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Here are the practicalities:

Booking is mandatory and places are limited. So book asap to avoid disappointment. If the weather is too bad we will spend the full time indoors and I will have collected relevant plant samples ahead of the workshop. Otherwise please be prepared for all weather conditions... comfortable shoes, rainwear, a warm jacket or sunhat and sunscreen :)

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Time: 1400-1630

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Venue: MijnCHIRO 91A Ouverture 5629PS Eindhoven

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Cost: 30EUR pp

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Includes:

• Short outdoor nature walk in the Aanschotse Beemden

• Indoor workshop where I focus on a few seasonal plants and their uses in cooking and selfcare

• A chance to taste some treats made with seasonal ingredients

• Access to a closed Facebook group where I share information on seasonal plants and recipes as well as my own brand of uplifting posts about health and wellness. 

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I think all plants are ‘wise’ 

especially the ones we call weeds... 

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More Information

This year in Eindhoven, you can participate in 8 workshops about edible and medicinal wild plants, running from March to November. The recurrent theme of this workshop series is reconnection with nature and how many of the commonly growing plants that we call weeds are actually edible and sometimes also have medical uses. Plants were after all our first pharmacy. 

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‘Nature bathing’ or immersion in nature through walking in the forest, sitting on the grass and even hugging a tree can be healing and has been shown to reduce the negative effects of stress. It can also be an exercise in mindfulness. 

 

How often do we actually take notice of the plants growing along our path? 

 

In these workshops, you will discover that many of the common plants that we call weeds are actually useful, rich in nutrients, and can be used to make herbal remedies. 

 

I say that weeds, and the plants that grow wild around us, especially in our immediate environment, are especially useful to us, even necessary for our healing and health. 

 

In this way, plants are ‘wise’ because plants contain their own cocktail of chemicals which is their healing wisdom. And that is not always apparent to use at first glance. If we are aware and have the knowledge, we can make use of certain plant ingredients for our own self-care and well-being.

 

What you will learn 

I will provide important background knowledge on ethical wild foraging. I will help you to identify which common plants are edible and medicinal. Most importantly I will help you differentiate between these and their toxic look-a-likes. 

 

We will talk about the parts of the plants which are edible and medicinal for example stem, leaf, flower, seed/fruit, root and when they are best harvested. I mainly focus on medicinal wild plants because my background is as a homeopath and functional medicine practitioner and to a lesser extent the edible plants, their nutritional value, and how to include them as e part of a healthy balanced diet.

 

For real nature and plant enthusiasts, it can be very meaningful to join the whole series as we will follow the same plants throughout the different growing stages and their seasonal cycles. This is valuable for all levels of interest from beginners to experienced gardeners with ‘green fingers’. Everyone is welcome.

 

Language 

I will do the workshop in English (or my own combination of English, Afrikaans, and Dutch.) Names of plants will be given in Latin, English, and Dutch. 

 

Disclaimer 

Please note that no personal medical advice can be given. In this regard, contact your health provider. I also offer one on one consultations which you can book via my online agenda.

 

Cancellation policy

If you are unable to attend you can assess the workshop feedback in the closed FB group Wellness place community group. You can also roll your booking over to a future workshop in consultation with me. Please send an email to nicole@wellnessplaceint.com

If you cancel at least 2 weeks before the workshop, I will refund you the full amount less a 5€ handling fee. 

 

To book your spot, click here.