2026 - Earth Spirit - Apothecary Garden
Earth Spirit - Apothecary Garden 2026
Earth Spirit Apothecary Garden Workshops
A Seasonal Journey into the Heart of the Green World
Immerse yourself in the sacred world of herbs, flowers, and roots through a series of monthly gatherings designed to nurture your soul, deepen your connection with the Earth, and grow community through the wisdom of the plants.
Guided by the Earth Spirit Flame, we awaken the healer within and honour the living light of the land.
“The earth is the mother of all — she gives us everything we need."
A journey through Spring Blossoms to the Harvest, with the Healing Light of the Earth Spirit Flame.
When - Saturday Afternoons: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
(March to September, 3rd Saturday of each month expect for March, June & September 2nd Saturday)
Where: Forest Harvest Community Garden, Woodmill, Yoxall, Staffordshire
What to Expect – The Earth Spirit Apothecary Garden
Sacred Connection: Learn the lore and healing energies of herbs, flowers, and roots, and their elemental wisdom through the seasons.
Earth Spirit Flame: Begin with an Initiation into the Earth Spirit Flame, awakening your heart’s connection to the living light of the Earth.
Plant Allies: Each month, meet new plant allies — exploring their healing gifts, mythology, and practical uses for wellbeing and home herbal care.
Guided Meditations: Journey through meditations to connect with the spirit or guardian of each plant and receive their wisdom.
Planting & Care: Help create and tend the Earth Spirit Apothecary Garden, planting herbs and flowers aligned with the four elements. Learn simple propagation and garden care to take home with you.
Creative Expression: Enjoy hands-on herbal crafts — blending oils, making teas, salves, and creating ritual items to support healing and sacred space.
Medicinal Insights: Discover traditional and modern healing uses for each plant, exploring how to work with them safely for health, balance, and vitality.
Sharing Circle: Gather to reflect, share insights, and nurture community within the Grove.
Manual & Guidance: Take home written teachings on each plant, its healing properties, and simple recipes to deepen your herbal practice.
Through the Earth Spirit Flame
Through the Earth Spirit Flame, we walk the path of the healer, gardener, and green mystic — honouring the sacred intelligence of herbs, flowers, and roots.
Our journey begins with an initiation into the Earth’s living light, opening the heart to deeper communion with the plant spirits and the wisdom of the land.
Across the seasons, we will plant, tend, and harvest — becoming part of the living Apothecary Garden itself. As the garden flourishes, so too will our connection to the Earth, weaving together healing, community, and soul remembrance in every gathering.
We’ll complete our circle with a Harvest Gathering, offering gratitude to the Earth Spirit Flame and to the plants who have shared their healing, beauty, and guidance with us.
Organized by: Kim Gutteridge (Rose Temple) & Nick Burton (Forest Harvest)
Cost: £24 per session (7 Sessions in the year)
Spaces are limited for this soulful and transformative experience.
Book your place today and journey with us into the Apothecary Garden
Host are Kim and Nick for more information see www.orarosetemple.com or email kgutteridgeuk@aol.com
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Earth Spirit Apothecary Garden – 2026 Dates
Saturday 14th March 2026
Saturday 18th April 2026
Saturday 16th May 2026
Saturday 13th June 2026 (2nd Saturday)
Saturday 18th July 2026
Saturday 15th August 2026
Support Our Apothecary Garden Planting
Help us grow a sanctuary of healing plants, community, and green wisdom.
Join us in nurturing the Earth Spirit Apothecary Garden — a living temple of herbs, flowers, and roots dedicated to restoring balance between people and planet. We are creating a biodiversity and permaculture garden within the Ora Rose Grove at Woodmill, Yoxall.
Your donation helps us plant, care for, and expand this sacred garden, creating a space where nature, healing, and spirit thrive together.
🌱 Why Donate?
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Each plant supports bees, butterflies, and wildlife while enriching the soil and air.
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Your contribution helps us create a community space for learning, healing, and connection to the Earth.
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Together we can cultivate sustainability, beauty, and wellbeing for future generations.
💚 Every Pound Grows
Whether large or small, every gift helps us sow seeds, tend the garden, and share the wisdom of the plants with others.
🌟 Be the Change
Planting is more than an act of care — it’s a blessing for the Earth.
Let’s grow a garden of healing and hope, one root, one seed, one heart at a time.
Donate today and help the Earth Spirit Grove flourish. 🌍
Discover Forest Harvest
Our Venue
Nestled in the heart of Yoxall, Forest Harvest, is a unique garden, it is a serene haven surrounded by lush forests and the gentle countryside. Our venue offers a unique blend of tranquility and elegance, making it the perfect setting for any occasion. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our rustic Community Garden provides a picturesque backdrop. Come experience the magic of Hawthorn & Rose Grove Workshops on the outskirts of Burton upon Trent, Staffs, where every moment is infused with natural beauty and charm.
Kim Ora Rose
Kim Ora Rose
Kim Ora Rose, a Magdalene Priestess and Flower Intuitive, brings the wisdom of the divine feminine into her spiritual work. As a channeller and healer, she connects deeply with the sacred essence of flowers, trees, and plants, tuning into their guardians and healing energies. Through her courses and ceremonies, Kim guides others to experience profound connection, healing, and empowerment. Her work with Mary Magdalene is central to her offerings, sharing unique wisdom and sacred practices that foster personal growth and alignment with the divine.
Kim is a flower intuitive, she is training to be an Ovate, and brings her energy to these courses.
Affiliation
Hawthorn & Rose Grove
iWOD
We are proud to be affiliated with the Isle of Wight Order of Druids (IWOD) as a Grove, and we warmly welcome Malcolm Brown to our community.
The IWOD offers three free druid courses, and Terry and I are currently enrolled in the Birch Course – it’s been a wonderful experience so far.
Here’s a bit more about their offerings:
The Isle of Wight Order of Druids provides three courses designed to deepen one’s understanding of Druid beliefs. These courses are free and conducted entirely via email. The first course, Druid of the Birch Grove, is open internationally to anyone over 18 interested in exploring or following the Druid path. Upon completion, participants can continue with the Druid of the Yew Grove course. The final course, Druid of the Oak Grove, will be available in mid-2025. The teachings focus on Animism and fostering an honourable relationship with the Natural World, rather than shamanic practices. The courses must be completed in the order outlined.
For more details, visit: https://wightorderdruids.com/
OBOD
Seed Group
We are delighted to share that we are a Seed Group affiliated with the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD). Our community continues to grow, and we are grateful for the shared journey along the Druid path.
I am currently studying the Ovate Course, which has been a deeply enriching and transformative experience. Kerry has been immersed in the Bardic Course, exploring the creative and spiritual foundations of Druidry.
For those unfamiliar, OBOD offers a three-part training program designed to guide individuals through the Bard, Ovate, and Druid grades. Each course weaves together nature spirituality, personal growth, and ancient wisdom, fostering a deep connection to the land, the elements, and the cycles of life.
To learn more about OBOD and their courses, visit: https://druidry.org.
Forest Harvest
Our Venue, near Yoxall, Staffordshire
Forest Harvest, located at Woodmill in Yoxall, is a registered charity dedicated to promoting sustainable living and environmental protection. Established in 2016, the organization offers workshops and open days that focus on practical skills such as knitting, beekeeping, and plant propagation, as well as activities like mindfulness, meditation, and forest bathing.
The Woodmill site is open from 10:00 to 12:30 on Wednesday mornings for their Community Bloom, where visitors can participate in gardening activities. Refreshments, including drinks and biscuits, are provided. Those interested in attending are encouraged to email the approximate number of attendees to nick@forestharvest.co.uk or info@forestharvest.co.uk.
For more information about their events, volunteering opportunities, and location, visit their website at https://forestharvest.co.uk/
We organise our Wheel of the Year Gatherings at Forest Harvest in the Community Garden and our Tree Spirit Grove Course.