As the gardens move further into spring, May brings a varied programme of exhibitions, workshops, and events, with bluebells blooming across the landscape, offering opportunities to spend time with art, landscape, and wellbeing in different ways.
Whether you’re looking to slow down, learn something new, or experience live performance, there’s something to discover throughout the month.
Exhibition
Tir ha Trig
Our current exhibition, Tir ha Trig, brings together the work of Judy Buxton and Virginia Bounds across both floors of the gallery.
Tir ha Trig (Land and Ebb) brings together paintings spanning the past 25 years. Speaking about the exhibition Judy Buxton and Virginia Bounds say: ‘As two painters, we share Australian heritage, living and painting in Cornwall as well as the complexities of straddling these two territories – both physically and in the psyche. We painted ‘plein-air’ together in the late 90s, sharing the love of landscape and the visceral qualities of paint. The play and tension between figuration and abstraction are seen in different ways in our works.’
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–4pm.
Wellbeing & Seasonal Events
Yoga with Reiki
Saturday 9 May, 9.15am – 90mins
Join Fran Lewis and Tremenheere’s Polly for a gentle, restorative session combining mindful movement with Reiki. The morning unfolds slowly, guiding participants through a calming flow before settling into deep relaxation, offering space to ease both body and mind.
Mor Holan Wild Spa & Sauna
Friday 9 & Saturday 10 May, 10 – 5
Mor Holan return to Tremenheere with their wood-fired sauna, offering a unique way to experience the gardens. Rooted in heat, rest, and immersion in nature, these sessions invite you to pause, reset, and spend time outdoors in a more elemental way.
Journalling & Guided Meditation
Saturday 30 May, 9am – 60 mins
Led by Helen Kelynack, this session combines guided meditation with quiet writing time. It offers a reflective space to pause, process thoughts, and explore personal intention in a calm and supportive environment.
Breathwork
Saturday 30 May, 10.15 – 30 mins
This focused session explores the power of conscious breathing as a tool for relaxation and clarity. Through simple, guided techniques, participants are invited to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with the rhythm of breath.
Creative workshops
Forage and Make Cordage from Garden Plants
Friday 15 May, 10 – 4
Join Rachel Lambert for a hands-on workshop exploring how natural fibres can be transformed into cordage (string). Beginning with a guided foraging walk, the session moves into practical making, offering a tactile, meditative way to connect with plants and traditional craft techniques.
Rachel will also be running workshops in July and August.
Live Music
Peter Sheppard Skærved Concert Series
Friday 15 May – Echoes and Pastorals, 5pm
We’re delighted to welcome violinist Peter Sheppard Skærved back to Tremenheere for the first in this summer’s concert series. Known for his deeply thoughtful and site-responsive performances, Skærved brings a programme shaped by place and atmosphere.
Each evening unfolds in two parts, beginning with a performance in the James Turrell Skyspace, followed by a concert in the gallery, creating a unique dialogue between music, light, and landscape.
May offers a chance to experience Tremenheere in different ways, through making, listening, movement, and quiet observation.
We look forward to welcoming you.
