Discover how the simple act of slowing down with the phone in your pocket can open up a world of calm, creativity and connection.
Led by local mindful photographer, Debbie Geraghty, these Pocketful of Calm experiences invite you to pause, notice and reconnect – with nature, yourself, and those around you. Combining mindfulness, nature connection and gentle creativity, Debbie’s sessions are joyful, accessible and full of warmth and laughter.
As a leadership consultant, ex charity CEO and former Co-Director of Look Again, an award-winning mindful photography organisation, Debbie brings over 30 years’ experience of creative facilitation, leadership and community engagement. But she discovered mindful photography 5 years ago while recovering from long Covid. She now shares this restorative practice to help others find their own moments of beauty, perspective and peace.
No experience is needed – just your smartphone (or camera), curiosity and a willingness to explore. Each session takes place in and around the beautiful grounds of Lower Marsh Farm and surrounding riverside.
Debbie tailors these private workshops to the various guests staying at Lower Marsh Farm.
Experiences on offer:
1. Pocketful of Calm – Finding Joy through Mindful Photography
Duration: 2.5 hours | Group size: up to 12 | Perfect for: Guests on retreat
A gentle, creative workshop exploring how mindfulness, photography and nature can help you slow down with intention and see the world with fresh eyes. Discover themes such as Beginner’s Mind, gratitude, compassion and care – and experience the power of noticing small details in a peaceful setting.
* Guided mindful “Learning to See” meditations and short nature walk
* Reflective photo activities exploring new perspectives
* Gentle sharing and creative conversation to set new intentions
* Can also be additionally tailored to the focus of your retreat or group theme
2. Pocketful of Calm – Seeing through Each Other’s Eyes
Duration: 2.5 hours | Group size: 2–12 | Perfect for: Self-catering couples, families or friends
A light-hearted and heart-warming session designed to help you connect with each other – and the landscape – in new surprising and creative ways.
* Explore how to see the world through someone else’s perspective
* Discover mindful photography as a fun, bonding experience
It’s more about you than the tech…but we’ll also learn a few simple smartphone tips to capture those moments that matter
* Create your own “Collage of Calm” to remember your time together at Lower Marsh Farm
🐾 3. Pocketful of Calm – Paws for Thought
Duration: 2.5 hours | Group size: up to 6 | Perfect for: Dog owners on retreat
Our dogs are natural mindfulness teachers – always curious, always in the moment. This playful session helps you chill with your canine to help you and your four-legged friend find calm together – and with those new two legged friends you’ve just met on retreat. We’ll even try taking some pooch portraits, all in the relaxed and stunning environment of Lower Marsh Farm.
* Explore what we can learn from our dogs about presence and joy
* Use mindful photography to see your dog and surroundings in new ways
* Capture your dog’s world through your lens
* Create your own “Canine Collage of Calm” to take home
Bespoke & Corporate Sessions
Debbie can also offer exclusive half-day or bespoke full-day mindful photography experiences to local destinations.
Debbie’s mindful photography facilitation can also support leadership and corporate team sessions held at Lower Marsh Farm. Debbie draws on her experience as a charity CEO and heart led social change leader to help groups widen their perspectives to build empathy and resilience to find fresh ways of seeing challenges. Combining creative and critical skills with self-care and imagination.
Booking & Prices
Debbie’s private Pocketful of Calm mindful photography experiences at Lower Marsh Farm cost £395 for a 2.5-hour session (up to a maximum of 12 people).
Bespoke or corporate sessions are costed separately, depending on requirements.
To book your exclusive experience or discuss a separate tailored workshop, please contact Debbie via email.
Each workshop offers a welcoming, gentle creative atmosphere with space to pause, reflect and reconnect – with nature, your imagination and each other.
