Workshop

Day: Sunday, July 6th

Time: 1pm – 4pm

SoulStitching

$110 – Share the Abundance – Paying full price helps to subsidize and support those that may not have the means at this time.

$90- Essential – Paying this price is in line with my financial integrity. Please use coupon code SOUL20

$70 – Basic – Paying this price is what feels right for me and my financial situation. Please use coupon code SOUL40

Slow down. Breathe. Stitch.

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore slow stitching a meditative, intuitive form of hand sewing that invites us to pause, be present, and create with intention. Guided by the quiet wisdom of generations before us, this practice values process over perfection and presence over product.

Together, we’ll reflect on the question: What do you carry?
What do you hold close? What do you protect?
What are you ready to release?

Using treasured fabrics, threads, and found materials, we’ll explore stitching as a form of meditation, storytelling, and self-discovery. Each stitch becomes a prayer, a rhythm, a way to ground ourselves in the present moment.

• Through guided exercises, you’ll experience:
  Translating memory, emotion, and nature’s whispers
  The quiet power of mending,both cloth and self.

This workshop is not about technique or perfection. It’s about trusting your hands, honoring the process, and embracing the beauty in imperfection.

Sue Keown is an artist, maker, and educator whose work is profoundly shaped by the intersection of nature, memory and the transformative power of the creative process. Drawing on a rich foundation in artistic practice and spiritual exploration, she weaves together found materials, storytelling, and personal reflection to craft meaningful, layered works. Through her workshops Sue cultivates a contemplative space where participants can slow down, tap into their imagination and embark on a journey of self-discovery, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and their own inner landscapes.  www.suekeown.org

Date: Saturday July 12th

Time: 10:30am – 12noon

Early Sign Up Discount $55/pp until July 5th

Please use coupon code SBJULY

Date: Saturday August 2nd

Time: 1pm – 2:30

Cost: $65/pp

Early Sign Up Discount $55/pp until July 25th

Please use coupon code SBAUGUST

SoundBath

Join as we celebrate the season of light and growth!

Celebrate the astronomical start of summer with a sound-bath, framed with guided meditation, and positive intention-setting.

With the beginning of each new season, Mother Nature offers us an opportunity to pause and reflect, considering fresh intentions for the months ahead.

You will be guided into stillness with meditation, so that intentions can arise from a place of clarity. We’ll then flow into a nurturing sound-bath. The celestial sounds of the crystal singing bowls, the multi-tonal resonance of the gongs, and the earthy rhythm of the chimes will work as a balm for the busy mind, coaxing the brainwaves into a more relaxed and meditative state, where seeds can be deeply embedded, and rest can be fully received.

Combined with guided meditation, this experience supports holistic healing for both body and soul. Light touch Reiki will be provided at the end of the sound session to promote wellbeing.

Please bring a snack to enjoy on in the Picnic Area.

Rina Bakhtiani, specializes in the art of Sound Healing integrating Mindfulness practices and Reiki. Rina is a Technologist and Business Major who has a passion for bringing together modern science based mind body healing techniques using Ancient Healing Art.

Rina has worked under several meditation & spiritual practitioners to deepen her knowledge and interest in ancient healing methods. Elements of Buddhist and Hindu spiritual teachings  are utilized in her sessions for deeper clearings, and to obtain further guidance and insight for a client.

This may include accessing spirit guides, ancestors, and animal spirits. Elements from the Earth may also be incorporated such as fire, water, stones/crystals, sage for clearing purposes, shells and more to calm one’s energy field.

Rina was born and raised in India and has traveled around the world integrating spiritual practices for her personal and client healing.

Day: Sunday, July 13th

Time: 1pm – 4pm

Cost: $110/pp

Book Making

$110 – Share the Abundance – Paying full price helps to subsidize and support those that may not have the means at this time.

$90- Essential – Paying this price is in line with my financial integrity. Please use coupon code BOOK20

$70 – Basic – Paying this price is what feels right for me and my financial situation. Please use coupon code BOOK40

Unfold. Stitch. Gather. Create.

Join us at Mad Lavender Farm with artist Sue Keown for a magical day of bookmaking, where nature and creativity intertwine. In this hands-on workshop series, you’ll craft three unique handmade books—each inspired by the beauty and rhythm of the natural world.

Concertina Book: Unfolding Creativity
Paint, mark, and fold a single sheet of paper into a flowing journal or sketchbook. Like the petals of a flower or the waves of the wind, this accordion-style book mirrors the unfolding of time and creativity.

Pamphlet Book: Stitched & Bound with Intention
Sew and bind your own personal journal using simple stitching techniques. Inspired by the interwoven roots and branches of the farm, this book will become a sacred space for reflection, storytelling, and creative exploration.

Brown Paper Bag Book: Hidden Treasures & Secret Spaces
In this playful workshop, we’ll transform simple brown paper bags into pocket-filled books—perfect for holding found objects, sketches, and whispered thoughts. Like nature’s hidden wonders, these books will be filled with secret folds, tucked-away moments, and personal reflections.

Surrounded by lavender fields, buzzing bees, and the peaceful embrace of the land, you’ll leave with three beautiful handmade books—and a deeper connection to nature, creativity, and yourself.

Come with open hands, an open heart, and a willingness to explore. No prior bookmaking experience is needed—just the desire to create in a space of beauty and inspiration.

Sue Keown is an artist, maker and educator whose work is profoundly shaped by the intersection of nature, memory and the transformative power of the creative process. Drawing on a rich foundation in artistic practice and spiritual exploration, she weaves together found materials, storytelling and personal reflection to craft meaningful, layered works. Through her workshops Sue cultivates a contemplative space where participants can slow down, tap into their imagination and embark on a journey of self-discovery, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and their own inner landscapes.  www.suekeown.org