Workshops & Events

with Garreth & Carla Perimenopause and menopause are not the end of anything. They're the beginning of something — and this workshop is here to celebrate that, while giving you genuinely useful tools to feel your best through every part of it. Join Garreth and Carla for a warm, relaxed, and surprisingly enjoyable evening that blends clinical herbal wisdom with hands-on creativity. Expect real information, real conversations, good chocolate, and beautiful things to take home. Part One — Herbal Support for the Changing Body with Garreth Falls, Consultant Medical Herbalist Garreth will walk you through the herbal medicine landscape for perimenopause and menopause — exploring the herbs, adaptogens, and plant allies that can genuinely support you through hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, mood changes, energy, and more. This isn't vague wellness talk. It's practical, evidence-informed, and tailored to where you actually are. There'll be time for questions too — so bring what's been on your mind. Nothing is off the table. Part Two — Make, Blend & Nourish with Carla Teixeira-Falls, Aromatherapist & Organic Skincare Specialist Then Carla takes the lead for the hands-on part of the day. You'll get your hands into two beautiful makes: 🍫 Flaxseed & Dark Chocolate Bites — delicious, nutrient-rich, and genuinely good for you during this season of life. You'll start a batch to take and finish at home, and the recipe to keep forever. ⛔ IMPORTANT⛔ NOT suitable for people who suffer from a NUT allergy. We will be using different nuts during class, such as ALMONDS, WALNUTS, PISTACHIOS, MACADAMIA and CASHEW. If you suffer from an intolerance or allergy to any of these, please do not enrol in this class. 🌸 Essential Oil Blending for Mind & Mood — learn how to blend oils that support emotional balance, mental clarity, and calm during the transition. You'll create your own personalised blend under Carla's expert guidance and will use it to make a relaxing bath and foot soak as well as a roll-on aromatherapy oil. Between Garreth's clinical knowledge and Carla's creative expertise, this workshop covers body, mind, and spirit — and manages to be a really lovely time while it's at it. The details: 📅 Tuesday 27th October - 7 pm - 9:30pm 👩‍⚕️ Led by Garreth Falls & Carla Teixeira-Falls 💷 £55 per person — all materials and use of our workspace fully covered 👥 Minimum 8 / Maximum 10 participants 🎁 Everything you make, you take home — plus your essential oil blend and recipe card Whether you're in the thick of perimenopause, approaching it, or want to understand your body better — this one's for you. Come as you are. Leave feeling equipped, inspired, and well-fed. Spaces are limited. Book yours before 13th October.

*A Hands-On Herbal Workshop* Winter doesn't have to mean months of sniffles, chest congestion, and low energy. In this practical, hands-on workshop, we'll explore the rich world of medicinal herbs and put that knowledge straight to work — leaving you with three powerful, handmade remedies to carry you through the cold months ahead. Together we'll dive into the properties and qualities of key winter herbs — understanding not just *what* they do, but *how* and *why* they work. From warming aromatics and immune-modulating botanicals to expectorants and anti-microbials, you'll come away with a genuine appreciation for the plant medicine growing all around us. **What you'll make:** 🌿 **Winter Support Syrup** — a potent, traditional preparation combining immune-supporting and antiviral herbs to help your body defend and recover 🌿 **Chest Rub** — a warming, aromatic balm using herbs and essential oils chosen to ease congestion, support the respiratory system, and bring comfort when it's needed most 🌿 **Herbal Gummies** — made with grass-fed beef gelatine and a carefully chosen herbal blend, these are a nourishing and genuinely enjoyable way to support your health through winter IMPORTANT NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGANS - WE WILL BE USING BEEF GELATINE You'll explore each herb's therapeutic actions, safety considerations, and practical uses — so you understand exactly what you're making and why it works. All materials and equipment are provided. You'll take home everything you make. --- The Details • Sunday 24th November — 7pm - 9:30pm 👤 Places: Minimum 8 / Maximum 10 (intimate by design — everyone gets proper guidance) 👶 Children welcome: Ages 11 and over, accompanied by a participating adult 💷 Price: £55 per person — includes all materials and refreshments