21st September - Sign Writing Masterclass with Rob Walker
21st September - Sign Writing Masterclass with Rob Walker
Saturday 27th September
10am - 3:30pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
Following hugely popular classes at Summer Camp, and sold out workshops throughout 2024, Rob is coming back to The Walled Garden School!
Learn the basics behind the world of sign writing, block lettering, perspective and sign-design with a true master of his craft, Rob Walker. Rob is an expert sign-writer and enthusiast, with life-long experience in this field. You’ll leave this class with a board featuring your sign - with your hand-painted chosen letter or word.
Rob will guide, teach and chat with you, as you create your own board complete with hand painted lettering. You will finish the day with a beautiful board to take home, featuring your chosen letter or word.
All materials, paints and brushes are included, as is a wonderful, simple lunch.
What you will learn:
Drawing lettering by hand using block casual methods.
Drafting block lettering using perspective.
Optical spacing.
The principles behind lettering construction.
How to add convex and bevelled outcomes to drawn lettering.
How to transfer a design to a board ready for painting.
Handling a mahl (balancing) stick.
Handling traditional sign writing brushes.
You do not need any prior skills to attend this class!
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.
27th September - Sauna Sessions
27th September - Sauna Sessions
Saturday 27th September
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
4th October - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
4th October - Wellness Day: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Hot Tub
Saturday 4th October 2025
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
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.
5th October - Sauna Sessions
5th October - Sauna Sessions
Sunday 5th October
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
10th October - Yoga: Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
10th October - Yoga: Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
Friday 10th October 2025
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.
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.
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 - Sauna Sessions
19th October - Sauna Sessions
Sunday 19th October
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
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.”
7th November - Sauna Sessions
7th November - Sauna Sessions
Friday 7th November
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
8th November - Sauna Sessions
8th November - Sauna Sessions
Saturday 8th November
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
9th November - Hand-Built Pottery Masterclass with Mud Haus
9th November - Hand-Built Pottery Masterclass with Mud Haus
Saturday 9th November
10am - 3pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
Learn the foundational skills of hand building and pottery, alongside Autumn from Mud Haus.
Autumn will introduce the session by showing you some hand building techniques, then you’ll be invited to get stuck in with a piece of fresh white earthenware clay and bring your ceramic ideas to life. This relaxed, supportive workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with previous experience. All you need is a willingness to play and explore!
We’ll break for a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop. This also gives your piece time to dry before we move on to decoration in the afternoon using underglazes, allowing you to add colour and detail.
Once finished, your piece will be taken away to be professionally clear dipped — a food-safe glaze that enhances the colours of your design, and then fired in the kiln. The full process can take up to three weeks, after which your finished piece can be collected from Hawarden Estate, or posted to you if preferred.
“This workshop is designed in a therapeutic manner, so that you can fully unwind, allowing you to relax into the creative process. We can’t wait to see what you create!”
All materials, paints and brushes are included, as is a wonderful, simple lunch.
You do not need any prior skills to attend this class!
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.
14th November - Yoga: Flexibility and Flow with Emma Garland
14th November - Yoga: Flexibility and Flow with Emma Garland
Friday 14th November 2025
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.
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.
15th November - Sauna Sessions
15th November - Sauna Sessions
Saturday 15th November
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join one of our communal sessions (of up to 4).
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
Sunday 16th November
10am - 2pm
Your ticket includes your wreath, snacks and unlimited hot drinks.
Learn how to create a stunning, seasonal wreath alongside an expert florist. We will be creative with our wreaths, and so this is a workshop for anyone interested in flower arranging. A great way to make a bespoke gift, or to decorate your door for Christmas.
What you will take away with you?
You will take away the wreath you make during the class, and with the skills to pick flowers from your garden and to put them together confidently and beautifully.
About Welshborn
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.
Suitable for all adults!
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.
7th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
7th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
Sunday 7th December
10am - 2pm
Your ticket includes your wreath, snacks and unlimited hot drinks.
Learn how to create a stunning, seasonal wreath alongside an expert florist. We will be creative with our wreaths, and so this is a workshop for anyone interested in flower arranging. A great way to make a bespoke gift, or to decorate your door for Christmas.
What you will take away with you?
You will take away the wreath you make during the class, and with the skills to pick flowers from your garden and to put them together confidently and beautifully.
About Welshborn
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.
Suitable for all adults!
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.
11th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
11th December - Christmas Wreath Masterclass with Welshborn Flowers
Thursday 11th December
7pm - 9pm
Your ticket includes your wreath, snacks and unlimited hot drinks.
Learn how to create a stunning, seasonal wreath alongside an expert florist. We will be creative with our wreaths, and so this is a workshop for anyone interested in flower arranging. A great way to make a bespoke gift, or to decorate your door for Christmas.
What you will take away with you?
You will take away the wreath you make during the class, and with the skills to pick flowers from your garden and to put them together confidently and beautifully.
About Welshborn
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.
Suitable for all adults!
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.
12th December - Yoga: Mindful Movement and Inner Peace with Emma Garland
12th December - Yoga: Mindful Movement and Inner Peace with Emma Garland
Friday 12th December 2025
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Connecting Breath to Being
In our busy lives, especially at this time of year, the connection between mind and body can often feel fragmented. This theme is about cultivating a deeper awareness through mindful movement, linking every breath to every action. We'll explore practices that quiet the mental chatter and bring you fully into the present moment. Expect a restorative experience that nurtures your nervous system, allowing you to find profound inner peace and a sense of calm that extends far beyond your mat.
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.
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.
7th September - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
7th September - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Throughout this session you will learn:
A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.
To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.
To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.
To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.
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.
17th August - A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard
17th August - A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
17th August - Cooking Over Fire Masterclass with Adam Williams
17th August - Cooking Over Fire Masterclass with Adam Williams
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
10:30am: Workshop begins
1:30pm: Break for lunch
3pm: Say goodbye
16th August - Sauna Sessions
16th 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.
The Outdoors, Wellness & Adventure Weekend at Summer Camp
The Outdoors, Wellness & Adventure Weekend at Summer Camp
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
About Summer Camp
Three weeks in high summer see The Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate transform to become the home of Britain’s best luxury micro festivals: Summer Camp.
During these long weekends of workshops, feasts, wellness and freedom, a number of our favourite experts from throughout the year will pop-up to host masterclasses, we’ll dive into the lake, gather around campfires and discover new ways to Live The Good Life.
If you like what we do here at The Walled Garden School, we can guarantee you’ll love Summer Camp.
The Family Weekend at Summer Camp
The Family Weekend at Summer Camp
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
About Summer Camp
Three weeks in high summer see The Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate transform to become the home of Britain’s best luxury micro festivals: Summer Camp.
During these long weekends of workshops, feasts, wellness and freedom, a number of our favourite experts from throughout the year will pop-up to host masterclasses, we’ll dive into the lake, gather around campfires and discover new ways to Live The Good Life.
If you like what we do here at The Walled Garden School, we can guarantee you’ll love Summer Camp.
The Craft Weekend at Summer Camp
The Craft Weekend at Summer Camp
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
About Summer Camp
Three weeks in high summer see The Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate transform to become the home of Britain’s best luxury micro festivals: Summer Camp.
During these long weekends of workshops, feasts, wellness and freedom, a number of our favourite experts from throughout the year will pop-up to host masterclasses, we’ll dive into the lake, gather around campfires and discover new ways to Live The Good Life.
If you like what we do here at The Walled Garden School, we can guarantee you’ll love Summer Camp.
28th June - Sauna Sessions
28th June - 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 June - Wild Fermented Drinks with The Plucky Pickle
28th June - Wild Fermented Drinks with The Plucky Pickle
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
11am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Say goodbye
About The Plucky Pickle
Jules Goddard, aka The Plucky Pickle, has been fermenting and preserving for over 30 years and has taught well over 1,000 people at her events. After a career in hosting renewable energy conferences and global events for companies such as Informa and Thomson Reuters, Jules turned her passion for fermenting into a small business in Manchester, producing ferments for delis/restaurants and teaching masterclasses to the public and hospitality industry.
Jules is also CCO of The Fermenters Guild in the UK and Ireland, an association focused on supporting professionals who work with fermentation.
Her inspiration will always be her Italian nonna, whose jars of sour brilliance developed her taste buds from an early age. Her goal is to spread the love for fermented food and drink, demystify fermentation and show you how easy it is to preserve seasonal, local produce and how to use it in your everyday cooking.
15th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
15th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Throughout this session you will learn:
A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.
To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.
To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.
To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.
14th June - Sauna Sessions
14th June - 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 June - Children's Pizza Making Workshop with Adam Williams
14th June - Children's Pizza Making Workshop with Adam Williams
About the day:
11am:
Welcome to The Walled Garden
Learn about flour and baking
Roll your dough
Prepare your toppings
Make your pizza
Cook in the Gozney pizza ovens
Eat your pizza!
Questions
2pm: Time to head home
14th June - Tablet Weaving with Hannah Robson
14th June - Tablet Weaving with Hannah Robson
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Lunch
2pm: Workshop resumes
3:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
Lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
About Hannah
Hannah Robson is an artist and weaver who, using a range of weaving technologies and materials, creates two- and three-dimensional sculptures, installations and fabrics. She is interested in the spatial qualities of textiles: how they can affect and form space, change atmospheres, filter and reflect light.
Hannah joined us at Summer Camp in 2024 and we’re looking forward to welcoming her back to The Walled Garden for this workshop, before we see her again at Summer Camp 2025!
8th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
8th June - Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry
About the day:
9.45am: Meet at The Walled Garden
10am: Walk to Lake
10.30am: Swim
11am: Head back to the Sauna in The Walled Garden
11.30am: Sauna sessions begin
12-12:30pm: Goodbyes
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Throughout this session you will learn:
A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.
To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.
To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.
To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.
6th June - Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
6th June - Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland
9:45am: Meet, greet, walk and breathe through The Walled Garden.
In this restorative day for yourself; and maybe friends or loved ones, we’ll start the day with a hot drink before heading off for a walk around the beautiful Walled Garden. We’ll take this walk up to the Old Castle, where we’ll enjoy some various breathwork techniques, designed to warm us up from the outside in; whilst enjoying the breathtaking rural views from the top of the hill. We’ll talk positively about how nature helps us reconnect.
11am: Move, breathe and flow.
We’ll head back to roll out our yoga mats indoors in the new Conservatory at The Walled Garden School whilst still feeling connected with the natural world. We’ll enjoy flowing movement to expand our bodies and hearts. When we expand and open our chest, understand our shoulders and the impact of tension held around the neck; here we can fully feel our inner power within. Our posture is greatly improved and we can allow ourselves to feel the finer muscles within our bodies that may need to be awakened.
12:15pm: Relaxation
We’ll cosy up under thick wool blankets and hot water bottles and be guided through a deep relaxation for the ultimate experience in self-care. These are the tools you can use to take with you to create new habits and routines to help you find a more balanced nervous system.
1pm: Refuel
Lunch from the award-winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is included. We’ll round up our restorative day with a hearty, warming lunch to fuel our bodies and minds and chat with like-minded new friends.
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
31st May - Wildflower Identification with David Winnard
31st May - Wildflower Identification with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
31st May - Modern Rag Rug Techniques with Darn It! Workshops
31st May - Modern Rag Rug Techniques with Darn It! Workshops
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Workshop continues
4pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the materials and tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
Lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
About Darn It! Workshops
Kim Searle graduated in 2012 after specialising in Printmaking with an emphasis on creative work within communities. She now travels across the country to deliver creative sessions to galleries, groups, festivals, events and more.
Introducing people to techniques that are sustainable as well as engaging and enjoyable is at the core of all she does. She loves showing people heritage techniques with a modern twist. Kim also co runs Thread Republic, a Textile Reuse Hub in Huddersfield.
17th May - Sauna Sessions
17th May - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
17th May - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
17th May - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
About the day:
9:40am: Meet, greet and information about the day within The Conservatory
10am: Welcome and workshop begins
12:30pm: Break for lunch, from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
1:30pm: Sessions resume
4pm: Time to say goodbye
About Ben Calder
With over 22 years of experience in holistic health, Ben Calder is dedicated to helping others restore balance and vitality through his Integral approach to health and LifeForce Qigong. His work with LifeForce Qigong integrates movement, breath, and awareness to enhance energy flow, improve resilience, and reconnect with the body's natural rhythms. He believes in the power of Qigong to unlock stored tension, strengthen the mind-body connection, and cultivate long-term well-being.
Ben has practiced Qigong for 35 years, working with diverse communities, participated in health projects, and shared his knowledge at events across the UK. Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, Ben offers practical, effective tools to help you move with ease, feel more aligned, and embrace a life of balance and vitality.
17th May - Bird Watching with David Winnard
17th May - Bird Watching with David Winnard
About the day:
9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden
9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk
11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden
12pm: Finish
About David Winnard
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
16th May - Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony with Angela & Wayne Hassall
16th May - Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony with Angela & Wayne Hassall
Timings
9:45am: Arrive at The Walled Garden
10am: Introduction/welcome. Short Breathwork session outdoors and/or meditative walk
11am: Cacao ceremony and sound bath
1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2pm: Time to say goodbye
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
Frequencies
We’ll use 432Hz connected to the Fibonacci spiral, the heavens, nature and the vibration within us all. 528Hz is connected to our DNA and to our soul, along with Angela’s master tuning fork, 111hz, which can help to break old habits and addictions.
About Angela Hassell
Angela will use her voice to help us connect to our Kundalini, to find our heart's sound, awakening our Kundalini which has rested at the bottom of our spine since our arrival, since our birth.
The human voice is a very powerful healer (the ancient Persians used singing and tone to resonate with their patients). Indeed, most of the sound instruments you’ll experience are tuned specifically to ancient Solfreggio frequencies, specifically to resonate with the vibrations of the earth which stimulates the vagus nerve; the main cranial nerve connecting all our organs.
11th May - Sauna Sessions
11th May - Sauna Sessions
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.