Special Experiences
Make the most of your stay at Riversdale Lodge
Corporate Workshops
-
Healing Health Joy Collective is a sister cooperative to Riversdale Lodge. “We are a collective of teachers and practitioners that has grown organically to bring together a local community in search of Healing, Health and Joy. What started as a few yoga classes has grown to encompass support groups, pop-up dinners, dancing, singing, talks and retreats and a growing community of those who want more joy in their lives!”
Healing Health Joy Collective | Our Facilitators
Business coach, yoga teacher and breathworker - Details - Fiona Mac
Breathwork, Sound Bath, Somatic Mindful Movement, Nervous System, Brain Training & Burn Out/ Exhaustion workshops - Davinder Ojalla
Qigong and Meditation Workshop - Details - Claudia Cahalane.
Somatic (TRE), Havening Touch and Sound Practitioner for Stress Release Details.- Rebecca Whittaker
The self leader ship workshop to elevate your everyday - Rita Cox
Corporate talks Embracing assertiveness and positivity in the workplace, Managing stress and anxiety, Boosting your resilience, Boosting your self esteem and becoming more empowered talks. Dr Hester Bancroft
Art in nature, meditation, guided walks - Nicky Savage 07840 526580
Dedicated movement and mobility coach with a lifelong passion for understanding how the body moves. Over the years he has engaged in a wide variety of sports and movement practices, which instilled his belief in exploring the full potential of human movement - Details - Benny Chandler
Song-works has been created for organisations who want to invest in the true wellbeing of their people. The programme has been carefully designed to bring the benefits of singing to enhance team collaboration, creativity and organisational harmony. Each programme is bespoke and tailored to your unique company and team needs - Zoe Hatch
Nutrition in the workplace- Creating Healthy Protein Bowls with Soul Victoria works with corporate teams to deliver practical, engaging, and well-being programmes. My approach focuses on sustainable habits that enhance concentration, resilience, stress management, immunity, and long-term vitality—helping employees feel and perform at their best, both at work and at home. I empower organisations to build healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces. Protect your No.1 asset - Your Staff. Details - Victoria Raworth Dip ION - Nutritional TherapistRegistered Associate Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Coach, yoga/meditation teacher, Chi Nei Tsang massage therapist and Reiki Master with a holistic and compassionate approach to health and healing. Details - Samantha Williams.
Movement & Nervous System Literacy for Modern Teams - This is a keynote-style session designed for high-performing teams navigating modern stress and cognitive load. It introduces biologically intelligent recovery strategies that can be integrated directly into the working day - no equipment, no costume change, no stepping away from productivity. Details - www.sophieplatoreset.com.
Corporate Walking and Creative Writing Experiences Connect with nature to create powerful, positive, and lasting change for your team's wellbeing and mental health with the Creatrix Journey. Details Claire Winter
-
Workshops for the creative and the uncreative!
Where inspiration blooms - pottery, papercraft, sewing skills, watercolour, arm knitting, furniture upcycling, oil painting, applique, needlefelting
Claire Winter - Corporate Walking and Creative Writing Experiences Details
Kate Walker - Creative Writing
Leanna Zivanovic - Lino cutting and printing, wire work and metal embossing.
Ragtag Arts - Creative Team-Building With A Competitive Twist, Mad-Junk Mini-Golf Build or Dragons' Den - Creative Workshops or Team Volunteer Day
Lego - Challenge your teams communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.
Crafting Joy - Candle painting, candle making, modern calligraphy, bag or t-shirt painting, wire jewellery making , Collage art, pot painting, fluid art, flower crowns, wreath making, pressed floral bookmarks, needle craft, painting
Jack and Alice Crafts - felting, painting
Easely does it - painting
Valentine and Reay - Basket and wreath making
Neverending Flowers- Flower arranging with Champaign
Kintsugi - One of the many forms of the Japanese art of pottery, kintsugi art lets you express the beauty of imperfections through mending broken ceramics with gorgeous gold.
Life drawing - with art classes
Life drawing - with Mick Mc Nicholas
Wood carving - with Kraft in wood
Wood Carving - with The Wooburn Craft School
-
Paddleboarding. Supply of boards, safety and an instructor. Lessons, paddleboard yoga or guided tours.
Moose Canoe Hire- Canoe, Kayak & Water Bike Hire
Circus Skills with With Katy Kartwheel
Soap box derby(not at the house)
Team Building Activitiescircus skills, outdoor games indoor games - casino, chocolate workshops, cocktail making, ice sculpting, wine tasting.
Longridge Activity Centre With an option to arrive by boat - On the water - Canoeing, Kayaking, Water Orbs, Bell boating, Rafting, Dragon Boating - On dry land - Team Challenges, Aeroball, Leap of Faith, Trebuchet, Jacob’s Ladder, Axe Throwing, Laser Tag, Climbing, Crate Stacking and Archery
-
-
Bee keepers demo - summer only as they bring bees.
Murder Mystery specialise in offering great Team Building and Corporate events, or simply a great night of Murder Mayhem. We can tailor our events to suit your company needs and timings. With such a fantastic range of plots available we will have you all working together and stronger in order to identify WHODUNIT!
Experiences
-
Healing Health Joy Collective is a sister cooperative to Riversdale Lodge.
“We are a collective of teachers and practitioners that has grown organically to bring together a local community in search of Healing, Health and Joy. What started as a few yoga classes has grown to encompass support groups, pop-up dinners, dancing, singing, talks and retreats and a growing community of those who want more joy in their lives!”
Any of these lovely people will come to the house to teach:
-
Boat Hire Company - Prices - The Boat Hire Company offers an unparalleled experience of luxury, skippered private boat hire on the iconic River Thames servicing Windsor, Maidenhead, Bourne End & Marlow aboard our vintage motorboats Fringilla and Larus.Our luxurious boats are equipped to accommodate 12 guests, ideal for those seeking an intimate yet lavish experience on the water. For larger groups, we offer the option of hiring two private boats simultaneously - accommodating up to 24 passengers. Our boats offer facilities including fully enclosed heated indoor spaces, open back sundecks, toilet facilities, blue tooth speakers and small galleys with hot & cold running water. Details
Bourne end water taxi - Jump aboard "Captain Beaky" for a leisurely boat tour along the Thames at Bourne End
Bring your picnic and drinks to enjoy onboard during your boat trip
Our aim is to give you some fun and happy memories from your time onboard Captain Beaky with what we feel is the best place to have a river tour on the Thames.Luxury Macdonald Compleat Angler
Thames Steamers: Alaska - a very beautiful old steamboat for 24 people seated under cover - starts at £1400 for 2 hours and then £200 per hour after that. Peter 07774 925323
-
Please check the River conditions do not swim or paddle if EA has posted a yellow or red warnings.
Please check the Water quality before you swim
Paddleboard Maidenhead: Tara can supply paddleboards, safety equipment and an instructor. She can offer lessons, paddleboard yoga or guided tours. She is part of the Healing Health Joy Collective.
Moose Canoe Hire - Canoe, Kayak & Water Bike Hire
-
Make the most of your stay at Riversdale Lodge with massage, healing and spa treatments.
Sharon Price 07876 237367 -
Aroma Reiki Experience (60 mins) £70: A deeply relaxing but powerful experience that combines essential oils, with gentle massage techniques and universal healing energy. Designed to bring the body back into a blissful state of homeostasis. Your 60-minute experience starts with a grounding and balancing foot technique that has the effect of resetting the mind, body & spirit. Followed by a gentle application of specific therapeutic-grade essential oils to the back to balance and clear the body's energy centres. Moving gently into a Reiki treatment that combines intuitive techniques and Reiki healing energy to clear any blocks that come to the surface and determine the essential oil for you to take home at the end of your treatment.
Back, Neck, Shoulder, Head and Face Massage (45 mins) £50: - Designed to ease tension felt in the upper part of the body, particularly helpful after a day sitting at a computer or behind the wheel of a car.
Kate Mills 07957 227 618
Energy Healing with Craniosacral Healing, Angelic Reiki, Akashic Record Clearing and Teaching, Deep Tissue Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Holistic Beauty Treatments, Skincare and Facial Massage, Healing Body Massage
Katie Harris 07940 113605
Massage Deep tissue or Swedish relaxation massage, Facial 60m - A customised hour facial using specialist exfoliation techniques to brighten the skin and increase hydration or deep cleanse. Waxing legs, Hollywood, Under arm. Manicure gel/polish Pedicure gel/polish. Eyebrow shape, Eyebrow tint, Eyelash tint Upper lip /chin. Male waxing chest/ back, Lvl lash lift
Alison Bush 07917356088
Massage ITEC Level 3 In Holistic and Sports Massage. Alison is a holistic therapist utilising the ancient art of massage to release emotional charge and tension held in the body. Alison has first-hand experience of how the body reacts to trauma and stress. Alison’s treatments include both soft and deep tissue release, lymphatic system drainage and sports recovery massage. She creates bespoke treatments to suit individual needs, delivered with the highest possible standard of care.Hayley Hairdresser & Reiki
Zoe Lawrence 07843 607365
I am a reflexologist specialising in women's health, from menstruation to menopause. Reflexology has been found to boost circulation, balance hormones, promote relaxation and self-healing, reduce anxiety and improve sleep. By providing a safe and nurturing space, my intuitive holistic approach emphasises restoring harmony and balance using crystals and Reiki energy. Together, we create a sanctuary where individuals can embark on their healing journey, promoting well-being from within. Zoë regularly provides Reiki, AROMAReiki, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology for feet, face and hands.
-
All walks are printed off in the Hall - please only take a photo of the sheet.
-
Tubs4Fun - Hot tub, bouncy castles, Cinema, disco, karaoke, soft play and ball ponds and much more. There is an extra charge of £40 per hot tub at Riversdale Lodge for electricity
Outdoor sauna and ice bath -
For Big and little kids
Stickies craft club - Kids craft session with or without the adults joining in - get stuck in with sticking, painting and creating - using nature, clay and wire.
The Marlow Mystery Treasure Trail
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Harry Potter Studios
Dr Choc's Windsor Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre
Stonor Park: Tumblestone-Hollow.
The Look Out Discovery Centre: Bracknell Forest
Wooburn Park: Wash Hill, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe HP10 0PN
Higginson Park and Court Garden Leisure Complex
Riverside Gardens: Ray Mead Rd, Maidenhead SL6 8NS
Rye Park House: London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1EF
Ray Mill Island: Boulters Lock, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8JN,
-
Marlow, Henley, old Beaconsfield, Hambleden, Turvil, Skirmit, Cookham and Windsor are picturesque towns to explore and have a lot of great restaurants. Visit Thames is a great website with so much info.
National Trust
Cliveden | Buckinghamshire | National Trust
West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill | Bucks | National Trust
Greys Court | Oxfordshire | National Trust
Dorneywood Garden | Buckinghamshire | National Trust
Outdoors & Indoors
-
-
-
-
River Arts Club - We work closely with The River Arts Club as they have a very similar ethos to us and they are also on the waters edge 10 minutes drive from us. (or an 1.15 walk along the river)
Our Airbnb partner - do not book with Airbnb
Chequers Inn Hotel, restaurant and pub, 5 mins drive.Bel & the Dragon Hotel and restaurant, 10 mins walk
Magpies and Butterflies: They have 2 hotel boats that each sleep 4
Calmer Cruising: A riverboat that sleeps 5
Business Centre - Cheep and cheerful - 10 mins walk
-
Each kitchen has a First Aid Kit including a heart attack kit (give an Aspirin and use the spray under the tongue - this can save lives).
The first aid kit for the main kitchen is located in the prep kitchen wall-mounted cupboard.
The first aid kit for the yoga kitchen is on the lowest mug shelf.
The nearest A&E hospitals
Wexham Park A&E - 0300 614 5000 - SL2 4HL (20 minutes)
Hillingdon A&E - 01895 238282 - UB8 3NN (28 minutes)
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - 01296 315000 - HP21 8AL (37 mins)
For minor injuries, make an appointment at Wycombe Hospital - 01494 526 161 - HP11 2TT (21 minutes)