We couldn't have a Homemade Holistic Workshop in the Summer without using Roses. We have explored them in a culinary way although there is always more to do. For lotions and potions they can be used medicinally with their powerful properties and the warmth of fragrance equally important. When it comes to oils and creams there really is nothing else that produces an all round sense of well being and then they look so beautiful as well. Some of the herbs and flowers that are used in this area are very nondescript but roses - roses are all round pleasure. They don't need to be home grown although that is best because you will know that they haven't been sprayd - which is important. If you have a friend or relative who has roses maybe ask if you can have one or two blooms as that is all that you will need or maybe find a wild rambler ( not a cross person out for a walk!) Even if you just air dry the petals thay are so valuable just scattered in a bowl of lavender to enjoy with both sight and smell.
Our Workshops are friendly, no experience of cooking or preserving is necessary and we try to use everyday, familiar equipment. You can cook along with the Live Workshop or use the recording which will be place in The Library of the School soon after the Workshop finishes
So, take advantage of the block booking discounts to access all of the Season's Workshops with the security of knowing you won't miss anything.
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our preserving family
Gift vouchers are available to buy that may be redeemed against live online workshops or recordings of previous workshops.
I've thoroughly enjoyed your workshops over the last year and have learnt so much about preserving - there's a whole world out there, not just jams! Your warm and friendly approach is greatly appreciated, and you answer all our questions with endless patience. Thanks for giving me the confidence to experiment - as you say, what could go wrong?!