The Healing Space, Westerham

29/10/2026

I’m not sure how many of my friends/family know this as I have so many jobs (🫣🤭), but high up on the list of faves is the work I do for the wonderful charity that is The Primrose Centre 🩷🩷🩷

Most Wednesdays I am there giving Indian Head Massages to the beautiful women that visit our centre. These amazing women come to us sometimes in the midst of chemo appointments, radiotherapy and uncertain diagnoses…safe in the knowledge that, at least for an hour, they can park their uncertainty and relax in the hands of someone dedicated to their comfort and relaxation.

The Primrose Centre has become a safe haven for hundreds of women that find themselves on the scary and uncertain journey of a breast cancer diagnosis. We support them from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond - providing a safe place to seek professionals able to provide therapies such as counselling, massage, mindfulness, reiki, yoga, lymphatic drainage services, bra fitting support, make up advice…the list goes on. You can check us out here: https://primrosecentre.org.uk/

We rely completely on donations, so my main reason for posting is to alert you to this FANTASTIC pamper day being held on 7th November. It’s open to ALL and is a key fundraising event for our beautiful charity.

So, if you and some friends fancy some time out and an opportunity to relax and get pampered AND raise money for The Primrose Centre…this is an event for you 🩷

I will be there offering an aromatherapy workshop and hand massages…with goodies to take away!!

26/10/2026

🍂 Autumn Colours: A Mindful Nature Walk & Seasonal Feast 🍂

Monday 2nd & Friday 6th November | 11am–1.30pm | Westerham | £35pp

Ok, so it might not seem toooo appealing today as the rain lashes down and the wind kicks up a fuss... BUT... I have it on good authority (well, BBC Weather 🤔) that the sunshine might be making a welcome appearance next week!

And what better excuse to wrap up warm, escape the everyday and enjoy a little autumn magic in the woods? 🍁

Come and join me for a gentle wander through the beautiful woods and hedgerows around Westerham, where we'll slow things down, breathe in that lovely autumn air and take time to notice all the little things we so often rush past.

We'll discover some of the plants we meet along the way, share a little folklore and seasonal wisdom, and enjoy some simple moments of mindfulness to help quieten those busy minds and blow away the cobwebs.

And then, of course, there's the food...! 😋

Because what's an autumn walk without something delicious to come home to?

We'll head back to the warmth of The Healing Space HQ for a cosy, homemade autumn feast, inspired by the wonderful things our woods and hedgerows have given us this season.

Think warming seasonal soup, freshly baked cheese scones with my homemade crab apple jelly, sweet chestnuts, hedgerow preserves and a few other little seasonal surprises.

And because no feast is complete without cake, we'll finish with something sweet and a lovely warming drink made with my homemade rosehip syrup.

So, whether you're craving a little time out, some fresh air, good company or simply an excuse to eat cake (no judgement here! 😉), I'd love you to join me.

And if the weather is a little on the chilly side? Well, that just makes the warm soup and cake taste even better! ☺️

🍂 Monday 2nd November or Friday 6th November

⏰ 11am–1.30pm
🌿 Westerham, Kent
💷 £35 per person

Small, friendly groups, plenty of autumn loveliness and absolutely no need to be an expert in anything!

Come and treat yourself to a little autumn escape. 🍁

Book your place here:
https://www.healingspacewesterham.com/nature-walks

19/10/2026

When was the last time you did something just for you?

Life can feel like a never-ending list of things to do, people to look after and places to be. And somewhere amongst it all, we can forget to give ourselves a little of the care and attention we so freely give to everyone else.

If you're feeling tired, frazzled, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a little breathing space, I'd love to welcome you to The Healing Space in Westerham. 🌿

A peaceful little sanctuary where you can switch off from the outside world, let your shoulders drop and enjoy some much-needed time for yourself.

✨ Indian Head Massage – Perfect for melting away tension in your neck, shoulders and scalp, calming a busy mind and leaving you feeling wonderfully relaxed. Fully clothed, seated and no oils unless you'd like them – so you can even squeeze a little calm into your lunch break!

✨ Facial Rejuvenation Massage – A beautifully relaxing, natural facial treatment combining gentle Ayurvedic massage techniques to encourage a fresher, more radiant complexion. Think glowing skin and deep relaxation, all rolled into one.

✨ Reiki – My personal favourite. A wonderfully gentle treatment offering time to be still, reconnect with yourself and find a little calm when life feels overwhelming.

🌙 Deep Rest & Renewal – And if you really need some time out, why choose just one? My two-hour signature experience combines all three treatments for the ultimate opportunity to rest, recharge and feel nurtured from head to toe.

You don't have to wait until you're completely exhausted to give yourself permission to rest. Sometimes, a little time just for you can make all the difference. 💛

🍂 Autumn appointments are available to book, with flexible times to fit around busy lives.

I'd love to see you.

👉 https://www.healingspacewesterham.com/book-online

Find out more about Deep Rest & Renewal:
https://www.healingspacewesterham.com/deep-rest-experience

19/10/2026

One of the many reasons why Autumn is my absolute favourite time of the year…soup season 😋

A few autumnal veggies, some warming herbs and spices and lunch is sorted 🤩

07/10/2026

Love a bit of hawthorn 🩷 was extra yummy this year in my Hedgerow Jelly 🥰

Every agency has one client who’s been around longer than anyone can quite remember. For us that’s Hawthorn. He’s the hedgerow’s wise old man, keeper of boundaries, keeper of secrets, and one of our oldest friends.

Right now he’s dripping in haws, those red berries that carry the tree through autumn and provide valuable food for birds when the hedgerow gets lean. He’s quietly doing his bit for the whole ecosystem while looking rather magnificent.

Hawthorn has a long-standing relationship with the heart. His flowers and berries are top for keeping our cardiovascular health strong.

But Hawthorn has always had another reputation too.

In British and Irish folklore, he’s deeply connected with the Fair Folk and the Otherworld. His trees are guardians of boundaries and thresholds. Bring his blossom indoors and you might be inviting luck through the door… or trouble, depending on who you ask.

Protector or troublemaker? Wise old healer or fairy gatekeeper?

Hawthorn has never felt the need to choose. And frankly, that kind of long-standing cultural reputation isn’t something you can buy.

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06/10/2026

🍂 Autumn Colours: A Mindful Nature Walk & Seasonal Feast 🍂

Monday 2nd & Friday 6th November | 11am–1.30pm | Westerham | £35pp

Join me for a gentle morning in the beautiful woods and hedgerows around Westerham, slowing down and taking time to really notice what’s around us.

There’s something rather magical about the woods in late October – the changing colours, fallen leaves, soft golden light and that unmistakable feeling of the seasons shifting. 🍁

Along the way, we’ll explore some of the seasonal plants we encounter, their traditional uses, folklore and stories, alongside some simple mindfulness and sensory practices to help us switch off from everyday life and become a little more present in the landscape.

And then comes one of my favourite parts… lunch! 😊

After our walk, we’ll gather together at The Healing Space HQ for a warming, homemade autumn feast inspired by the woods and hedgerows – seasonal soup, homemade cheese scones with my crab apple jelly and other little tastes gathered and made through the autumn, from sweet chestnuts to hedgerow preserves.

We’ll finish with homemade cake and something warming to drink featuring my homemade rosehip syrup. 🍎🌿

🍂 Monday 2nd November
🍂 Friday 6th November
⏰ 11am–1.30pm
🌿 Westerham, Kent
💷 £35 per person

Places are limited to keep the groups small and friendly.

Book here:
https://www.healingspacewesterham.com/nature-walks

14/09/2026

Hips and Haws ❤️❤️ are now ripe and ready for the picking, ready to make into some nutritious wild recipes! Absolutely packed with vitamin C (Rosehips) and heart healthy compounds (Hawthorn berries) both can be make into delicious sauces, syrups and jellies!

I am about to make ‘Hip and Haw’ Ketchup, Rosehip Syrup and some ‘Hedgerow’ Jelly…check back for the recipes and to see how I got on!

07/09/2026

Relax and unwind at The Healing Space in Westerham this Autumn, where each of my treatments are designed to ease a busy mind and to bring you peace and tranquillity 🍂

I can help you if you're tired, stressed, run-down, anxious, achy, overwhelmed...or just after some well deserved 'me' time.

Flexible sessions are available to book here: https://www.healingspacewesterham.com/book-online

Indian Head Massage is a gentle way to release tension across the shoulders, neck, face and scalp and is a great treatment to fit into a busy day - my treatment is carried out seated and fully clothed and oils are only incorporated upon request, so it's perfectly possible to pop in during a lunch break for some de-stressing, without looking like you've been dragged through a hedge...although you will be floating on air!

Facial Rejuvenation Massage is like having a natural face lift, combined with blissful, gentle massage techniques and energy balancing. There's no invasive procedures, no picking, squeezing or nasty chemical treatments - just natural, ayurvedic techniques to help you look fresher, plumper, younger...and more relaxed.

And finally, my personal favourite, Reiki - experience healing energy, release tension, and enjoy an oasis of calm at every session. Let go of overwhelming emotions and gain clarity. Energy healing helps dissolve emotional blockages, bringing balance and serenity to your mind.

Or why not enjoy all three treatments with my unique, 2-hour, deep-rest experience: https://www.healingspacewesterham.com/deep-rest-experience

13/08/2026

Oooh I love this, and these summer skies are wide open 😁 happy gazing 🩷

As Spacious as the Sky

Pause.

Take a slow breath
and look at the sky.

See how the clouds move,
slowly, silently,
across the open sky.

Let your thoughts move with them.

Perhaps the morning is fresh and still,
or the day has opened into blue.

Perhaps clouds are passing slowly,
carrying their shifting shapes across the vastness.

Watch them, simply passing by.

Let them come.
Let them go.

The sky has room for every cloud,
every colour,
every shape.

It does not cling to the clouds,
nor does it resist their passing.

It simply makes space.

You can make space, too.

For a thought that arrives.
For a feeling that arises.
For a memory.
For uncertainty.
For silence.

Nothing needs to be solved right now.

Today is simply for looking at the sky.

Feel the air.
Feel the stillness.

Notice the openness above you,
and allow yourself to settle into its calm.

You are here.
You are breathing.

For this moment,
that is enough.

Look up.
Rest.

Let everything else wait.

~ 'As Spacious as the Sky' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by illu_ster

13/08/2026

I've had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with some lovely families this week on my 'Wild Food Detectives' foraging walks.

We've found nettle seeds, elderberries, hawthorn berries, rosehips, plantain, sloes, hazelnuts, pineapple w**d, yarrow...and more besides in the beautiful town of Westerham!

Although it's been mega hot, we've found the shade of the trees to play games (and climb trees obvs), sipped foraged cooling cordials (elderberry and blackberry) and tried some homemade blackberry muffins, nettle seed flapjacks and yummy fruit 'leathers'.

I have two more walks this summer - Monday 17th August and Tuesday 18th August and there are just a few spaces left if you'd like to join in the fun and spend some engaging, quality time in nature!

It's just £20 per child to join in and, as well as a 2-hour experience with foraging and fun games, the children get to go home with a Wild Food Detectives certificate and goody bag...oh, and did I mention the yummy snacks?? 😉😄

Walks are limited to a group of six children (and their adults) and are aimed at age 7+, although children as young as 5 have come along and enjoyed the experience, so depends on the child - just message if you're unsure.

More info and booking here: https://www.healingspacewesterham.com/nature-walks

Details at a glance:

🏞 Westerham Recreation Ground
📅 Mon 17th & Tues 18th August
🕑 2–4pm
💚 £20 per child (one accompanying adult free)
👧Limited to 6 children per walk

Come and discover the delicious secrets hiding in our hedgerows this summer! 🌿🍇

Celebrate the seasons whilst walking through the glorious Westerham countryside. On our nature walks you will learn where to find fascinating plants, how to safely identify them, and all about their medicinal benefits...and a bit of folklore along the way.