Herbs of the Sun & Gentle Fire
At the height of summer, when the sun reaches its peak and the land is alive with vitality, we gather to honour the ancient art of herbal medicine making.
Summer Solstice Herbal Medicine is a full-day, immersive workshop, designed to empower you with practical skills, confidence, and a deeper relationship with medicinal plants.
Rooted in both traditional herbal knowledge and intuitive plant connection, this workshop offers a grounded, accessible way to learn how to create beautiful, effective remedies for yourself and your family.
The Element of Fire
The Summer Solstice is associated with the element of fire — warmth, movement, joy, clarity, and transformation.
In this workshop we work with herbs traditionally linked to the sun, exploring how to support vitality and the nervous system while also learning how to balance fire gently, without overwhelm or burnout.
The Herbs We’ll Work With
We will spend time meeting, harvesting, and making medicine with four key solar herbs:
- St John’s Wort – a radiant ally for the nervous system and emotional light
- Calendula – golden medicine for skin, lymph, and gentle healing
- Rosemary – a stimulating herb for circulation, clarity, and focus
- Lemon Balm – heart-centred, uplifting, and calming; joy as medicine
You’ll meet these plants growing in the garden, learn their medicinal uses and energetics, and work with them hands-on.
What You’ll Make
This is a practical, experiential day. Each participant will create and take home:
- A solar-infused herbal oil
- A herbal tincture
- A Lemon Balm glycerite (a gentle, alcohol-free extract)
- A Summer Solstice flower essence
All materials are provided, and your preparations are included in the workshop price.
How the Day Unfolds
The workshop runs from 10am–4pm and takes place both indoors and in the herb garden.
The day includes:
- Guided plant connection and ethical harvesting
- Clear, accessible teaching on herbal medicine making
- Hands-on preparation of oils, tinctures, glycerites, and flower essences
- Time for reflection, integration, and questions
We work slowly and intentionally, allowing space for both learning and presence.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is suitable for:
- Beginners curious about herbal medicine
- Those wishing to deepen an existing relationship with plants
- Anyone interested in seasonal living, self-care, and practical skills
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and respect for the plants.
What You’ll Leave With
- Practical medicine-making skills you can use at home
- Handmade remedies infused with care and intention
- A deeper understanding of solar herbs and summer energetics
- Increased confidence in working with plants safely and intuitively
Investment
£110 per person (payable in 3 installments)
This includes:
- All teaching
- All materials
- Multiple handmade herbal preparations to take home
- A beautifully structured workbook to support your learning
Spaces are limited to keep the group small and the experience intimate.
Booking
To reserve your place, please book here and scroll forward to 20th June 2026.
Come and spend a day immersed in plants, sunshine, and the timeless craft of herbal medicine making.