Echoes of Korea - New Year Edition
An evening of Korean food, craft and deep rest to welcome the new year. Begin with a celebratory Korean feast, then create your own beautiful mirror inspired by najeon, the traditional Korean art of mother-of-pearl decoration, using intricate, iridescent designs. Finally, settle into your own bed for an immersive live sound bath. You’ll leave with your handcrafted mirror and a special Korean keepsake to remember the evening.
Friday 15 January | 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Ripley Village Hall, Ripley, Surrey
£75
An Evening of Korean Mindfulness
Welcome the New Year with a special edition of Echoes of Korea, bringing together Korean food, culture, creativity and deep rest in one beautifully curated evening.
In collaboration with Bini Sudo, cookbook author and founder of Kimchi Club W5, enjoy a celebratory Korean feast featuring premium dishes and colourful traditional banchan, inspired by the flavours of Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year. Vegetarian options are available.
Next, discover najeon, the traditional Korean art of mother-of-pearl decoration, as you create your own beautiful mirror using intricate, iridescent designs inspired by this centuries-old craft.
Finally, settle into your own plush bed, beneath cosy blankets with a warming eye mask, for an extended immersive live sound bath featuring singing bowls, gongs and other acoustic instruments.
A luxurious sensory journey through Korean culture and wellbeing, designed to leave you nourished, restored and renewed for the year ahead.
What to Expect
A celebratory Korean New Year feast by cookbook author Bini Sudo, with a generous main dish and a selection of traditional banchan
Seasonal, fresh produce, with vegetarian options available
Najeon-inspired mirror making using beautiful iridescent designs, with all materials provided
An immersive live sound bath with singing bowls, gong and other carefully chosen acoustic instruments
Your own bed, pillows and cosy bedding, so there’s no need to bring a mat
Heated Korean eye masks to deepen your rest during the sound bath
A special Korean keepsake to take home
A small group in a warm, candlelit setting, designed for connection, presence and ease
Sharing the beauty of Korean Culture
Echoes of Korea brings together the sights, sounds, flavours and rituals of Korea in an evening designed to be experienced through all the senses.
Korean culture is now loved all over the world, and as two Korean women, we’re proud to share a little of ours with you through food, craft, tradition and sound. Whether you have Korean heritage, already love Korean food and culture, or are simply curious to try something new, this is an invitation to slow down, savour and be looked after.
No previous experience of meditation, sound baths or crafting is needed. Just come as you are.
Who Is This For?
This experience is especially for those who:
Love Korean food, culture and traditions
Want to discover more about Korea through its food, rituals and sensory experiences
Are curious to experience something a little different
Enjoy making something beautiful with your hands
Are tired of always being the one doing, organising and looking after everyone else
Are busy parents who would love to simply sit down, be fed and be looked after for a change
Crave a few uninterrupted hours to relax, receive and enjoy without having to think about what comes next
Enjoy beautiful, mindful and sensory experiences
Simply want an evening of delicious food, connection, culture and deep relaxation
Event Details
📅 Friday 15th January 2027
⏰ 7:00pm – 9:30pm
📍 Ripley Village Hall, Surrey
Come, Savour & Unwind
Join us for an evening of delicious Korean food, beautiful actitivity, cultural connection and immersive sound.
Our first Echoes of Korea event sold out in less than 24 hours, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. This is a carefully curated experience with limited places.
As spaces are limited, bookings are non-refundable. If your plans change, your ticket can be transferred to a friend or someone else who would enjoy the experience. Just let us know who will be joining us in your place.
Giving this as a gift? Add your recipient’s name at checkout and we’ll send you a printable gift card.