Happiness or Contentment? Last week I had a wonderful conversation with Sarah one of our spa family and we discussed the constant aim for us as human beings for “happiness” ironically my son and I had also had a debate about this subject. I started reflecting, when did “needing” happiness start? When we were younger? […]

A dear friend of mine who I meet a few years ago, said when they read my weekly thoughts it feels like I have life sorted, with my meditation, forest bathing, nature walks, etc.  I promise you this is far from true. Today I wanted to bare my soul as I think it will resonate […]

As I walked this morning with Sammy, I was looking for blackberries to go with the lovely cooking apples that Arthur our farm neighbour had given me this week.  I noticed a lot of them are just out of my reach, suitable maybe for the birds! As I walked a little more, I reflected about […]

We celebrate 8 years at the Granary spa and 16 years in business. I can still remember my appointment at the Stour Leisure centre, meeting the very special Angela Hinkley who hired out the rooms. I took my mum, and we both had a look around. The area was old, noisy and in need of […]

Each week, I will post my thoughts and inspirations on how I am trying to navigate through the new ways we are living and working. I hope to be able to support our guests and anyone else who is reading this ! I started writing a weekly newsletter to my spa family at the end […]