Events

A visit to Grace and Flavour and Plant Passion

1st July 2026, 10:30 - 16:00

A visit to Grace and Flavour and Plant Passion

Wednesday 1 July 2026

10.30am – 4pm

One Sunday morning in the spring of 2008, the congregation of St Mary’s Church in West Horsley, was set a challenge, namely to devise a project that would benefit the whole community. For Su Johnston, the inspiration came while listening to a radio programme about a group of people growing their own vegetables.

Soon, amid a flurry of fact-finding, the perfect location presented itself and, in a story that could be straight out of a film, the Grace & Flavour Community Garden was born.

Our day starts with an exclusive visit to the garden to see what the volunteers have managed to do over the last 18 years. We will have a talk on the history of the project followed by a guided tour of the garden.

After our tour we will have lunch at the garden in their “potting shed” which is used for various activities. Lunch will consist of homemade sandwiches and rolls, fruit and cake and a drink.

There is limited parking space at the garden so any car sharing would be appreciated.

After lunch we will have a short drive to our afternoon venue – Plant Passion. Claire has been in horticulture for over 30 years including 12 years of garden centre management and 5 years as the plant centre manager at RHS Wisley and 9 years running her own gardening and design business. Claire will first give us a talk about the set up and growing her own flowers, how it was created before we have a look at the growing area. She will then give us a demonstration with some of her own flowers and prepare a bouquet.

This event is largely outdoors so please dress for the weather.  The terrain at both sites can be a little uneven so suitable footwear must be worn.  No open-toed sandals please.

The cost of this event will be £25 for members and £30 for non-members which includes a picnic lunch at Grace & Flavour.

Please make sure you give details of any special dietary requirements in the comments box when booking your ticket..

This is an event that is not suitable for children or dogs.

The deadline for booking is 24 June 2026

Any enquiries please contact us at info@surreyhillssociety.org

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