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Pick your medicinal plants and concoct your natural tea or remedy

2 hours of discovery with Ophélie

Knowledge in making natural remedies

Your natural seasonal tea or remedy

€50

per person

The workshop in detail

  • 2h
  • 4 to 10 participants
  • 15 years min.
  • Step into the enchanting world of healing plants with Ophélie!

    She'll warmly welcome you to this special session focused on creating your very own natural pharmacy.

    After introductions, follow Ophélie through the winding pathways of the forest garden, secateurs in hand and a basket on your shoulder, as she imparts her extensive knowledge about the carefully tended plants.

    Once you've gathered the precious vegetation, get ready for the second phase of the workshop: crafting your unique natural remedy or tea, each carefully selected to match the season.

    Ophélie will be your guide, providing valuable tips and insights as you create your concoctions, whether it's crafting oxymels, medicinal vinegars, herbal-infused oils, healing teas, flavoured salts, raw syrups, or exploring gemmotherapy. You'll have the chance to explore a range of options and delve into the fascinating world of herbalism.

    As the workshop concludes, you'll leave with your personalised creation and a treasure trove of knowledge about medicinal plants, empowering you to naturally address everyday ailments with confidence!

    Workshop location

    L'atelier d'Ophélie, Damien et Victoria se situe à 35 minutes en voiture du centre-ville de Wavre.

    This place is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    Additional information

    Language of the workshop

    Français

    Wecandoo - Meet Ophélie and her team

    Meet Ophélie and her team

    Permaculture market gardeners

    Once upon a time, there was a 40-acre plot nestled on a hill in Brabant Wallon. And so, the story of Jardin d'Eve began, a family project initiated in 2017 by Ophélie and her loved ones.

    Ophélie's father, Damien, had long dreamed of being a farmer. So, he left his position as a CEO to train alongside his wife, Sophie, at the Ferme du Bec Hellouin in Normandy. There, they discovered the principles of permaculture, which aim to protect an entire ecosystem.

    Back on their land, they meticulously designed the terrain, planting trees and hedges to capture the sunlight and incorporating the seven layers found in wild forests: tall trees, medium-sized trees, small trees, shrubs, climbing plants, ground-covering plants and root plants.

    Today, Damien takes joy in cultivating a bountiful array of fruits and vegetables, free from pollution and pesticides, and grown with utmost respect.

    Sophie, a portrait artist, delves into the art of floral composition, a delicate skill that instantly captivates her.

    Ophélie, on the other hand, has been passionate about plants since her early childhood. As a professional geographer, she returned to her roots by studying permaculture and herbal tea-making at Herbes de Bruxelles. She loves immersing herself in numerous books on wild or medicinal plants, including old Spanish manuals unearthed in Bolivia.

    Her sister, Victoria, takes charge of managing the activities with her infectious good humour and a keen sense of change.

    Together, they aspire to share their values and pass on their knowledge to promote more mindful consumption. Their forest garden embodies not only a magnificent haven of peace but also a place of serenity and connection to the essential: the real, the good, the beautiful and the living.

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    Gaelle T
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    Gaelle T

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    Entrer dans le Jardin d'Eve et rencontrer Ophélie, c'est rentrer dans une bulle verte totalement hors du temps, On cesse de courir, on prend une grande inspiration pleine de senteurs et de parfums de verdure. Ophélie est là, avec sa passion et son énergie douce (comme tout ce qui pousse dans le jardin) et partage avec tendresse ses connaissances, ses astuces, On goûte, on sent, on touche, on observe, c'est un atelier qui fait appel à tous nos sens. Ensuite, on compose notre tisane, on découvre les vertus, les bienfaits, et on rentre chez soi, pressée de goûter à notre préparation. Merci pour cet atelier Ophélie!

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