Wellbeing
Experiences.
Try something new and get outdoors and into nature!
Flowerdew Farm will be hosting a number of experiences, workshops, classes, retreats, and events, such as willow sculpturing, alpaca and goat yoga, animal art classes, wellness and mindful classes, and nature-inspired workshops.
Seasonal Events
We love all the seasons here at Flowerdew and encourage our visitors to enjoy all the elements.
Where possible we hold all workshops and sessions outside. If not and the weather turns, we got you covered!
Keep an eye on our social and booking pages
for updates.
2026 Experiences, Events & Workshop Calendar Is Now Open!
Are you a facilitator, events manger, retreat leader, workshop master, joyous host?
We would love to hear from you!
Flowerdew calendar is now open for 2026 and looking for new collaborators and partners.
Flowerdew can co -host, or can hand over the keys and you lead.
Example previous workshops and classes, events and guests that have enjoyed our site:
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Willow Workshops
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Alpaca Yoga
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Sound Healing
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Animal Wellness sessions
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Mini Mobile Farm
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Community & Volunteer Social Inclusion Days
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Paca Picnics
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Craft and creative workshops
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Welly Wanging and Games
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Shows, pop ups and markets
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Women's wellness weekender
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Mini Farmer Sessions
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Right To Roam
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Bridey Grove Summer Embers
Neuro & Nature Experience
Nature • Animals • Craft • Wellbeing • Regulation
A monthly outdoor nervous system reset for neurodivergent women.
Designed for women with ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivity, burnout, anxiety, or beautifully “neuro-spicy” minds who want practical tools, safe belonging, and seasonal support.
Sunday's
1.00pm -3.30pm
17th May
14th June
12th July
Are you:
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Looking for like-minded women to connect with?
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Recently diagnosed with ADHD or Autism, or suspect you might be?
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Waiting for support or assessments?
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A friend or family member who wants to better understand and support the women in your life?
If so, this event is for you.
What to expect:
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A safe, supportive space to share challenges, wins, and stories.
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Gentle nature therapy outdoors, connecting with our animals, and enjoying the fresh air, to help with regulation.
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Crafting activities – because we know our ADHD brains and hands like to keep us busy!
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Facilitation and practical tips and coping strategies from Claire, proud ADHDer and farm and wellbeing director, drawing on her experience with therapy, CBT, and animal, nature/forest therapy.
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Safe space to connect to like-minded women.
From hyperfocus to forgetfulness to full-blown “goblin mode,” we understand that brains work differently – and that’s a brilliant thing.
Join us to connect, nurture yourself, and celebrate the power of women supporting women. 🌸
Price: 25.00 pounds per person
This May Bank Holiday Weekend & Half Term Nature Craft Sessions at Flowerdew Farm.
Come and enjoy creative afternoons in nature with us at Flowerdew Farm this May Bank Holiday Weekend and throughout Half Term.
Inspired by the countryside and our friendly animals, our hands-on craft sessions are perfect for children and families of all ages.
Activities include:
Roc drawing
Goat-themed collages
Nature wand making
Flower crown creations
And more nature-inspired fun
We warmly welcome everyone and are committed to making our sessions accessible and inclusive for all.
Session Details
Daily: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Price: £14 per person
All materials supplied – just bring yourselves and your smiles!
Guests staying on site, local visitors, and residents are all welcome.
Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.
To book:
You are also very welcome to bring a picnic and relax in our communal picnic area after the session until 4:00pm.
New guided walks are here!
🌿Natter, Nurture & Nature - Guided Walks 🌿
🌿Join us to celebrate the changing seasons with fresh air, stunning views, guidance on local flora, fauna, wildlife, and nature therapy and wellbeing, in the heart of the Bride Valley.
Sunday's
📅 31 May Claire & Steve
📅 28 June Claire & Cat ( Steve and Ian TBC)
📅 19 July Claire ( Steve & Ian TBC)
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 Flowerdew Farm, Hazel Lane, Puncknowle (Nr Bridport) DT2 9BU
Price 💷 £15 per person
🌼 What to Expect
We’ll begin at Flowerdew Farm, before setting off on a guided nature walk across the breathtaking Bride Valley. You can also say hello to our alpacas and pygmys. Along the way you’ll enjoy:
🌻Scenic and stunning landscapes across The Bride Valley.
You will be guided by if not one of us, but maybe all four of us!
🐸“Swampy Steve” Parsons local resident mushroom and wild orchid enthusiast, sharing his knowledge of flora, fauna, fungi and wildfire (plus photography moments!)
🌿 Local knowledge woven into the landscape, across the Bride Valley by Ian Balchin, local resident and antique collector.
🌳 ✨ Gente nature therapy with Claire Ives Farm Director and nature and forest therapist.
Folklore from Cat at Starduct Cermonies
☕ A scenic rest stop with a complimentary drink and a tasty treat
🌻Back to Flowerdew - welcome to stay on in our communal picnic area by our alpacas and pygmies, for a rest/ BYO snacks.
Fresh air, good company, wellbeing, wildlife spotting, and that grounded, connected-to-nature feeling we all need more of.
🌻 Who Is This For?
This is for you if you:
Love walking and exploring the beautiful countryside
Are curious about wildlife, plants, fungi and discovering new local areas.
Want to meet like-minded, nature-loving souls
Enjoy learning more about the benefits of nature as a tool for wellbeing.
Come solo or bring friends and family — we’re an inclusive, friendly bunch and new faces are always welcome
💛🐶 Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.
🥾 What to Know:
Approx. 4-hour walk (with breaks)Uneven ground, some stiles, inclines and declines
A reasonable level of fitness required
🎒 What to Bring:
Yourself and your smiles
Layers & weather-appropriate clothing
Good walking boots
🥾We’ll provide:
Guidance and storytelling
Leave-no-trace rubbish bags
Hot drink and snack
Photos captured and shared with the group👣 Spaces Are Limited
Maximum 20 people
14+ age group
*note under 18 must be with an adult and have a level of fitness for a long walk with inclines and declines
🚗 10 car parking spaces 🚶 10 walking spaces (for those arriving on foot/public transport)
Price: £15 per person, this is a beautiful, affordable way to celebrate the turning of the season — limited spaces - so book quickly.
If you’re feeling the call of the countryside, the woods, the hills and the sunset…
🌅Come and join us.
Pebble Painting with Cat from Stardust Ceremonies
Come and be inspired by Flowerdew Surroundings, our nature, wildlife, and animals.
With stunning views across the Bride Valley.
Dates:
Saturday 4th and saturday 18th July.
Time:
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Price: £5 per person
All ages welcome - fun for all.
All materials supplied – just bring yourselves and your smiles!
Guests staying on site, local visitors, and residents are all welcome.Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.
To book:hello@flowerdew.farm
( booking essential as linited spaces)
You are also very welcome to bring along a picnic and enjoy crafting, nature and watching our pacas and pygmies.
Alpaca and Goat Yoga
Find Your Calm in the Most Joyful Way.
Ready for a unique yoga experience that soothes the mind, gently moves the body, and fills your heart with joy? Welcome to Alpaca Yoga – a gentle, restful, restorative session open to all levels, practiced right in the peaceful presence of our friendly alpacas. Yes… you really do get to find your zen with alpacas grazing beside you.
This is more than a yoga class — it’s a unique wellness escape that blends mindful movement, nature, and the calming energy of animals for a truly unforgettable and healing experience.
Why Alpaca Yoga? Nurture your wellbeing with benefits such as:
Time in nature Reduced stress & anxiety
Improved breathing, sleep, and overall health Better movement and mobility
Joy and playfulness
A chance to try something wonderfully new
The pure happiness of being around animals
✨ Come slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the serene magic of yoga with alpacas. Spaces are limited — book your class today!
Group Size: Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12 *Ages 13+
*If you would like a family yoga class, youngs children to join, or to book a larger group, email us as we are more than happy to try and meet your requirements hello@flowerdew.farm
*Any special requirements? (chairs, additional props, accessibility needs). Just let us know on booking.
What to Bring
Boots suitable for our boot wash (required for walking into the alpaca pasture)
Layers you can easily add or remove
Mats & props provided
Optional: your own blanket, eye mask, or essential oils
If the weather is poor, sessions will be rescheduled or refund options discussed.
BOOKING COMING SOON!
New dates and booking coming soon.
Sunday 21st June - Summer Solstice Special
Friday 24th July - International Self-Care Day - Goat Yoga + Experience to be announced.
Sunday 23rd Aug Bank Holiday weekend - Family Goat Yoga
30th August - TBC
Sunday
Group and private sessions are also available, email for more information.
Meet Your Teacher
Claire A Yoga Alliance–qualified instructor in Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Family Yoga and Restorative Yoga.
Claire brings a warm, kind, and playful approach to her classes and caters to all levels and abilities. No experience needed.“I love blending Vinyasa with Yin, and I believe we all need more rest, softness, and space to breathe.
Claire's goal is to create a safe, welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves. Yoga should be fun — and for everybody.”
When she’s not teaching, you’ll find Claire outdoors running, walking, paddleboarding, or loving on her cats. Alpaca Yoga is her dream blend of nature, movement, and joy.
Arts & Crafts Experience
✨ Group Arts & Crafts Experience at Flowerdew ✨
At Flowerdew, we curate creative experiences designed to make your visit more memorable, nurturing joy, inner peace, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing. We believe creativity is food for the soul—and that anyone can get arty and crafty, at any age and with any level of experience.
Join us for a one-hour guided crafting session, inspired by the beautiful nature, animals, and wildlife that surround us. We provide all the materials you need and offer gentle guidance—while giving you the freedom to explore, play, and enjoy the simple pleasure of being creative. It’s the perfect activity for anyone wanting to try something a little different, take time out, or enjoy a mindful, outdoor wellbeing session in the fresh air.
When the weather isn’t on our side, we’ll host your creative experience in our cosy stable rest area, so the magic continues come rain or shine.
Children must be supervised and booked in with an adult.
Sessions are self run - we provide all the crafting, materials and you can just get crafty, creative and have fun.
We can also offer supervised children's sessions, but these must be pre-booked and a few details will be required for safeguarding and health & safety—simply let us know when booking.
Come as you are. Create something beautiful. Have fun! 🎨✨
Times vary - so please let us know on booking your preferred time slot.
For special requests and future collaborators:
Calling all heroes, gurus, teachers, Jedi knights, eco warriors, and all-around good vibe humans.
We would love to talk to you, collaborate with you, or we have a gorgeous site and space that is available for hire for 2026!
if you would like to collaborate or hire our site for your own retreat or workshop, please email
