Multiple dates
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available

Join a communal session, or book all x4 spots per session for private use.

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.

Please note: if fewer than x4 spots are available, the session is communal.

Sunday 9th August
10am - 3:30pm
Your ticket includes all equipment, weaving yarns, lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop and unlimited hot drinks.

Tablet weaving is used to create woven bands, belts or straps.

In this session, you will be introduced to the special equipment and processes for tablet weaving. Pre-prepared looms will be provided so you can get to know the techniques. When you are feeling confident, you will set up a loom with colours and patterns of your choosing and by the end of the day you will have a distinct woven piece suitable to use as a strap, handle or decorative braid.

Equipment and weaving materials will be provided.

This session is suitable for all abilities!

Friday 21st August
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

“Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can also boost your mood and productivity!” - Emma Garland

This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.

This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.

The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.

This session is suitable for all levels and experience!

Saturday 22nd August
10am - 12pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.

The flowers, fruits and fungi of Hawarden Estate.

This is the perfect time of the year to get to grips with the edible, medicinal and poisonous plants found on the estate.

If you are new to foraging, or know a little bit, then this walk will be perfect for you as we discuss the dos and don’ts of foraging (including what the law is) as well as delving into identifying some of the commoner plants and maybe some fungi that are present in the hedgerows and woods.

Expect to be finding fruits like blackberries and apples and nuts like hazelnuts and sweet chestnut, among the huge variety of other plants that have so much folklore behind them (like Mugwort - a favourite of your nature guide, David).

Not only will we learn how to identify these species but also discuss ways of how to preserve them, whether that is drying them or doing something more involved like turning our finds in to liqueurs.

We will forage in some of the wilder parts of the estate as well as look around some of the more formal bits of garden - not for the cultivated plants, but for some of the more interesting ‘weeds’ which often have many uses (just don’t tell the gardeners we are looking at their ‘weeds’!).

You will leave feeling confident to find and pick your own foraged plants from the wild.

Sunday 6th September
10am - 12pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.

The flowers, fruits and fungi of Hawarden Estate.

This is the perfect time of the year to get to grips with the edible, medicinal and poisonous plants found on the estate.

If you are new to foraging, or know a little bit, then this walk will be perfect for you as we discuss the dos and don’ts of foraging (including what the law is) as well as delving into identifying some of the commoner plants and maybe some fungi that are present in the hedgerows and woods.

Expect to be finding fruits like blackberries and apples and nuts like hazelnuts and sweet chestnut, among the huge variety of other plants that have so much folklore behind them (like Mugwort - a favourite of your nature guide, David).

Not only will we learn how to identify these species but also discuss ways of how to preserve them, whether that is drying them or doing something more involved like turning our finds in to liqueurs.

We will forage in some of the wilder parts of the estate as well as look around some of the more formal bits of garden - not for the cultivated plants, but for some of the more interesting ‘weeds’ which often have many uses (just don’t tell the gardeners we are looking at their ‘weeds’!).

You will leave feeling confident to find and pick your own foraged plants from the wild.

Friday 11th September
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

“Workshops like this can be more explanatory and give you an opportunity to repeat, learn, understand and implement for your own, individual body’s benefit. These key tools and techniques can help you progress in your practice faster.” - Emma Garland

Join us for a day of yoga to learn more about how to move your body better. We all have different body types and over time, unexplained aches and pains can show up in knees, hips, the back, neck and shoulders. Often issues with our knees can impact how tight our hips become over time.

As we age, we develop bad habits in how we move, stretch and even train for strength. Yoga gives us tools to move more mindfully, slowly and deepen our awareness of proper alignment.

This Yoga Workshop will specifically help you realign in your yoga practice. To help you understand how you move your body and how to adjust/modify to make improvements for everyday, as well as other sports/training.

In this workshop you will:

• Learn how to correct alignment for your body type.

• Learn how your feet and knees can impact your hips and back and vice versa.

• Understand the muscles to strengthen as priority.

• Learn how to introduce strength into foundational postures.

• Have the opportunity to have your postures checked for safety, taking into account any injuries.

All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.

This session is suitable for all levels and experience!

Saturday 19th September
9:45am - 12pm & 12:45pm - 3pm
Snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

This is a very special session suitable for anyone who is interested in the mindful aspect of wild swimming.

We will be practising meditative practices in the water so you will need to be a confident swimmer. Come and experience the magic of the lake on Hawarden Estate, and feel the benefits of cold water therapy. You’ll be guided through the whole experience starting with a walk through the stunning Walled Garden to the lake, where you’ll learn tips and techniques from our wild swimming expert, Sheena. She will guide you through the experience, which includes breathwork and mindfulness.

Following the session, there will be a sauna session giving you some time to reflect on your cold-water therapy.

Suitability and availability:

• Suitable for all seasoned cold-water swimmers.

• Please note that the walk to the lake is over rough, uneven ground.

• Wetsuits are not required.

• Session length: 30 minutes in the water with the rest of the 2 hour session being instructed by Sheena and in our beautiful sauna.

• Not suitable for children.

Saturday 19th September
10am - 12pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.

A fungal foray with a true expert.

Join renowned naturalist and foraging expert David Winnard for a leisurely stroll through the grounds of Hawarden Estate to explore the world of mushrooms and other fungi. During this walk you will learn:

• How mushrooms and fungi work.

• Why they are important.

• How they fit into the ecosystem.

• How we go about identifying different species.

We will look for a variety of species in different habitats and, where appropriate, discuss edible, poisonous and medicinal species.

“From Hairy Curtain Crust to Turkeytail, Shaggy Parasol to Oakbug Milkcap, the world of mushrooms and other fungi await us to discover them in a beautiful setting.”

Saturday 26th September
10am - 2pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Fizz Up! Learn how to make Kombucha with The Plucky Pickle.

Together with Jules Goddard AKA The Plucky Pickle you will discover:

• The magic of fermentation

• How to make a wild fermented Kombucha.

• New flavours during a tasting session of fermented foods and drinks.

You will leave this masterclass with two of your own fermented kombuchas.

Friday 9th October
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

“Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can also boost your mood and productivity!” - Emma Garland

This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.

This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.

The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.

This session is suitable for all levels and experience!

Sunday 11th October
9:40am-4:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Join us for the next in a year-long series of Five Element retreat days, gentle, grounding experiences rooted in the ancient wisdom of the seasons and designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit. In the quiet turning of early autumn, we explore the Metal Element, the energy of breath, letting go, and refinement.

Through the lens of LifeForce Qigong, this retreat offers a soulful invitation to clear, centre, and reconnect. You’ll be guided through two distinct yet complementary sessions.

Jing (Essence & Physical Vitality).
What to expect from the morning session:

• Gentle joint-opening exercises to awaken and energise the body.

• Foundation LifeForce Qigong movements to build strength and resilience.

• Microcosmic Orbit breathing to cultivate inner harmony.

• Patting and dredging techniques to clear and invigorate energy pathways.

Qi (Emotional Flow & Elemental Integration).
What to expect from the afternoon session:

• Fire Element Spirit practice to nurture Metal and Lung energy.

• 5 Element organ activation - awaken and align all 5 elements.

• Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration.

• Outdoor practice (weather permitting) to connect with nature.

A delicious light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop will be served, utilising fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support our practice.

This day is open to all. No experience necessary, just a willingness to move, breathe, and be present.

What to bring:
Wear comfortable, layered clothing to accommodate temperature changes

What you will take away:
Reconnect with yourself, the season, and the energy of nature in this unique seasonal Qigong retreat day.

All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.

This workshop will be hosted within our beautiful Conservatory space.

Sunday 18th October
10am - 12pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.

A fungal foray with a true expert.

Join renowned naturalist and foraging expert David Winnard for a leisurely stroll through the grounds of Hawarden Estate to explore the world of mushrooms and other fungi. During this walk you will learn:

• How mushrooms and fungi work.

• Why they are important.

• How they fit into the ecosystem.

• How we go about identifying different species.

We will look for a variety of species in different habitats and, where appropriate, discuss edible, poisonous and medicinal species.

“From Hairy Curtain Crust to Turkeytail, Shaggy Parasol to Oakbug Milkcap, the world of mushrooms and other fungi await us to discover them in a beautiful setting.”

Saturday 24th October
5:30pm - 8pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.

In amongst the stunning setting of the Hawarden estate, around the Old Castle, the old woods and the meadows are some wonderful wildflowers that call this area home. From the beautiful to the sublime we will explore the grounds at dusk to discover what emerges as it gets dark.

This event will be a gentle stroll around some of the more hidden parts of the estate with the aim to totally immerse ourselves in the pleasure of the estate at dusk.

Friday 13th November
9:45am-3:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

“Workshops like this can be more explanatory and give you an opportunity to repeat, learn, understand and implement for your own, individual body’s benefit. These key tools and techniques can help you progress in your practice faster.” - Emma Garland

This Yoga Workshop will specifically help you to understand your body better and prioritise your focus in terms of which muscles to build strength and which to stretch more. This better balance of the body’s muscles creates longevity, better posture and reduces the risk of injuries, as well as unknown aches and pains that show up as we age.

The Workshop will explore some of the traditional yoga postures (whether you’re familiar or not) where we’ll explore variations of each. Adding subtle adjustments to feel much more than we might usually. Here we’ll get a deeper understanding of which muscles we should stretch more and which we should actually strengthen, to allow the opposite muscles to stretch properly.

This workshop session is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions to help you switch on some of those smaller, underused muscles within the body and start to ease some of the muscular pain you may experience, particularly around those tighter areas of the body, like neck and shoulders, back, hamstrings, hips and belly.

We will work with the breath and provide a deeper feeling of engagement and resistance within your body to build heat and strength in the body without necessarily moving fast.

All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.

This session is suitable for all levels and experience!

Saturday 21st November
10am - 12pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.

A fungal foray with a true expert.

Join renowned naturalist and foraging expert David Winnard for a leisurely stroll through the grounds of Hawarden Estate to explore the world of mushrooms and other fungi. During this walk you will learn:

• How mushrooms and fungi work.

• Why they are important.

• How they fit into the ecosystem.

• How we go about identifying different species.

We will look for a variety of species in different habitats and, where appropriate, discuss edible, poisonous and medicinal species.

“During winter we see more medicinal types of fungi on the estate. From Hairy Curtain Crust to Turkeytail, Shaggy Parasol to Oakbug Milkcap, the world of mushrooms and other fungi await us to discover them in a beautiful setting.”

Sunday 6th December
9:40am-4:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

A Winter Retreat of Rest, Renewal & Resilience, Honouring the Water Element

As the year draws inward and the stillness of winter settles in, join us for the final gathering in a seasonal series of Five Element retreats. These nourishing, mindful days offer space to move, breathe, and reconnect in rhythm with the turning year and the energy of the elements.

Our focus for this final retreat is the Water Element — the deep reservoir of life-force, rest, and wisdom. In traditional practice, this element relates to the kidneys, and the gentle cultivation of resilience in the face of fear, anxiety, and exhaustion.

Jing (Essence & Physical Vitality).
What to expect from the morning session:

• Gentle joint-opening exercises to awaken and energise the body.

• Foundation LifeForce Qigong movements to build strength and resilience.

• Microcosmic Orbit breathing to cultivate inner harmony.

• Patting and dredging techniques to clear and invigorate energy pathways.

Qi (Emotional Flow & Elemental Integration).
What to expect from the afternoon session:

• The energetic body, working with the Five Element organs and taking time to focus on the Water Element.

• Five Element organ activation - awaken and align all five elements.

• Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration.

• Outdoor practice (weather permitting) to connect with nature.

A delicious light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop will be served, utilising fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support our practice.

This day is open to all. No experience necessary, just a willingness to move, breathe, and be present.

What to bring:
Wear comfortable, layered clothing to accommodate temperature changes

What you will take away:
Reconnect with yourself, the season, and the energy of nature in this unique seasonal Qigong retreat day.

All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.

This workshop will be hosted within our beautiful Conservatory space.

Friday 18th December
9:45am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

“Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can also boost your mood and productivity!” - Emma Garland

This wellbeing day is designed to give you space to connect back to yourself, to your body and to create a space for your mind to be a little quieter. We all have busy lives with stresses and worries that eat into our lives and increase pressure and stresses that we often hold in the body.

This is a relaxed, restorative day for you to take much needed time out for yourself with no expectation or knowledge required. We encourage you to go at your own pace and to join in as much or as little as you like.

The day includes a gentle stroll through the gardens of Hawarden Estate, up to the Old Castle for breathwork, followed by a hot drink back at the Conservatory. We’ll roll out our mats, move slowly, mindfully and connect to our body with the breath. We usually finish with a restorative relaxation to rest the body fully. The day finishes with a delicious lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.

This session is suitable for all levels and experience!