Location: Private grounds of The Retreat
Price To Attend: £45.00
If you have any queries about this experience, before or after you book it, please email hello@experiencehampshire.uk
- This is a small group experience for maximum 20 people
- This experience can only be taken at the location shown.
During this 3 hour workshop on the edge of the New Forest, we will cover the basics of spring foraging. Spotting the spring greens emerging and leaves sprouting is exciting and restoring. Things are just emerging and some will only be there for those brief cool months. There is a small window of gathering the tender leaves from certain trees or petals from early spring flowers that will not be back again for a full year plus seasonal fungi.
Freya, our guide for this experience, is renowned as the ultimate forager and a true master of the natural world. With an innate connection to the countryside, Freya's keen eye and acute senses enable her to spot hidden flora, fauna, and edible treasures that elude most others. Her knowledge of plants, mushrooms, and herbs is encyclopedic, and she can identify even the rarest species with confidence. Freya's foraging prowess not only provides her with sustenance, but also fuels her passion for sharing her discoveries with others, leading workshops like this to impart her wisdom.
The walk will be slow-paced, over fields and through woodland.
Please wear weather appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes and feel free to bring a little basket to gather a few samples, and a notebook or smartphone/camera to help you remember all the information! There are toilet facilities on-site at the beginning and end of the walk.
Testimonials
"I had an absolutely fantastic time at the Foraging Workshop led by Freya! Her expertise in mushroom gathering was truly impressive, and she made the entire experience both educational and enjoyable. Freya's knowledge of the local flora and fauna, particularly when it came to mushrooms, was outstanding. She took the time to explain not only how to identify different species but also their culinary uses and potential medicinal benefits. It was clear that she had a deep passion for the subject, and her enthusiasm was infectious."
"What really set this workshop apart was Freya's friendly and fun personality. She created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone in the group. Her patience in answering questions and offering guidance to beginners like myself was greatly appreciated. It felt like spending the day with a knowledgeable friend rather than an instructor. I would highly recommend one of these workshops to anyone interested in learning more about the incredible world of mushroom gathering and foraging. It's an educational, fun, and enriching experience that you won't want to miss. Thank you for an unforgettable day!"
If you have any queries about this experience, before or after you book it, please email hello@experiencehampshire.uk. If the date that you would like to book this experience for is not showing as available, it may still be possible for us to help arrange it for your chosen date. Please send us an email with the details of what you are looking for and we will do our very best to help.
