Inside Our Christmas Crystal Mandala Workshop at The Grove, Watford

Christmas is a busy season for most of us, so stepping into the warm stillness of The Grove’s Tranquillity Room felt like the perfect moment to slow down, breathe, and create with intention. The spa has that cosy, calming feel at this time of year. Soft lighting, quiet corners, and that sense of being away from the rush even though you’re only a few steps from it.

When Hannah from Drops of Joy Mandalas and I were invited to be part of The Grove’s Christmas shopping event, we were genuinely honoured. It felt like such a gentle way to start December, and the team wanted something grounding and meaningful for their members. A mandala and crystal grid evening couldn’t have been a better fit.

Starting with mandalas

Hannah opened the evening by sharing a little about her process. Her work is calming to watch, but there’s also a deeper layer to it. She infuses each unique piece with energy, and the way she creates them dot by dot means she never fully knows what the final pattern will be until it emerges. That alone had everyone listening closely.

Everyone had a mandala waiting for them as they sat down. We’d already placed them around the room, so each guest naturally found the one that felt right for them. It was lovely to watch. The mandala chose them, rather than the other way round.

Mandalas have a way of drawing you inward without you having to try. They steady your mind and focus your attention, which is why they work so beautifully with crystal grids.

Choosing crystals that felt right for each person

Once everyone had settled, we moved on to the crystals. I brought a selection that works perfectly during December, especially with everything this time of year tends to stir up emotionally. Some people want grounding before the Christmas rush. Some want a sense of protection. Others want a lift in energy or mood. It is always interesting to notice what people reach for when they’re not overthinking it. The choices always seem to match what they’re feeling, even if they don’t realise it straight away.

Building the grids together

With the mandalas in front of them and crystals chosen, I showed everyone how to begin building their grids. There’s a simple structure to creating a grid properly, and we followed that together, with each person placing their crystals. I guided the group through infusing their grid with intention. A quiet moment, a clear thought, and a bit of stillness is all you need. If anyone wants to dive deeper into the process, you can join one of my future workshops or email me.

Once everyone was happy with their layout, I guided the group through infusing their grid with energy and intention. It doesn’t need to be complicated. A clear intention and a moment of presence are enough.

Crystals for the Christmas season

December brings up all sorts of feelings for people, and the crystals reflected that perfectly. Some guests wanted to feel energised again. Others needed grounding or a sense of protection. Quite a few said they wanted more softness around their month, which is where Rose Quartz, Angelite, and Green Aventurine are lovely.

One guest said she hadn’t taken a proper breath in weeks. This was the first time she’d stopped long enough to notice how she felt. That stayed with me. These practices might look simple, but when you give yourself a bit of space, they can support you more than you expect.

Looking ahead to next year

By the end of the evening, everyone packed up their grids so carefully. Once a grid has been infused with intention, you can take it apart and still hold the energy of what you set. It can be rebuilt at home whenever you want to reconnect with it.

Hannah and I are already talking about more workshops together next year. If you’d like to know when the next one is planned, just send me an email and I’ll make sure you’re the first to hear.