Wild herbs meet yoga in Wermelskirchen - The Gathering
Autumn retreat: Slow down weekend with wild plants, fermentation, baking sourdough bread, yoga and spending time together by the fire.
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For yourself or a team. Also great for corporate events or private groups. Get a non-binding quote.
About this experience
- Experience a relaxing weekend surrounded by nature (house in the forest)
- Discover edible wild plants and seeds on guided herb hikes
- Learn many stories about our local plants (ethnobotany, folklore, plant myths)
- Make your own salves or tinctures with the roots of medicinal herbs
- Learn how to ferment, bake sourdough bread and prepare seasonal dishes with local wild plants
- Enjoy gentle yoga sessions and sound healing sessions with singing bowls
- End the day by the fire with good food and conversation
- No previous experience required — the joy of discovering and being together counts
Details to remember
Duration: 48h
Wermelskirchen
German
What to bring?
- Comfortable weather-oriented clothing for outside
- Yoga/ sports clothes
- weatherproof shoes
- Drinking bottle possibly
- small daypack
What is included?
- Herb hikes
- Workshops (fermenting, baking bread, mixing ointments)
- Yoga and breathing exercises
- Soundbath
- Shared meals
- evenings by the fire
Teamevents and groups
- Can also be booked exclusively for groups or as a team event
Location and accessibility
- In the midst of nature, surrounded by meadows and forests
How does this experience take place?
- Welcome and introduction to the retreat
- Guided herb hikes with wild plant science
- Workshops: Fermenting, baking sourdough bread, collecting wild seeds
- Workshops: Make your own ointments and tinctures
- Preparation of seasonal dishes from local ingredients
- Gentle yoga sessions, breathing exercises in nature, sound bath
- Free time and time to relax in the middle of nature (forest)
- Dinner together, sitting by the fire and inspiring conversations
Who is it suitable for
- nature lovers
- People who are looking for deceleration
- Anyone who wants to experience wild plants, yoga and crafts
Gaia Naturschule
Verified partner
We'll take you to where you can really take a deep breath — out into nature! We offer a wide range of herbal and eco hikes, forest yoga, nature journaling and various workshops. No previous knowledge required, just curiosity and a desire for real experiences in nature.
