21st March - Sauna Sessions
21st March - Sauna Sessions
Saturday 21st March
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
27th March - Wellbeing Day: Rebalance the Nervous System with Emma Garland
27th March - Wellbeing Day: Rebalance the Nervous System with Emma Garland
Friday 27th March
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“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!” - Emma Garland
This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.
This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.
The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Gentle stroll to the Old Castle - learn breathing exercises
11:15am: Back to The Conservatory for hot drinks
11:30am: Restorative yoga session
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
28th March - Kombucha Masterclass with The Plucky Pickle
28th March - Kombucha Masterclass with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10:30am: Introductions, tea and coffee, 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.
29th March - Sauna Sessions
29th March - Sauna Sessions
Sunday 29th March
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
29th March - Seasonal Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
29th March - Seasonal Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
About Welshborn Flowers
Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.
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.
12:30pm: 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.
2nd April - Sauna Sessions
2nd April - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 2nd April
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
2nd April - Life Drawing with HOP
2nd April - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 2nd April
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place within our beautiful, and warm, Conservatory space.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
7th April - Sauna Sessions
7th April - Sauna Sessions
Tuesday 7th April
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
7th April - How to Build a Bird House with Ffion Hughes
7th April - How to Build a Bird House with Ffion Hughes
About the day:
9:45am: Arrive
10am: Introduction
10:15am: Demonstration
10:30am: Start making
12:30pm: Finish with hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire.
About Ffion Hughes
Ffion has led the super-popular Explorer Club sessions at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop for the past few years. She is a qualified Forest Leader, and is a “huge believer in everyone having the opportunity to explore nature and reconnect with their roots in the earth and aim to foster that connection through experiences and opportunities.”
10th April - Sauna Sessions
10th April - Sauna Sessions
Friday 10th April
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
11th April - Sauna Sessions
11th April - Sauna Sessions
Saturday 11th April
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
11th April - Welsh Wilderness Painting Workshop with Niki Pilkington
11th April - Welsh Wilderness Painting Workshop with Niki Pilkington
Saturday 11th April
9:45am - 12pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Join artist Niki Pilkington for a guided painting session to create your own Welsh Wilderness from within the beautiful Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate.
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop invites you to enjoy the creative process, experiment with colour, and create your own multi-layered masterpiece under expert guidance.
The event will largely take place within our beautiful, light-filled, warm, Conservatory space.
Timings
9.45am: Guests arrive
10.00am: Workshop begins
12.00pm: Goodbyes
About Niki Pilkington
Niki is a Welsh illustrator who produces playful yet highly detailed *extra neon* fashion portraits and lifestyle art, which echo her support for Women empowerment, body positivity and mental wellbeing. After 10 years living and working in Paris, New York & Los Angeles, she has now returned home to the UK.
Her work strongly reflects her love of fashion and nature, alongside her respect for Welsh culture and deep love of where she's from. Niki is widely known for combining her love of idioms into her work (often in her Welsh mother tongue) telling a multi-layered story through each piece.
Her contemporary aesthetic adorns the walls of private collectors homes and galleries, as well as the pages of numerous books and magazines.
11th April - Spring Foraging with David Winnard
11th April - Spring Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet David for an introductory talk.
10-12pm: Walk through lesser known and beautiful areas of Hawarden Estate.
12pm: Goodbyes.
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 April - Yoga Workshop: Rebalance your Body Better with Emma Garland
17th April - Yoga Workshop: Rebalance your Body Better with Emma Garland
Friday 17th April
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“Workshops like this can be more explanatory and give you an opportunity to repeat, learn, understand and implement for your own, individual body’s benefit. These key tools and techniques can help you progress in your practice faster.” - Emma Garland
This Yoga Workshop will specifically help you to understand your body better and prioritise your focus in terms of which muscles to build strength and which to stretch more. This better balance of the body’s muscles creates longevity, better posture and reduces the risk of injuries, as well as unknown aches and pains that show up as we age.
The Workshop will explore some of the traditional yoga postures (whether you’re familiar or not) where we’ll explore variations of each. Adding subtle adjustments to feel much more than we might usually. Here we’ll get a deeper understanding of which muscles we should stretch more and which we should actually strengthen, to allow the opposite muscles to stretch properly.
This workshop session is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions 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 those tighter areas of the body, like neck and shoulders, back, hamstrings, hips and belly.
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.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Guided yoga session to warm up the body and increase awareness
12pm: Break for lunch (on the terrace)
1pm: Yoga Workshop
3pm: Reflections & farewells
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
18th April - Kimchi Fermentation Masterclass with The Plucky Pickle
18th April - Kimchi Fermentation Masterclass with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10:30am: Introductions, tea and coffee, 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.
19th April - Sauna Sessions
19th April - Sauna Sessions
Sunday 19th April
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
19th April - Garden Planting & Seed Sowing Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
19th April - Garden Planting & Seed Sowing Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
About Welshborn Flowers
Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.
How the day will go:
10am: Arrive at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to garden planting.
11.30am: Break for teas, coffees, biscuits.
12.00pm: Lunch.
2pm: Introduction to seed sowing.
3pm: Reflections & farewells.
25th April - Sauna Sessions
25th April - Sauna Sessions
Saturday 25th April
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
25th April - Botanical Still Life Workshop with Mia Cathcart
25th April - Botanical Still Life Workshop with Mia Cathcart
Saturday 25th April
9:45am - 12:30pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Beginning with a walk around the grounds, you’ll pick your own still-life items; from in-season daffodils, tulips, wild flowers, brambles and more. Back in The Walled Garden School, Mia will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a still-life painting of your chosen items, using acrylic paints. With plenty of guidance and feedback along the way, you’ll finish the session with a truly personal canvas to take home.
Whether you’re completely new to painting or a dab hand with the brush, the session is relaxed and open to all.
Guests will leave with both their own high-quality canvas acrylic painting and newfound knowledge of acrylic painting techniques and colour schemes.
All materials provided, but you may want to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy!
Timings
9.45am: Guests arrive
10am: Introduction to The Walled Garden School and Mia Cathcart
10.05am: Learn about the class, and begin the nature walk to pick bunches for still life references
10.30am: Painting begins with demonstrations of techniques and colour palettes
11.30am: Break
12.30pm: Reflections and farewells
About Mia Cathcart
Mia is an artist living and working in Liverpool. Since graduating from her Masters in Fine Art, she has exhibited internationally and her work is held in private collections in London, New York and Norway.
Her subject matter ranges from the figurative to smaller still-life paintings; focused around themes of femininity, friendship, table-settings, food and drinks.
26th April - Sauna Sessions
26th April - Sauna Sessions
Sunday 26th April
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
26th April - Spring Foraging with David Winnard
26th April - Spring Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet David for an introductory talk.
10-12pm: Walk through lesser known and beautiful areas of Hawarden Estate.
12pm: Goodbyes.
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.
26th April - Make Your Own Stoneware Tapas & Snack Plates
26th April - Make Your Own Stoneware Tapas & Snack Plates
Sunday 26th April
10am - 2pm
Lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Learn the foundational skills of hand building and pottery, alongside Autumn from Mud Haus.
In this session, participants will create a set of stoneware tapas or snack plates using hand-building techniques. You’ll shape and slab clay into plates perfect for olives, bread, pastries, or sweet treats, learning how to:
Refine edges.
Add gentle curves.
Build forms that feel good in the hand and on the table.
There will be time to decorate your plates, exploring texture and surface design inspired by food, feasting, and informal dining. Think soft glazes, natural marks, and imperfect details that celebrate handmade tableware.
Held at the Walled Garden School at Hawarden Estate, this workshop offers a relaxed, creative morning rooted in making and sharing. Once complete, all pieces will be kiln fired off site, and finished plates will be ready for collection from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop approximately three weeks after the workshop. Autumn can also arrange postage if required.
The workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience alike. All materials and tools are provided.
You do not need any prior skills to attend this class!
Inspired by shared tables, small bites, and slow afternoons, this hands on pottery workshop is led by Autumn from Mud Haus, a North Wales based pottery studio focused on creating functional ceramics for everyday rituals. Mud Haus workshops invite you to slow down and make pieces that are meant to be used, enjoyed, and gathered around.
Timings
10am: Arrive, settle in, introductions
10:15am: Gathering inspiration & drawing designs
10:30am: Hand-building the clay forms
12pm: Break for lunch
1pm: Decorating, glazing & finishing touches
1:45pm: Final reflections & goodbyes
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
About Mud Haus
Mud Haus is a Welsh, small batch ceramic shop creating unique one of a kind pieces of art for you and your home. Funder, Autumn, offers a range of creative workshops designed to inspire, restore, and boost overall wellbeing through the simple, grounding act of working with clay.
2nd May - Floral Bloom Embroidery with Jessica Grady
2nd May - Floral Bloom Embroidery with Jessica Grady
Saturday 2nd May
10:15am - 3:30pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
A mindful and creative day exploring stitched floral blooms.
Your expert, Jessica Grady, will introduce you to a range of simple hand embroidery stitches and show you how you can layer those stitches on fabric to create colourful flower buds, petals, vines and stems filled with texture. Jessica will also show you how to use alternative thread ideas including; fabric strips, wool, cord, ribbon and twine to add extra pattern and detail to your design.
Your beautiful floral design will grow throughout the workshop to create your own unique textile artwork.
Techniques explored in the workshop include a variety of hand embroidery stitches including chain stitch, couching, French knots and stem stitch, adding small beads and sequins, creating organic floral motifs and tips for choosing colours palettes and compositions for your design.
Jessica will provide 1:1 assistance, inspiration and ideas to help you create your own textile artwork throughout the day. This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner to stitch, or someone who would like to explore techniques and try something new!
No previous stitching experience needed.
You will leave with what you make!
Timings
10.15am: Guest arrival
10.30am: Introduction and workshop begins
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Class resumes
3.30pm: Goodbyes
About Niki Pilkington
Jessica is an award winning embroidery artist and workshop facilitator from West Yorkshire. Her work is a colourful and creative exploration of hand stitch and mixed media. She utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting sustainable embellishments that are stitched onto fabric. Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia, and she shares her skills across the and beyond through workshops, community projects and lectures.
3rd May - Morning Movement & Breakfast with Farm Fit Club
3rd May - Morning Movement & Breakfast with Farm Fit Club
Sunday 3rd May
9am-11:30am
Breakfast, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
An encouraging morning of runs, carries and functional movements.
Join Robin, from Farm Fit Club, this spring as he leads a small group session designed to have you leaving The Walled Garden on a high.
Each part of the session is customisable to your level and experience; this truly is open to all!
You’ll run together, carry together (weights optional), and encourage one another during this fun and engaging workout.
After the action, Robin will lead a cooldown and breathwork session, before you head to The Terrace overlooking The Walled Garden for a continental breakfast from our award-winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop: fresh yogurt and granola, daily pastries, fruit platters and unlimited teas and filter coffee.
All equipment, food and and drink is provided.
Timings
9am: Guests arrive
9.15am: Introduction by Robin
9.20am: Breathwork and warm up
9.30am: Class begins
10.30am: Class finishes
10.45am: Breakfast served
11.30am: Goodbyes
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
7th May - Sauna Sessions
7th May - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 7th May
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
7th May - Life Drawing with HOP
7th May - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 7th May
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place on our beautiful Terrace, overlooking the Walled Garden.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
8th May - Wellbeing Day: Rest, Reset, Rebalance with Emma Garland
8th May - Wellbeing Day: Rest, Reset, Rebalance with Emma Garland
Friday 8th May
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“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!” - Emma Garland
This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.
This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.
The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Gentle stroll to the Old Castle - learn breathing exercises
11:15am: Back to The Conservatory for hot drinks
11:30am: Restorative yoga session
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
9th May - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
9th May - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
Morning timings:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11:30am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Afternoon timings:
12.45pm: Meet at The Walled Garden
1pm: Walk to Lake
1.30pm: Swim
2:30pm: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
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.
10th May - Brushmaking with Ellie Birkhead
10th May - Brushmaking with Ellie Birkhead
Sunday 10th May
10am - 4pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
Brushmaking and exploring connections to place.
Traditional crafts have always been rooted to a place. From the potteries of Stoke-on-Trent to the scissor makers of Sheffield: landscape, ecology, resources and people have always been the catalyst for craft and industries to flourish. Today many of us have lost this deep connection to place; to the people that surround us and the connection to the materials that make up our local ecosystems.
Through the lens of brushmaking we will explore these fraying connections, exploring how making can root us in the environment and allow the objects we create to speak of the land we inhabit.
During this workshop Ellie will pass on the skills learnt from one of England’s last brushmakers for you to make your very own brushes for the home. Immersing yourself into the seasonal landscape of Hawarden Estate you’ll be given the chance to forage for fibres and connect craft and place.
Ellie will teach an age old brush binding technique before giving you the opportunity to get creative with making your own designs. You will be introduced to the pillar drill and learn simple woodworking techniques to be able to craft your own handle, as well as having the chance to experiment with a mixture of bristle materials, from waste fishing nets to plant fibres.
All materials are included, as is a wonderful, simple lunch for Hawarden Estate Farm Shop. The workshops will take place within our warm and light-filled Conservatory space.
You do not need any prior skills to attend this class!
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.
About Ellie
Ellie Birkhead is a designer, maker and facilitator who uses the power of craft and creativity to bring about social change. Ellie is passionate about passing on hand skills to people of all ages to build confidence and a deeper understanding and appreciation for natural materials and crafted objects.
Ellie’s broad background in making spans from creating props for film and tv, designing for the luxury craft sector, through to facilitating family workshops - but the thread that runs through it all is a love for making, for conversation and connection across the workbench, and a desire to be surrounded by beautifully made objects.
16th May - Bird Watching with David Winnard
16th May - Bird Watching with David Winnard
About the day:
8am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
8.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
9.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
10am: 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.
16th May - Nature-Inspired Screen Printing with Gail Bryson
16th May - Nature-Inspired Screen Printing with Gail Bryson
Saturday 16th May
10am - 2pm
Your ticket includes lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, a snack and unlimited tea and coffee.
Design and screen print your own artwork alongside expert designer and printer, Gail Bryson. Gail will take you through the steps of creating your design, talking you through the printing process and finally helping you print your own pieces.
What will you learn?
You will learn about stencilling, screen printing and how to translate your ideas into a design. You will then learn to choose your colour, and to screen print your design. Gail is an expert, so you can also pick her brains throughout the workshop!
About the day in Gail’s words:
“We will start the session with a brief introduction into the process of screen printing, where I will show a few examples and talk about my experience. We’ll take inspiration from the plants and nature around the Walled Garden. Everyone will then create their own design and make paper stencils of their design to use for printing. At the end of the session everyone will print their own beautiful artwork.”
No experience necessary!
Timings
10am: Arrival and introductions
10.15am: Design and make stencils
11.45am: Break
12pm: Print
2pm: Finish
About Gail Bryson
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.
31st May - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
31st 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.
4th June - Sauna Sessions
4th June - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 4th June
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
4th June - Life Drawing with HOP
4th June - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 4th June
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place on our beautiful Terrace, overlooking the Walled Garden.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
6th June - Introduction to Fermentation with The Plucky Pickle
6th June - Introduction to Fermentation with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10:30am: Introductions, tea and coffee, 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.
12th June - Yoga Workshop: Open your Heart, Chest-Opening with Emma Garland
12th June - Yoga Workshop: Open your Heart, Chest-Opening with Emma Garland
Friday 12th June
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“Workshops like this can be more explanatory and give you an opportunity to repeat, learn, understand and implement for your own, individual body’s benefit. These key tools and techniques can help you progress in your practice faster.” - Emma Garland
Join us for a day of yoga to learn how to open your heart and expand the chest. Improving the openness of the chest can help significantly in improving posture, breathing more deeply and help release tight shoulders.
This Yoga Workshop will specifically help you to understand more about opening and expanding the front body, whilst looking after the lower back, which can be typically tighter and often takes over in chest-opening postures.
In this workshop you will:
Learn how to safely go into and out of upward-facing dog.
Learn how to safely find the right up dog posture, for your body type.
Learn other heart-opening yoga postures and understand what you’re trying to achieve in each.
Have the opportunity to have your postures checked for safety, taking into account any injuries.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Guided yoga session to warm up the body and increase awareness
12pm: Break for lunch (on the terrace)
1pm: Yoga Workshop
3pm: Reflections & farewells
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
27th June - A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard
27th June - A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden
10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
12pm: Head back to The Walled Garden and 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.
28th June - Indian Head Massage with Stephanie Hughes
28th June - Indian Head Massage with Stephanie Hughes
Sunday 28th June
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Indian Head Massage is an ancient therapy, and it is still common for daughters, mothers and grandmothers to sit and practice this ancient therapy in India today.
It’s a hugely popular treatment in Stephanie’s home clinic, and the great news is that it is relatively easy to learn the basics!
Due to our fast-paced lifestyles, many of us carry tension in our back, neck, shoulders and head. This can lead to: tension headaches, migraines, jaw clenching, back ache, eye strain, and even IBS type symptoms.
Throughout this workshop, Stephanie will show you some of the techniques she uses during Indian Head Massage to help improve:
Circulation.
Promote relaxation.
Lower blood pressure.
Release tension and toxins so that you can share this therapy at home with your loved ones.
What's more, we will also touch upon self-massage and some acupressure points for your self-care toolbox for when you’re feeling stressed.
Participants will need to bring:
A large bath towel.
A medium sized towel.
A small cloth.
Oils and other materials will be provided.
This workshop will be hosted within our brand new and beautiful Conservatory space.
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 drink throughout the day is provided.
2nd July - Sauna Sessions
2nd July - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 2nd July
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
2nd July - Life Drawing with HOP
2nd July - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 2nd July
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place on our beautiful Terrace, overlooking the Walled Garden.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
4th July - Beginner's Guide to Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
4th July - Beginner's Guide to Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
Morning timings:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Afternoon timings:
12.45pm: Meet at The Walled Garden
1pm: Walk to Lake
1.30pm: Swim
2pm: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
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.
5th July - Wildflower Identification with David Winnard
5th July - Wildflower Identification with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden
10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
12pm: Head back to The Walled Garden and 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.
25th July - Summer Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
25th July - Summer Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
About Welshborn Flowers
Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.
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.
12:30pm: 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.
28th July - How to Build a Bug Hotel with Ffion Hughes
28th July - How to Build a Bug Hotel with Ffion Hughes
About the day:
9:45am: Arrive
10am: Introduction
10:15am: Demonstration
10:30am: Start making
12:30pm: Finish with hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire.
About Ffion Hughes
Ffion has led the super-popular Explorer Club sessions at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop for the past few years. She is a qualified Forest Leader, and is a “huge believer in everyone having the opportunity to explore nature and reconnect with their roots in the earth and aim to foster that connection through experiences and opportunities.”
31st July - Wellbeing Day: Move, Breathe & Flow with Emma Garland
31st July - Wellbeing Day: Move, Breathe & Flow with Emma Garland
Friday 31st July
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“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!” - Emma Garland
This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.
This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.
The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Gentle stroll to the Old Castle - learn breathing exercises
11:15am: Back to The Conservatory for hot drinks
11:30am: Restorative yoga session
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
14th March - Live Fire Cooking Workshop with Paul Ives (Hampshire BBQ)
14th March - Live Fire Cooking Workshop with Paul Ives (Hampshire BBQ)
About the day:
10am: Arrive, introductions, tea and coffee
10am-3pm: Rolling workshops with Paul.
3pm: Say goodbye
About Paul Ives (AKA Hampshire BBQ)
Paul is a UK ambassador for Big Green Egg and a chef who lives for cooking outdoors. You’ll usually find him in his BBQ shack, fine-tuning recipes, tending the flames, and serving up big, bold flavours to anyone who turns up hungry.
He hosts cooking classes across the UK, where he teaches people how to get the most out of their barbecues, showing just how versatile, robust and downright fun outdoor cooking can be. Paul keeps things relaxed, hands-on, and always centred around proper food cooked the right way... over fire.
2nd August - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
2nd August - 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.
6th August - Sauna Sessions
6th August - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 6th August
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
6th August - Life Drawing with HOP
6th August - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 6th August
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place on our beautiful Terrace, overlooking the Walled Garden.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
21st August - Wellbeing Day: Rebalance the Nervous System with Emma Garland
21st August - Wellbeing Day: Rebalance the Nervous System with Emma Garland
Friday 21st August
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“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!” - Emma Garland
This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.
This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.
The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Gentle stroll to the Old Castle - learn breathing exercises
11:15am: Back to The Conservatory for hot drinks
11:30am: Restorative yoga session
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
22nd August - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
22nd August - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden
10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
12pm: Head back to The Walled Garden and 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.
3rd September - Sauna Sessions
3rd September - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 3rd September
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
3rd September - Life Drawing with HOP
3rd September - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 3rd September
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place on our beautiful Terrace, overlooking the Walled Garden.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
6th September - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
6th September - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden
10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
12pm: Head back to The Walled Garden and 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.
11th September - Yoga Workshop: Realign to Reduce Injuries with Emma Garland
11th September - Yoga Workshop: Realign to Reduce Injuries with Emma Garland
Friday 11th September
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“Workshops like this can be more explanatory and give you an opportunity to repeat, learn, understand and implement for your own, individual body’s benefit. These key tools and techniques can help you progress in your practice faster.” - Emma Garland
Join us for a day of yoga to learn more about how to move your body better. We all have different body types and over time, unexplained aches and pains can show up in knees, hips, the back, neck and shoulders. Often issues with our knees can impact how tight our hips become over time.
As we age, we develop bad habits in how we move, stretch and even train for strength. Yoga gives us tools to move more mindfully, slowly and deepen our awareness of proper alignment.
This Yoga Workshop will specifically help you realign in your yoga practice. To help you understand how you move your body and how to adjust/modify to make improvements for everyday, as well as other sports/training.
In this workshop you will:
Learn how to correct alignment for your body type.
Learn how your feet and knees can impact your hips and back and vice versa.
Understand the muscles to strengthen as priority.
Learn how to introduce strength into foundational postures.
Have the opportunity to have your postures checked for safety, taking into account any injuries.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Guided yoga session to warm up the body and increase awareness
12pm: Break for lunch (on the terrace)
1pm: Yoga Workshop
3pm: Reflections & farewells
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
19th September - Silent Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
19th September - Silent Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
Morning timings:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Afternoon timings:
12.45pm: Meet at The Walled Garden
1pm: Walk to Lake
1.30pm: Swim
2pm: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
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.
19th September - Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
19th September - Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden.
10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk.
12pm: Head back to The Walled Garden and 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.
1st October - Sauna Sessions
1st October - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 1st October
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
1st October - Life Drawing with HOP
1st October - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 1st October
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place within our beautiful, and warm, Conservatory space.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
9th October - Wellbeing Day: Rest, Reset, Rebalance with Emma Garland
9th October - Wellbeing Day: Rest, Reset, Rebalance with Emma Garland
Friday 9th October
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“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!” - Emma Garland
This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.
This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.
The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Gentle stroll to the Old Castle - learn breathing exercises
11:15am: Back to The Conservatory for hot drinks
11:30am: Restorative yoga session
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
11th October - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
11th October - 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.
18th October - Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
18th October - Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden.
10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk.
12pm: Head back to The Walled Garden and 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.
24th October - Dusk Wildlife Walk with David Winnard
24th October - Dusk Wildlife Walk with David Winnard
About the day:
5:30pm: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet David for an introductory talk.
5:45pm: Walk through lesser known and beautiful areas of Hawarden Estate.
8:30pm: Goodbyes.
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.
27th October - How to Build a Bat Box with Ffion Hughes
27th October - How to Build a Bat Box with Ffion Hughes
About the day:
9:45am: Arrive
10am: Introduction
10:15am: Demonstration
10:30am: Start making
12:30pm: Finish with hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire.
About Ffion Hughes
Ffion has led the super-popular Explorer Club sessions at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop for the past few years. She is a qualified Forest Leader, and is a “huge believer in everyone having the opportunity to explore nature and reconnect with their roots in the earth and aim to foster that connection through experiences and opportunities.”
5th November - Sauna Sessions
5th November - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 5th November
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
5th November - Life Drawing with HOP
5th November - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 5th November
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place within our beautiful, and warm, Conservatory space.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
13th November - Yoga Workshop: Rebalance your Body Better with Emma Garland
13th November - Yoga Workshop: Rebalance your Body Better with Emma Garland
Friday 13th November
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“Workshops like this can be more explanatory and give you an opportunity to repeat, learn, understand and implement for your own, individual body’s benefit. These key tools and techniques can help you progress in your practice faster.” - Emma Garland
This Yoga Workshop will specifically help you to understand your body better and prioritise your focus in terms of which muscles to build strength and which to stretch more. This better balance of the body’s muscles creates longevity, better posture and reduces the risk of injuries, as well as unknown aches and pains that show up as we age.
The Workshop will explore some of the traditional yoga postures (whether you’re familiar or not) where we’ll explore variations of each. Adding subtle adjustments to feel much more than we might usually. Here we’ll get a deeper understanding of which muscles we should stretch more and which we should actually strengthen, to allow the opposite muscles to stretch properly.
This workshop session is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions 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 those tighter areas of the body, like neck and shoulders, back, hamstrings, hips and belly.
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.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Guided yoga session to warm up the body and increase awareness
12pm: Break for lunch (on the terrace)
1pm: Yoga Workshop
3pm: Reflections & farewells
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
21st November - Late Winter Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
21st November - Late Winter Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden.
10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk.
12pm: Head back to The Walled Garden and 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.
3rd December - Sauna Sessions
3rd December - Sauna Sessions
Thursday 3rd December
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4), or book a private session.
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.
3rd December - Life Drawing with HOP
3rd December - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 3rd December
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes all materials, guidance, soft drinks, hot drinks and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
This is a relaxed session with no expectation, prior skill or knowledge required.
Over the course of two hours, we will practise with a series of poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes with professional models (all nude). Lisa, our host, will run playful drawing prompts for the first few poses to ease everyone into the session.
These sessions are creative, fun and aim to inspire you to continue sketching long after you’ve left The Walled Garden.
The evening will take place within our beautiful, and warm, Conservatory space.
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
6th December - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
6th December - 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.
18th December - Wellbeing Day: Rest & Regulate with Emma Garland
18th December - Wellbeing Day: Rest & Regulate with Emma Garland
Friday 18th December
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
“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!” - Emma Garland
This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.
This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.
The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
This session is suitable for all levels and experience!
Timings
9:45am: Meet and greet
10am: Gentle stroll to the Old Castle - learn breathing exercises
11:15am: Back to The Conservatory for hot drinks
11:30am: Restorative yoga session
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
21st December - How to Build a Reindeer Log with Ffion Hughes
21st December - How to Build a Reindeer Log with Ffion Hughes
About the day:
9:45am: Arrive
10am: Introduction
10:15am: Demonstration
10:30am: Start making
12:30pm: Finish with hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire.
About Ffion Hughes
Ffion has led the super-popular Explorer Club sessions at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop for the past few years. She is a qualified Forest Leader, and is a “huge believer in everyone having the opportunity to explore nature and reconnect with their roots in the earth and aim to foster that connection through experiences and opportunities.”
15th March - Mother's Day Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
15th March - Mother's Day Bouquets 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.
12:30pm: 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.
15th March - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
15th March - 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.
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.
12th March - Make your own Stoneware Vase with Mud Haus
12th March - Make your own Stoneware Vase with Mud Haus
Timings
10am: Arrive, settle in, introductions
10:15am: Gathering inspiration & drawing designs
10:30am: Hand-building the clay forms
12pm: Break for lunch
1pm: Decorating, glazing & finishing touches
1:45pm: Final reflections & goodbyes
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
About Mud Haus
Mud Haus is a Welsh, small batch ceramic shop creating unique one of a kind pieces of art for you and your home. Funder, Autumn, offers a range of creative workshops designed to inspire, restore, and boost overall wellbeing through the simple, grounding act of working with clay.
5th March - Life Drawing with HOP
5th March - Life Drawing with HOP
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
5th March - Sauna Sessions
5th 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.
1st March - Garden Planting & Seed Sowing Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
1st March - Garden Planting & Seed Sowing Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
About Welshborn Flowers
Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.
How the day will go:
10am: Arrive at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to garden planting.
11.30am: Break for teas, coffees, biscuits.
12.00pm: Lunch.
2pm: Introduction to seed sowing.
3pm: Reflections & farewells.
1st March - Sauna Sessions
1st 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.
28th February - Make your own Stoneware Candlestick with Mud Haus
28th February - Make your own Stoneware Candlestick with Mud Haus
Timings
10am: Arrive, settle in, introductions
10:15am: Gathering inspiration & drawing designs
10:30am: Hand-building the clay forms
12pm: Break for lunch
1pm: Decorating, glazing & finishing touches
1:45pm: Final reflections & goodbyes
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
About Mud Haus
Mud Haus is a Welsh, small batch ceramic shop creating unique one of a kind pieces of art for you and your home. Funder, Autumn, offers a range of creative workshops designed to inspire, restore, and boost overall wellbeing through the simple, grounding act of working with clay.
28th February - Tree Identification with David Winnard
28th February - Tree Identification with David Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet David for an introductory talk.
10-12pm: Walk through lesser known and beautiful areas of Hawarden Estate.
12pm: Goodbyes.
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.
28th February - Sauna Sessions
28th February - 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.
21st February - Kimchi Fermentation Masterclass with The Plucky Pickle
21st February - Kimchi Fermentation Masterclass with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10:30am: Introductions, tea and coffee, 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.
21st February - Sauna Sessions
21st February - 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.
17th February - How to Build a Bird Feeder with Ffion Hughes
17th February - How to Build a Bird Feeder with Ffion Hughes
About the day:
9:45am: Arrive
10am: Introduction
10:15am: Demonstration
10:30am: Start making
12:30pm: Finish with hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire.
About Ffion Hughes
Ffion has led the super-popular Explorer Club sessions at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop for the past few years. She is a qualified Forest Leader, and is a “huge believer in everyone having the opportunity to explore nature and reconnect with their roots in the earth and aim to foster that connection through experiences and opportunities.”
17th February - Sauna Sessions
17th February - 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 February - Hazel Bow Making with Axe & Paddle
16th February - Hazel Bow Making with Axe & Paddle
About the day:
1pm: Arrival and introductions
1:15pm: Start making
2:30pm: Fire arrows!
3pm: Goodbyes
Their ticket includes:
Apple juice.
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop’s bakery.
All equipment and materials.
Please note:
A responsible adult must remain with the child throughout.
Tea & filter coffee will be provided and we do have a space for remote working.
About Axe & Paddle
Steven Le Say is a passionate instructor and founder of Axe & Paddle, where he teaches traditional and ancestral outdoor skills through hands-on, confidence-building experiences. Known for his calm guidance and deep respect for natural materials, Steven specialises in heritage crafts such as primitive tool making, green-woodworking, firecraft, and hosted expeditions and courses across Europe which put these skills into practice.
16th February - Stone Axe Making with Axe & Paddle
16th February - Stone Axe Making with Axe & Paddle
About the day:
10am: Arrival and introductions
10:15am: Start making
11:30am: Axe testing time!
12pm: Goodbyes
Their ticket includes:
Apple juice.
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop’s bakery.
All equipment and materials.
Please note:
A responsible adult must remain with the child throughout.
Tea & filter coffee will be provided and we do have a space for remote working.
About Axe & Paddle
Steven Le Say is a passionate instructor and founder of Axe & Paddle, where he teaches traditional and ancestral outdoor skills through hands-on, confidence-building experiences. Known for his calm guidance and deep respect for natural materials, Steven specialises in heritage crafts such as primitive tool making, green-woodworking, firecraft, and hosted expeditions and courses across Europe which put these skills into practice.
16th February - Sauna Sessions
16th February - 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 February - Sauna Sessions
14th February - 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 February - Seasonal Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
12th February - Seasonal Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers
About Welshborn Flowers
Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.
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.
12:30pm: 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.
6th February - Yoga: Flexibility and Flow with Emma Garland
6th February - Yoga: Flexibility and Flow 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 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.
11:30am: 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 bodies and the impact of tension held around typically tighter areas; 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. We’ll then sink into some relaxation before heading for a well deserved lunch.
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 drink throughout the day is provided.
6th February - Sauna Sessions
6th February - 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.
5th February - Life Drawing with HOP
5th February - Life Drawing with HOP
Timings
7pm: Arrival and settle in.
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
You will learn
How to translate your ideas into a drawing.
Some useful tips and tricks for drawing.
How to relax and enjoy the process.
About Lisa Payne (AKA HOP)
Lisa (Marie Payne) is an artist working in print, painting and drawing. She set up Life Drawing with HOP in Levenshulme, Manchester in 2019, with the aim is to provide creative, mindful and relaxing experiences whilst connecting like-minded people.
“I wholeheartedly believe this is something everyone needs more of.”
5th February - Sauna Sessions
5th February - 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.
18th January - Introduction to Fermentation with The Plucky Pickle
18th January - Introduction to Fermentation with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10:30am: Introductions, tea and coffee, 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.
17th January - Yoga: Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
17th January - Yoga: Reset and Rebalance 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 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.
11:30am: 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 bodies and the impact of tension held around typically tighter areas; 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. We’ll then sink into some relaxation before heading for a well deserved lunch.
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 drink throughout the day is provided.
4th October - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
9th January - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
Timings
9:45am: Meet, greet, walk and breathe through The Walled Garden on 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.
10:40am: Move, breathe and flow.
We’ll head roll out our yoga mats up at The Old castle 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.
11:30am: We’ll walk back down to The Walled Garden to get changed and have a shower using Halen Môn’s body scrub. There will be light snacks including fruit and pastries available.
12:30pm: You will then be guided through different wellness sessions. Sauna and cold plunge and a Sea weed foot bath, the hot tub will also be available. Participants will need to be aware that they will be sharing water for the hot tub and the cold plunge.
2pm: Late light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
3pm: Say goodbye.
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
12th December - Yoga: Mindful Movement and Inner Peace with Emma Garland
12th December - Yoga: Mindful Movement and Inner Peace 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 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.
11:30am: 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 bodies and the impact of tension held around typically tighter areas; 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. We’ll then sink into some relaxation before heading for a well deserved lunch.
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 drink throughout the day is provided.
11th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
11th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
7pm: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
7:15pm: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
7:30pm: Start building your wreath.
9pm: Close.
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.
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.