Newquay Orchard is thrilled to announce its inaugural Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, 21st December 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This festive, family-friendly event invites the local community to come together to mark the shortest day of the year and welcome the return of light in a magical, nature-inspired setting.
The Winter Solstice Celebration will feature an exciting array of activities, including:
- Craft Stalls offering handmade gifts for those looking for Christmas gift ideas.
- A range of workshops to help you enhance mental wellbeing during the winter months and learn new skills.
- Delicious, organic food and drink with a festive theme at the Heart and Soul Cafe.
- A chance to explore the Orchard in its winter beauty.
Charlotte Hill, CEO of Newquay Orchard, says: “We warmly invite you to share with us this magical winter season event, with the opportunity to see the wonderful lanterns again, created by local children and Blystra Arts, used in the Trenance lights parade last month. Enjoy time out from the hustle and bustle, enjoy some seasonal treats and get creative!”
Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gifts, delicious food, or a space to unwind and reflect, the Winter Solstice at Newquay Orchard is the perfect way to celebrate this special time of year.
Morning Workshops (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Newquay Monoliths Clay/Ceramics Workshop (in collaboration with ALAM ArtSpace)
Venue: Classrooms 1 and 2
Guided by artist Robin James Sullivan, participants will create and shape their own ceramic panels using locally gathered materials which will adorn The Newquay Monoliths – a new public sculpture commission for Newquay.
Winter Solstice Mindfulness Workshop
Venue: Orchard Gardens
In this workshop we will be learning about the origins of the winter solstice, drinking some warming wellness tea, and doing a short ceremony to celebrate the year so far and welcome the next part of the year. We will practice some mindfulness techniques, discuss winter wellbeing and make a small nature lantern to represent solstice at the orchard.
Christmas Lunch (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Enjoy a pre-ordered two-course Christmas lunch sourced locally and utilising ingredients from the surrounding gardens, served from our dedicated volunteers in the Heart and Soul Kitchen team.
Afternoon Workshops (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Guided Nature Tour & Advent-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Venue: Orchard Gardens
Explore the Orchard Gardens with an engaging family-friendly scavenger hunt featuring festive treasures.
Sustainability & Recycling Workshop by Beach Guardian
Venue: Classrooms 1 and 2
Discover how to repurpose waste materials into new products and learn practical ways to live more sustainably.
Additional Activities
The Heart and Soul Café will be open all day, serving festive treats and drinks crafted by our dedicated volunteers.
Browse our mini-market, showcasing unique, handcrafted gifts and products created by staff and volunteers—perfect for your last-minute Christmas shopping.
Further activities and some extra festive surprises to be announced closer to the day!For more information, visit https://newquayorchard.co.uk/ or contact Dean Hodge at dean.hodge@newquayorchard.co.uk and info@newquayorchard.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Dean via 01637 877182.
