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Are You Sitting Spiritually?
Posted by Siobhan on April 24th 2024
We are over the moon that The Sitting Spiritually Garden has been featured in a huge 5 page spread in Dorset Magazine!
Welcome Back to Spring Plant Fairs
Posted by Siobhan on March 4th 2024
There are some super Plant Fair coming up near us, so why not have a jaunt & combine it with a visit to The Sitting Spiritually Garden for more inspiration
The RHS Four Seasons Swing Seat, Now Celebrating the Daffodil
Posted by Siobhan on February 22nd 2024
Our brand new RHS Four Seasons Swing Seat, celebrating our 20th Anniversary, is starting to appear in magazines, and we're very excited about this!
Snowdrop Spectaculars
Posted by Siobhan on February 6th 2024
They're making a guest appearance now! Here are some of the loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops within a 50 mile radius of the Sitting Spiritually Garden
Our Clever Little Space Saver
Posted by Siobhan on January 29th 2024
Short on space but still want to experience a relaxing motion? Read on....
Celebrating 20 Glorious Years
Posted by Siobhan on January 18th 2024
Introducing the RHS Four Seasons Swing Seat, a masterpiece celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
Meet Our Team
Posted by Martin Young on December 14th 2023
Our fabulous team work quietly away in the background, so we thought it was time to shine the spotlight on them...
Last Order Dates for Christmas Delivery 2023
Posted by Martin Young on December 4th 2023
Be sure you get your orders in before these dates to guarantee a pre-Christmas delivery!
The RHS Four Seasons Garden Bench
Posted by Siobhan on November 27th 2023
The RHS Four Seasons Bench has exceeded all our expectations since its launch in early 2022...
Why are our rope swings the best?
Posted by Siobhan on November 2nd 2023
Sitting Spiritually Rope Swings look like something out of a fairy-tale, adding a charming, old fashioned appeal to any outside space.
The Trilogy - Three Options & Three Heights
Posted by Siobhan on September 18th 2023
The Trilogy comes in three heights for maximum swinging.....
The Sitting Spiritually Garden Welcomes Visitors
Posted by Siobhan on July 10th 2023
Gardening & Guest Blogs Advice & Guides Furniture & Musings Latest News Garden Design Mindful Garden
The Sitting Spiritually Garden is looking extremely fulsome at the moment, why not pay us a visit?
The Sitting Spiritually Garden Open Weekend
Posted by Siobhan on April 24th 2023
We are delighted to announce we are hosting one of our popular Open Weekends....
The Trilogy - Three Options & Now available in Three Heights
Posted by Siobhan on March 9th 2023
The Trilogy has had a relaunch and now comes in three heights for maximum swinging.....
Spring & The RHS Four Seasons Bench
Posted by Siobhan on February 8th 2023
The daffodil symbolises rebirth and new beginnings....
Our Pergolas & What Makes Them Exceptional
Posted by Siobhan on November 14th 2022
There are so many choices when it comes to pergolas, here's what to consider, and now is a great time to be planning....
We're Talking Versatility....
Posted by Siobhan on October 18th 2022
The Trilogy has so much to offer, find out why.....
World Mental Health Day
Posted by Siobhan on October 10th 2022
World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022
Survival of the Driest
Posted by Siobhan on September 22nd 2022
Sitting Spiritually's Gardener Anna Sissons writes for us about climate change's effect on the garden this Summer....
Celebrating "Have A Seat With"
Posted by Siobhan on September 5th 2022
We are fast approaching our 25th interview for our unique Have A Seat With Series.....
The Sitting Spiritually Pergola
Posted by Siobhan on August 18th 2022
A look at the plant life around the Sitting Spiritually Pergola....
Wasps....Friend or Foe of Your Swing Seat?
Posted by Siobhan on August 11th 2022
Why you should be delighted to have wasps in your garden....
Spotlight on The Rockabye
Posted by Siobhan on July 18th 2022
A New Swinging Experience
Posted by Siobhan on June 27th 2022
There's no better way to inject a sense of fun into your garden than with our complete new range of frames for rope swings.
Our Swing Seat.....
Posted by Siobhan on June 21st 2022
A customer writes for us.....I first saw the Kyokusen swing seat in 2008.....
A New Addition at RHS Garden Harlow Carr by Katherine Musgrove
Posted by Siobhan on May 26th 2022
Garden Manager Katherine Musgrove at RHS Garden Harlow Carr writes for us about their latest Sitting Spiritually acquisition
Birth Flowers
Posted by Siobhan on April 22nd 2022
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign or birthstone. But not many people know that there's actually a birth flower too which has its own special meaning. So here's our guide on every month's birth flower….
Rest, Reflect, Relax....
Posted by Siobhan on April 11th 2022
Taking time out of the hustle and bustle of a busy ward, clinic or office is crucial to NHS staff well-being and so many are on their feet all day – so taking a moment to sit and just begin to reflect is so important
Unveiling Our New Furniture with Luxury Lifestyle brand OSPREY LONDON
Posted by Siobhan on March 30th 2022
We delighted to reveal that we will be collaborating with British luxury lifestyle brand OSPREY LONDON to create a stunning new handmade oak swing seat—made exclusively as part of their Home Collection.
Should I choose wood or metal for my garden swing seat?
Posted by Siobhan on March 3rd 2022
When searching for the right garden swing seat you’re likely to be presented with two material choices: wood or metal. But which is better?
A Special Swing at Peter Beales Roses
Posted by Siobhan on February 15th 2022
Find a specially commissioned and carved Tranquillity Heart Back Swing Seat, inscribed in memory to a much loved young woman
Congratulations to Tomorrow's Forests
Posted by Siobhan on December 14th 2021
We are absolutely delighted to share the news that Creating Tomorrow's Forests has been recognised by The Times as a winner of their Earth Ad Fund Award. 🌍
Welcome to Ali Clifford, Incredibusy....
Posted by Siobhan on November 30th 2021
We've been delighted to hand over the reins of our Social Media to Ali Cameron for a month....
Late Autumn in the Sitting Spiritually Garden
Posted by Siobhan on November 1st 2021
Jarman Murphy were back in the SS Garden, come & visit to see what they've been up to....
Sitting Spiritually deliver a Tranquillity Oak Garden Bench to Horatio’s Garden Glasgow
Posted by Martin Young on September 20th 2021
Sitting Spiritually are thrilled to announce that we will be delivering a handcrafted Tranquillity Oak garden bench to the wonderful charity, Horatio’s Garden, on a long-term loan.
You Are Helping Us to Create Tomorrow's Forests
Posted by Siobhan on August 17th 2021
We are delighted to be working with Tomorrow's Forests....
Creating Tomorrow's Forests by Dr Simone Webber Senior Ecology Editor
Posted by Siobhan on April 5th 2021
We are delighted to be working with Tomorrow's Forests....
Continuing to Work Safely and Deliver in Time for Summer
We're open and delivering!
A Big Shout Out To Our Team
Posted by Siobhan on December 21st 2020
A year like no other has us spreading a big thank you....
Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden Over Your Christmas Break
Posted by Siobhan on December 16th 2020
Socially distanced visits still available.
RHS Garden Rosemoor's New Arrival
Posted by Siobhan on November 9th 2020
We are delighted that our Affinity Accoya Heart Back has arrived at RHS Rosemoor....
The RHS Gardens Are Good To Go....
Posted by Siobhan on October 13th 2020
All four of the RHS Gardens have been awarded the official Great Britain and Northern Ireland “We’re Good To Go” symbol.....
Autumn Arrival.....The Affinity Accoya
Posted by Siobhan on September 30th 2020
Bringing you the newest addition to the Sitting Spiritually Stable......
Stand & Deliver!
Posted by Siobhan on September 17th 2020
We're often asked about the delivery of our swing seats, so here we delve a little deeper....
Sitting Spiritually RHS Rainbow Bench Raffle
Posted by Sitting Spiritually on August 5th 2020
To raise money for Dorset County Hospital we've crafted this one-of-a-kind “Rainbow Bench” to commemorate the NHS. The raffle is officially opened on July 5th to coincide with the birthday of the NHS and the final clap for carers. The winner will be drawn on August 5th.
A Message From Martin Young
Posted by Martin Young on July 23rd 2020
I wanted to to let you know what is happening here at Sitting Spiritually, and how we can still assist you.
The Bench Gurus.....
Posted by Siobhan on June 15th 2020
It was lovely to see one of our swing seats featured in The Telegraph on Saturday & we're really rather taken with our new title!
Celebrating VE Day at Sitting Spiritually
Posted by Martin Young on May 8th 2020
It would have been a weekend to remember at Sitting Spiritually. We were set to open our gates and welcome visitors from all over the country for our first Open Garden Weekend of the year.
Splendid Isolation: COVID-19
Posted by Martin Young on March 17th 2020
A message from Sitting Spiritually founder Martin Young regarding the current situation.
Christmas Wishes from the Sitting Spiritually Team
Posted by Siobhan on December 23rd 2019
The team are sending Christmas Wishes.....
Last Order Dates for Christmas Delivery 2019
Posted by Martin Young on November 15th 2019
Make sure you get your orders in before these dates in order to guarantee a pre-Christmas delivery!
Remembrance Day
Posted by Siobhan on November 11th 2019
On Remembrance Day, we are delighted to announce that we will to be giving all donations from our Open Weekends to The Royal British Legion......
Late Summer in the Sitting Spiritually Garden
Posted by Siobhan on August 12th 2019
Sarah Jarman of Jarmanmurphy, designers of the garden, take stock.....
Sitting Spiritually at The Deer Park Country House
Posted by Siobhan on July 29th 2019
Deer Park Country House is an award-winning Devon wedding venue and conference centre and we are delighted to have three swing seats there....
Sitting Spiritually at Lympstone Manor
Posted by Siobhan on July 15th 2019
Lympstone Manor – A Sense of Place.....
Sitting Spiritually at RHS Garden Wisley
Posted by Siobhan on July 11th 2019
Peter Jones, Garden Manager for Hardy Ornamental, RHS Garden Wisley writes for us.......
Sitting Spiritually Open Weekends
Posted by Siobhan on July 5th 2019
Information about our ever popular Open Garden Weekends.
Where to see our seats
Posted by Siobhan on June 3rd 2019
Of course we realise that not everyone can come to lovely Lyme Regis to see and try out products, but did you know that you can find us in many places nationally?
Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden
Posted by Siobhan on May 27th 2019
One question we are often asked is “can I visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden at other times?” The answer is a definite Yes!
Sitting Spiritually at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Posted by Siobhan on May 7th 2019
Sheila Dearing, Garden Technical Services Officer at RHS Garden Rosemoor writes for us about seating in the garden....
Blackdown Shepherd Huts at Badminton
Posted by Siobhan on May 1st 2019
Come and sit at Badminton Horse Trials on the Blackdown Shepherd Huts stand
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Posted by Siobhan on April 11th 2019
Sitting Spiritually in a Yorkshire garden By Katherine Musgrove, Garden Manager, RHS Garden Harlow Carr
A Pergola for Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Posted by Siobhan on February 15th 2019
“One of the finest gardens I have ever visited” Alan Titchmarsh
Meet our Team of Makers
Posted by Siobhan on January 14th 2019
Meet our Team of Makers, all based within five miles of Sitting Spiritually HQ....
A festive gift: £250 voucher
Posted by Martin Young on December 12th 2018
We're spreading the Christmas cheer by giving you a £250 voucher to go towards any of our swing seats, day beds, rockabyes, benches or pergolas.
Finance Options Now Available
Posted by Siobhan on November 5th 2018
We are delighted to be working with V12 Finance on providing our customers with a 12 month finance option available on swings seats
The Evolution of an RHS Licensee
Posted by Siobhan on October 11th 2018
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been licensing products for more than 25 years. Its licensing team works with carefully selected companies, often leaders in their fields, to develop products meeting the highest standards of quality and design
The Glamping Show
Posted by Siobhan on September 10th 2018
We are seriously gearing up for the Glamping Show next week.....
September in The Sitting Spiritually Garden
Posted by Siobhan on September 5th 2018
Martin and Celia’s garden is blooming and billowing in their corner of Dorset heaven and with the garden open to the public this weekend it’s your final chance of the year to wander amongst the new plantings to see just how incredible the first year has been.
Celebrating Summer.....
Posted by Siobhan on August 23rd 2018
What a gorgeous Summer we're having..... It's been an incredible Summer so far. We've spent countless hours in the Sitting Spiritually garden swinging away in the sunshine watching the world go by....
Open Weekend Gallery
Posted by Siobhan on May 11th 2018
Gallery of images from a beautiful weekend in the Sitting Spiritually Garden
Open Weekends Update
Posted by Siobhan on May 11th 2018
We were blessed with the most glorious weather for the first of our Open Weekends of the Summer here at the Sitting Spiritually Garden & have news about the forthcoming ones
Buying Weekend: 10% off all new orders!
Posted by Martin Young on April 13th 2018
Find out the details for our buying weekend and how you can receive 10% off all new orders.
Our Story Revisited
Posted by Siobhan on February 13th 2018
Many of you will know the story of Sitting Spiritually, but thanks to the rapid spread of Social Media, we now have many new followers and customers who have asked us to tell our story….
Open Gardens Weekends & Chelsea Flower Show
Posted by Siobhan on January 22nd 2018
After ten years exhibiting our swing seats at Chelsea Flower Show we have decided to take a sabbatical for 2018. Curious? Read more....
OFFER: 10% off for RHS Members
Posted by Siobhan on January 19th 2018
Enjoy 10% off all handmade swing seats,swinging day beds, benches, pergolas, rockabyes and rope swings by Sitting Spiritually
Sitting Spiritually Buying Weekend Now On!
Posted by Martin Young on November 24th 2017
THE BUYING WEEKEND HAS STARTED! 10% Discount on all NEW orders including rope swings. Give someone the perfect gift for Christmas!
Ex-Display Swing Seats Coming Up For Sale
Posted by Siobhan on November 10th 2017
On Friday 17th November, around 10am we will be sending out a newsletter with several ex-display swing seats available for sale.
Presenting our new website, and why....
Posted by Siobhan on September 14th 2017
After a huge amount of work, we are proud to present our new website and here are the reasons why....
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 Gallery
Posted by Siobhan on May 23rd 2017
Check out the latest pictures from the Sitting Spiritually stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Open Weekend 29th & 30th April 2017
Posted by Siobhan on April 21st 2017
Sitting Spiritually's Open Weekend 29th & 30th April 2017
OFFER: 10% off all products for RHS Members
Posted by Martin Young on March 22nd 2017
Enjoy 10% off all handmade swing seats, benches, pergolas, rockabyes and rope swings by Sitting Spiritually
The Sunday Telegraph's 50 Best British Brands
Posted by Siobhan on March 7th 2017
Sitting Spiritually are proud to be one of The Sunday Telegraph's 50 Best British Brands for your home
New Participant at our Open Weekend
Posted by Siobhan on February 13th 2017
We are delighted to welcome fellow local Company Joshua Rose Shepherd's Huts to our Open Weekend
The Chelsea Story
Posted by Siobhan on February 1st 2017
For 2017 you will find us on RHW295 & we will post further news as it happens.
NEW - Buy Online Now
Posted by Siobhan on September 22nd 2016
Up until now people have only been able to buy our rope swings online, but we are now dipping our toes in the water & are rather excited to be offering The Trilogy and also the High Oak Frame to buy online.
St Michael's Mount, Cornwall
Posted by Siobhan on July 4th 2016
St Michael's Mount in Cornwall proved an adventure for us recently....
Barakura Japan
Posted by Siobhan on May 3rd 2016
Sitting Spiritually Swing Seat features at the International Rose & Gardening Show in Japan..
The Sitting Spiritually Garden
Posted by Siobhan on June 2nd 2015
We are revisiting some of our favourite blogs from Wordpress and this one about The Sitting Spiritually Garden was very popular so we wanted to share it with you here, on our new website
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