GOOD MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS
Helping young minds grow stronger
The children’s well-being workshops are fun, interactive sessions designed to help children understand emotions, build confidence, develop resilience and learn healthy ways to manage worries and big feelings. Through age-appropriate pursuits (e.g. Strolls in the countryside, FreePlay, Group Games, Creative Activities, Mindfulness Exercises etc.), children will develop important emotional well-being skills in a safe and supportive environment with NO phones and NO tech.
Photo’s from our 2026 Summer Workshops ….
Sarvin
Mum of Liam
When I first read about your approach — the combination of nature, free play, mindfulness and small-group support — it sounded wonderful. After Liam attended for the week, the experience genuinely exceeded my expectations.
You have such a calm and gentle approach, and your understanding of children’s emotional wellbeing really comes through in everything you do. You give children the space to explore nature, build confidence and express themselves in such a safe and supportive environment.
Liam can be shy in some situations, but he absolutely flourished during the workshops. He bonded with you so well, loved the activities and was genuinely sad when the week ended. Your two lovely dogs also added to the warm and relaxed atmosphere.
We will definitely be coming back, and having seen your approach first-hand, I would happily recommend both your workshops and your counselling services to other families.
Thank you again for such a lovely experience. You are a true gem.
Emma
Mum of Hugo
Hugo absolutely loved the workshop and said it was his favourite holiday camp this summer. That's quite a compliment from him, as he also attends Young Engineers, a STEM-based club at his school that he's been going to for several years and really enjoys. So for your camp to take the top spot was a big deal!
He particularly loved the relaxed, play-based nature of the activities. He came home each day full of stories about your wonderful garden, your lovely dogs (which he absolutely adored), and especially the trips down to the River Chess. Being able to explore, play in the river and try catching fish was a real highlight for him.
As a parent, it was lovely to see him so excited and engaged, and I think the balance of freedom, creativity and outdoor play really suited him.
Thank you for creating such a welcoming and enjoyable environment. We would definitely book again if you decide to run another workshop in the future.
Elfrieda
Mum of Sephy & Raffy
Our children, age 11 and 9 loved their time at Garden Haven this summer and actually asked to go back which is a first for a summer camp! They particularly enjoyed being outside a lot of the time and going to the river to catch crayfish. It was good for them to spend the day without too much structure or a need to have to achieve anything specific and I noticed that they felt free enough that they could be themselves. They came back home happy and refreshed, thank you.
The Plan
In the mornings, we tend to go outside in nature (i.e. in local woods, meadows & streams etc) & do gentle activities which the children choose. I have four different routes with different experiences along the way (streams, swings, trees to climb etc etc) planned for each day of the week. We might even try to have lunch outdoors too (let’s see where life takes us).
In the afternoons, back in our Yurt & Garden we may TRY to express/understand the feelings/sensations that they felt when outdoors. This could be done by painting, creating, dance/movement, sand play etc etc. It will be their choice. This is to try to help the children understand what makes them happy/content and what triggers less comfortable feelings BUT also how nature affects them.
The day of course will be loosely held by me (as ever) as I am eager to respond to the unexpected moments that children have a tendency to throw my way. I do want the children to feel any time pressure & I want to respond their wishes/needs.
I love working with small groups of children in nature. Somehow giving them the space & freedom to be children makes my heart sing. Needless to say don’t expect your children to return home clean.
Sarah
Mum to Madelyn
Madelyn truely loved the workshop. Her younger sister was sad she was too young to attend. But I have promised both girls that they can attend many more next year. Madelyn came back so at ease and so happy, she really loved going down to the river and getting in the water and not worrying about her clothes getting wet. This is something that we always say to her, she doesn’t need to worry but she still will and yet she just eased her way into just getting to be a child - which is beautiful and everything we hoped she could be. She just seems to respond so well in that environment, so thank you .
Nikki
Mum to Roman & Kira
Nisa
Mum to Inaya, Zoya & Alayna
My children always love time with you.
The children have thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and their time with Pippa. They’re always so happy to go and come home absolutely buzzing, full of energy and telling us they’ve had the best day ever!
I genuinely couldn’t ask for a safer, calmer or happier environment for my children. It’s such a lovely place for them to spend their time, and I have complete peace of mind knowing they’re in such a caring and positive environment."
Thank you for everything you do! ❤️
For 4 weeks in the summer holidays, I will be running, 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) from 10am to 3pm *
We are based in leafy Sarratt in our colourful, gorgeous Yurt OR outside in our large, safe garden OR outside in the local countryside.
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w/c 3rd August - FULLY BOOKED
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w/c 10th August - FULLY BOOKED
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w/c 17th August - 1 SPACE Left - Open to Ages 7 to 13 **
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w/c 24th August - FULLY BOOKED.
The workshops will be purposefully small & intimate (a maximum of 6 children). They will combine :
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Outdoors / Nature
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Play
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Therapeutic work (i.e. helping children better understand their emotions)
£40 a day per child or £140 for four days ***
PLEASE book early as places are limited.
To start the booking process please complete the boxes below:-
* If you need a slightly longer window than 10am to 3pm to help balance family life, please call Pippa.
** If you need a little more flexibility on ages because you have two similar aged children who you want to come together, please call Pippa.
*** We do not tend to offer any refunds as once you have booked & paid, we allocate a space to you. We then stop marketing/offering that space to other clients. We have a cancellation policy which you can access below. PLEASE read it before making payment.