Upcoming Gatherings
Garden Design Clinic
If you have a problem area in your garden and would love some expert guidance, our Garden Design Clinic offers a relaxed and supportive way to get help.
Perhaps you’re working with a blank canvas after moving into a new build, adapting your garden following an extension, or struggling with an area that just isn’t shining. In this small-group clinic (maximum 5 participants), award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill will guide you through practical design ideas tailored to your space.
Before the session, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so Lynn can tailor the experience to each garden. During the 2.5-hour session, every garden will be discussed, giving participants the chance to learn from each other’s challenges and ideas in a supportive, welcoming setting.
This group format makes professional garden design advice far more accessible, as a garden design consultation typically costs over £350. Making this bitesize dedicated advice a valuable and affordable alternative.
Our first clinic will be held in a beautiful private walled garden in North Berwick, where we’ll enjoy tea and cake while working through garden ideas together.
📅 Sunday 27 September 2026
⏰10am
📍North Berwick (this is a private residence so the exact address will be shared after booking)
Gardening Through the Seasons
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Take a few hours out before the festive rush and join us for a cosy morning creating your own beautiful fresh Christmas wreath in the lovely setting of The Secret Summerhouse.
This relaxed three-hour workshop is perfect for beginners, so if you've never made a wreath before, don't worry.
Lynn Hill Garden Design will guide you through each step and by the end of the morning you'll head home with a gorgeous fresh wreath to hang on your front door throughout the festive season. No artistic ability is needed, just come along and enjoy the process.
Everything is included, so all you need to do is turn up. We'll have all the fresh foliage and materials ready, along with festive refreshments. If it's a chilly day, we'll light the log fire to make the summerhouse extra cosy.
Held in a beautiful private garden in North Berwick, it's a lovely way to slow down, get creative and enjoy a few festive hours in good company. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, you'll leave with a handmade wreath and feeling a little more festive too.
📅 Sunday 22 November 2026
⏰10am
📍North Berwick (this is a private residence so the exact address will be shared after booking)
Garden Design Clinic
If you have a problem area in your garden and would love some expert guidance, our Garden Design Clinic offers a relaxed and supportive way to get help.
Perhaps you’re working with a blank canvas after moving into a new build, adapting your garden following an extension, or struggling with an area that just isn’t shining. In this small-group clinic (maximum 5 participants), award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill will guide you through practical design ideas tailored to your space.
Before the session, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so Lynn can tailor the experience to each garden. During the 2.5-hour session, every garden will be discussed, giving participants the chance to learn from each other’s challenges and ideas in a supportive, welcoming setting.
This group format makes professional garden design advice far more accessible, as a garden design consultation typically costs over £350. Making this bitesize dedicated advice a valuable and affordable alternative.
Our first clinic will be held in a beautiful private walled garden in North Berwick, where we’ll enjoy tea and cake while working through garden ideas together.
📅 Sunday 14 June and Sunday 27 September 2026
⏰10am
📍North Berwick (this is a private residence so the exact address will be shared after booking)
The Ancient Order of Free Gardeners of East Lothian
A Talk with Ruth Alder
As part of Haddstock, Village Green Gatherings invites you to uncover a fascinating and often forgotten story from Haddington’s past.
The Ancient Order of Free Gardeners was founded here in 1676 and continued for more than 250 years. What began as a society for gardeners and growers grew into a movement whose influence spread far beyond East Lothian and across the world.
Join local flowersmith, gardener, and history enthusiast Ruth Alder for an engaging talk exploring the colourful history of the Free Gardeners, from their traditions and symbolism to their famous feasts and care for members.
And have you ever wondered about the image on the front ofThe Gardeners Arms? Discover the story behind the symbol and its connection to this remarkable local society.
The Contentment Blueprint
Ever had 47 tabs open in your brain, a low-grade sense of "ugh" in your gut, but told everyone you’re "totally fine"?
Join Rosie from Positively Wild Coaching for an interactive 45-minute workshop where we stop chasing fleeting "peaks" and start building a Basket of Contentment.
Facial Reflexology & Gua Sha Workshop with Kristi Sloan Reflexology & Raven Botanicals
Facial Reflexology & Gua Sha Workshop with Kristi Sloan Reflexology & Raven Botanicals
Do you have a gua sha facial tool lurking in your make-up drawer you’re not really sure how to use? Or ever wonder what to do with those gua sha tools everyone is banging on about?
Facial gua sha master, Kristi, can guide you through simple sequences to relax, lift and sculpt the face.
Join us for a soothing, hands-on self-care session designed to help you unwind and glow.
Walk, Talk and Coffee: Whitekirk
A 1-hour walk around the grounds of Whitekirk Hill, near North Berwick before heading to the Cafe for a well deserved coffee and cake.
We'll meet outside the main entrance to Whitekirk Hill at 10am.
Please note: the route can be muddy in places depending on the weather, so suitable footwear is recommended.
The ground is uneven in places.
Small Business Owners Meet Up: Evening
Whether you’re looking for support, inspiration, or simply some social time with like-minded people, this is a chance to connect with others who truly understand the ups and downs of business ownership.