Deeply rooted in the forest surrounding us, Re-Root at Lime Wood is a series of retreats, events and workshops inspired by the healing powers of nature and guided by the rhythms of the seasons.
A Foraged Feast Supper
Join us on Thursday 4th June for our Lime Wood Foraged Feast Supper, an immersive evening celebrating the seasonal and wild ingredients of summer.
Hosted by our resident forager Sammie alongside Chef Iain Longhorn, the evening begins at 6.30pm in the Herb House Roof Garden with a relaxed and engaging discussion into foraging and the no dig produce being served from our friends at Four Acre Farm. Enjoy wild-crafted cocktails and canapés, while Iain and his team prepare a delicious feast. Supper will be served family-style in Raw & Cured from 7.15 to 9pm - a generous, seasonal sharing supper designed to showcase the very best of foraged and locally grown produce from Four Acre.
£98 per person including drinks on arrival, canapés, a two-course sharing supper with biodynamic wines, and a Curated gift to take home.
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. Spaces are limited to 20 guests.
Herb House Members receive 35% off this event - please book with Herb House Spa Reception or by entering your promotional code.
Foraging
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.
Sonic Freedive
Forage, Ferment & Feast Lunch
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.
Tuesday 30th June - The Intelligence of Breath, with Jamie Clements - The Science
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.
'Science Meets Soul: Bridging Biology, Breath & Being' Talk by Jamie Clements
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.
Wednesday 1st July - The Intelligence of Breath, with Jamie Clements - Spirituality
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.
Contrast Therapy
Forest Bathing
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.