A Week at Fern Bothy – A Dream Made Real"

A Dream Made Real

It’s been just over a week since we opened our doors at Fern Bothy, and honestly… it still hasn’t sunk in. The sun has been shining, the treatment spaces have been in full swing with amazing clients for Mel and I, and the Loft has been filled with movement, breath, and the beautiful energy of yoga and Qi Gong.

To say this has been a dream feels like an understatement. The vision to hold space — for connection, for healing, for growth — has lived in my heart for so long. I dreamt of a place not just for clients to come and feel held, but where therapists and practitioners could come together, feel supported, and collaborate. A place that nurtures everyone who walks through the door. And now, it’s here.

But it hasn’t come easy. The last six months have brought a wave of challenge — deep personal loss, grief, and moments of overwhelm. It’s been a rollercoaster for our family. And yet, somehow, from all that emotion and intensity, something beautiful has grown.

I’m beyond grateful for the team around me — not just talented in their craft, but open-hearted, kind, and willing to show up for each other. They’ve lifted me, and each other, and now they’re lifting our little community too.

If this space can offer you a moment of peace, a breath, a stretch, a release — then it’s doing what it was built to do.

If you’ve been thinking about visiting, joining a session, or just popping by — maybe you’ve been unsure if it’s the right time — I get it. But here’s the new mantra I’ve been living by:

“What’s the best that could happen?”

Give it a go. Try something new. You might just surprise yourself.

We’re here, and we’d love to welcome you in.

With love and gratitude,

Sam and the Fern Bothy team