An immersive plant walk through the stunning bluebell woods at Kigbeare in Dartmoor
What to Expect
This hands-on, sensory-rich journey is perfect for beginners in foraging and herbalism! You’ll explore seasonal plants, such as hawthorn, apple blossom and elderflower, and learn how to safely identify, profile and document wild herbs.
Through storytelling, ecological insights and sensory exploration, you’ll gain practical tools to build confidence in recognising and using local plants.
Highlights of the Workshop
~ Discover wild edible and medicinal herbs and their uses
~ Create your own “Green Grimoire”, which is a seasonal plant diary
~ Learn a holistic method of herbal profiling through:
- Medicinal & nutritional benefits
- Cultural history & folklore
- Ecological role & wildlife connections
- Sensory experience & energetic qualities
After the walk, gather in the courtyard for flower tea and journaling, sharing reflections on the plants we've met!
Your Guide
Bianca Kemp is a holistic herbalist and forager. She uses healing herbs, flowers, aromatic barks and resins to make a range of personal cosmetics for wellbeing and psychospiritual purposes. Her approach is underpinned not only by a deep knowledge of healing plants but also their cultural history and their uses in medicine, magic and ritual. She is particularly interested in Anglo-Saxon magico-medica traditions, and historical plant uses in ancient Greece, Rome and the Middle-East.
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing and walking shoes
- A journal or notebook and something to write with
- A camera phone for documenting plants
- A packed lunch (we’ll have a picnic!)
- Waterproofs if the weather is damp
