4th October - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
9th January - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
Friday 9th January
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Restore and relax.
This workshop is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions and techniques to help you gain a better understanding of how hot / cold therapy affects your body.
Sessions during the day will include:
Yoga at Hawarden Old Castle
A Sauna in The Walled Garden.
A cold plunge tank.
A wood-fired hot tub.
A seaweed foot bath with Halen Môn products.
Access to our fantastic (hot) shower facilities within The Walled Garden.
As your guide, Emma Garland AKA The Good Food Yogi, puts it:
“We work with the breath and provide a deeper feeling of engagement and resistance within your body to build heat and strength in the body without necessarily moving fast. Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can boost your mood and productivity.
Join us for a day away in the magical space that is The Walled Garden School; Surrounded by nature in ancient woodland, this space will take you a world away from it all.”
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
You’ll leave with a complimentary bar of Halen Môn soap.
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.
17th January - Yoga: Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
17th January - Yoga: Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
Saturday 17th January
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Exploring the Body to Help Reset
As we age, aches and pains can start to creep up on us. Often we'll put it down to old age and carry on! But most aches and tightness/tension within the body is muscular, which means you can do something about it. We'll explore our bodies through movement in this dedicated yoga workshop session, allowing us to bring a greater awareness to listening to when our bodies speak to us. This is a day of knowledge and learning, and also a restful, restorative day allowing you to reconnect with yourself and within nature.
As your guide, Emma Garland AKA The Good Food Yogi, puts it:
“This workshop session is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions and techniques to help you switch on some of those smaller, underused muscles within the body and start to ease some of the muscular pain you may experience, particularly around 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.
Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can also boost your mood and productivity!
Join us for a day away in the magical space that is The Walled Garden School, surrounded by nature in ancient woodland, this space will take you a world away from it all.”
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
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.
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.
24th January - Brushmaking with Ellie Birkhead
24th January - Brushmaking with Ellie Birkhead
Saturday 24th January
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.
5th February - Life Drawing with HOP
5th February - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 5th February
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 February - Yoga: Flexibility and Flow with Emma Garland
6th February - Yoga: Flexibility and Flow with Emma Garland
Friday 6th February
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Releasing Tension, Embracing Ease
Do you ever feel tight and stiff, or even just stuck in your own body? Modern life often creates patterns of tightness and tension, limiting our natural range of motion. This workshop is an invitation to unwind. We'll gently guide our bodies through fluid movements and stretches, helping to release held tension and restore natural flexibility. Discover the liberating feeling of ease and flow, allowing your body to move more freely and your mind to find a state of calm. Reconnect with your innate grace and natural rhythm.
As your guide, Emma Garland AKA The Good Food Yogi, puts it:
“This workshop session is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions and techniques to help you switch on some of those smaller, underused muscles within the body and start to ease some of the muscular pain you may experience, particularly around 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.
Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can also boost your mood and productivity!
Join us for a day away in the magical space that is The Walled Garden School, surrounded by nature in ancient woodland, this space will take you a world away from it all.”
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
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.
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 - 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.
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.”
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.
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.
5th March - Life Drawing with HOP
5th March - Life Drawing with HOP
Thursday 5th March
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
29th August - Silent Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
29th August - 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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
7th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
7th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:15am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:30am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break.
2pm: Close.
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.
6th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
6th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:15am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:30am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break.
2pm: Close.
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.
22nd November - Fermented Pickles & Hot Sauces with The Plucky Pickle
22nd November - Fermented Pickles & Hot Sauces with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
10:30am: 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.
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:15am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:30am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break.
2pm: Close.
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.
15th November - Sauna Sessions
15th November - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
15th November - Screen Print Your Own Christmas Cards with Gail Bryson
24th November - Screen Print Your Own Christmas Cards with Gail Bryson
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
11:30am: Break for a snack
2pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from our Bakery
About Gail
Gail Bryson is a textile, graphic and product designer. She specialises in simple and graphic prints that complement a wide range of home styles.
Trained at Edinburgh College of Art, she developed her design skills at The Conran Shop and The Nest before subsequently becoming co-founder and creative director of Bryson Loxley. Amongst her clients there are John Lewis and Jamie Oliver. She has also collaborated individually with other small independent businesses on a wide range of projects over the years.
Gail is a firm believer that good design will always last the test of time. Her products are designed to last both in design and manufacture, and are mainly all hand-printed and hand-sewn in London. Ultimately, her aim is to create things that can passed down through the generations, like the collection of linen she has inherited from her own family.
Colour also plays a big part in Gail’s work. Combinations are dreamed up from photographs taken on her travels and provide inspiration back in her studio.
14th November - Yoga: Flexibility and Flow with Emma Garland
14th November - 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.
9th November - Hand-Built Pottery Masterclass with Mud Haus
9th November - Hand-Built Pottery Masterclass with Mud Haus
About the day:
10am: Welcome & workshop introduction (fundamentals of hand building, tools & equipment), brainstorming ideas.
10:30am: Hand Building.
1pm: Lunch, from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
2pm: Refining & Painting your final piece with underglazes.
3pm: Reflections & goodbyes.
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
8th November - Sauna Sessions
8th November - 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 October - How to Build a Hedgehog House with Ffion Hughes
28th October - How to Build a Hedgehog House with Ffion Hughes
About the day:
10am: Arrival and settle in.
10:15am: Building begins!
12pm: Houses complete, we gather for hot chocolates beside the fire.
1pm: Workshop finishes.
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.”
19th October - Sauna Sessions
19th October - 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.
19th October - Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
19th 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.
12.15pm: Head back to The Walled Garden.
1pm: 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.
19th October - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
19th 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.
11th October - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
11th October - 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
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
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
2.30pm: Sauna sessions begin
4-4:30pm: 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 October - Yoga: Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
10th October - 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.
5th October - Sauna Sessions
5th October - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
4th October - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
4th October - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
Friday 9th January
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Restore and relax.
This workshop is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions and techniques to help you gain a better understanding of how hot / cold therapy affects your body.
Sessions during the day will include:
Yoga at Hawarden Old Castle
A Sauna in The Walled Garden.
A cold plunge tank.
A wood-fired hot tub.
A seaweed foot bath with Halen Môn products.
Access to our fantastic (hot) shower facilities within The Walled Garden.
As your guide, Emma Garland AKA The Good Food Yogi, puts it:
“We work with the breath and provide a deeper feeling of engagement and resistance within your body to build heat and strength in the body without necessarily moving fast. Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can boost your mood and productivity.
Join us for a day away in the magical space that is The Walled Garden School; Surrounded by nature in ancient woodland, this space will take you a world away from it all.”
All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.
You’ll leave with a complimentary bar of Halen Môn soap.
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.
27th September - Sauna Sessions
27th September - 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 September - Sign Writing Masterclass with Rob Walker
21st September - Sign Writing Masterclass with Rob Walker
About the day:
10am: Presentation
10:30am: Questions
10:45am: Drawing Demo and Objectives
11am: Guests draw out their letter using instructions
11:30am: Transfer to a board
12pm: Begin painting
1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2pm: Finishing boards and 1:1 assistance were needed.
3:30pm: Goodbyes
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
13th September - Sauna Sessions
13th September - 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.
13th September - Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard
13th 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.
12.15pm: Head back to The Walled Garden.
1pm: 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.
12th September - Yoga: Building Resilience from Within with Emma Garland
12th September - Yoga: Building Resilience from Within 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 September - Sauna Sessions
6th September - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
31st August - Sauna Sessions
31st August - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
31st August - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
31st August - Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
23rd August - Sushi Masterclass with Adam Williams
23rd August - Sushi Masterclass with Adam Williams
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
10:30am: Workshop begins
1:30pm: Break for lunch
3pm: Say goodbye
17th August - Sauna Sessions
17th August - 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.