GROUP EXPERIENCES INSPIRING WELLBEING & CONNECTION THROUGH SCENT
Step away from the ordinary day and into a world of scent. Our bespoke fragrance workshops are designed for private groups and businesses who want to offer something different; an experience that inspires creativity, deepens connection and leaves a lasting impression.
Through guided exploration, we’ll uncover the power of fragrance as a tool for wellbeing, bonding and shared experience. Together, your group will discover raw materials, explore scent families, and reflect on the emotions and memories they evoke. The sessions are immersive, sensory, and collaborative; encouraging curiosity, sparking conversation and strengthening bonds in a way that feels uplifting and inspiring.
Whether you’re looking for a unique team-building experience or a meaningful group activity, these workshops offer a chance to connect and engage the senses in a stimulating and fun way.
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GROUND
EARTHY
Discover grounding raw materials found in earthy chypres, like labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss - ingredients for creating presence and stability.
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CONNECT
FLORAL
Explore uplifting florals such as rose, jasmine and neroli - notes that inspire joy and connection.
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ENERGISE
CITRUS
Engage with invigorating materials such as citrus fruits, herbs, and spices - known to support mental alertness and clarity.
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ROOT
WOODY
Immerse in anchoring woods and resins such sandalwood, cedar and frankincense to encourage reflection and restoration.
What to Expect
A guided olfactory experience, introducing participants to carefully selected raw materials and fragrances to suit the intention
Engaging discussions on the neuroscience of scent and its impact on mood and mindset
The opportunity to share perceptions of scent and the memories they evoke
Practical tools and rituals for incorporating scent into daily life to enhance well-being
A collaborative and inspiring atmosphere that inspires team connection and bonding
Who Is This For?
Private groups seeking an informative and fun bonding experience
Businesses & brands looking to invest in employee well-being
Teams wanting a unique, sensory-driven workshop
Aylin
“I absolutely loved this workshop! Exploring the neuroscience of smell was both fascinating and eye-opening — it’s incredible how certain scents can unlock powerful memories and support our wellbeing. It was a joy to experience a wide range of grounding essential oils, learn how they come together to form a classic chypre perfume, and share the personal memories and emotions they evoked. The session culminated in discovering a selection of beautifully crafted perfumes that featured these oils. Sophie’s workshop was a perfect blend of education, creativity, and connection which was a truly unique experience.”
A Spring Sensory Retreat
Gather Studio, Devon
Saturday 21 March 2026, 1-5pm
A restorative afternoon of scent & yoga
This half-day sensory retreat is an immersive afternoon designed to explore the relationship between scent and our emotional wellbeing, followed by embodied rest through yin yoga and guided relaxation.
We begin by delving into the neuroscience of scent: how we smell, why scent bypasses rational thought and speaks directly to the emotional brain, and why our responses to fragrance are so deeply personal. We’ll explore the power of scent associations: how memories, feelings and meaning are formed by our early encounters with certain aromas, often without conscious awareness, and how scent can be used intentionally to support wellbeing in daily life.
In honour of the Spring Equinox, we will then explore a carefully curated selection of fragrances inspired by the vibrant energy of springtime - freshness, renewal and gentle expansion. Through guided smelling and group reflection, we’ll notice the feelings, memories and emotional responses each scent evokes, highlighting the subjective and deeply individual nature of scent perception.
After a short break with hot drinks and nourishing treats, the afternoon softens into a slow, grounding yin yoga practice. This session is designed to soothe the nervous system, invite the body into stillness and create space for integration. We’ll close with a guided relaxation, allowing the sensory experiences of the afternoon to settle and be absorbed.
This retreat is for anyone curious about the science of scent and art of perfumery, and for those seeking an inspiring, restorative afternoon that balances learning, sensory awareness and deep rest.
Your guide for this sensory retreat is Sophie Mawby, fragrance and wellbeing educator and founder of PARE Studio. Her work sits at the intersection of perfumery, neuroscience and wellbeing practices, shaped by two decades in the fragrance industry and years of facilitating embodied rest. Sophie is committed to demystifying fragrance and sharing its quietly powerful role in daily life, offering practical ways to approach scent intentionally to deepen self-awareness and support how we feel.
