Our great passion for the Contemplative Goethean Science approach to plant study has grown out of our love affair with plants over the past 30 years. By looking at both the objective and subjective elements involved in this way of seeing inspired by Goethe, participants are not only experiencing art in conversation with Nature but are truly listening to Her through the plant, themselves and the group.

“What we need to learn, we learn by doing” ~ Aristotle

We use a reproducible 7 step Goethean Science method to guide us towards discovering the gesture of the plant, its qualities and how these could be best prepared as an individual herbal medicine to serve a constitutional imbalance in a particular person. (See individual consultations section for more detailed information of the 7 steps.)

What to expect

The plant study workshops require a minimum of 2 days to move through this inspirational process. We are interacting in the elemental world and expect participants to come prepared for all weathers. Warning - you may experience some mind blowing shifts as part of this inspirational internal and external process! You may also be pleasantly surprised at how far your artistic and creative skills will serve you. For more details and reports from previous studies please see the library, and for dates of workshops see the calendar.

See also what our Course participants say

Costs & accommodation

Costs including vegan organic lunch and all art and medicine making materials are £60/day or £45 for herbal students and concessions in exchange for volunteer work. On site camping & caravan accommodation, off site B&B, and other meals are available at an additional cost

Mallorcan Venture

Join us on a special journey to the magical mountains of Mallorca. Let us introduce you to flora familiar and new and use your senses to learn ways to identify their medicinal use - culminating in making herbal preparations as a momento of this unique experience May 8th-9th and/or May 15th-16th. Journey with us to celebrate Spring’s gesture of renewal to undertake a 4 day guided pilgrimage herb walk in the Sacred Serra de Tramautana mountains staying in newly renovated refuge houses (May 10th-13th). These plant study weekends and the pilgrimage walk can be taken separately or together.

Gathering the Self - Finding your own Medicine

A Journey of Renewal Using Contemplative Science led by Lorraine Wood Dip. Phyt. MSc MNIMH assisted by Maureen and Keith. Thurs 26th - Fri 27th August 2010.

As the summer comes to fruition, “Gathering the Self” offers an opportunity to focus on our own energies and fulfilment.  Using imagery, guided visualisations and contemplation, this two day course will enable us to develop our perceptions and intuition, and to concentrate on our individual healing intentions. There will be no compulsion to share any personal insights or information, unless we wish to, but we will discuss what we find helpful and useful. There will be clear guidance given for each stage, and we will use drawing and words for creative self-expression. By the end of the second day, we will find our own particular “medicine”.

Come prepared for inner exploration and come prepared to meet your plant.

See also www.healinggrove.co.uk and www.johnhyslop.co.uk.

Learning Menu

You can select any subject on our learning menu and we can provide a course tailor made to your requirements. Courses are a minimum of 2 hours long, are priced at £30/hour and can be for individual tuition or for groups up to 6 persons. The minimum fee of £60 can be divided among participants down to a minimum of £10 per person. Contact us to arrange a suitable time for your visit or browse the learning menu