Plant Invocation & Attunement Day - Belladonna

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.

 Friday 12th September - Treading Softly into The Realm of Belladonna

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 with our opening circle and tea ritual to clear and ground us and for you to set intentions for your journey ahead. We will venture into the trees of Ivywood's woodland to our ceremonial fire to ‘meet’ Belladonna. During our invocation and guided meditation here with the plants you are given the chance to step into communication.

During the day we will engage in the mindful act of observation and exploration of Belladonna through drawing. This very grounding and meditative practice allows you to connect into the essence of the plant often producing beautiful visions and a deeper sense of the messages gifted from the plants guidance.

After the evening meal we will explore the mystery, folklore and stories that surround the Beguiling Atropa belladonna and this plants history with humans.

We will make a talisman from Belladonna for you to take home to continue your journey with that plant. Each person takes home the plant they spent the day with.

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 lunch and tea 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