Weave A Willow Obelisk Flower Support in the Walled Garden

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Join us to weave a rustic willow obelisk sculptures and bring lasting structure, drama, beauty and interest to your garden for years to come.🌺🥀

Guided by willow artist Heather McDermott, and taking inspiration from the beauty of Old Mill House garden, you will create a large willow obelisk , each one a distinctive sculptural piece for the shrub borders, flowerbeds or planted containers in your gardens. Obelisks can be striking focal points in your garden to support permanent climbers such as roses or clematis or moved around the garden for annuals like Sweet Peas

The workshop is on Sunday 28th June 2026 10.00 – 16.00

Spend the day learning traditional willow weaving techniques while creating your own beautiful and sustainable garden obelisk to take home.

Weather permitting, participants will also enjoy a visit to our Saille Garden to discover more about the sustainable and renewable qualities of willow, so please come suitably dressed for the outdoors.

A wonderful opportunity to slow down, learn a heritage craft, connect with nature and create something both practical and beautiful for your garden. ✨

Workshop Details
🎟 Tickets: £85 per person (limited places available)
Personal instruction and guidance from Heather McDermott
All tools and materials provided
Homemade morning and afternoon tea with freshly baked scones and cake
A delicious, seasonal homemade lunch in the Glasshouse
A walk to the Saille Garden, weather permitting, to see our sustainable willow growing on site

This workshop is perfect for beginners as no experience is required, just a little manual dexterity and a love of making.

💚 Treat yourself or bring a friend to this relaxed, creative and memorable day surrounded by nature
🎁 A perfect gift for a keen gardener

Finding Us

Access the Craigdarragh Road from the A2 Belfast–Bangor carriageway. Follow the signs for Helen’s Bay.

Continue along Craigdarragh Road for approximately 0.8 miles, where you will see the Walled Garden on your left.

Take the left-hand turn at the 30mph speed limit and drive down the temporary driveway. This will be clearly signposted.

Follow the lane straight ahead to reach the car park located directly outside the Walled Garden.

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