“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” – John Steinbeck, The Winter Of Our Discontent
A view through the Colour Garden fence
In this major lunar standstill year, June sees the full moon dip to its lowest point for 18.6 years and the sun soar high in the sky, ensuring more time to bask in long, languorous evenings and good times. Sunset picnics make a return in fair weather with our new Summer Socials, Father’s Day brings cause for celebration, and the garden is awash with fragrant blousy roses in dreamy romantic hues. Summer in Somerset is on the way – let’s go outside and revel in the beauty of the moment.
Join us in June for a dawn walk to soak in the exuberant sights, cook over fire on a Gardener & Chef session or learn a new craft, from botanical painting to green woodworking.
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What’s on in June
Forest Bathing Sundays
1, 15, 22, 29 June, 8am - 9am / £50
Journey into our ancient woodland to consciously connect with yourself and natural surroundings to learn the ancient Japanese art of ‘shinrin yoku’ or forest bathing. The session includes a slow mindful walk, poetry and meditation for the perfect way to start your Sunday.
Espalier Fruit Tree Training
3, 17 June, 9.30am - / £150
Join a masterclass with our Lead Fruit Grower, Andy ‘Apples’ Lewis, to discover the secrets, skills and specialist techniques used to succeed in the art of espalier. A rare opportunity to learn from our fruit experts, you’ll be led through training trees in all manner of forms.
Dawn Walk: 300 Years of English Garden Design
5 June, 7am - 10am / £45
Join Head of Programmes, Arthur Cole on a stroll through three centuries of English garden design to experience the sights, sounds and heady scents of the estate as we head into summer. Culminating in breakfast at the Garden Café.
Soak in the magic of the gardens at dusk
Yin Yoga & Breathwork
6, 13, 20, 27 June, 9.30am - 10.45am / £30
Start your Friday meditative yoga and breathwork session connecting mind, body and breath with slow, sequenced, floor-based poses. A holistic approach to health and happiness, tailored to students of all abilities.
Farm to Knife Butchery - Lamb
7 June, 9.30am – 3pm / £275
Join our butchers for the full farm-to-knife experience at our new Butchery. Learn to identify the different cuts of lamb, sharpen your knife skills and break down a carcass for cuts to take home before an indulgent carnivorous lunch at Farmyard Kitchen.
Somerset Safari
9 June, 9.30am – 12.30pm / £50
Join our resident entomologist, Tom, to get closer to the wild things on our Somerset estate. Enjoy a deep dive into the natural world and gain practical advice on how to enhance your outdoor space for insects and pollinators, protecting and promoting essential biodiversity.
Dry Stone Walling
11 & 25 June, 9.30am - 4pm / £150
Try your hand at drystone walling under the expert guidance of Tom Trouton in this hugely satisfying introductory course. Learn about the history, design and practical elements and take away the knowledge to create an array of structures from fire pits to water features.
Botany Watercolours (Summer)
14, 28 June, 9.30am – 3pm / £150
Wander through the gardens for abundant inspiration to develop your botanical painting skills. You’ll gather specimens to paint under the guidance of established wildlife artist, Camilla Clutterbuck, before capping off the day with lunch at the Garden Café.
Gardener & Chef
18 June, 9.30am – / £150
One of our favourite alfresco experiences as the weather warms, our Gardener & Chef sessions offer a chance to pick, prepare and cook your own estate lunch over fire, with a wealth of inspiration and insight from our expert team.
Enjoy seasonal spoils and a spot of cooking
Dusk Walk: 300 Years of English Garden
19 June, 6.30 - 8.30pm / £45
Close the day with a guided stroll around the beguiling sights and scents of the garden with Head of Programmes, Arthur Cole, as golden hour descends. Culminating in sundowners and charcuterie boards with a view at the Garden Café.
An Introduction to Green Woodworking
21 June, 9.30am – / £150
Designed for those who appreciate beautiful craftsmanship and slow, intentional making, this hands-on session will guide you through the essential skills of working with freshly harvested wood. It’s a wonderfully tactile experience with a deep connection to nature and tradition.
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Summer Socials
On sunny days during June, July & August, 6.30 - 9.30pm / £35 per adult, £17 per child
Our after hours picnic experience at the heart of the estate is back on sunny days for the summer – we’ll announce a date a week ahead. With a new spin for 2025, we’re firing up the BBQs for supper and sundowners with a view, and adding tours and tastings to the mix. Keep an eye on our socials channels so as not to miss a beat!
Discerning Dads
From heartwarming hampers to gardening gear and brilliant new additions to his booze cabinet, shop the best bits from across the estate to gift in time for Father’s Day on 15 June.
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