Wild Medicine & Crafting: A Samhain Workshop

Hosted by Herbalist Luke Ó hErodáin and his wife Niamh Ó hErodáin.

Step into the turning of the Celtic year and celebrate the preparation for Samhain with a day of herbs, craft, and community. Together we will walk the land, gather plants, prepare seasonal remedies, and share nourishing food (with a wild foraging twist). Throughout the day we will enjoy warming cups of seasonal herbal tea blends, specially prepared for the occasion.

We will be crafting remedies and creations to carry into the winter: tinctures, syrups, smudges, and garlands. Concession available on request.

Location: Luke & Niamh’s Cottage, located between Fermoy and Ballyduff (exact location given closer to date after booking).

Limited spaces available!

Morning — Samhain Herbal Medicine

10:30am Herb Walk & Gathering

A guided walk with Luke among the fields and hedgerows of the farm to meet the plants of the season and collect herbs for the day’s creations.

Midday Meal

12:30pm — Light Lunch in the cottage

A seasonal lunch with foraged goods and organic local produce, shared together.

Afternoon — Crafting & Creativity

13:30pm Herbal Crafting Workshop

Hands-on herb crafting using plants. You will go home with the following:

• A Hawthorn tincture — medicine for the heart at the year’s threshold

• A Rosehip cold syrup — a nourishing, Vitamin C rich winter tonic

• Smudges — make protective bundles of mixed herbs

• Straw flower garland — weave a charm of colour and meaning for the season

Closing

16:45pm — End of Day Gathering

We close with tea and reflection, sharing our creations before stepping back into the world.