Kiltegan garden in full bloom for the summer season

Kiltegan garden in full bloom for the summer season

TJ Maher, owner of Patthana Garden

PATTHANA Garden is hosting some very special upcoming events with the flowers now in full bloom.

TJ Maher, owner and creator of Patthana Garden in Kiltegan, will lead a tour of the gardens on Friday 2 August and Sunday 4 August at 2pm.

He will introduce visitors to some of the very best plants for this time of year as the garden explodes in colour, explaining how and why they should be grown.

Three other in-depth tours are available in August and include teas and homemade cakes.

On Thursday 22 August, TJ will host a retreat called 'Embracing Change' led by Trish Cameron. Trish is a spiritual life coach and celebrant. Through guided meditations, elemental ceremonies and connecting to nature, guests explore how to embrace change in their lives.

When we release old patterns, old ways of being and thinking, we allow ourselves the freedom to greet the future with openness, confidence and the space for new beginnings. This is an exclusive opportunity in the beautiful setting of Patthana Garden to embark on a journey to nurture the body, heart and soul. Tea and scones are served on arrival and a home-cooked vegetarian lunch is served, made with locally-sourced organic produce where possible.

On Wednesday 18 September, a retreat called 'Connecting to the heart' will be held.

The season will finish with a special presentation of 130 photographs based on TJ's critically-acclaimed book Grounded in the Garden – an artist's guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature. This will be followed by lunch and a tour of the gardens.

Details and booking of these events are available online at Patthanagardenireland.com. Patthana Garden is open every Friday and Sunday from noon to 5pm until the end of September.

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