helping us understand and listen to what we actually need.
Timings
10am: Welcome and workshop begins
1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
About Emma’s Session
Emma's session will focus on more challenging postures; not necessarily in terms of advanced postures, but key foundational yoga postures and movements that require a little more focus and technique to exert a little more effort and energy. We'll move slowly and mindfully through these flowing postures and explore how our powerful breath can allow us to explore and find balance between effort and peace. This valuable skill can extend into life, providing an opportunity to tune in and listen to our body's needs, through every day life and for all the challenges life throws at us!
About Lucie’s Session
Join Lucie for an extended slow flow and Yin yoga session, designed to cultivate balance within both body and mind. This deeply nourishing practice invites you to move slowly before settling into longer-held postures, allowing the body to soften, release and find stillness. Through gentle stretches and mindful breathing, you'll create space to ground, restore and reconnect with yourself. This session will leave you feeling balanced, calm, nourished, and deeply connected; a perfect pause for reflection and renewal within your day.
10th May - Pasta Making Masterclass with Olivia Cavalli
10th May - Pasta Making Masterclass with Olivia Cavalli
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
11am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Say goodbye
About Olivia Cavalli
Olivia Cavalli is a chef and food writer from London. She learnt to cook from her Italian nonna who taught her the art of using simple ingredients, repurposing leftovers and the importance of a home-cooked meal.
Olivia began her career in food journalism at the Telegraph in 2015 where her recipes, writing and photographs were published before moving into professional kitchens in London and Italy. She also worked with the wonderful Pasta Grannies, travelling across the country, meeting and learning from all the amazing nonni. She now shares her love of Italian food and culture with others through teaching and supper clubs.
11th May - Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery
11th May - Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery
Sunday 11th May
10am - 4pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
Gaz, founder of Community Cutlery, is coming back to The Walled Garden School after his hugely popular masterclasses in 2024!
About the workshop:
You will leave this workshop with a collection of your favourite knives, all of which have been expertly sharpened (by you) with the knowledge gained to keep them that way for life.
The workshop will begin with a lesson in the all-important sharpening theory, before moving on to a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before you really get to grips with the task of the day: sharpening your own knives under Gaz's expert guidance.
What you will learn:
Skills to become a confident home sharpener.
Sharpening theory.
How to use traditional methods of sharpening.
What to bring with you:
3-4 of your own kitchen knives for sharpening (preferably at least 1 large and 1 small knife).
Enthusiasm for sharp knives.
The desire to learn a new skill.
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome chat
10:15am: Tea/Coffee
10:20am: Introduction
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Continue workshop
4pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
About the workshop, as told by Gaz:
Are you harbouring a desire to be able to sharpen your own knives? Does it feel within your reach but still somehow completely unfathomable?
As a professional knife sharpening service we speak with our customers about this topic a lot, so much so we've lost count of how many times we've heard...
"I'd really like to be able to sharpen my own knives but I'm worried about ruining them."
"I've had a whetstone for years but I've never got around to learning how to use it."
"I'm not really sure about the angles."
These are absolutely valid reasons for being wary of getting started, properly sharpening a knife using traditional methods can be tricky, but by breaking down the process and giving you a little guidance along the way, we're confident you'll leave the workshop with the skills you need become a competent and confident home sharpener.
We’ll start the workshop with a lesson in the all important sharpening theory, then we’ll give a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before moving on to a big chunk of time for you to sharpen your own knives under our guidance.
The bulk of the workshop will be focussed on standard kitchen knives, so we recommend that you bring around 4 of your own to work on, we’ll also save some time at the end of the session to talk you through how to sharpen serrated knives and scissors, so feel free to bring these along as well, in addition to any sharpening equipment you might already own and want to ask questions about, although don’t worry if you don’t own any as everything will be provided on the day (except the knives!).
11th May - Sauna Sessions
11th May - Sauna Sessions
Sunday 11th May 2025
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
16th May - Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony with Angela & Wayne Hassall
16th May - Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony with Angela & Wayne Hassall
Friday 16th May
9:45am-2pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Experience the powerful healing energy of sound and resonance in a beautiful location.
Nurture your body in nature and feel the healing benefits of sound at this very special restorative day.
Sound impacts us all and we have a natural vibration that resonates with the earth. This is a great opportunity to seek solace, and allow our bodies to slow down and relax in this fast-paced world.
What to expect:
If you’ve never experienced the healing effects of a Sound Bath before, Angela and Wayne will guide you through each step.
Sound and energy can stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system (the restorative part of your nervous system) and increase your overall wellbeing.
You’ll also have the opportunity to surrender and lie peacefully, relaxed, usually on yoga mats, wrapped in blankets or whatever you need to feel content and still. Here, you’ll be immersed in the soundscape created by an array of sound instruments, gongs and Angela's voice.
At the beginning of the ceremony everyone will be invited to take a cup of cacao, to help us open our hearts, taking ourselves further and deeper into the experience.
This is an incredibly relaxing and restorative day where you can sit, join in or simply enjoy the powerful soundscape of Angela’s powerful breathwork, voice and sounds.
Timings
9:45am: Arrive at The Walled Garden
10am: Introduction/welcome. Short Breathwork session outdoors and/or meditative walk
11am: Cacao ceremony and sound bath
1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
Frequencies
We’ll use 432Hz connected to the Fibonacci spiral, the heavens, nature and the vibration within us all. 528Hz is connected to our DNA and to our soul, along with Angela’s master tuning fork, 111hz, which can help to break old habits and addictions.
About Angela Hassell
Angela will use her voice to help us connect to our Kundalini, to find our heart's sound, awakening our Kundalini which has rested at the bottom of our spine since our arrival, since our birth.
The human voice is a very powerful healer (the ancient Persians used singing and tone to resonate with their patients). Indeed, most of the sound instruments you’ll experience are tuned specifically to ancient Solfreggio frequencies, specifically to resonate with the vibrations of the earth which stimulates the vagus nerve; the main cranial nerve connecting all our organs.
17th May - Bird Watching with David Winnard
17th May - Bird Watching with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
17th May - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
17th May - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
About the day:
9:40am: Meet, greet and information about the day within The Conservatory
10am: Welcome and workshop begins
12:30pm: Break for lunch, from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
1:30pm: Sessions resume
4pm: Time to say goodbye
About Ben Calder
With over 22 years of experience in holistic health, Ben Calder is dedicated to helping others restore balance and vitality through his Integral approach to health and LifeForce Qigong. His work with LifeForce Qigong integrates movement, breath, and awareness to enhance energy flow, improve resilience, and reconnect with the body's natural rhythms. He believes in the power of Qigong to unlock stored tension, strengthen the mind-body connection, and cultivate long-term well-being.
Ben has practiced Qigong for 35 years, working with diverse communities, participated in health projects, and shared his knowledge at events across the UK. Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, Ben offers practical, effective tools to help you move with ease, feel more aligned, and embrace a life of balance and vitality.
17th May - Sauna Sessions
17th May - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
31st May - Modern Rag Rug Techniques with Darn It! Workshops
31st May - Modern Rag Rug Techniques with Darn It! Workshops
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Workshop continues
4pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the materials and tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
Lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
About Darn It! Workshops
Kim Searle graduated in 2012 after specialising in Printmaking with an emphasis on creative work within communities. She now travels across the country to deliver creative sessions to galleries, groups, festivals, events and more.
Introducing people to techniques that are sustainable as well as engaging and enjoyable is at the core of all she does. She loves showing people heritage techniques with a modern twist. Kim also co runs Thread Republic, a Textile Reuse Hub in Huddersfield.
31st May - Wildflower Identification with David Winnard
31st May - Wildflower Identification with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
6th June - Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
6th June - Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
Friday 6th June 2025
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
This Wellbeing day is focused on improving posture by exploring and understanding our shoulder joints. This can make huge improvements to our overall posture and even in the way we stand, walk, run and work.
Exploring the body to help reset.
As we age, aches and pains can start to creep up on us. Often we’ll put it down to old age and carry on! But most aches and tightness/tension within the body is muscular which means you can do something about it.
As your guide, Emma Garland, puts it:
“This workshop session is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions and techniques to help you switch on some of those smaller, underused muscles within the body and start to ease some of the muscular pain you may experience, particularly around the neck and shoulders.
We will work with the breath and provide a deeper feeling of engagement and resistance within your body to build heat and strength in the body without necessarily moving fast.
Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can also boost your mood and productivity!
Join us for a day away in the magical space that is The Walled Garden School, surrounded by nature in ancient woodland, this space will take you a world away from it all.”
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
9:45am: Meet, greet, walk and breathe through The Walled Garden.
In this restorative day for yourself; and maybe friends or loved ones, we’ll start the day with a hot drink before heading off for a walk around the beautiful Walled Garden. We’ll take this walk up to the Old Castle, where we’ll enjoy some various breathwork techniques, designed to warm us up from the outside in; whilst enjoying the breathtaking rural views from the top of the hill. We’ll talk positively about how nature helps us reconnect.
11am: Move, breathe and flow.
We’ll head back to roll out our yoga mats indoors in the new Conservatory at The Walled Garden School whilst still feeling connected with the natural world. We’ll enjoy flowing movement to expand our bodies and hearts. When we expand and open our chest, understand our shoulders and the impact of tension held around the neck; here we can fully feel our inner power within. Our posture is greatly improved and we can allow ourselves to feel the finer muscles within our bodies that may need to be awakened.
12:15pm: Relaxation
We’ll cosy up under thick wool blankets and hot water bottles and be guided through a deep relaxation for the ultimate experience in self-care. These are the tools you can use to take with you to create new habits and routines to help you find a more balanced nervous system.
1pm: Refuel
Lunch from the award-winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is included. We’ll round up our restorative day with a hearty, warming lunch to fuel our bodies and minds and chat with like-minded new friends.
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
8th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
8th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Throughout this session you will learn:
A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.
To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.
To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.
To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.
14th June - Tablet Weaving with Hannah Robson
14th June - Tablet Weaving with Hannah Robson
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Lunch
2pm: Workshop resumes
3:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
Lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
About Hannah
Hannah Robson is an artist and weaver who, using a range of weaving technologies and materials, creates two- and three-dimensional sculptures, installations and fabrics. She is interested in the spatial qualities of textiles: how they can affect and form space, change atmospheres, filter and reflect light.
Hannah joined us at Summer Camp in 2024 and we’re looking forward to welcoming her back to The Walled Garden for this workshop, before we see her again at Summer Camp 2025!
15th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
15th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Throughout this session you will learn:
A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.
To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.
To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.
To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.
28th June - Wild Fermented Drinks with The Plucky Pickle (Copy)
28th June - Wild Fermented Drinks with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
11am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Say goodbye
About The Plucky Pickle
Jules Goddard, aka The Plucky Pickle, has been fermenting and preserving for over 30 years and has taught well over 1,000 people at her events. After a career in hosting renewable energy conferences and global events for companies such as Informa and Thomson Reuters, Jules turned her passion for fermenting into a small business in Manchester, producing ferments for delis/restaurants and teaching masterclasses to the public and hospitality industry.
Jules is also CCO of The Fermenters Guild in the UK and Ireland, an association focused on supporting professionals who work with fermentation.
Her inspiration will always be her Italian nonna, whose jars of sour brilliance developed her taste buds from an early age. Her goal is to spread the love for fermented food and drink, demystify fermentation and show you how easy it is to preserve seasonal, local produce and how to use it in your everyday cooking.
The Craft Weekend at Summer Camp
The Craft Weekend at Summer Camp
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
About Summer Camp
Three weeks in high summer see The Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate transform to become the home of Britain’s best luxury micro festivals: Summer Camp.
During these long weekends of workshops, feasts, wellness and freedom, a number of our favourite experts from throughout the year will pop-up to host masterclasses, we’ll dive into the lake, gather around campfires and discover new ways to Live The Good Life.
If you like what we do here at The Walled Garden School, we can guarantee you’ll love Summer Camp.
The Family Weekend at Summer Camp
The Family Weekend at Summer Camp
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
About Summer Camp
Three weeks in high summer see The Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate transform to become the home of Britain’s best luxury micro festivals: Summer Camp.
During these long weekends of workshops, feasts, wellness and freedom, a number of our favourite experts from throughout the year will pop-up to host masterclasses, we’ll dive into the lake, gather around campfires and discover new ways to Live The Good Life.
If you like what we do here at The Walled Garden School, we can guarantee you’ll love Summer Camp.
The Outdoors, Wellness & Adventure Weekend at Summer Camp
The Outdoors, Wellness & Adventure Weekend at Summer Camp
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
About Summer Camp
Three weeks in high summer see The Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate transform to become the home of Britain’s best luxury micro festivals: Summer Camp.
During these long weekends of workshops, feasts, wellness and freedom, a number of our favourite experts from throughout the year will pop-up to host masterclasses, we’ll dive into the lake, gather around campfires and discover new ways to Live The Good Life.
If you like what we do here at The Walled Garden School, we can guarantee you’ll love Summer Camp.
17th August - A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard
17th August - A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
31st August - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
31st August - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
7th September - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
7th September - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Throughout this session you will learn:
A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.
To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.
To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.
To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.
27th April - Garden to Vase with Welshborn Flowers
27th April - Garden to Vase with Welshborn Flowers
How the day will go:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
11am: Mark will show you how to get started with seed sowing and planning your beds for a cut flower garden.
1pm: Lunch
2pm: Create your bouquet.
4pm: Goodbyes.
What you will get from the day:
You will leave with a beautiful, seasonal bouquet.
Confidence in your arranging and designing skills.
The skills to grow and cut your own flowers.
The skills to make your own wreath or bouquet at home.
26th April - Screen Print Your Own Tea Towel with Gail Bryson
26th April - Screen Print Your Own Tea Towel with Gail Bryson
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
11:30am: Break for a snack
2pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from our Bakery
About Gail
Gail Bryson is a textile, graphic and product designer. She specialises in simple and graphic prints that complement a wide range of home styles.
Trained at Edinburgh College of Art, she developed her design skills at The Conran Shop and The Nest before subsequently becoming co-founder and creative director of Bryson Loxley. Amongst her clients there are John Lewis and Jamie Oliver. She has also collaborated individually with other small independent businesses on a wide range of projects over the years.
Gail is a firm believer that good design will always last the test of time. Her products are designed to last both in design and manufacture, and are mainly all hand-printed and hand-sewn in London. Ultimately, her aim is to create things that can passed down through the generations, like the collection of linen she has inherited from her own family.
Colour also plays a big part in Gail’s work. Combinations are dreamed up from photographs taken on her travels and provide inspiration back in her studio.
13th April - Sauna Sessions
13th April - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
12th April - Indian Head Massage with Stephanie Hughes
12th April - Indian Head Massage with Stephanie Hughes
Timings
9:45am: Meet, greet and information about the day
10am: Welcome and workshop begins with a short breathwork session and an introduction to Indian Head Massage
11am: Get hands-on and begin to learn the basics
1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment (aside from personal towels), food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
6th April - Sauna Sessions
6th April - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
4th April - Menopause, Mindfulness & Movement with Emma Garland & Katie Whittle
4th April - Menopause, Mindfulness & Movement with Emma Garland & Katie Whittle
Timings
9:45am: Meet, greet and information about the day
10am: Welcome and workshop begins
1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
30th March - Mother's Day Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
15th March - Spring Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
How the day will go:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:45am: Start building your bouquet.
1pm: Goodbyes.
What you will get from the day:
You will leave with a beautiful, seasonal bouquet.
Confidence in your arranging and designing skills.
The skills to cut your own flowers and make your own wreath or bouquet at home.
23rd March - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
23rd March - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
Morning Session:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Afternoon Session:
12.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
1pm: Walk to Lake
1:30pm: Swim
2pm: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
2:30pm: Sauna sessions begin
3-3:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Throughout this session you will learn:
A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.
To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.
To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.
To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.
15th March - Sauna Sessions
15th March - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
15th March - Spring Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
15th March - Spring Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
How the day will go:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:45am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break
12:30pm: Resume wreath making
2pm: Close
What you will get from the day:
You will leave with a beautiful, seasonal wreath.
Confidence in your wreath designing skills.
The skills to cut your own flowers and make your own wreath or bouquet at home.
14th March - Sauna Sessions
14th March - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
14th March - Nurture in Nature: Finding Your Inner Strength with Emma Garland
14th March - Nurture in Nature: Finding Your Inner Strength with Emma Garland
Timings
9:45am: Meet, greet, walk and breathe through The Walled Garden.
In this restorative day for yourself; and maybe friends or loved ones, we’ll start the day with a hot drink, before heading off for a walk around the beautiful Walled Garden. We’ll take a walk up to the Old Castle, where we’ll enjoy some various breath work techniques, designed to warm us up from the outside in; whilst enjoying the breathtaking rural views from the top of the of hill. It’s an opportunity to discuss old habits and perhaps plant seeds for new habits to grow.
11am: Move, breathe and flow.
We’ll head back to roll out our yoga mats indoors, in the new Conservatory space at The Walled Garden School, whilst still feeling connected with the natural world.
We’ll enjoy flowing movement to expand our bodies and hearts. When we expand and open our chest, we can fully feel our inner power within. Our posture is greatly improved and we can allow ourselves to feel the finer muscles within our bodies that may need to be awakened.
12:30pm: Relaxation
We’ll cosy up under thick wool blankets and hot water bottles and be guided through a deep relaxation for the ultimate experience in self-care. These are the tools you can use to take with you to create new habits and routines to help you find a more balanced nervous system.
1pm: Refuel
Lunch from the award-winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is included. We’ll round up our restorative day with a hearty, warming lunch to fuel our bodies and minds and chat with like-minded new friends.
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
8th March - Sauna Sessions
8th March - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
8th March - Garden Planning & Seed Sowing with Welshborn Flowers
8th March - Garden Planning & Seed Sowing with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:15am: Workshop begins.
11:30am: Break.
12pm: Resume.
1pm: Goodbyes.
The day includes a snack and unlimited tea and coffee.
16th February - Garden Tool Sharpening with Community Cutlery
16th February - Garden Tool Sharpening with Community Cutlery
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome chat
10:15am: Tea/Coffee
10:20am: Introduction
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Continue workshop
4pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
About the workshop, as told by Gaz:
Are you harbouring a desire to be able to sharpen your own tools? Does it feel within your reach but still somehow completely unfathomable?
As a professional knife sharpening service we speak with our customers about this topic a lot, so much so we've lost count of how many times we've heard...
"I'd really like to be able to sharpen my own knives/tools but I'm worried about ruining them."
"I've had a whetstone for years but I've never got around to learning how to use it."
"I'm not really sure about the angles."
...and these are absolutely valid reasons for being wary of getting started, properly sharpening tools using traditional methods can be tricky, but by breaking down the process and giving you a little guidance along the way, we're confident you'll leave the workshop with the skills you need become a competent and confident home sharpener.
We’ll start the workshop with a lesson in the all important sharpening theory, then we’ll give a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before moving on to a big chunk of time for you to sharpen your own tools under our guidance.
15th February - An Introduction to Fermentation with The Plucky Pickle
15th February - An Introduction to Fermentation with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10:30am: Introductions, tea and coffee
11am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Say goodbye
About The Plucky Pickle
Jules Goddard, aka The Plucky Pickle, has been fermenting and preserving for over 30 years and has taught well over 1,000 people at her events. After a career in hosting renewable energy conferences and global events for companies such as Informa and Thomson Reuters, Jules turned her passion for fermenting into a small business in Manchester, producing ferments for delis/restaurants and teaching masterclasses to the public and hospitality industry.
Jules is also CCO of The Fermenters Guild in the UK and Ireland, an association focused on supporting professionals who work with fermentation.
Her inspiration will always be her Italian nonna, whose jars of sour brilliance developed her taste buds from an early age. Her goal is to spread the love for fermented food and drink, demystify fermentation and show you how easy it is to preserve seasonal, local produce and how to use it in your everyday cooking.
8th February - The Trees of Hawarden Estate with David Winnard
8th February - The Trees of Hawarden Estate with David Winnard
How the day will go:
2pm: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
2pm-4pm: Walk through lesser known and beautiful areas of Hawarden Estate.
4pm: Goodbyes.
The day includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
24th January - Yoga and Sauna with Emma Garland
24th January - Yoga and Sauna with Emma Garland
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet.
10am: Move, breathe and flow.
11:30am: 1 x 15min sauna session while others have tea/coffee. Continue until everyone has been in the sauna for 15 mins.
1pm: Say goodbye.
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
The workshop in Emma’s words:
“The day will work towards finding a deep relaxation within our bodies, allowing us to check out of our minds, exploring the body to help us reset.”
Suitable for all - seasoned yogis and also beginners completely new to yoga. This is a day of knowledge and learning and also a restful, restorative day allowing you to reconnect with yourself and with nature.
18th January - New Year Clarity Workshop with Lindsay Rocke
18th January - New Year Clarity Workshop with Lindsay Rocke
Timings
9:45am: Arrival and hellos
10am: The workshop begins.
1pm: Finish off the session with a communal lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
2pm: Goodbyes
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
What to Expect
Reflect and Review
We’ll start with a guided Life Review exercise, helping you evaluate where you’re at and where you want to go. This reflective process will give you insights into what’s working well, where there may be gaps, and what areas of your life you’d like to focus on.
Set Meaningful Goals/ Intentions
You’ll have the opportunity to identify and set 1–3 impactful goals for 2025 (or more, if you feel inspired!). Whether these are personal, professional, or a mix of both, the focus will be on creating goals that truly resonate with you.
Clarity Techniques
Discover a powerful clarity technique designed to simplify your vision and help you focus on what you truly want in your life.
Practical Tips and Pitfalls
We’ll share tried-and-tested ‘top tips’ for achieving your goals and highlight common slip-ups to avoid, ensuring you’re set up for success right from the start.
Plan for Action
Finally, we’ll work together to create an actionable plan, breaking down at least one of your goals into achievable steps. This will leave you feeling motivated and ready to take your first steps toward success.
Why Attend?
This workshop isn’t just about setting goals for the year ahead - it’s about connecting with others, gaining practical tools, and leaving with a sense of clarity, empowerment, and purpose.
A Supportive Environment
This session is designed for women who want to start the year with intention and focus, regardless of where they’re currently at. You don’t need to have it all figured out - this workshop is a space for discovery, planning, and encouragement.
Take this opportunity to begin 2025 with clarity and confidence.
17th January - Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
17th January - Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
9:45am: Meet, greet, walk and breathe through The Walled Garden.
In this restorative day for yourself; and maybe friends or loved ones, we’ll start the day with a hot drink around the fire pit, before heading off for a walk around the beautiful Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate. We’ll take this walk up to the Old Castle, where we’ll enjoy some various breath work techniques, designed to warm us up from the outside in; whilst enjoying the breathtaking rural views from the top of the hill. It’s an opportunity to discuss old habits and perhaps plant seeds for new habits to grow.
11am: Move, breathe and flow.
We’ll head back to roll out our yoga mats (indoors) whilst still feeling connected with the natural world. We’ll enjoy flowing movement to expand our bodies and hearts. When we expand and open our chest, we can fully feel our inner power within. Our posture is greatly improved and we can allow ourselves to feel the finer muscles within our bodies that may need to be awakened.
12:15pm: Relaxation
We’ll cosy up under thick wool blankets and hot water bottles and be guided through a deep relaxation for the ultimate experience in self-care. These are the tools you can use to take with you to create new habits and routines to help you find a more balanced nervous system.
1pm: Refuel
Lunch from the award-winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is included. We’ll round up our restorative day with a hearty, warming lunch to fuel our bodies and minds and chat with like-minded new friends.
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
14th December - Sauna Sessions
14th December - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
14th December - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
14th December - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:45am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break
12:30pm: Resume wreath making
2pm: Close
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.
11th December - Candle Making with Woodspring Co.
11th December - Candle Making with Woodspring Co.
About the day:
7pm: Arrival
7:15pm: Intro
7:30pm: Design your scent and begin making
9pm: Finish
About Woodspring Co.
Woodspring Co. are an environmentally conscious brand with a passion for comfort and home fragrance that doesn’t cost the earth, literally. Based in Cheshire, they hand pour soy wax candles in apothecathy style amber glass jars.
“We use paraben free fragrance and essential oils alongside cotton wicks. Our products are vegan and cruelty free. Our scents are designed with each occasion, room and mood in mind for the home as we move through the seasons.”
11th December - Sauna Sessions
11th December - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
7th December - Sauna Sessions
7th December - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
7th December - Christmas Game Masterclass with Jamie Corry
7th December - Christmas Game Masterclass with Jamie Corry
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm-2pm: Break for lunch
4pm: Close
About Jamie Corry:
Jamie has 21 years' experience of working in the countryside all over the UK in many guises: bushcraft instructor, deer stalker, countryside ranger and youth engagement officer. He has a great enthusiasm for helping young people develop their potential.
He also has a passion for only eating meat that he has hunted or raised, knowing exactly where the animal came from and that it had a good life. Together with his wife Sheena, he founded Wild Bushcraft Co. in 2010.
24th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
24th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
24th November - Screen Print Your Own Christmas Cards with Gail Bryson
24th November - Screen Print Your Own Christmas Cards with Gail Bryson
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
11:30am: Break for a snack
2pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from our Bakery
About Gail
Gail Bryson is a textile, graphic and product designer. She specialises in simple and graphic prints that complement a wide range of home styles.
Trained at Edinburgh College of Art, she developed her design skills at The Conran Shop and The Nest before subsequently becoming co-founder and creative director of Bryson Loxley. Amongst her clients there are John Lewis and Jamie Oliver. She has also collaborated individually with other small independent businesses on a wide range of projects over the years.
Gail is a firm believer that good design will always last the test of time. Her products are designed to last both in design and manufacture, and are mainly all hand-printed and hand-sewn in London. Ultimately, her aim is to create things that can passed down through the generations, like the collection of linen she has inherited from her own family.
Colour also plays a big part in Gail’s work. Combinations are dreamed up from photographs taken on her travels and provide inspiration back in her studio.
17th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
17th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:45am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break
12:30pm: Resume wreath making
2pm: Close
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.