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When - Sunday May 3rd 2026 2.30-4.30 (appx)
Where - Near Sowerby Bridge & Ripponden, West Yorkshire UK. Precise directions will be sent nearer the time.
Following the runaway successes of my two previous garden openings, I’m celebrating my business anniversary once again by hosting an intimate gathering in my garden, at a time when it is probably at it’s best.
Connect with like-minded people, share knowledge, join me for an informal walk round and just slow down for a couple of hours and if you’ve been before see how things have changed.
To me, the other residents of the garden are far more important than anything else so I’m re-wilding many areas - see for yourself how I’ve relaxed this previously ‘buttoned-up’ garden which I inherited and witness how the wildlife has responded.
As well as the garden being at it’s floriferous best, there will be plenty of bird activity to observe, from the haunting noises of the jackdaw chicks above us, to nesting blue tits, great tits and coal tits. The Tawny Owl often hoots during the day, buzzards wheel overhead and kestrels hover on the wind, while goldcrests. treecreepers, goldfinches, greenfinches, nuthatches, chiffchaffs, chaffinches, wrens, robins and blackbirds raise their young around us.
My studio will be open to observe what I’m working on currently and I’ll have some prints and cards to purchase if that takes your fancy.
I would love you to come and see it all for yourself.
Our whippet Flo will be there to say hello too - if she can be bothered getting up from her bed.
I’ve always said I would never open my garden, the idea of inviting people to come and pick over every little flaw in my garden brings me out in hives, but that isn’t what this is about. If you know anything about me you will get it, you’ll understand my ethos and know that I want nature to have its head wherever possible.
It is NOT, and never will be, a primped and preened space - I cannot over emphasise that this isn’t about showing you round a perfect garden, or indeed how to grow cut flowers.
I’d love to see you here - let’s have a lovely afternoon together and if you’re at all interested in learning about how the garden feeds into my work and vice versa, now is the time to come!
Please note:
This event will go ahead regardless of the weather so please bring appropriate attire.
There won’t be any demonstrations, this is a guided tour and a chance to wander round the garden on your own.
Sturdy, sensible shoes are essential, the ground is uneven and rough in parts - consequently the garden isn't accessible I'm afraid - the paths are cobbled, there are many changes of level and several sets of very steep steps.
As a low cost event, no refunds are available and waiting lists will not be operated, please ensure you can attend prior to booking. If you find after booking you cannot attend, you may send somebody else in your place.
Booking is direct through the website only and you will receive further details confirming directions etc just prior to the event. Approximate location is provided above
Previous attendees to any previous Secret Garden Gathering receive a 25% discount - you have your code already, please enter it at the checkout.
Subscribers to the newsletter receive a 20% discount - you will receive an email with the code once you register.
Some images from my garden
