2026 Events and Workshops

Stay, Learn and Explore at Barnard Castle

Friday 10th -Sunday 12 July 2026

Reserve a place by booking by 31 Dec 2025

We have planned a selection of activities for small groups within the 60 attendees, and our intention is to get everyone trying each activity as part of the explore plan  of the weekend.

So, from a friendly welcome on the Friday with a Gardening Talk after dinner, to a range of
hands-on crafts and active experiences on the Saturday, followed by a Vodka tasting and an evening of music. On the Sunday there is
more to enjoy in the morning, Sunday lunch and an afternoon visit and talk at the Bowes museum next door, (and the Vivienne Westwood Exhibition!)

During the days we will have various activities such as early morning Tai chi or a swim (or have a quiet cuppa?),
a riverside walk, some al-fresco Sound Bathing for a little mindfulness. We will have soap making and
other hands-on crafts, as well as a few more ideas of activities that are still a work in progress. Come and enjoy some ME time!

You can opt out of the activities, and you don't prebook as we aim to persuade you all to try a new experience. All the while you have
time to chill and chat and make new friends in a lovely environment. And as it is July, we also hope to enjoy some sun and fresh air, with a cuppa (or a glass of your favourite tipple that you have brought with you.)

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