COURSES, WORKSHOPS &amp; EVENTS

FORAGE ON A FARM

with Julia Behrens & Daphne Lambert on Woodsland Farm, Lindfield

- a morning of foraging followed by practical food & medicine making

Spring

Shoots and leaves

Gather & process the new life bursting forth in spring

Saturday 7th March 2020

From 10:00am to 4:00pm

Cost - £135.00

During the day we will:

Learn to identify wild plants from meadows, hedgerows & woods.

Understand the different plant properties that make them valuable food & medicine

Make tonics, macerated oils & salves

Discover traditional food preservation techniques

Deepen our connection to the natural worldwide

Increase your knowledge so you are able to support your health

An amazing lunch will inspire you to use the abundant, seasonal harvests.

The day is suitable for anyone with an interest in food & herbs for health and open to people of all ages.

Each day costs £135.00 and includes lunch, remedies, tonics & relishes to take home with you along with recipes and notes.

We offer options for paying less if you can not afford the set rate please contact jean@greencuisinetrust.org

Woodsland Farm

Nestled in the Sussex countryside Woodsland Farm is a 300-acre organic farm with the Cockhaise Brook meandering through species-rich pasture meadows alongside ancient woodland. Arable fields are planted with a variety of grass leys for dairy, and nectar rich flowers to promote biodiversity.

http://www.herbal-consultant.com

WELL WOMEN

with Daphne Lambert & Julia Behrens

Spring: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th March 2020

Summer: Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July 2020

Autumn: Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th October 2020

Greencuisine Byre, Lewes

Residential Course

Cost £445

The rate of £445 includes all food & refreshments, simple farmhouse accommodation, massage, movement sessions, recipes and handouts.

Non-residential Course

Cost £345

Well Women Retreats

Fun, practical, inspiring ways to bring greater harmony to your life.

Well Women Retreats explore hormone balancing, the gut microbiome, the vagus nerve as well as preparing plant based foods that support the unique needs of a women, making herbal tonics & mocktails & tips on how to incorporate what you have learnt into your life.

Each season has a different focus

Spring includes lots of wild gathering nature walks plus information on cleansing, juicing and sprouting

Summer is all about creativity and includes yoga and making hydrosols

Autumn includes a Feldenkrais session, making ferments and focuses on immunity

The weekend starts with a relaxing massage on Friday afternoon (time of massage determines time of arrival though you are welcome to arrive any time after 2) followed by supper and finishes at 3.00pm on Sunday.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring an apron with you.

To book, enquire about concessions or for further information contact jean@greencuisinetrust.org

Julia Behrens is a qualifed practitioner in Herbal Medicine with an honours degree from the College of Phyto-therapy. Julia has taught at the School of Herbal Medicine, lectured at East London and Westminster University, consulted for the WWF and Neal's Yard, appeared on TV and runs a range of courses in Herbal Medicine. Julia works alongside GP’s and is currently practicing at the Herstmonceux Health Centre and at the Albion Clinic in Brighton.

Daphne Lambert is the founding member of Greencuisine Trust and works as an educator within the charity. She was the chef & co-owner of the first certified organic restaurant and eco hotel. She qualifed as a nutritionist from the School of Medicinal Nutrition in 1990 and has run a consultancy practice for over 25 years working with schools, colleges and organisatons looking at ways to nourish well being.

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LYME DISEASE DAY

with Julia Behrens & Daphne Lambert

Thursday 12th March 2020

10:30am - 3:30pm

Greencuisine Byre, Lewes

£135 includes all refreshments & lunch, all materials for making remedies & tonics to take home with you along with recipes & notes

Lyme disease is becoming more common as the ticks harbouring the Borella spirochete spread.

Julia Behrens, medical herbalist, has supported people with Lyme for over 20 years and during the day will share with you her in depth understanding of the complexities of this disease. She will look at a number of herbs and explain how they can reduce some of the supmptoms of Lyme and co-infection. Julia will also show you how to make oils and vinegars to increase circulation to joints and reduce aches and pains.

Daphne will look at nutrient dense foods that protect & repair collagen, support organs & reduce inflammation.

Lunch will be an opportunity to share stories and enjoy some of these foods.

This is a unique workshop offering support for those with Lyme disease.

Further info on Julia and her practice - http://www.herbal-consultant.com

Testimonials:

"Opened a whole world of healing information and inspired me to make a major change and take charge of my condition as opposed to denying it. Information was shared in a lively and highly informed way by very skilled facilitators."

"Lovely relaxed warm environment "
"Inspired diverse and mixture of herbal/cooking and Nutrition”

"I gained better understanding of benefits and what we eat, inspired to try new recipes meeting others with Lyme, I also found it interesting hearing about co-infections and their particular effect"

"Fabulous snacks, food, & location"

www.herbal-consultant.com

LYME PRACTIONERS DAY

with Julia Behrens & Daphne Lambert

Tuesday 11th February 2020

10:00am - 4:00pm

Greencuisine Byre, Lewes

This is a one day workshop to help practitioners provide the best possible support for their clients who have Lyme disease and co infections.

This course is designed specifially for practitioners.

We will look at the complete health picture that is associated with Lyme disease to include -

-Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia and other co infections.

-Herbs & nutrition essential for supporting those with Lyme.

-Discuss a number of protocols in clinical practice.

-Herx and detox

-How the vagal nerve, gut health and herbs can support your client.

-Discuss e-mail response ,case history, note keeping.

Lead facilitator Julia Behrens - Medical Herbalist MCCP, BSc (hons) Dip Nutri, ITEC has run a busy clinical practice for 20 years.

She specialises in Lyme Disease and works with clients from around the world.

Working in partnership with GP’s she has created a package of support for Lyme Disease patients.

If you would like further information about this workshop contact Julia on 07968 366783

MENOHEAVEN AT SEAFORD

Menoheaven retreats are restorative breaks for women facing or journeying through menopause

Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st May 2020

Florence House, Sussex

We held our first Menoheaven, retreat in 2017 and you can read the Telegraph's review of our inaugural retreat here.

Our next retreat is May 19th - 21st, for this retreat we have gathered a wonderful team to guide us in group workshops and offer additional private consultations should you wish:

Daphne Lambert Nutritionist and chef, who will bring her enormous wisdom to create a delicious seasonal, organic menu that will help detox our body and teach us how food can help with restoring vitality.
Gratia Churchill, Yoga teacher, who will be teaching yoga for all levels each morning and lulling us to restful nights with evening yoga nidra sessions.
Julia Behrens who brings her knowledge of herbalism and more to assist wellbeing and ease symptoms.
Tanya Waters, Masseuse, who’s wonderful massages aim to de-stress and calm.
Caroline Gaskin, Homeopath who will give us a deeper understanding of the menopause and facilitate a workshop on sleep.

The all-inclusive price is £550.

For further information and to book please contact Menoheaven below .

MENOHEAVEN

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LIVING FOOD DAY

Menoheaven retreats are restorative breaks for women facing or journeying through menopause

Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st May 2020

Florence House, Sussex

We held our first Menoheaven, retreat in 2017 and you can read the Telegraph's review of our inaugural retreat here.

For our May 2020 retreat we have gathered a wonderful team to guide us in group workshops and offer additional private consultations should you wish:

Daphne Lambert Nutritionist and chef, who will bring her enormous wisdom to create a delicious seasonal, organic menu that will help detox our body and teach us how food can help with restoring vitality.
Gratia Churchill, Yoga teacher, who will be teaching yoga for all levels each morning and lulling us to restful nights with evening yoga nidra sessions.
Julia Behrens who brings her knowledge of herbalism and more to assist wellbeing and ease symptoms.
Tanya Waters, Masseuse, who’s wonderful massages aim to de-stress and calm.
Caroline Gaskin, Homeopath who will give us a deeper understanding of the menopause and facilitate a workshop on sleep.

The all-inclusive price is £550.

For further information and to book please contact Menoheaven below .

WOMEN'S HEALTH DAY

Saturday 15th February 2020

From 10:00am to 5:00pm

Greencuisine Byre : Lewes

Cost: £95.00

With Daphne Lambert

A day of hands on cooking and optimising nutrition,

uniquely for women.

Explore with Daphne, eating for vitality, bone makers and bone breakers, balancing hormones naturally, our wonderful digestive system, the importance of good fats, creating the right balance of alkaline and acid forming foods in your diet and prepare a variety of seasonal, organic, plant based dishes.

The day starts at 10:00am and finishes at 5:00pm and includes presentations, hands on cooking, sharing conversations over a delicious lunch and recipes to take home with you

Testimonial:

“A week after my day with you and I feel so much better, thank-you its good to feel ‘sane’ again"