“The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose” Hada Bejar With good weather, summer is a celebration of the rose in the UK. We have a large number of different types of roses within the Chalice Well garden including several groupings of Rosa ‘Blanche Double de Coubert’ with semi-double white flowers and[…]Read more…
A dressing created on Solstice Eve, in the softening light of the summer sun, reflected in our Well lantern(s) and candles. Healing herbs and flowers ~ calendula, jasmine, hypericum, lemon balm, yarrow; and golden roses to offer comfort in times of grief and loss. All small beacons honouring the sun’s light, warmth and power. The[…]Read more…
Bees collecting pollen and nectar from the garden for their shared nest (hive) – None of us is as strong as all of us. (The photos are mainly of (seemingly) buff-tail bumblebees)
Today would have been Companions Day. Penny will be ringing the garden bell at midday tomorrow and we would like to invite you to join us in taking this moment to pause and be reminded of previous companions days when we have gathered to celebrate Chalice Well. Join us in spirit, wherever you are. Best[…]Read more…
We are honoured to have been nominated on the Kindred Spirit 2020 Awards and we would really appreciate your support. Visit the awards page to vote and see who else has been nominated. Thank you
Thank you for your enquiries as to when the Well will re-open. We fully appreciate your love of the garden and frustration at its closure, especially when other locations are re-opening. Different sites face different challenges and we are working through how to manage a changeable situation to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers,[…]Read more…
‘There is no power on Earth that can withstand the united co-operation on spiritual levels of men and women of goodwill everywhere’ Wellesley Tudor Pole With this dressing, I will let each flower speak for itself … And just say that each bloom shines more brightly because of its equal value to and support for[…]Read more…
Thoughts on the Well Lantern Dressing in Celebration of the White Wisteria ~ from Penny, one of the gardeners We are all disappointed that our visitors were unable to see the wonderful white wisteria this year. This dressing is intended to share a little of its beauty and inspiration. As always it is made in[…]Read more…
An invitation from Glastonbury Information Centre to join the Glastonbury Virtual Summer Solstice Join us on Sunday 21 June as we go live to stream the Summer Solstice sunrise from Glastonbury. It’s not safe yet for visitors to come to Glastonbury, so we decided to bring our fabulous town to you for a #safesummersolstice. A[…]Read more…
We’ve had to put in a noise complaint with Mother Nature ~ due to the volume of chirping coming from newly fledged and baby birds. The worst culprits are a band of delightfully fat and fluffy coal tits as they bounce around the garden looking for food, sometimes joined by a group of long tailed[…]Read more…
