Join ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan for a blissful few hours of nature connection, folklore, and storytelling in a traditional orchard setting.
We’ll begin with a gentle guided walk, exploring the stories and seasonal wisdom hidden in our native trees and hedgerows. Along the way, you’ll uncover old beliefs, hidden meanings, and magical connections between plants, people, and minibeasts.
Then, we’ll gather beneath the boughs for a spellbinding tale:A young man chooses the track less travelled, a Green Man sets impossible challenges only insects might solve, and shape-shifting daughters rewrite fate itself.
A rich mix of folklore, rewilding inspiration, and outdoor learning, this event is perfect for families, nature-lovers, and anyone wanting to reconnect with the wild world around them.
Come with an open heart and a curious mind—and leave feeling a little more wild.
About Pridie
Pridie Tiernan is a storyteller and ethnobotanist passionate about rekindling our relationship with nature. Blending oral storytelling with practical wilderness skills, she invites us to explore our "wild self"—that instinctive, creative force rooted in the natural world. Through herbalism, seasonal woodcraft, and rewilding workshops, she helps people reconnect with native plants and the old ways of healing, nourishing, and thriving.
What to bring
- Suitable footwear (trainers or walking boots)
- Plenty to drink
- A packed lunch or snacks
- Weather-appropriate clothing (we’ll be outdoors for the whole session)
Good to Know
- Suitable for all ages
- Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Please park on the drive at Rectory Barn, there will be someone there to direct you but car sharing is advised as spaces are limited.
- Parking and meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KD3AZBgzFz9CHkr28
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