Apples & Flowers

A day of Flowers, Seasonal Food & Cider Tasting

OVERVIEW

Spend a summer’s day immersed in the heart of the Kent orchards, home to Charringtons Cider, for a gentle and grounding experience combining creativity, nature connection, seasonal food and artisan cider tasting.

Hosted by nature connection facilitator Lucy and floral designer Joanne, the day weaves together seasonal flower arranging, nature connection and shared food. Through creative work with flowers and foliage gathered from the surrounding landscape, guests are invited not only to learn the art of floral design, but also to slow down, reflect and deepen their connection to themselves and the natural world.

Experience Details


Sept 2026 - 10am-3pm

Dates


Matfield. Kent

Location


£140

Pricing



12 People

Capacity

Itinerary

  • Meet Lucy and the Charringtons cider makers at Cryals Farm as we begin with a short introduction to the farm and orchards, including an insight into sustainable apple growing and artisan cider production.

  • A gentle walk through the orchards to a tent nestled amongst the apple trees, with simple nature connection invitations along the way to help you slow down, arrive and fully settle into the landscape.

    Guests will also be invited to mindfully gather small pieces of seasonal foliage and natural materials that may later inspire their creative work.

    On arrival, guests will be welcomed with a glass of Charrington’s apple juice.

  • A guided creative session led by Joanne, using flowers and natural materials to encourage creative expression, inward reflection and hands-on making.


    Drawing on her practice of weaving connections between Mother Nature, inner harmony and soul growth, Joanne will gently guide guests in creating personal floral pieces inspired by the orchard landscape. This is not a traditional flower arranging workshop, but a slow and intuitive exploration of colour, texture and seasonal form — inviting presence, creativity and a deeper connection to the natural world. Guests will work with seasonal flowers and foliage, creating their own arrangement or nature-inspired piece to take home. No experience needed — this is a space for exploration rather than perfection.

  • A guided tasting of Charrington’s cider and apple juice, exploring flavour, process and the character of the orchard.

    Followed by a relaxed shared lunch celebrating seasonal produce, with homegrown vegetables and orchard-inspired flavours.

  • A final slow gathering in the orchard with gentle nature-based practices and space for reflection before walking back to the farm.

  • We’ll take a walk back to Cryals Farm and guests will also have the opportunity to purchase Charrington’s cider and apple juice before departing.

Your Hosts

Lucy Nightingale

Nature Connection Facilitator 

Lucy is a nature connection facilitator who creates immersive outdoor experiences that help people reconnect with nature. She grew up on a farm and now lives on a small-scale orchard in Kent, where she is at the very early stages of growing fruit and vegetables, alongside exploring how the land can support nature-based wellbeing, education and community-led activities.

Joanne is a floral designer whose work explores the connection between flowers, nature and wellbeing. Drawing inspiration from the changing seasons and the wild beauty of the natural world, she creates thoughtful, expressive arrangements using seasonal flowers, foliage and foraged materials. Through her workshops, Joanne invites people into a slower, more intuitive creative process that nurtures connection, reflection and inner calm.

Floral Designer

Joanne Truby

FAQs

What should I bring?

1

Please bring:comfortable clothing suitable for movement and walking. A water bottle. Suitable footwear for uneven orchard ground. Layers and sun protection, depending on the weather


Are the facilities suitable for everyone?

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These are rustic, outdoor events with compost toilet facilities and uneven ground. Unfortunately, there is currently no disability access due to the nature of the orchard terrain.


Where do the events take place?

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All events take place outdoors in and around the Orchards at Charrington Fruit farm and Lucy’s home. We move between locations as part of the experience. There is a tent shelter available in case of light rain or strong sun. In the case of extreme weather, we will contact you with any changes or rearrangements.


What does the ticket price include?

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Your ticket includes the full orchard experience, including the guided orchard walk, workshops, cider tasting, nature connection practices and a seasonal shared lunch in the orchard.

Each gathering is intentionally small and carefully curated, allowing space for a relaxed, personal and immersive day amongst the apple trees.

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