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Old Market Manor, Barton Manor
Bristol, BS2 0RL

Artisan natural dye studio, using locally foraged and organically grown natural dyes, bio-regionally sourced cloth and paper and low impact traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques. Offering limited edition gifts, bespoke services and a range of workshops to help creatives transition to using non-toxic practices and connecting communities with Nature using creativity as a medium.

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botanical inks

Creative Tropical Retreat

Koh Phagnan, Thailand, March 2025

Immerse yourself in a programe of inspiring creative practices & soulful experiences

The retreat is held at a relaxing sanctuary

within in a beautiful verdant island & soft Thai culture,

to a melodic chorus of exotic birdsong

Expect spaciousness to rest & reconnect with yourself

& to leave feeling enlivened and nourished

 

Enjoy a balanced daily flow of natural colour workshops, wellness activities & nutritious communal meals

with personal space for resting or exploration

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tropical retreat experience

  • Daily natural dye workshops & rituals with Natural Dyer/Artist/Intuitive Herbalist Babs Behan, Founder of Botanical Inks

  • A beautiful set of complimentary blank handmade spa items will be included in your package, for you to dye during the retreat. These include a kimono robe, meditation/sleep eye mask and other items. All made with the best organic natural cottons & peace silks.

  • Pick & choose from a daily schedule of activities such as breathwork, singing, movement, dance, cacao ceremonies, beach trips & hiking.

  • Excursion to a natural dye artisan initiative for a leaf printing workshop and organic farm-to-table lunch

  • Herbal steam dome and cold plunge pool available mornings and evenings

  • Incredible vegan catering

  • Optional morning and afternoon yoga sessions

  • Evening wellbeing activities for example sound baths, yin yoga, bedtime meditation, heart-opening dance etc.

  • Swimming pool accessible 24/7

  • Comfortable beds and choice of ensuite private rooms or affordable luxury dormitories

  • Relaxed and friendly community - easy to meet others and make friends

  • Closing ceremony & ecstatic dance celebration

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