Past Events

Vigour and Skills is a community of makers with shared values of sustainability, storytelling and craftsmanship. They proudly share every stage of their maker's creative process with their customers and love watching them fill their lives and homes with objects of singular beauty; a world where every item has a story to tell. Everything you buy from Vigour and Skills is sure to spark a conversation - and every conversation helps to preserve their maker's craft. Over the course of the four days, V+S will be showcasing…

ISHKAR will be returning to Asthall Manor for an exciting one day shopping event, with friends: Goldfinger, Tamay and me, Thread Tales, Hadeda, La Eva and Pico Goods. Impactful gifts that pair luxury with purpose. This curated shopping event brings together a group of independent brands that believe positive impact can be achieved through good business, sustainable practices, and the value of time-honoured crafts. Expect lovely Christmas gifts, mulled wine and wreath-making for an abundance of festive cheer. Visitors will have the opportunity to…

Day workshop in vocal sound and the body Bee-ing in the body-sound bridge – is a vocal sound workshop. Cost: £35 Come with an open mind and heart, and leave feeling resourced with love for yourself and those you meet on your path.   Please register on my website for this workshop here. What you need to participate in this workshop an honest curiosity about making vocal sound in the body a yoga mat a pillow or yoga block pillow wear…

Join us for a workshop on effective propagation of tasty vegetables and herbs here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor). Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the fundamentals of different propagation techniques alongside a bit of helpful theory. This will include understanding and making your own seed compost, best practice seed sowing, along with root cuttings and softwood cuttings of herbs. During the workshop you will carry out some…

Kickstart your weekend with a relaxing reset Stress Buster Sound Bath. Not only will you be surrounded in the beautiful relaxing colours of the Aurora Borealis, but you will be bathed in the beautiful relaxing acoustic sound of Gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, native Indian Flute and voice based on each Chakra note. Please bring a mat, blanket and cushion . An extra cushion is advised if you have lumbar issues. 2 reflexology chairs are available to book for those…

Join us for a workshop on home composting here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor) Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all day workshop you will learn the basics of different composting systems alongside a bit of helpful theory. You will also carry out some fun, practical work to apply your learning and to help keep us warm. Good, home-based or community-based composting is one of the key but often missing links to achieving…

Join us for a workshop on soils here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor) Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the basics of different soils and soil life alongside a bit of helpful theory. Bringing a sample of your own garden soil, you will learn how to identify its type, characteristics and needs. You will also carry out some fun, practical work to apply your learning and to help…

We are pleased to announce that Asthall will be opening its gardens for one special day this summer, in the aid of The Oxford Samaritans. Oxford Samaritans first opened in 1963. Now with around 170 volunteers in an average month, they spend 800 hours on the phone, answering 2,500 phone calls.  They are open 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support to anyone who may be experiencing feelings of distress or despair; including those that may lead to…