Wyndcliffe Court is the family home of Sarah Clay and features the most scrumptious period Arts & Crafts garden that dates back to when the house was built (1922). Designed by the renowned Henry A. Tipping, it is one of three exceptional gardens in the surrounding Monmouthshire area that still exists to this day.
As a keen gardener & plantswoman, each Spring Sarah hosts a series of lecture days in the Edwardian garage - featuring some of Britain's most knowledgeable horticulturalists.
Each day generally starts at 10.30am with coffee on arrival and finishes at around 4pm. You are even fully catered for with a delicious lunch provided and to be enjoyed in the oak panelled ballroom. Around the sessions, you will of course have the chance to explore the beautiful garden, tucked away just above Chepstow.
There is a limit to the number of places so please book early to avoid disappointment. Booking is by email: sarah@wyndcliffecourt.com
Friday 20th March 2026, £115
11am Kim Wilkie - “Why do we garden?” Landscape Architect Kim works on large scale projects world-wide. His prolific work has covered projects from Chelsea Barracks and the Thames Landscape Strategy to areas of Transylvania. Kim will also bring his book “Led by the land” which has recently been updated and expanded.
2pm Dr Alison Moller - “Pioneering English Plantswomen” Garden Historian Alison will talk on some of the most fascinating and significant but less well-known women gardeners. They include 17thC Mary, Duchess of Beaufort and 18thC Maria Jacson both botanists who introduced new plants and promoted seasonal and “mingled” planting.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026, £115
11am Tony Russell - “Trees for the 21st Century” Tony is a Forester “extraordinaire” ex-head of Westonbirt arboretum and world authority on dendrology. With climate change now seen as a reality, Tony will talk on the trees which are likely to thrive in our gardens in a globally warming Britain and those that perhaps will not.
2pm New Hope Daylilies - Fiona Pidduck and Liz Colebrook “Day lilies - perfect for busy people” Hemerocallis are really tough, they come in all shapes and sizes (let alone colours) and often thrive on neglect and/or drought. Over 300 varieties grown at their nursery in Shropshire - this is a wise plant to invest in. Plants for sale too.
Thursday 7th May 10am-4pm, £150
10am-4pm Jason Ingram Garden Photographic workshop. Top photographer Jason will teach a small group how to make the most of your garden photography. The day starts with an illustrated talk/demonstration, then a practical outdoor session. Please bring your own camera or iPhone, price includes lunch.
