A celebration of Mabon, the Autumn Equinox. A moment to honour balance, abundance and change.

Held at The Tower on Portobello Beach, this two-hour workshop brought the pages of Slow Seasons to life. We began with a short reading before gathering foliage from Ochre Botanical Studios to create our own Autumn wreaths, filled with berries, seedheads and fallen leaves.

With the waves and Arthur’s Seat as a backdrop, guests slowed into the rhythm of the season and left with a handmade wreath and a sense of calm.

A half-day retreat to celebrate Beltane, the height of Spring. When light, growth and creativity abound.

Alongside Aimée from Wild Tide Yoga, we explored the themes of Beltane through yoga, reflection and creativity. After sharing seasonal insights from the Beltane chapter of Slow Seasons, I guided guests to create their own floral posies with locally grown blooms from Ochre Botanical Studios.

A day of movement, beauty and balance.

Inspired by Imbolc and Ostara, this Spring workshop celebrated renewal and the gentle return of light.

In partnership with TOAST, we explored Spring rituals and table styling, taking inspiration from Slow Seasons. Guests created posies of locally grown flowers from Ochre Botanical Studios to decorate their Spring table, celebrating the art of gathering and the season’s bright optimism.

A joyful celebration of Yule: the turning of the year, when we gather warmth and light.

Hosted in partnership with The Portobello Bookshop, this workshop marked the festive season and the launch of Slow Seasons. Guests learned how to make reusable wreaths with foliage from Ochre Botanical Studios: evergreens, berries and seedheads sourced from local gardens.

A slow, creative evening in the spirit of Winter Solstice.

Marking Mabon, the Autumn Equinox: a time of harvest and gratitude.

At Kilduff Farm we celebrated the launch of Slow Seasons with a Q&A and a hands-on foraged flower crown activity. Guests enjoyed mulled apple juice, autumnal treats and the chance to take home a pumpkin and signed copy of the book.

A cosy, heart-warming evening honouring the abundance of Autumn.

Another celebration of Mabon: an evening steeped in Autumn colour and craft.

Held in Guardswell’s Steading, this two-hour workshop included a signed copy of Slow Seasons, warm apple cider from Diggers Cider and hands-on wreath making using foliage from Flowers by the Brae.

Guests created reusable wreaths that captured the scent and texture of the turning season.

A Samhain-season evening of conversation and reflection.

At Topping & Co., I spoke with Jess Elliott Dennison about Slow Seasons, storytelling and living rhythmically through the year. Together we shared Autumn reflections, readings and conversation around creativity, cooking and connection.

A celebration of Mabon and the official launch of Slow Seasons.

This immersive evening workshop featured wreath making, candle-pouring and seasonal shrub demonstrations alongside Autumn bakes and readings. Guests made their own wreaths with foliage from Ochre Botanical Studios and learned recipes from the book, surrounded by Elliott’s Studio’s warm, welcoming space.