Past Events

We welcome back Kieran Stiles for another of his popular painting workshops in the ballroom. Acrylic Woodlands - The polymer resin binder in acrylic paint is very fast drying. If this drying process is slowed down by adding layers of watercolour washes, it becomes sticky and creates interesting blending effects. Learn how to experiment with this process when describing the texture of trees. All materials provided apart from a sketchbook or A4 cartridge paper for notes and sketches. Workshops are payable in…

Due to popular demand, we have added another date for Kieran's workshop! Acrylic Woodlands - The polymer resin binder in acrylic paint is very fast drying. If this drying process is slowed down by adding layers of watercolour washes, it becomes sticky and creates interesting blending effects. Learn how to experiment with this process when describing the texture of trees. All materials provided apart from a sketchbook or A4 cartridge paper for notes and sketches. Workshops are payable in advance and non-refundable…

A simply unmissable event for the Mitford-curious! Mimi Pond and Carla Kaplan will be in conversation in the Ballroom, about their books and their take on this infamous family, who lived at Asthall Manor between 1919 and 1926. In particular, Carla and Mimi are both fascinated by the parallels between the politics of the early twentieth century and those of today. What happens when members of an eccentric aristocratic family jump into active political life – on different sides? With…

Hatha is generally slow, holding poses for several breaths, allowing for detailed instruction and grounding. Starting from Thursday 9th April we welcome a new Yoga teacher to our ballroom, Jenny Souter for a new course of 4 Hatha Yoga sessions on a Thursday.  That's the 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th April 2026. 9.15am to 10.30am £40 for the block of 4. For more information or to book the first block of 4 sessions please contact Jenny directly on her mobile 07786…

Learn how to experiment with layering fluid washes of acrylic describing the subtle shifts in light and reflections on the lake here at Asthall Manor. All materials provided apart from a sketchbook or A4 cartridge paper for notes and sketches. Workshops are payable in advance and non-refundable after 7 days before the event. Tickets £65 For bookings please click here to be re-directed to Kieran's website    

18th and 19th April - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us here at Asthall Manor for a weekend journey through vegetable and herb propagation for your healthy food-growing needs. Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. Good, home-based plant propagation is core to achieving the successful growing of healthy, nutritious food. It’s also a great way to save money, reduce your carbon footprint and minimise your impact on the environment. Starting a healthy new baby plant off in…

Learn the art of energy healing for the land with expert guidance from garden designer, plantswoman and geomancer Lara Cowan.  Increase your intuition and healing skills through guided land energy healing sessions. Learn about Earth Acupuncture, when and how to use it.  take time to connect with the land, hone your intuition and your healing powers.  suitable for anyone from beginners through to experienced healers. All that is needed is an open heart.  tea/coffee, cheese and crackers available.  main event…

Join us for a workshop on low intervention beekeeping here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden. Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome.In this all-day workshop you will learn the basics of keeping healthy bees in a low intervention, chemical free manner with a bit of helpful theory. We will look at different approaches ranging from hands off bee hosting through to low interference honey harvesting. Conventional beekeeping emphasises beekeeper inputs and beekeeper control. We will be looking at bee-centred…