About this event
A celebration rooted in ancient Celtic culture. Honour & commune with your ancestors, embrace the cyclical nature of life, death & rebirth.
As the veil between worlds is said to thin and the earth begins its descent into winter, we invite you to gather with us for an evening inspired by Samhain — a traditional Celtic festival marking the turning of the seasons, honouring what has been, and making space for what is to come.
✨ Your evening
Welcome Chai & Roasted Chestnuts
Arrive, settle in and warm your hands around a cup of spiced chai and freshly roasted chestnuts.
Pumpkin Carving 🎃
Get creative and carve your own pumpkin in true autumnal style. A playful opportunity to reconnect with the simple joys of the season.
Samhain Tree Meditation with Amanda 🌳
Journey inward with Amanda through a grounding meditation inspired by the Samhain tradition and the wisdom of the trees.
Mugwort Dream Balm Making 🌿
Learn about mugwort and create your own beautiful dream balm to take home with you — traditionally associated with dreams, intuition and the unseen.
The Samhain Feast 🔥
Gather around the table for a nourishing homemade Bean Crock, served alongside wild mugwort sourdough bread. We'll finish with a refreshing mugwort soda as a post-feast digestive.
Fire, Tarot & Storytelling 🔮
As darkness falls, we'll gather around the fire. Pull a tarot card, share stories, reflect on the season and enjoy the warmth of the flames and each other's company.
🌙 Autumnal Magic
This is an evening to connect with your inner witch, nourish yourself and embrace the magic of autumn.
Expect good food, seasonal creativity, earthy rituals, firelight, herbal magic and a little bit of mystery.
Come for the experience.
Stay for the fire.
Leave feeling rooted, nourished and connected.
Your Hosts
JOY Retreat is a luxury yurt glampsite created and handbuilt by Corrine and Pedram Padidar—a peaceful sanctuary that honours nature and offers a chance to step away from the pace of modern life.
Amanda Bond - Herbologist, community herbalist, forager and baker. Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and Mindfullness based Therapy.
What to Bring:
Dress for the occasion, warm and witchy
Water bottle
Parking
Parking is available along the roadside, on the main road below, or in the two spaces outside the entrance gate.
Please do not park inside the gate.
Arrival
Please aim to arrive by 2:55pm so you have time to settle into the space.
Important Information
By attending classes, workshops or events at JOY Retreat, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and undertaken at your own risk. Please practise within your own limits and inform your teacher of any injuries, medical conditions or pregnancy before the event. JOY Retreat and its facilitators cannot accept responsibility for any injury, loss or health issue arising through participation.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
We can't wait to welcome you here soon!
With love,
Team JOY x
When & where
Everything you need before you go.
