Plant Invocation & Attunement Day - Leonurus

For this unique series of plant days, we welcome you deeper into the heart of Ivywood’s magic to explore some of our more beguiling plant allies: Aconite, Mandrake, Henbane, Yarrow, Black Cohosh, Tulsi, Motherwort, Belladonna, Datura, Mugwort, Agrimony, Bay Laurel, Rue.

Journey into The Heart of Leonurus - Musing with Motherwort

Over the day we will enter communion with one of these mesmerising plants by attuning ourselves with the free flow of energy that is at all times open to us but has often been severed. Every plant calls us to pause to reconnect with that subtle current. They call us to attune our spirits and reawaken our truth.
The plants chosen for these days often beseech us to delve into aspects of our light and shadow selves. Opening oneself up to plant Spirits and the Spirit of the woodland brings gifts of wisdom, innate awareness, and personal guidance. They offer us an opportunity to make deep inner shifts by attuning ourselves to their resonance.

The day begins in the apothecary space with our opening circle and ritual tea to clear and ground us. This is where you to set intentions for your journey ahead.

We will venture up along the river into the trees of Ivywood's woodland to a ceremonial space to ‘meet’ Motherwort and her ruling element through invocation. Held within the protection of the woodland, and through guided meditation with your plant you are given the opportunity to step into communication. This can be a deeply moving act bringing messages and healing which are unique for you.

On returning from the woodland with your plant we will engage in the mindful act of observation and exploration of Leonurus (Motherwort) through drawing and your first sip of our Leonurus tea. This very grounding and meditative practice allows you to connect into the essence of the plant, often producing beautiful inner visions and a deeper sense of the messages given to you from the plants guidance.

After our evening meal together we will explore the mystery, folklore and stories that surround Leonurus' history with humans.

With intention, and guided by your personal experiences of time with the plant you will create a special talisman with Leonurus (Motherwort) and consecrate it with elements from our ceremony.

You will take home with you your plant and your talisman to continue your journey in the heart of Motherwort.

If the heart and womb healing of Motherwort have ever intrigued you this is the opportunity to step into communion and explore it. 

This course includes a delicious hearty vegan dinner in the evening and teas/coffees and snacks on arrival.

Our medicinal plant nursery is open with plants to purchase during courses ran between May & October at Ivywood.

Course attendees are welcome to avail of short walks in the Ivywood woodland during breaks.

Please note this course is for over 18's. We CANNOT accommodate children accompanying course attendees.

Times: 2pm - 8pm (1:30pm arrival)

Places: 8