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Mugwort Magic with Radical Plant Folk

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Dear friends,

Some moons ago now, I was blessed to join a beautiful group of plant-lovers at the Radical Plant Folk community garden in Dartington, Devon. After some months of planning with Mariam, the day begun in the autumn dew as we set the alembic up and spent considered time with the plants. Through thought and heart-ful meetings across the garden, supported by Mariam’s deep knowledge of the plants, the group decided to distill mugwort, renowned for its effects on sleep and wider mystical encounters, and in ceremony around the pots we held and carried its essence forth into a delicate mugwort water. Since then, I have been carefully meeting with it, as a pillow mist in particular, and have found it a wonderful companion through an intense period of transition. Some photos captured from the day are below, kindly shared by Mariam.

I will be distilling in Fes in April, and will return for more distillations in Devon (including with Radical Plant Folk) in the spring and summer months, to be shared here when details are ready.

Blessed January, I hope you are fairing well through the depths of the year.

Journeying with Orange Blossom and Rose

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Dear ones,

I write from a stormy Devon, still deep in the midst of transition timings and the dark necessity of timelessness that a northern winter demands. However, like the buds on the trees, little shoots are stirring that I thought I should break my silence to share.

In spring, we will be gathering to distill once again, this time opening up the process to more friends and travellers who would like to journey with us as we distill quintessential orange blossom and rose in the spring sunshine (we hope!) of the Fes medina. This has been arranged over a weekend to facilitate travel for as many as possible, with accessible flights for international travellers.

Do be in touch with me if you feel inclined to join us, I am sensing that it will be a special one. And for those who can’t join us in Morocco this time, I will be sharing soon some UK-based offerings that may be more accessible for some.

Bookings and further information at the link here.