Evening Dining
Our award-winning guest chef Sukie Barber has agreed to cook for us again in 2016. Sukie uses the very best local and seasonal ingredients to cook a delicious three-course set menu on selected dates throughout the year. Her meals have been variously described as “superb”, “delicious” and (my favourite) “like home-cooking with knobs on!”
Age of Pan
Local troupe Equestrian Theatre Scotland (Les Amis D'onno) return for their annual exclusive performance here at Woodside followed by a summer buffet. Tickets include a two-course buffet supper. Please phone 01835 830315 for further details. Price £18 adults, £12 under 16s (under 5s free). Family ticket (adult and up to three children) £50 Adult ticket Under…
Secrets of Woodside
This is a free activity and there is no need to book. Discover where the mini beasts live in the Homes for Wildlife Garden at Woodside, with help from the RSPB Borders branch members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to the RSPB welcome
Build a Willow Plant Support
This is a Wee Woodsiders event where children can decorate and build a unique willow plant support to use in their vegetable pot or flower garden. Remember beans and peas love to scramble up frameworks and it makes crop picking so much easier.
Bird Netting and Ringing with the RSPB
Ringing birds is an important part of the RSPB's research into the habits of birds. Here at Woodside we are lucky enough to have a variety of garden and woodland birds to net and ring, under the expert guidance of RSPB Field Office, Mike Fraser. Awonderful opportunity to see our birds close up and to…
Autumn Tubs and Containers Demonstration
Be inspired by Emma’s creative ideas on planting containers for autumn and winter interest. Practical advice on pot selection, plant choice and how to plant. Ideal for those new to gardening, or more experienced gardeners needing some fresh ideas. Booking essential
Autumn at the Nursery
Newton Don Garden Newton Don, KelsoCome and have a look around our plant nursery at Newton Don. See how we are preparing our nursery stock for winter, as well as having a sneaky preview of what will be ready next spring. Our nursery is not open to the public, so this is a good chance to see what goes on…
Autumn Watercolours Art Class with Amanda Phillips
All materials provided – no experience in drawing or painting necessary. Come and have a very pleasurable day learning the techniques involved in this very exciting medium. We will be painting inside and out (weather dependant). Come and join us. Lunch is included. Booking essential
Build a Winter Home for Wildlife
Have fun making roosting pouches and insect homes for over-wintering wildlife using a variety of recycled materials, with help from the Border’s Group of the RSPB. Just turn up between the times above, but be prepared to wait if everyone arrives at once! Suitable for children The £2.50 is a donation to the RSPB
Wreath Making Workshop
Make a traditional wreath to take home using a wire base, moss and materials gathered from the garden. Full tuition given by Emma, so no experience required. Booking essential
If you would like to hold an event at Woodside, or have suggestions for future events please let us know – we are always looking for new ideas.