Spring Foraging & Wellness Retreat

As we emerge from winter's hibernation, you are invited to a day of relaxation to celebrate the first flurries of Spring.

Spring Foraging & Wellness Retreat

Sunday 12st April - £135.00

10 - 5pm

The land speaks to us, telling stories with each green bud, cool breeze, and bird song. As we emerge from winter's hibernation, the earth awakens from her slumber, painting the world with vibrant hues of green and blossoming life.

Step into spring’s awakening with a day of connection, renewal, and nature’s wisdom. Wild Ivy is collaborating with renowned forager Izzy Johns from Rights for Weeds and Wild Ivy facilitator Rosie Hill to celebrate vibrant energy of spring, as we begin to emerge and bloom!

Have a glimpse at last years retreat HERE

Join us for a day of discovery, creativity, and connection as we honour the turning of the seasons.

Only 40 Mins from London, with the closest station easily accessible from Euston station to Tring. Please contact us at hello@wildivyretreats.com if you have any questions in regards to travel or the event its self!

What to Expect:

Warm Welcome: Begin our journey by connecting with our circle for the day. Set intentions with Wild Snacks and Wild Teas

Guided Foraging Walk
Discover and sample wild plants while learning about their nutritional, medicinal, and folkloric significance. Led by the incredibly knowledgeable Izzy Johns, this immersive experience weaves together storytelling, hands-on exploration, and even tasting wild flavours. You’ll deepen your connection with the natural world and gain confidence in identifying seasonal plants.

Cyanotype Botanical Printing Workshop
Craft with intention using botanicals we’ve foraged during our walk. You’ll create stunning works of art using the traditional cyanotype printing process, capturing the delicate beauty of spring plants in rich blue tones. A mindful and creative way to honour the season.

Gourmet Plant-Based Lunch
Nourish yourself with a delicious seasonal menu prepared by our wonderful chef, featuring locally inspired plant-based dishes. Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the day to keep you refreshed and energised.

Guided Meditation & Seasonal Ritual
Connect with nature’s wisdom and deepen your bond with the energy of spring through gentle meditation, ceremony, and reflective practice. A grounding and heart-opening way to close our time together.

Goodbye Sharing Circle & Nature’s Wisdom Cards: Conclude our day with a heartfelt sharing circle, reflecting on our experiences and insights gained.

All are invited to join us for a day of nourishment, connection, and transformation as we embrace the beauty and wisdom of the natural world.

Meet your hosts!..

Rosie Hill, Wild Ivy Retreats

Rosie, a visionary artist and co-founder of Wild Ivy Retreats, brings her creative spirit and expertise to craft transformative experiences. Rosie's guided meditations and ceremonies, rooted in ancient practices, evoke blissful states of mind and deep connections with the self and nature. Her presence and creations invite participants to tap into their inner wisdom and connect with the magic of their surroundings.

https://www.wildivyretreats.com

https://www.instagram.com/wildivyretreats/

Izzy Johns, Rights For Weeds

Izzy is a professional forager and runs foraging walks under the moniker Rights For Weeds. Her project grew out of a want to celebrate the inspiring spontaneous plants and fungi that grow out of the cracks. Using a mix of storytelling, foraging, folklore, bushcraft and the arts, she aims to unite the people, fungi and plants that share the urban ecosystem, and teach us how to safely and responsibly harvest our own food and medicine.

https://linktr.ee/rightsforweeds/

https://www.instagram.com/rightsforweeds/