Below are the events planned by the Friends for the 2022 season. Timings, prices (where applicable) and confirmation will be added soon. See also the Facebook page.

Entry to events will normally incur entry charges to the garden for non-NTS members

All events are subject to any COVID-related restrictions applicable at the time.

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“Sundays in the Garden”

will run on the first Sunday of May (1^st), July (3^rd) and September (4^th). Again, we will have home baking on sale and are planning live music with local choirs.

Tea For Two

September 11^th & 18^th These events are cancelled. & 25^th 2022, until stocks last.  a very special offer of tea for two with a selection box of cakes provided by Shuna Gillies aka The Tea Jenny. Pick up your box together with a tea or coffee from the reception and with a picnic blanket supplied find a spot to enjoy your afternoon tea.

Apple Day

Sunday 2^nd October- this showcases the wonderful Geilston apples with a series of themed activities.

Tai Chi at Geilston Garden

Weekly from Thursday 28th April

Workshops

WILLOW WEAVING WORKSHOPS

• Willow Star Workshop Saturday 24th September 10.00 am – 1.30pm
• Willow Ball Workshop Saturday 22nd October  1.00pm – 4.30pm

Herbal workshops

 Wednesday 4^th May Spring Herbal Foray led by Nicky Brownrigg

Wednesday 3^rd August Family Garden Herbal Walk again with Nicky

Art Workshops

Wednesday 15^th June “Expressive Landscape” with Carol Moore, exploring the garden in an expressive, descriptive way using simple materials

Wednesday 14^th September “Geilston in September” with Julia Gurney finding shapes, rhythms, patterns and place using water-based media

As well as the above Friends events, the National Trust will be hosting a number of events again during the season, to be confirmed. Details on the NTS website.