Happy River Retreat

22/07/2025

We are SO excited to be welcoming the amazing Daphne Lambert founder and seasonal, while, living foods expert back to Happy River for a day of nourishment and nutrition and learning.

If you are passionate about thriving health, the power and potential if what you put on your plate and how food stories write the future if not just your body but the world, grab one of only 5 spaces left on this immersive one day workshop in the idyllic setting of Happy River Retreat.

You’ll learn about making fermented foods and their power for the gut, herbs and dehydrating to preserve nutrients, adding whole living foods to your diet whatever the season and how to create balance and vitality through your daily plate.

🗓️Saturday 27th September 9.30am-5.30pm
🌳Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset
🍽️3 course plant based lunch feast included
🌱£125 per person (or bring a friend and save £10!)
☀️Split or staggered payments available
✨Make tinctures & tonics to take home
🏡 Accomodation available

Book via the link in linktree or stories or DM us for being-a-friend discounts and split payment options 😊✨

26/06/2025

Learn the ancient art of basketry in this hands-on workshop led by local basket maker Woven Woodland. This workshop is ideal for both beginners and more advanced learners as we will cover the fundamental principles of weaving and Polish square bases to create a beautiful and functional oval bag from locally sourced willow.
Join us in the serene retreat space at the Happy River, nestled in the forest. Enjoy plenty of tea and snacks while we connect with nature and immerse ourselves in this magical craft.
July 19
9:30 -5pm at Happy River Retreat
https://happyriver.co.uk/event/oval-basketry-with-woven-woodland/

10/12/2024

The run up to Christmas can be a joyful but hectic time! Take a couple of hours out to truly nourish yourself at our Festive Sauna & Breakfast event 😊 Plus, treat a loved one to an early Christmas gift and save with our bring-a-friend ticket! https://happyriver.co.uk/event/festive-sauna-breakfast-special-event-at-the-forest-sauna/

14/10/2023

https://happyriver.co.uk/event/mushroom-morning-at-happy-river/

18/06/2023

day 18: mushrooms 🍄

The 7yo and I went to a fab workshop with Willerby Manor Mushrooms at Happy River Retreat. We got to create a mushroom growing kit to bring home, I tried mushroom coffee, and she created with clay (they were making clay mushrooms but obviously she went her own way with it). What a fabulous place and lovely people. Love the fox-and-cubs flowers growing in the woodland too.

16/06/2023

Book here: https://www.willerbymanormushrooms.com/products/fungi-feast

29/10/2022

16/07/2022