Past Events

Kickstart your weekend with a relaxing reset Stress Buster Sound Bath. Not only will you be surrounded in the beautiful relaxing colours of the Aurora Borealis, but you will be bathed in the beautiful relaxing acoustic sound of Gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, native Indian Flute and voice based on each Chakra note. Please bring a mat, blanket and cushion . An extra cushion is advised if you have lumbar issues. 2 reflexology chairs are available to book for those…

Join us for a workshop on home composting here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor) Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all day workshop you will learn the basics of different composting systems alongside a bit of helpful theory. You will also carry out some fun, practical work to apply your learning and to help keep us warm. Good, home-based or community-based composting is one of the key but often missing links to achieving…

Join us for a workshop on soils here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor) Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the basics of different soils and soil life alongside a bit of helpful theory. Bringing a sample of your own garden soil, you will learn how to identify its type, characteristics and needs. You will also carry out some fun, practical work to apply your learning and to help…

We are pleased to announce that Asthall will be opening its gardens for one special day this summer, in the aid of The Oxford Samaritans. Oxford Samaritans first opened in 1963. Now with around 170 volunteers in an average month, they spend 800 hours on the phone, answering 2,500 phone calls.  They are open 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support to anyone who may be experiencing feelings of distress or despair; including those that may lead to…

So what IS permaculture? Join us here at Asthall Manor to find out and learn how you can apply permaculture ethics, principles and design to your own garden, community and life! Permaculture is a holistic and solutions-oriented approach that has many applications to all aspects of life. It stresses patterns of co-operation rather than competition, with principles that can be applied to gardening, agriculture, building, ‘green’ economics, transport, waste treatment, health care, creating a livelihood, community development or personal lifestyle.…

Join us for a workshop on home composting here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor) Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the basics of different composting systems alongside a bit of helpful theory. You will also carry out some fun, practical work to apply your learning and to help keep us warm. Good, home-based or community-based composting is one of the key but often missing links to achieving the…

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT   Did you know that you can make a cough syrup from the humble onion? Or that a simple dandelion can provide pain relief, improve your digestion and can be used as a substitute for coffee? Your garden is a magical apothecary just waiting to be discovered. Join us at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden for the all-day Your Garden Apothecary workshop, led by qualified local Herbalist, Ann Lewis. You’ll learn all the tips and…

Explore different ways of describing light and reflections of plants in water. Working from direct observation of the lake at Asthall Manor in oils on board. All materials provided apart from a sketchbook or A4 cartridge paper for notes and preparatory sketches. Cost of workshop: £65.00