This is your invitation to...
THE SECRET GARDEN
Magical mini retreats and whimsical evenings for women to reconnect with their sense of joy.
Want to escape the every day and bring more wonder in your life?
Longing for some time away from the noise, craving inspiration, or ready to reconnect with yourself?
The Secret Garden immersive experiences are designed to help you slow down, feel more present, peaceful and creative.
Magical Experiences
- whimsical evenings for grown-up girls
Mixing parties, theatrics and personal development in one unique and creative mix.
Join an immersive sensory experience where you step into another world for a few hours. Each experience has its own magical theme, from Wonderland, into the Woods to Magic and Moonlight with more coming
Expect beautiful atmospheres, storytelling, games, creative activities, visualisations, sensory experiences, delicious treats and surprises.
Come curious...
...leave inspired, and take a little piece of the magic home with you.
At the heart of every experience is a little personal development and self-discovery, woven in playfully. You’ll have space to reflect, explore new ideas, express yourself creatively, meet like-minded people and maybe discover something new about yourself along the way.
With just 6 people in the magical wood cabin by a lake and woods, each evening is intimate, personal and wonderfully fun.
'I felt like a magical fairy wrapped in warmth and love. Beautiful experience. Awakened my senses and brought me peace. It made me feel a deeper appreciation and connection for Mother Earth and all the women everywhere, including myself.'
Tiina
Special Events this Autumn
At the heart of every experience is a little personal development and self-discovery, woven in playfully. You’ll have space to reflect, explore new ideas, express yourself creatively, meet like-minded people and maybe discover something new about yourself along the way.
With just 6 people in the magical wood cabin by a lake and woods, each evening is intimate, personal and wonderfully fun.
The key to
WONDERLAND
Step down the rabbit hole and into a wonderfully curious evening in Wonderland. Expect a topsy-turvy mix of storytelling, curious games, creative activities, visualisations, sensory experiences and a rather unusual tea party. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to explore curiosity, imagination, possibility and seeing things from a different perspective. Leave the ordinary world behind and come and be curious, playful and a little bit bonkers.
SEPTEMBER 24TH 6pm-9pm
£65 - £50 early bird (includes refreshments)
Only 6 spaces
Magic and
MOONLIGHT
Step into the Secret Garden under the light of the full moon for an enchanting evening of magic and positive spell making. Surrounded by candlelight you can slow down, explore your imagination and reconnect with yourself through creative activities, sensory experiences, storytelling, visualisations and gentle personal development.
A cosy, atmospheric evening of wonder, reflection, connection and a little bit of magic under the moonlight.
OCTOBER 29TH 6pm-9pm
£65 - £50 early bird (includes refreshments)
Only 6 spaces
Into the
WOODS
Leave the ordinary world behind and wander Into the Woods for a fairytale inspired adventure. This immersive evening combines storytelling, playful games, creativity, visualisations, sensory experiences and personal reflection. Follow mysterious paths, discover hidden treasures, explore new possibilities.
You never quite know what you’ll discover when you step into the woods…
NOVEMBER 19TH 6pm-9pm
£65 - £50 early bird (includes refreshments)
Only 6 spaces
WALK DOWN THE WINDY PATH INTO THE SECRET GARDEN
a place of magic and whimsy where you can just...
REST
Enjoy a deeply restorative session immersed in nature with mindful breathing, easy meditation/relaxation, gentle movement, and grounding exercises.
Time away from the digital world will help you slow down, calm your nervous system, release stress and reconnect with your inner peace through restorative relaxation exercises.
REFRESH
A nourishing self-care session to rejuvenate your body and mind.
Enjoy breathing techniques, gentle movement, self-massage with some mindful art and crafts to center your mind.
Leave feeling nurtured, renewed and uplifted.
RESET
Get creative and explore your passions in this engaging vison boarding workshop.
Feel energIsed with laughter therapy, art journalling and creative writing.
Rekindle your sense of purpose and rediscover what lights you up.
Loved it! What a lovely day, inspiring and relaxing with so many treats for body and spirit dotted along our time together there!’
Simona
Come and experience all the good things in life
TLC for the soul. Everything is crafted down to the last detail to make you feel special. The detail is important - because you are.
Full Day Retreats include the following
Forest Bathing
Disconnect from digital distractions and immerse in the beauty of nature to destress, improve mood, and boost overall wellbeing
Meditation
Learn how to calm your mind, reduce stress and enhance focus
Somatic Movement
Gentle movement (indoor or outdoor) helps calm stressed bodies and nervous systems
Art & Nature Crafts
Nature crafts provide a unique and engaging outlet for stress relief and creative expression, as you reconnect with the natural world.
Aroma Sound Relaxation
Improve immunity and energy levels as you learn tools to rest deeply
Laughter Therapy
Laughter therapy helps release endorphins and decreases cortisol levels and contributes to improved mental clarity and wellbeing
Marneta’s retreats are truly out of this world. Time stands still. From the moment you step into her magical space, you are instantly made to feel welcome. You can feel your whole self shift gears and begin to relax. I felt my entire system slow down and all my worries and emotions melted away. I’ve attended quite a few of Marneta’s mini retreats and, while they all share the same beautiful foundation of wellness, calm, and a sprinkle of magic, each one is uniquely special in its own way.'
Melanie
DO LESS...BE MORE
Take time out and nurture your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
BOOK a wellbeing workshop or mini retreat for yourself or group of friends today!
A little taste of the magic...
Experiences in THE SECRET GARDEN
Magic Circle
When women come together just to be, magic happens.
Join a gentle, supportive space to pause, share, be heard and reconnect with yourself and others.
welcome tea
intention setting
emotional weather check in
guided relaxation and gentle pause
connection and sharing
lightness, laughter and gentle conversation
snack sharing
closing calm moment
Includes herbal tea
Appreciation of my value £20
Mini Retreat
Step away from the busyness of life and give yourself permission to slow down, soften and simply be for the evening.
This is an invitation to hunker down, get cosy and take some time just for you to unplug, recharge and reconnect.
In autumn and winter enjoy the roaring fire and fluffy blankets, while in spring and summer the garden will be filled with light and birdsong.
Whatever the season, there will be a feeling of comfort, togetherness and quiet contentment.
This is for you if:
you find it hard to slow down and prioritise rest
you long for time to reflect and reconnect
you crave warmth, stillness and a sense of calm
you want to be held in a safe, nurturing space
Sessions will include
guided relaxation, breathwork and gentle movement
simple self care rituals to soothe your nervous system
meditation and journalling for reflection and reset
oracle cards, aromatherapy and colour therapy
mindful crafting to spark creativity and joy
nourishing homemade soup, tea and delicious cake
time to rest, restore and simply be
All materials, seasonal soup and bread, tea and treats are included
Appreciation of my value £40
Day Retreat
A blissful day of calm and connection all designed to rest and rest your nervous system.
Enjoy...
Somatic movement to shake your cobwebs and lift your mood
relaxation and breathing calm your nervous system
art journalling and affirmations for some light self enquiry
games and crafting to bring out your inner child
delicious homemade brunch to nourish your insides
forest Bathing with herbal teas
An opportunity to feel truly peaceful in body and mind.
(Includes lunch )
Appreciation of my value £85 (£70 early bird)
Art Journalling
Do you want more creativity in your life? Create your own personal Power Book - a journal filled with words, images and meaning that reflects who you are and your strengths and achievements. We'll use a mix of prompts and reflections, music as well as some creative/automatic writing to help you express your creativity. Art journalling is a creative and expressive way for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and inner world. It’s not about being artistic or making perfect, but giving yourself space to play, reflect and feel the joy of self-expression. Includes all materials and herbal tea
Appreciaiton of my value £25
Special Events coming soon...
message me if you're interested
Coffee, Cake and Connections - enjoy some meaningful chat over coffee and cake outside in nature
Lunch in the Garden -
enjoy a mindful sensory experience
Cream Teas -
enjoy some yummy treats
Your host - Marneta..
'These retreats are the amalgamation of all my passions - theatre, magic, sensory activities, ritual, relaxation, magic and wonder. I love create something a little bit extraordinary, I hope these magical experiences really touch your heart.'
Hello
I am a trained actor, mime artist and author.
For the past 35 years I’ve been creating theatre, fairytale books and audios, creative personal development and wellbeing workshops. I founded Relax Kids a wellbeing franchise that mixes story adventures with meditations for children and run Ignite your Creative Spark club as well as Forest Bathing and comedy evenings at the Global Retreat Centre.
I love bringing people together and creating magical experiences that are playful, inspiring and a little bit unexpected.
I believe we learn, grow and discover ourselves best when we’re having fun. My Secret Garden experiences mix theatrics, storytelling, creativity, self-discovery and community, wrapped up in beautiful bespoke atmospheres where you can relax, play, explore and perhaps see yourself and the world a little differently.
‘Marneta is a joy. She exudes an aura of calm - I felt immediately that I was in safe hands for what was a new experience for me. Marneta guides the process that she has crafted easily, allowing plenty of space for conversation and laughter among the group. I didn't know what to expect when I arrived, but I left having made new connections, shared joy, and with deeper insight into what I'd like the year to bring for me. I can highly recommend taking the leap - Marneta will guide you beautifully.’ Sandra.
“Inspiring and creative. Thank you so much , I left feeling calmer and more balanced!” Nance
“That was honestly the most relaxed I have ever felt in my life.” Valerie Scotto
“What a wonderful experience! I just feel so tranquil or even a nice empty feeling.” Veronica