EVENTS AND COURSES

39 events

Bloom with Spring Equinox Retreat Afternoon Sat 30th March 2024

  • 30 Mar 2024
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join Stevie-Joanne McCormick Astrologer, Life Coach and Sound Healer for a Spring Equinox retreat afternoon in the Secret Garden. In this three-hour course you will be expertly guided through a range of activities designed to embrace the art of cyclical living, all within the beautiful and calming surroundings of the walled garden at Careys.

Willow Easter Basket Making Workshop Weds 3rd April 2024

  • 3 Apr 2024
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Create a beautiful hand-woven willow Easter basket under the expert guidance of local willow artist Yanina. This half-day workshop includes admission to the Secret Garden to explore after your session.

Garden Visit Thurs 4th April 2024

  • 4 Apr 2024
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Book a Garden Visit to Careys Secret Garden. EGGSTRA children's activities running on this date.

Parent & Toddler Groups Friday Mornings

  • Multiple sessions available from 5 Apr 2024 to 19 Jul 2024
  • Careys Secret Garden

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Spend a morning with your toddler at Careys Secret Garden in Wareham. A beautiful, tranquil space, where connecting to nature is the name of the game! Sessions run from 9.30am - 11am and you can stay in the garden as long as you like after the session.

Garden Visit Fri 5th April 2024

  • 5 Apr 2024
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Book a Garden Visit to Careys Secret Garden. Admission on Fridays includes at FREE Garden Tour at 11am. Tours run from April - September. EGGSTRA children's activities running on this date.

Encaustic Wax Experience Day Sat 6th April 2024

  • 6 Apr 2024
  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for full-day "Encaustic Wax Experience" this Easter at Careys Secret Garden with Lyn Kirkland. This event includes two in-depth and expertly guided creative sessions with complimentary refreshments in a truly beautiful and inspiring setting.

Mindful Weaving Workshop Sat 6th April 2024

  • 6 Apr 2024
  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Enjoy a mindful, creative weaving session in the beautiful surroundings of the Secret Garden with Becca from To Be Adorned. Create your own 'Gods Eye' weave to take home.

Spring Craft Fair Sun 7th April 2024

  • 7 Apr 2024
  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for a special Sunday craft fair in the Secret Garden this Spring. We have a wonderful array of local artisans setting up their stalls around the Secret Garden. Come and spend a day exploring the beautiful grounds, shop for your loved ones, or why not treat yourself?

Garden Visit Thurs 11th April 2024

  • 11 Apr 2024
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Book a Garden Visit to Careys Secret Garden. EGGSTRA children's activities running on this date.

Garden Visit Fri 12th April 2024

  • 12 Apr 2024
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Book a Garden Visit to Careys Secret Garden. Admission on Fridays includes at FREE Garden Tour at 11am. Tours run from April - September. EGGSTRA children's activities running on this date.

Macrame Weave Workshop Sat 13th April 2024

  • 13 Apr 2024
  • 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come along to Careys for a brilliant half-day Macrame workshop and create your very own beautiful decorative weave/wall hanging.

Willow Polish Asymmetric Basket Making Workshop Fri 19th April 2024

  • 19 Apr 2024
  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

In this workshop you will create your very own beautiful willow polish asymmetric basket to take home.

Creative Clay Workshop Insect Homes Sat 27th April 2024

  • 27 Apr 2024
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come and be inspired by nature in the beautiful surroundings of the Secret Garden and create your own masterpiece in clay. In this fantastic workshop, you'll learn various techniques for working with clay, and then create your very own clay creature under expert guidance.

Introduction to Forest Bathing Fri 3rd May 2024

  • 3 May 2024
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come along and enjoy spending a peaceful 2 hours bathing in the beautiful secret woodland and garden at Careys.

Secret Yoga Flow with Sonja Saturdays May to September 2024

  • Multiple sessions available from 4 May 2024 to 28 Sep 2024
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come and practice yoga amongst the trees, accompanied by nothing more than the songs of birds and a gentle yoga community. Saturday mornings May to September.

Silver Clay Workshop Sat 4th May 2024

  • 4 May 2024
  • 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver clay pendant? This is your opportunity to discover a new creative skill, in the beautiful and inspiring surroundings of the Secret Garden. You will be guided under expert tuition throughout the day by your host Tamasine from Dorset Seaside Silver to make a stunning pendant to take home. Your ticket includes FREE hot drink, slice of cake, and canvas bag.

An Introduction To Raffia Craft Make A Bag Workshop Fri 24th May 2024

  • 24 May 2024
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for an exciting Raffia Workshop in the Secret Garden and be guided under expert tuition to create your very own beautiful Raffia clutch bag. Full day workshop, includes complimentary hot drink for all attendees.

CHARITY OPEN DAY for National Garden Scheme Sun 26th May 2024

  • 26 May 2024
  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Carey's Secret Garden is excited to be hosting a special OPEN DAY to raise funds for the National Garden Scheme on Sun 26th May 2024. Whether you're a member of the NGS or not, please book a ticket and come and support the event and the charity's many beneficiaries. Pre-bookable cream teas available.

Moth Mania Workshop Weds 29th May 2024

  • 29 May 2024
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for a brilliant MOTH MANIA event and learn more about these incredible creatures! Discover the different types of moths native to the UK. Suitable for ages 4yrs+, young people and adults.

Moth Mania Workshop Sat 8th June 2024

  • 8 Jun 2024
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for a brilliant MOTH MANIA event and learn more about these incredible creatures! Discover the different types of moths native to the UK. Suitable for ages 4yrs+, young people and adults.

A Series of Scented Adventures Rose Sat 8th June 2024

  • 8 Jun 2024
  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join our Head Gardener Paul and Garden 'Finder' and Perfumer Simon for this exciting explorative adventure into all things ROSE. Your ticket will include a cream tea basket themed with Rose flavours.

Creative Clay Workshop Botanical Tiles Thurs 13th June 2024

  • 13 Jun 2024
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come and be inspired by nature in the beautiful surroundings of the Secret Garden and create your own masterpiece in clay. In this fantastic workshop, you'll learn various techniques for working with clay, and then create your very own clay creature under expert guidance.

Introduction to Forest Bathing Sat 15th June 2024

  • 15 Jun 2024
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come along and enjoy spending a peaceful 2 hours bathing in the beautiful secret woodland and garden at Careys.

Beginners Macrame Workshop Fri 21st June 2024

  • 21 Jun 2024
  • 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Beginners Macrame Workshop, join Bonnie Lass Create to make your very own plant pot hanger in the beautiful and inspiring walled garden.

Willow Lampshade Making Workshop Sat 22nd June 2024

  • 22 Jun 2024
  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

In this workshop you will create your very own beautiful willow lampshade to take home.

A Series of Scented Adventures Lavender Sat 6th July 2024

  • 6 Jul 2024
  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join our Head Gardener Paul and Garden 'Finder' and Perfumer Simon for this exciting explorative adventure into all things LAVENDER. Your ticket will include a cream tea basket themed with lavender flavours.

Bat Night Trail Weds 17th July 2024

  • 17 Jul 2024
  • 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come and find out about these incredible and fascinating creatures of the night at Careys Secret Garden with local Bat enthusiast Nick Tomlinson. Suitable for ages 12yrs+.

A Series of Scented Adventures Pelargoniums Sat 20th July 2024

  • 20 Jul 2024
  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join our Head Gardener Paul and Garden 'Finder' and Perfumer Simon for this exciting explorative adventure into all things LAVENDER. Your ticket will include a cream tea basket themed with Pelargonium flavours.

Creative Clay Workshop Foliage Creatures Sat 20th July 2024

  • 20 Jul 2024
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come and be inspired by nature in the beautiful surroundings of the Secret Garden and create your own masterpiece in clay. In this fantastic workshop, you'll learn various techniques for working with clay, and then create your very own clay creature under expert guidance.

Moth Mania Workshop Sat 27th July 2024

  • 27 Jul 2024
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for a brilliant MOTH MANIA event and learn more about these incredible creatures! Discover the different types of moths native to the UK. Suitable for ages 4yrs+, young people and adults.

A Series of Scented Adventures Citrus Sat 3rd August 2024

  • 3 Aug 2024
  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join our Head Gardener Paul and Garden 'Finder' and Perfumer Simon for this exciting explorative adventure into all things CITRUS. Your ticket will include a cream tea basket themed with Citrus flavours.

Bat Night Trail Weds 7th August 2024

  • 7 Aug 2024
  • 7:15 pm - 9:45 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Come and find out about these incredible and fascinating creatures of the night at Careys Secret Garden with local Bat enthusiast Nick Tomlinson. Suitable for ages 12yrs+.

Moth Mania Workshop Sat 10th August 2024

  • 10 Aug 2024
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for a brilliant MOTH MANIA event and learn more about these incredible creatures! Discover the different types of moths native to the UK. Suitable for ages 4yrs+, young people and adults.

Beginners Macrame Workshop Sat 17th August 2024

  • 17 Aug 2024
  • 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Beginners Macrame Workshop, join Bonnie Lass Create to make your very own Market Bag in the beautiful and inspiring walled garden.

Wild Weddings Open Afternoon Sat 17th Aug 2024

  • 17 Aug 2024
  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for a special celebratory afternoon in the Secret Garden. We will be opening our books for wild wedding ceremonies in 2025 so we're hosting an open afternoon this August for potential brides and grooms to come and take a look around the venue.

Moth Mania Workshop Sat 24th August 2024

  • 24 Aug 2024
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Careys Secret Garden

Join us for a brilliant MOTH MANIA event and learn more about these incredible creatures! Discover the different types of moths native to the UK. Suitable for ages 4yrs+, young people and adults.

Willow Catalan Harvest Basket Workshop Sat 28th September 2024

  • 28 Sep 2024
  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

In this workshop you will create your very own beautiful willow Catalan harvest basket to take home.

Willow Handbag Making Workshop Sat 19th Oct 2024

  • 19 Oct 2024
  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

In this workshop you will create your very own beautiful willow handbag/lunch basket to take home.

Eco Christmas Willow Tree Decoration Workshop Fri 29th Nov 2024

  • 29 Nov 2024
  • 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Careys Secret Garden

Move away from plastic, and be part of the 'Eco-Christmas' revolution with this wonderful willow decoration-making workshop.