Happy River Retreat

27/03/2026

Q: What’s the best time to plant a fruit tree?

A: 8 years ago 😊

Q: The next best time?

A: Today

Today we planted a little Mulberry Tree at Happy River and (in fact we planted 2!). In two or five or eight years, if we nurture it…we’ll be harvesting the fruits of our (and mostly natures’) labour 🌱🌳

So what’s stopping you? Plant a seed of something today to grow the seed of what you want tomorrow. Whatever that is. Your future self will be so happy you didn’t say 😊☀️

24/03/2026

And then
my heart
with pleasure
fills & dances
with the
Daffodils

William Wordsworth

Spring

16/03/2026

10/03/2026

Some simple maths we try to practice every day at Happy River and 💕🌳🌱✨

06/03/2026

Give the gift of an evening of healing sound, reiki, meditation, sauna & plunge & connection with nature & community ✨to yourself or to another in the idyllic forest clearing setting of Happy River, Wareham Forest, Dorset ✨

The perfect gift for Mother’s Day weekend, these two hours of bliss include reiki, sound healing, guided meditation, sauna & plunge as well as a delicious plant-based treat to finish for only £35pp

Come and join us in the last few spaces this Friday 13th March 6-8pm. Link for tickets in bio and stories or at happyriver.co.uk

03/03/2026

Spring doing it’s beautiful thing ✨☀️🌸

Happy times ahead ✨

24/02/2026

🔮 The Fool’s Dance
A four-week introduction to Tarot

Have you ever felt curious about the Tarot but didn’t quite know where to begin? ✨

Join Teila Verch Dywenys of for an immersive four-week journey into the archetypal, mythic and magical landscape of the Tarot. With 36 years of experience walking this path, Teila brings deep wisdom, warmth and wonder to guide you as you begin — or deepen — your own Tarot practice.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this in-person foundation course will help you build confidence from your very first session.

No deck? No problem. Decks will be available to use, though Rider Waite Smith–based decks are encouraged if you have one.

Tea and light refreshments will be provided each evening ☕

Come and take the leap.
Come and join the dance. ✨

Tickets are for the full four-week course.
Booking via our website www.happyriver.co.uk

📍 Happy River Retreat, Wareham Forest, Dorset
🗓 Wednesdays, 1st–22nd April · 7–9pm

11/02/2026

Join us this Sunday in the idyllic forest clearing of Happy River Retreat with the brilliant myshroom expert and farmer of for a magical morning of learning to drill your own Sh*take log and creating your own mushroom garden. Fresh food & medicine straight from your garden and kitchen.

🍄Sunday February 15th
🍄10am-12.30
🍄Sh*take log to make & take home

Tickets via bio or link in stories or visit www.happyriver.co.uk events page ✨

05/02/2026

Every new dawn. Every new day. A chance to begin again and wonder at the miracle of small things and the magic in everything ✨☀️

Sunrise at Happy River, &

Starring the chickens and Grahame the guinea pig 🤩

forest

29/01/2026

Last weekend’s Practitioner’s Day was such a special opportunity to meet, connect, and spend time with the wider Happy River community. We chatted, we laughed, we shared stories — and we slowed down together 🫶✨🌲

We began with a grounding Qigong practice led by Conor, a truly experienced and wonderful teacher, before replenishing body and mind with contrast therapy in the forest sauna and cold plunge 🌲🔥❄️

Thank you to everyone who came and brought such open, generous energy to the space. Days like these are a gentle reminder of why community, movement, and nature matter so much.

We’re already looking forward to the next one 🌲

PS: If you are a practitioner and would love to host a retreat or gathering in our gorgeous forest venue, we’d love to hear from you - please DM us.

Your Happy River Retreat Team

23/01/2026

Even when it seems like the garden is sleeping…the seeds of potential stir beneath ready to bloom in short time as spring promises to bring the warm sunshine back with her return 🌱

Whatever you are waiting for also waits for you and you will bloom together in perfect time ✨

22/01/2026

🍄 From Spore to Store — a hands-on mushroom growing workshop at 🫶

Join us in the heart of Wareham Forest for an earthy, inspiring day with Andy Knott of 🍄‍🟫

You’ll learn how mushrooms grow and thrive, drill and plug your own mushroom log, and create an Oyster mushroom fruiting bag — both to take home 🍄
Perfect for beginners and curious growers alike.

🌿 All materials included
☕ Plant-based treats & drinks provided
📝 Take-home worksheets
🥗 Please note: lunch is not included

🗓️ Sunday, 15th Feb
🕰️ 10 am - 12:30 pm
📍 Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset

Spaces are limited — booking via link in bio.