Events
Explore our local wellness events calendar connecting you to nature, our roots and the community.
From outdoor yoga sessions to guided forest walks and seasonal supper clubs, find the perfect event to help you slow down and nurture your body, mind & spirit in the natural beauty of Scotland.
Off Grid & Traditional Skills Fayre
Back for the second year running…. Off Grid & Traditional Skills Fayre 2024!
Bringing together people from across the country, all with a wide variety of skills and knowledge to share.
Some of the topics the event will feature include:
Beekeeping, weaving, jewellery making, foraging, preserving, growing food, herbalism, nutrition, home-schooling and more!
As this event is still in the early stages of planning, event organiser Ruth would like to hear from people who have knowledge about off-grid living and the skills required for this lifestyle. The event will be free to attend for those who can help with this and are not selling any products or services.
Please contact Ruth at offgridtraditionalskills@mail.com if you can help.
To book a space and for general enquiries, email offgridtraditionalskills@mail.com for a booking form.
Grow Food Indoors Course
Want to learn how to grow your own food indoors?
Sign up for CFINE & One Seed Forward present a FREE Grow Food Indoors course starting Tuesday 12th November!
Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest fresh greens, even without outdoor space. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to try something new this winter!
Dates: Tuesday afternoon from November 12th – December 10th
Time: 1 – 3pm
Location: CFINE, The Simmers Centre, Aberdeen
Cost: FREE (spaces limited, booking essential!)
Autumn Plant sale
Our Autumn Plant Sale takes place from 10.30am till 12 noon on Saturday 5 October. Hardy shrubs and easy-going herbaceous perennials will be among the types of plants available to buy at very reasonable prices.
All plant donations, clearly labelled, are gratefully received. Please hand plants to the helpers on the day, letting them know if you have brought anything rare or unusual so we can price it accordingly.
Our sales have become increasingly popular and usually sell out, so we advise arriving in good time!
Apple Sunday 2024
The Annual Apple Sunday Festival is back on 29th Sept from 10:30am-4pm
For entry, we just ask for a donation to our charity.
Enjoy an autumn day packed with fun for all ages and treat yourself to some of the delicious varieties of Pitmedden Garden’s own apples & pears…
Among the entertainment this year:
• Facepainting, Storytelling, Trails & Craft Area
• The Balloon Mannies & Family Lawn Games
• Woodturner Demos
• Music from Ythan Fiddlers, Tarves Folk Club & Meldrum Academy
• Local Craft & Food Stalls
• Pitmedden Garden Homebakes, Refreshments & Hot food
No tickets required - please bring cash for any purchases.
Provenance Festival 2024: Fieldfare CSA
Fieldfare CSA is set in the Walled Garden of Balmakewan Farm. We grow organically produced vegetables, fruits and herbs which are available via a seasonal subscription.
This event is in the form of an open garden, you are welcome to walk around a working walled garden, see how we grow our produce, speak to the farmers growing the food and see a way of food production that is sustainable and regenerative for both the land and local community.
Provenance Festival 2024: Fruit and Harvest Festival at the Mill of Benholm
The celebration of fruits, vegetables and harvest at the historic watermill Mill of Benholm, with produce from our own heritage orchard and community garden, together with local stalls and foods.
There will also be plenty of activities around nature, farming and milling heritage, including tours of the Mill.
Cost: Entry is free, donations welcome.