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Master almond ricciarelli, chocolate and hazelnut biscotti or baci di dama in the Home Kitchen with the help of our skilled chefs. Take them home, or feast on your cookies in the Baa Bar, where you can enjoy a cappuccino or glass of vin santo.
Join us for a walk through the gardens before lunch in the Ox Barn. We’ll take you through the Orchard of apples, pears, and plums, before we cross the fields to the Kitchen and Cutting gardens to see flowers, herbs and seasonal produce, and pause at the Alitex Greenhouse for refreshments
Learn to make the very best French canapés - perfect for stylish dinner parties. Recipes change with the seasons... think cheesy gougères; beignets with aioli; vol-au-vents, or stuffed vegetable fritters.
Join us for a deeply restorative Sound Ceremony - a collective sensory immersion into sound healing and guided meditation.
Let Alana gently lead you through a nurturing sound journey, combining the grounding properties of our Bertioli Breathing Balm with the expansive tones of crystal singing bowls, the resonance of the gong and the angelic qualities of her voice. These elements work in harmony to anchor you in the present moment, calm your nervous system and guide you into a state of deep meditative rest.
Rooted in ancient healing traditions, this Sound Ceremony uses soothing sound vibrations to connect with your body on a cellular level. The experience is designed to support brainwave entertainment, shifting you into the theta state - a realm associated with REM sleep, cellular regeneration and profound inner healing.
7:45am: Arrival - please wait in the Baa Bar, and Alana will come to greet you promptly at 8am.
8am - 9am: Sound Ceremony
9am - 9.30am: Time with Alana for any questions
Location: Tithe Barn
Please arrive 10 minutes early to find your space
All mats, blankets & bolsters are provided
9am - 10am: Non-residents are welcome to join us for a swim at the pool
Please note that the class starts promptly at 8am so we ask that all guests allow time to get settled before the class starts. Access to the pool is granted during the summer months when our spring-water pool is open.
Important: Sound Baths are not advisable to attend if you are pregnant, fitted with a pace-maker, have epilepsy or become triggered by sounds.
This class is complimentary for our guests staying at Thyme. Please email reservations@thyme.co.uk to book.
Cancellation Policy: Please note our happenings are non-refundable, however, if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know 72 hours prior to the event, and we can transfer your deposit to another schedule or to a voucher.
Join owner Jerry Hibbert for a fascinating talk and closer look at the history behind Thyme’s heritage buildings, to learn about 2000 years of life at Southrop before a seasonal lunch in the Ox Barn.
Learn to shake and stir with our brilliant Thyme bartenders and impress your dinner guests for years to come. Make both a seasonal cocktail, and something classic. Enjoy your cocktails during the class or afterwards in the Baa Bar.
Join us for a delightful morning that will inspire your Sunday brunch tradition for years to come. Start the class with a brunch cocktail (think blood orange mimosa or a spicy bloody Mary). Recipes will change according to the seasons but could include shakshuka, eggs benedict or bagels from scratch.
Explore the fundamentals of sourdough bread making with expert Max Abbott of Sourdough Revolution. Learn how make the perfect loaf before enjoying a light lunch of seasonal tart or muffaletta and salads, followed by a sweet treat.
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Learn to shake and stir with our brilliant Thyme bartenders and impress your dinner guests for years to come. Make both a seasonal cocktail, and something classic. Enjoy your cocktails during the class or afterwards in the Baa Bar.
Learn to bake two beloved British biscuits... think Jaffa Cakes, Chocolate Digestives, Custard Creams and/or Jammy Dodgers. Along the way, learn the secret to perfectly crumbly biscuit dough, smooth cream fillings and glossy chocolate finishes as you recreate these iconic tea-time favourites.
Join creative garden designer Richard Miers and Daryll Taylor, Thyme’s Head Productive Gardener, for a conversation about gardening through the winter months, hosted by Tiffany Daneff, Gardens Editor at Country Life magazine. They will explore plants that bring colour and interest to the winter garden, from flowering plants and productive berries to decorative foliage and vegetables that can be grown and harvested throughout the season.
They will also share practical advice on making the most of the quieter winter months, including how to prepare and restore plants, buildings and equipment ready for spring. Richard will showcase some of his contemporary winter garden designs, offering inspiration for creating gardens that remain productive and engaging throughout the year.
Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.
Join us for a deeply restorative Sound Ceremony - a collective sensory immersion into sound healing and guided meditation.
Let Alana gently lead you through a nurturing sound journey, combining the grounding properties of our Bertioli Breathing Balm with the expansive tones of crystal singing bowls, the resonance of the gong and the angelic qualities of her voice. These elements work in harmony to anchor you in the present moment, calm your nervous system and guide you into a state of deep meditative rest.
Rooted in ancient healing traditions, this Sound Ceremony uses soothing sound vibrations to connect with your body on a cellular level. The experience is designed to support brainwave entertainment, shifting you into the theta state - a realm associated with REM sleep, cellular regeneration and profound inner healing.
7:45am: Arrival - please wait in the Baa Bar, and Alana will come to greet you promptly at 8am.
8am - 9am: Sound Ceremony
9am - 9.30am: Time with Alana for any questions
Location: Tithe Barn
Please arrive 10 minutes early to find your space
All mats, blankets & bolsters are provided
9am - 10am: Non-residents are welcome to join us for a swim at the pool
Please note that the class starts promptly at 8am so we ask that all guests allow time to get settled before the class starts. Access to the pool is granted during the summer months when our spring-water pool is open.
Important: Sound Baths are not advisable to attend if you are pregnant, fitted with a pace-maker, have epilepsy or become triggered by sounds.
This class is complimentary for our guests staying at Thyme. Please email reservations@thyme.co.uk to book.
Cancellation Policy: Please note our happenings are non-refundable, however, if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know 72 hours prior to the event, and we can transfer your deposit to another schedule or to a voucher.
Learn to shake and stir with our brilliant Thyme bartenders and impress your dinner guests for years to come. Make both a seasonal cocktail, and something classic. Enjoy your cocktails during the class or afterwards in the Baa Bar.
This festive season, learn to prepare the finest jams and pickles with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your homemade preserves to those you love or stock the larder in preparation for the big day.
Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.
Join us for a deeply restorative Sound Ceremony - a collective sensory immersion into sound healing and guided meditation.
Let Alana gently lead you through a nurturing sound journey, combining the grounding properties of our Bertioli Breathing Balm with the expansive tones of crystal singing bowls, the resonance of the gong and the angelic qualities of her voice. These elements work in harmony to anchor you in the present moment, calm your nervous system and guide you into a state of deep meditative rest.
Rooted in ancient healing traditions, this Sound Ceremony uses soothing sound vibrations to connect with your body on a cellular level. The experience is designed to support brainwave entertainment, shifting you into the theta state - a realm associated with REM sleep, cellular regeneration and profound inner healing.
7:45am: Arrival - please wait in the Baa Bar, and Alana will come to greet you promptly at 8am.
8am - 9am: Sound Ceremony
9am - 9.30am: Time with Alana for any questions
Location: Tithe Barn
Please arrive 10 minutes early to find your space
All mats, blankets & bolsters are provided
9am - 10am: Non-residents are welcome to join us for a swim at the pool
Please note that the class starts promptly at 8am so we ask that all guests allow time to get settled before the class starts. Access to the pool is granted during the summer months when our spring-water pool is open.
Important: Sound Baths are not advisable to attend if you are pregnant, fitted with a pace-maker, have epilepsy or become triggered by sounds.
This class is complimentary for our guests staying at Thyme. Please email reservations@thyme.co.uk to book.
Cancellation Policy: Please note our happenings are non-refundable, however, if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know 72 hours prior to the event, and we can transfer your deposit to another schedule or to a voucher.
Learn to shake and stir with our brilliant Thyme bartenders and impress your dinner guests for years to come. Make both a seasonal cocktail, and something classic. Enjoy your cocktails during the class or afterwards in the Baa Bar.
This Stir-up Sunday, prepare a perfect Christmas pud with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your pudding to someone special or stock the larder ready.
Join the stylish James Hamilton Maddock Jazz duo for a festive pre-dinner drinks party in the Baa Bar from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Enjoy live saxaphone and double bass with canapés and apéritifs. Dinner reservations at The Ox Barn or The Swan are available from 8:00pm.
Join decorative artist Melissa White for a magical workshop, painting wooden boxes ideal for gifting or storage with chalk paints from Annie Sloan.
Inspired by Elizabethan wall paintings, Melissa will share processes of layering, mark-making, distressing and waxing, creating mythical scenes, of Nymphs, Satyrs and white harts roaming the yuletide forests.
All materials, boxes, refreshments and a seasonal, locally sourced, sharing plate lunch are included.
The Festive Instinctive Cook is Thyme’s long-standing flagship class reimagined for the Christmas season - a celebration of winter flavours, seasonal abundance and confident, intuitive cooking.
Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.
Join us for a deeply restorative Sound Ceremony - a collective sensory immersion into sound healing and guided meditation.
Let Alana gently lead you through a nurturing sound journey, combining the grounding properties of our Bertioli Breathing Balm with the expansive tones of crystal singing bowls, the resonance of the gong and the angelic qualities of her voice. These elements work in harmony to anchor you in the present moment, calm your nervous system and guide you into a state of deep meditative rest.
Rooted in ancient healing traditions, this Sound Ceremony uses soothing sound vibrations to connect with your body on a cellular level. The experience is designed to support brainwave entertainment, shifting you into the theta state - a realm associated with REM sleep, cellular regeneration and profound inner healing.
7:45am: Arrival - please wait in the Baa Bar, and Alana will come to greet you promptly at 8am.
8am - 9am: Sound Ceremony
9am - 9.30am: Time with Alana for any questions
Location: Tithe Barn
Please arrive 10 minutes early to find your space
All mats, blankets & bolsters are provided
9am - 10am: Non-residents are welcome to join us for a swim at the pool
Please note that the class starts promptly at 8am so we ask that all guests allow time to get settled before the class starts. Access to the pool is granted during the summer months when our spring-water pool is open.
Important: Sound Baths are not advisable to attend if you are pregnant, fitted with a pace-maker, have epilepsy or become triggered by sounds.
This class is complimentary for our guests staying at Thyme. Please email reservations@thyme.co.uk to book.
Cancellation Policy: Please note our happenings are non-refundable, however, if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know 72 hours prior to the event, and we can transfer your deposit to another schedule or to a voucher.
Learn to shake and stir with our brilliant Thyme bartenders and impress your dinner guests for years to come. Make both a seasonal cocktail, and something classic. Enjoy your cocktails during the class or afterwards in the Baa Bar.
Learn how to make excellent Christmas mince pies (delightful shortcrust pastry and perfectly spiced mince meat) with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your mince pies to someone special or stock the larder ready. Just add brandy butter…
Explore the fundamentals of sourdough bread making with expert Max Abbott of Sourdough Revolution. Learn how make the perfect loaf before enjoying a light lunch of seasonal tart or muffaletta and salads, followed by a sweet treat.
Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.
Learn to shake and stir with our brilliant Thyme bartenders and impress your dinner guests for years to come. Make both a seasonal cocktail, and something classic. Enjoy your cocktails during the class or afterwards in the Baa Bar.
Learn to prepare a delicious selection of brunch favourites, fit for the festive season, all while building confidence in essential kitchen skills. After the class, sit down and enjoy your creations with your classmates.
Join us in the Ox Barn for our monthly Wine Supper Club, hosted with Montes, a pioneering Chilean winery from the renowned Colchagua Valley, celebrated for producing some of South America's most acclaimed and elegant wines.