Natural Perfumery Retreat UK

A Different Way of Learning Perfumery

Imagine stepping into a world where the air is filled with the delicate, soothing aromas of lavender, rose, and sandalwood - scents that uplift your spirit and calm your mind. At our Natural Perfumery Retreat in Glastonbury, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the earth through the ancient and enchanting art of natural perfumery.

Our retreat is designed to provide a sanctuary where creativity flourishes and well-being takes centre stage. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have a deep appreciation for fragrances, our expert-led workshops and immersive experiences will guide you through the transformative process of creating your own all-natural, personalised perfume.

You’ll learn how to harness the therapeutic power of nature’s finest botanicals and essential oils, discovering how each unique essence can enhance your mood, balance your energy, and inspire your creativity.

Surrounded by the rolling hills of Somerset and the legendary spiritual setting of Glastonbury, this retreat invites you to escape the hustle of daily life and embark on a sensory journey like no other.

Whether you’re a fragrance lover, a nature enthusiast, or simply seeking rejuvenation, you will find a haven for creativity, relaxation, and self-discovery.

Right here, in the heart chakra of the world.

Rediscover the Forgotten Sense: Smell

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with sights and sounds, it is easy to overlook one of our most profound and primal senses - smell. Despite its profound impact on our well-being, smell often takes a back seat to the more dominant senses in our busy, modern lives. Yet, this forgotten sense has the power to transport us back in time, evoke deep emotions, and connect us intimately to nature and ourselves in ways that no other sense can.

At our Natural Perfumery Retreat, we invite you to reawaken this forgotten sense and explore its beauty through the ancient art of perfumery. Each scent tells a story. With every inhale, you engage not only your nose but your mind and spirit, connecting to a rich tapestry of memories, feelings, and natural beauty. When you create a natural perfume, you are crafting more than a fragrance - you are distilling moments, emotions, and connections into a tangible, wearable essence that speaks to who you are.

By focusing on smell, we engage with beauty in a more personal and intimate way. Unlike visual beauty, which can be admired from a distance, scent invites us to immerse ourselves fully, drawing us in, awakening emotions, and deepening our connection to the world around us. It reminds us that beauty is not just something we see - it is something we feel and experience.

This retreat is your chance to reconnect with the forgotten beauty of scent, to tune into your inner world, and to rediscover the joy and magic of nature’s most delicate and powerful gift - the gift of our sense of smell.

Everything is Included

  • Seven nights accommodation: 14th to 20th July included.

  • On-site parking and electric vehicle charging points.

  • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, commencing with the evening meal on Monday 14th

    July and ending with breakfast on Monday 21st July.

  • Refreshments: tea, coffee, herbal infusions, fresh fruit and biscuits, of course!

  • High-speed WiFi for people who wish to remain connected to the outside world.

  • Use of on-site swimming pool.

  • Access to the spa is available to our guests but has a separate charge.

  • The highest quality natural ingredients, lab equipment and tools to formulate and create your bespoke perfumes.

  • A perfumery, botany and aromatherapy library is available for you to read and study during your retreat.

  • Transport and picnic lunch for our day trip to the Apothecary Garden and distillation class.

  • A 30% student discount from our perfumery pop-up shop in case you want to take some

    ingredients or tools back home with you to continue creating perfumes.

  • Morning yoga and meditation with Bess.

  • Outdoor evening meditation with Koth na Fiach to reconnect with the land after a day of

    perfume work (weather permitting).

  • The only thing you need to bring are your clothes, personal toiletries and a swimsuit if you wish to use the pool. We'll take care of the rest.

PRICES AND CONTACT

Double room ensuite ..... £2400

Double room with shared bathroom ..... £2200

Single room with shared bathroom ..... £2000

Shared twin room ensuite ..... £1850

Shared twin room with shared bathroom ..... £1750

Accommodation, all meals, refreshments, yoga classes, meditation, use of pool and day excursion included.

As in previous editions, people staying in a double or twin room can bring a companion who is not taking part in the course (partner, family member, friend) for a supplement, which includes breakfast and dinner, tea, coffee and herbal teas, but not lunch.

  • The supplement for people sharing a double room is £450.

  • The supplement for people sharing a twin room is £550.

For enquiries please contact us: admin@perfumeryschool.com