Join us at Lime Wood on Wednesday 24th June for a day of nature, learning and nourishment, celebrating summer.

Led by our resident forager Sammie Longhorn, begin the day exploring the grounds of Lime Wood to discover seasonal, edible treasures growing all around us. You’ll then be guided into the art of fermentation with Rachel Booth, founder of Newlyn Fermentary, alongside our Chef Iain Longhorn.

In this hands-on workshop, Rachel will share her passion for fermented foods, from gut-friendly kefirs to vibrant kvass, showing just how simple it is to transform foraged ingredients into nourishing, flavourful creations at home. Learn the foundations of lacto-fermentation - one of the oldest and most health beneficial preservation techniques. The morning concludes with a relaxed, seasonal lunch in Raw & Cured.

Timings:

9:30am – Arrival

10:00am – 11:00am – Foraging with Sammie

11:00am – Tea break (wild teas and fermented drinks)

11:15am – 1:00pm – Fermentation workshop with Rachel

1:20pm – 2:45pm – Lunch in Raw & Cured

£155 per person to include a guided forage, fermentation workshop, lunch with soft drinks, and your own two ferments to take home.

Herb House Members receive 35% off this event - please book with Herb House Spa Reception or by entering your promotional code.

Please note, this event is for guests aged 18 and over. We kindly ask that you let us know of any dietary requirements in advance. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for outdoor foraging.

Centred on the science of breath and nervous system regulation, exploring how breathing patterns can influence performance, resilience and overall wellbeing.

Led by Jamie, the day begins with an introduction to breathwork, before moving into sessions focused on functional and performance-based techniques. Guests will discover how to refine their breathing to support energy, improve focus and aid recovery, alongside workshops designed to calm the nervous system and ease stress.

The day draws to a close with a restorative sound bowl experience led by Lime Wood practitioner Katie Hailey, followed by an extended conscious connected breathing session, offering time to deepen the practice and fully integrate the day’s learnings.

To book both The Intelligence of Breath day retreats, please contact our Reservations Team on +44 23 8028 7177 or add both dates to your basket when checking out.

Should you need to cancel or amend your reservation please contact us on +44 23 8028 7177 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Join us for an evening with breathwork specialist Jamie Clements, exploring the intersection of science, breath and human experience in Science Meets Soul: Bridging Biology, Breath & Being.

Guests will be welcomed from 6:30pm with a drink and light nibbles, before the talk begins at 7pm, followed by an open Q&A.

The session will explore how breathwork bridges the physical and emotional, what is happening in the body during stress and overwhelm, and how breath can be used as a practical tool for regulation in real time. Jamie will also share insights into expanded states of consciousness, the connection between emotional and physical health, and how modern wellness can better support real, sustainable wellbeing.

Herb House Members receive 35% off this event - please book with Herb House Spa Reception or by entering your promotional code.

Should you need to cancel or amend your reservation please contact us on +44 23 8028 7177 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Focused on intuitive rhythm, spiritual connection, presence and inner awareness. After a gentle opening practice led by Jamie, guests are guided through a deeper conscious connected breathing session designed to encourage release, reflection and emotional clarity.

In the afternoon, a foraging and nature immersion experience with resident forager Sammie Longhorn brings the retreat back into the landscape of the New Forest, inviting a deeper connection to the natural world and the seasons that shape it.

The experience concludes with a meditative gong bath led by Lime Wood practitioner Rich Hale, providing a restorative, sensory finale and leaving guests with a renewed sense of balance, calm and restoration.

To book both The Intelligence of Breath day retreats, please contact our Reservations Team on +44 23 8028 7177 or add both dates to your basket when checking out.

Should you need to cancel or amend your reservation please contact us on +44 23 8028 7177 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Join our resident Forager Sammie Longhorn for seasonal foraging. Sammie is a yoga teacher, forager, and community herbalist, with a passion for reconnecting people with the incredible edible and medicinal properties of our wild and native plant life.

Meet at Herb House to venture into the forest for a one-hour foraging walk. Then head back to our glasshouse for refreshments and a Q&A with Sammie.

Join our resident forager, Sammie Longhorn, from 11am-1pm on Monday 27th July 2026 for a child-friendly adventure through the hedgerows and meadows of Lime Wood. During this engaging one-hour foraging walk, children will learn how to safely identify a variety of edible and medicinal plants, discovering the fascinating world growing all around them through a fun, hands-on experience. Along the way, there will also be the opportunity to sample a selection of wild snacks.

Please arrive at Lime Wood for 11am and meet at Herb House before heading out into the grounds. Following the walk, guests will return to the Raw & Cured garden for refreshments and a chance to ask Sammie any questions during an informal Q&A session.

The walk covers approximately 1km across mostly flat ground. Suitable footwear is recommended and guests should be prepared for light rain. Children should be comfortable walking this distance, although toddlers and babies in slings are welcome. Please note that the route is not suitable for pushchairs.

Complimentary for Herb House members and £45 for non-members. The price includes one child per adult, the guided foraging walk, Q&A with Sammie and refreshments.

We’re delighted to welcome back Gemma McGuigan to Lime Wood for a special three-part Longevity Workshop series, offering tools and insights to support everyday health and long-term vitality.

Gemma McGuigan is one of the UK’s leading IFM-certified Functional Medicine and Nutrition practitioners, with a reputation for translating complex science into practical, accessible insights. Her work focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic health concerns, with specialist expertise spanning gut health, hormones, autoimmunity, fatigue, and nutrigenomics. A respected educator and speaker, Gemma bridges cutting-edge functional medicine with a nature-led philosophy of wellbeing.

This three-part workshop series explores longevity through the lens of Functional Medicine, reframing ageing as a dynamic and adaptable process influenced by energy, metabolism, inflammation, nervous system health, nutrition, movement and connection. Rather than focusing on symptom management, it highlights how signs such as fatigue, brain fog and low vitality can be early signals to support deeper balance and resilience in the body. The focus is on “pro-ageing” - building long-term health, vitality and adaptability to support a more vibrant and energetic life for longer.

Each workshop covers a different topic and can be booked individually, so you can choose the topic which most appeals to you, or you can book the series.

Individual workshops are priced at £135 to include the talks, welcome and break time refreshments, a seasonal 2-course lunch, an optional movement class, plus you'll also leave with a thoughtful gift to take home.

Alternatively, if you would like to attend all three workshops, you can enjoy a discounted rate of £380 for all three when booking together, saving you £45. To book the full series and to receive your discount, please contact our Spa Reception. Further discount is available for Herb House Members - please enquire with Spa Reception on 023 8028 6999.

Workshop Timings:

10am - 10:30am - Tea, Coffee, Green Juice & Welcome

10:30am - 11:30am - Workshop Session 1 with Gemma

11:30am - 11:45am - Break with Drinks & Protein Balls

11:45am - 12:30pm - Workshop Session 2 with Gemma

12:30pm - 1:15pm - Q&A Session with drinks in The Greenhouse

1:15pm - 2:45pm - Healthy, Seasonal 2-Course Lunch with Gemma

3:05pm - 4:05pm - Optional Movement Class - Gong Bath with Rich Hale in The Hideout

Workshop 1 – Monday 14th September – Reimagining Ageing: Why Ageing is More Malleable Than We Think

This workshop explores the emerging science behind longevity and how ageing is influenced by lifestyle, environment, metabolism and the nervous system, rather than time alone. Through a Functional Medicine lens, Gemma introduces the key drivers of ageing, from energy production and mitochondrial health to inflammation, stress physiology and immune balance, highlighting how modern life can accelerate the ageing process and how we can begin to address it through prevention.

Workshop 2 – Monday 21st September – Building the Biology of Longevity

This session focuses on the daily habits that shape how we age, exploring how food, movement, sleep and lifestyle act as biological signals that influence repair, resilience and long-term health. Through a Functional Medicine lens, Gemma looks at the role of nutrition and exercise in supporting metabolism, mitochondrial function, muscle mass, gut health and inflammation, alongside practical strategies to enhance cellular renewal and metabolic balance. The session also introduces key tools for longevity, including supportive testing, supplements and lifestyle approaches to promote healthy ageing.

Workshop 3 – Monday 28th September – The New Science of Ageing Well

This final workshop explores how longevity is shaped not only by physical health, but also by emotional wellbeing, nervous system balance and human connection. Gemma examines how chronic stress and modern overstimulation can keep the body in a prolonged state of survival, impacting repair, immunity and resilience, while also introducing the science behind rest, safety and recovery. The session highlights the importance of sleep, circadian health, purpose, joy and social connection as key drivers of healthy ageing, offering a holistic blueprint for long-term vitality and wellbeing.

Booking Terms

You can cancel or amend your booking up to 72 hours prior to your booking. Within 72 hours the full balance would be non-refundable and non-transferable. Full pre-payment required at the time of booking.

Join Alex Irwin 10am-12pm on Sunday 20th September for an autumn Forest Bathing experience in the heart of the New Forest. As the leaves begin to turn and the forest shifts towards the quieter season, wander beneath the trees and immerse yourself in the sights, scents and sounds of nature at this special time of year. Taking place around Mabon, the second harvest festival of the Wheel of the Year, the session invites guests to slow down and reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world as the forest prepares for winter.

Through gentle forest bathing, grounding and breathwork practices, discover a deeper connection to nature, alongside stories of forest folklore and the spirit of the season. Afterwards, gather at Raw & Cured for wild teas, drinks and seasonal snacks.