2026
Kids Go Wild!
with Charlotte AllchinnA monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland at Braziers Park. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, it may get mucky!
Snowdrops Open Days
Our Snowdrop Open Days are the ideal opportunity to visit Braziers Park and explore our grounds during winter. We will host an exciting programme including guided snowdrop walks, a history of Braziers tour, family crafting sessions, and more. The event is free to attend, but booking is required.
Rhythms, Songs and Stories: A Women's Weekend of Connection Through Percussion
Join facilitators Chris Sylla and Jo Macrae for a restorative weekend of drumming, song, storytelling, yoga nidra, and connection in the beautiful surroundings of Braziers Park. Open to all women and non-binary people, this retreat offers time to reconnect with rhythm, community, and the natural world. No musical experience required – just curiosity and an open heart.
Grabbing Hope: A Community Organising Workshop
Grabbing Hope is residential workshop led by Humanity Project, introducing Popular Assemblies as a practical, people-led model of democracy. Designed for anyone feeling disillusioned by conventional politics, the workshop offers skills in deep listening, facilitation, and organising inclusive community assemblies. Participants will explore how collective decision-making can spark meaningful neighbourhood-level change. Guided by experienced organisers, facilitators, and activists, Grabbing Hope equips attendees with tools to build more democratic, connected, and hopeful local futures.
Spring Tea Day
Join tinyteahouse for an early spring Tea Day exploring tea culture through tasting, brewing, meditation and gathering. The morning session introduces the classic teas of China – the birthplace of tea cultivation – featuring White, Green, Black, Oolong and Puerh, with practical tips on how to taste, source and brew each style. After lunch, we will share a seasonal Qi Gong practice to settle body and mind, followed by a seated tea meditation using loose leaf in bowls. We will close with a tea gathering serving rare, aged teas and exploring their “energetics”.
SOUL Wider Community Gathering
Join us for a gentle and nourishing weekend exploring the theme of SOUL – an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and be part of a warm, curious community. Rooted in Satish Kumar’s Soil ~ Soul ~ Society framework, the weekend weaves together reflection, creativity, movement, and shared conversation. Expect a relaxed mix of informal workshops, time in nature, and moments of quiet rest, alongside light-hearted evening gatherings and the joy of being in community.
Life Drawing & Mindfulness Weekend: The Art of Presence
Join us for a gentle weekend of life drawing and mindfulness in the inspiring surroundings of Braziers Park. Guided by experienced facilitators, the retreat blends figure drawing with simple creative and contemplative practices designed to foster presence, awareness, and creative flow. Working with a live nude model in a mix of short and extended poses, participants will draw in beautiful indoor and outdoor locations. All basic materials are provided, with the option to bring your own preferred tools or easel.
Braziers Park May Fayre
Once again, Braziers Park will be open for our annual May Day celebrations. As ever, there will be live creative drop-in sessions, food and drinks, activities for children and families, and most importantly – Maypole dancing! It is a wonderful opportunity to visit Braziers, meet our resident community, and experience the spirit of the place firsthand. You are warmly invited to wander the grounds and enjoy the beauty of the estate in spring. This is a free event, but booking is essential.
The Braziers Park Reunion 2026
This gathering is open to all former volunteers and residents of Braziers Park. It offers a warm opportunity to return, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy time together in the beautiful place you once called home. The week will centre on friendly conversation, gentle excursions, and simply being together in a familiar setting. Please note that the Reunion includes a commitment of up to two flexible working hours per day.