News from Lockdown ...

Hello Everyone

Long time no see.

If you are missing the gardens at Treetops, here are some photos to show you what's currently blooming. Bluebells, blossom and wisteria with the rhododendrons on their way.

We are together as a family and coping OK. As you can imagine, I'm cooking lots, reading, crocheting and when the hayfever isn't too bad I'm in the garden.

Here are some ideas to share with you:

If you are missing Claire Warner Artist and your painting, she has sent this to you: "SAA members can access my SAA live workshops through the community area"

https://community.saa.co.uk/vod/…

Non members can have a free 30 day trial.

https://www.saa.co.uk/info/vod-free-trial/

For those missing Rachel Windsor Yoga she has some great Zoom online classes via
 The Studio at Living Saucha, I can really recommend the relaxing Yin class and the Hatha for getting a bit more of the blood flowing.

Papercutting Lucy Dorothy has some beginners kits available on her etsy page for you to have a go at.

If you enjoy crochet or knitting, please make some squares or small blankets for the charity Woolly Hugs all details are on their website.

Linzi The White Horse Flower Company our Floral tutor, has been putting together a podcast which I'm sure you'll enjoy "The English Florist" by Lindsey Kitchin.

Further afield I have been loving Harriet on Instagram who runs De Winton Paper co, she has a great new book of watercolour painting, based on all things floral. She does paint alongs and tutorials via instagram.

If you are missing your shopping therapy B the lifestyle shop is busy with a shop move in Newbury and can't wait to re-open, in the meantime Em and her team are busy sending out online orders.

Colline's Kitchen Newbury is still making and baking delicious food, with a delivery option and is great at free from food. And if you are after fresh fruit and veg then look no further than Fisher of Newbury, we've been using them for several weeks now in lockdown.

If you or anyone in your family are feeling anxious I can really recommed Breathpod, he does some great sessions on instagram and zoom.

For children and young adults Young Minds is a great resource for support.

Other than that I spend my time looking at insta photos of Cornwall, 
St Ives and small animals!!

Stay safe, stay home, and sending love x

Spring at Treetops

We are having a quiet week, as it's half term, enjoying the sunshine and the snowdrops.

Don't forget if you love snowdrops and are near Newbury, go and visit 

Welford Park

open til Sunday 3 March

(closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

After half term we are welcoming Claire back after her hand operation, and we have spaces available on 

A Walk in the Cotswolds

Wednesday 27 February

Magnolia Spring Blossom

Thursday 28 February

Both classes run from 9:30am - 3pm and cost £75

This includes all of your materials and a 2 course lunch with a glass of wine.

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Further ahead in March we have our popular

Beginners & Refreshers Watercolour Class

Tuesday 26 March

Singing in the Rain

Wednesday 27 March

A Colourful Market Scene

Thursday 4 April

For all other Watercolour dates, click HERE

We have one space left on our February Candlelit Yoga Supper Evening with Laura

Tuesday 26 February

7pm - 9:30pm

£30

&

5 places left on

Friday 22 March

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Laura is holding a Relax & Restore Retreat Day here on Saturday 9 March

11:30am - 4:30pm

A lovely relaxing day, full of yoga, relaxation, fresh air, creativity, delicious food and sound meditation.

£75

2 places left

Our next AromaYoga evening with Rachel is on Wednesday 1 May

7pm - 9pm

£25

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Lucy is here for a NEW Freehand Machine Embroidery workshop on Tuesday 19 March

10am - 3pm

£60 this includes all your materials and a light lunch

(bring your own machine)

and also another Papercutting Class,

these are great fun, and our next one on Tuesday 7 May is Personalised Papercutting, you will choose in advance some templates for cards, that Lucy will prepare for you and bring along to the class.

10am - 3pm

£60

I'm really looking forward to welcoming Linzi from The White Horse Flower Company for a Floral Workshop

Tuesday 14 May

9:45am - 1:30pm

£90

Linzi will be bringing some beautiful flowers and baskets of goodies and will show you how to create some beautiful floral arrangements.  May is the perfect month for this class.

You will then have a go, with her help, to make something stunning to take home with you.

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In the kitchen we have Sarah returning for an

Aga Baking Class

Thursday 18 April

9:45am - 1:30pm

£65

and I will be running a

Free From Cookery Class

Friday 10 May

10am - 1:30pm

£50

great recipes without gluten, dairy, egg etc

Both classes include a tasting lunch of all the food cooked.

We hope to see you at one of our Spring Classes

To book please email me

AromaYoga Class with Rachel

We recently held an AromaYoga evening with Rachel, which was really good.

It was great to welcome some new faces to Treetops too.

Rachel talked us through the oils she had chosen for the evening and their health benefits.

We enjoyed a gentle yoga flow class that incorporated the oils.

After 90 minutes, darkness had fallen and we relaxed into our savasana positions whilst Rachel soothed our brows with some lavender oil.

Truly relaxing.

The evening finished with some warm drinks and delicious nibbles.

Rachel will be back with us in the Autumn.

2018 Relax & Restore Classes

Yoga and Meditation

From Monday 8 January 2018 we will be holding Relax & Restore Classes with Laura Routh-Parsons.

Session 1

Gentle Flow Restorative Yoga: 9.30am - 10.30am

Session 2

Meditation: 10.45am - 11.45am

Time to connect, balance and restore your body, mind and soul.

Ideal for beginners and others wanting a gentle start to the week in a small and welcoming environment.

The price is £10 per session and everything will be provided for you; mats, towels, cushions, blocks, belts, eye masks and blankets.

(If you book the 5 week block you receive 10% off)

Please email to book up to 8am on the Monday mornings to ensure that there is a mat for you. 

Candlelit Yoga Evenings

On Tuesday 23 January we are holding another wonderful Candlelit Yoga Evening by the fireside.

Gentle yoga and meditation led by Laura with a delicious supper of nutritious soups and warming drinks.

The class runs from 7pm - 9.30pm and costs £30.

Relax & Restore Retreat Day

On Saturday 20 January we will be having another relaxing Retreat Day at Treetops.

Running from 11:30am - 4:30pm you will enjoy a great day in a small group taking part in gentle yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, a wellbeing workshop, a delicious and nutritious lunch, a creative activity and a gentle mindful walk within the 3 acres of grounds and woodland at Treetops.

We cater for all dietary requirements. 

Around the fire in the woods.

The day costs £75, we currently have 3 spaces left for this Retreat.