The Glade

The Glade is an immersive haven nestled within our festival, bringing together Legends and leading voices from the world of health and wellbeing.

Expect inspiring talks, practical advice and indulgent experiences designed to help you feel your best.

Step into a space where expert insight meets practical action, from engaging conversations on mental health, sleep, nutrition and resilience, to hands-on workshops, an onsite spa and other restorative experiences.

Relax, learn, try something new and connect with others in an environment that feels as good, as it does you good.

Your Hosts

The Sages

The Sages are wise storytellers, healers and conversation leaders who host candid talks, reflective salons and workshops in The Glade. For thoughtful visitors and those seeking connection, they create warm, safe spaces where honest stories inspire action, healing and community beyond the long weekend.

The Cherry Blossom

The Cherry Blossom Stage becomes a sanctuary for reflection, learning and support, hosting leading voices in wellbeing who bring compassion, expertise and lived experience to the heart of the festival.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll hear from mental health advocates, recovery specialists, addiction counsellors, mindfulness teachers and people bravely sharing their own journeys.

Together they spark open conversation around topics like managing anxiety, building resilience, navigating grief, supporting loved ones through addiction, and finding balance in everyday life.

Expect thought provoking talks, honest storytelling and interactive discussions that encourage connection and understanding. It’s a space designed to help you pause, breathe and explore the tools that support healthier, happier living, all within the uplifting energy of the festival.

Take a look at just some of the sessions on offer…

Set at The Lotus Spring, this workshop invites you to experience the strength, stretch and precision of Reformer work in a relaxed and friendly environment. Expert instructors guide you through controlled, flowing sequences that build core stability, improve posture and release tension. Whether you’re a seasoned Pilates fan or trying it for the first time, it’s a chance to reset your body, boost your wellbeing and continue with your day feeling balanced and revitalised.

Our Breathwork sessions offer a calm, grounding escape from the buzz of the day, inviting you to slow down, reset and reconnect with yourself in the fresh outdoor air. Guided by an experienced practitioner, you’ll explore simple, powerful breathing techniques that ease stress, lift energy and help quiet a busy mind. Whether you’re looking to release tension, boost clarity or just enjoy a moment of stillness beneath the open sky, this gentle workshop creates a peaceful space to breathe deeply, feel present and leave feeling lighter and more balanced.

Looking for a soothing escape? We invite you to sink into waves of calming tones and gentle vibrations in our sound bathing sessions. You’ll be guided through a restorative journey using crystal bowls, chimes and other resonant instruments that help quiet the mind, release tension and encourage emotional balance. As the sounds ripple through space, the natural surroundings amplify the sense of peace, creating a cocoon of stillness within the festival buzz. It’s a beautiful moment to pause, reset and let the harmonious frequencies leave you feeling centred, refreshed and quietly uplifted.

For a joyful, connective experience, built around playfulness, shared energy and the freedom to let go of self consciousness, join our group singing sessions. This uplifting session encourages you to explore your voice without pressure, blending simple harmonies, call and response moments and feel-good rhythms that make it easy for everyone to join in. As the group warms up and voices begin to merge, the focus shifts from “how you sound” to “how it feels”, creating a sense of unity, confidence and light hearted fun. It’s an invitation to laugh, loosen up and rediscover the simple pleasure of singing together in a supportive, festival spirited atmosphere.

The Lotus Spring:

A reflective space for guided rituals, sound baths and small ceremonies. The Lotus Spring offers sensory, restorative experiences that soothe the senses and invite a meaningful pause during a busy weekend.

What to Expect

Whether you’re seeking a moment of stillness, a spark of inspiration or a mindful break from the festival buzz, The Dandelion Studio offers a nurturing pocket of peace designed to help you unwind, reconnect and come away having learnt something new.

Get creative and immerse yourself in the soothing world of scent. Blend natural waxes with essential oils, learn how different fragrances can support relaxation, focus, energy or emotional balance. It’s a hands on, sensory experience where you can craft something beautiful, explore the power of scent and leave with a candle infused with your own intention and creativity.

Slow down, get grounded and enjoy the calming rhythm of working with clay. Explore simple shaping and sculpting techniques that encourage presence, patience and creative flow. As your hands move and the clay responds, the focus shifts from perfection to process, letting you relax, tune into your senses and find a quiet moment of expression within the busy festival.

Explore texture and pattern, and enjoy the meditative rhythm of making art. Experiment with simple printing techniques using natural materials, carved blocks or playful mark making tools that encourage presence and curiosity. Reconnect with your creativity and lose yourself in the gentle flow of mindful making.

Pause, breathe and explore your inner world through words. Move through simple prompts and creative exercises designed to help you untangle thoughts, spark self awareness and connect with your emotions in a calm, grounded way. Whether you’re capturing gratitude, releasing worries, mapping intentions or simply letting your pen wander, journalling becomes a soothing ritual that encourages clarity, presence and emotional balance.

The Dandelion Studio

The Dandelion Studio is a gentle, hands on haven where you can slow down, switch off and lose yourself in mindful creativity. This calming space invites you to explore tactile, grounding workshops, from craft orientated rituals and nature inspired making to soothing, meditative activities that encourage presence and play.It’s a place to follow your curiosity, let your mind settle and enjoy the quiet pleasure of creating something with your own hands.