Christmas Herbal Gifts
A workshop
Join medical Herbalist Janine Gerhardt for a Christmas extravaganza. Take the stress out of Christmas preparations and create your own unique array of Natural, herbal & seasonal Christmas presents.
From bath salts and lip balm to cranberry sauce and sloe gin, discover simple, ecological recipes to make at home.
Create healthy Herbal chocolates using a vegan and sugar free recipe oozing with medicinal plants, warming spices and medicinal mushrooms
Make a festive Sloe gin, a seasonal delight, drink made with local sloes.
Prepare a potent Fire Cider, to help ward off seasonal bugs
Meet aromatic winter spices and prepare a fresh Fermented Cranberry sauce, ready for the festive period ahead.
Personalise and prepare your own Epsom Bath salts with essential oils, fragrant botanical extracts, gold glitter and rose petals.
Concoct and learn all about Elderberry Rob, a traditionally spiced elderberry syrup. A virus fighting and delicious drink, enjoyed since many centuries.
Enjoy a festive lunch, seasonal refreshments and time for questions
jANINE gERHARDT
Janine has been a practising Medical Herbalist and Wild Food Explorer since 2008, with a background in ecology, conservation, and forest bathing. She now works with Kew Gardens and beyond, inspiring people to reconnect with nature for health and wellbeing.
Practical Information
Suitable for ages 16+ (under 18s with an adult)
All recipes & materials included, no experience needed
Held indoors in our cosy barn (with an optional herbal walk, weather permitting)
Tea & coffee provided
Tasters may be offered as part of this session. None of the 14 major allergens will be used. The tutor will state all ingredients at the beginning of the session. Please make her aware if you have any allergies.
While we aim to make our workshops as accessible as possible, some activities may not be suitable for all access needs. Please get in touch before booking so we can advise and support you. For more information about access, visit our access page.
