Somerset Soul Food

14/04/2026

What a joy, what a privilege to pilgrimage here, in India once again.
There were many moments when I wondered what I was doing.
The weather was tumultuous, and the mountains had little regard for the romantic notions I carried into this journey.
The lessons are beginning to unfold, and I feel truly grateful for the teachings.
If you’re curious, you’re welcome to follow along as I digest my month in Rishikesh, Dharamsala and Parvati Valley…
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13/03/2026

Thank goodness for our quirks, our differences of opinions, our individuality. Without which, it's hard for me to imagine how we would learn, adapt & evolve! Don't be afraid to fly your freak flag!

07/03/2026

What can we possibly do in the face of such atrocities occurring in the world?
Ripple out peace to all beings. Spread heart felt love as much as you are able to....& start with yourself.🪽
What helps me is sitting with the plants to centre myself. Especially at this time of year as the early flowers shake off the shakes of winter.
Centre yourself beautiful ones 🕊️🐦‍🔥

06/03/2026

A mother's day gift.
Do you know someone who would benefit from a foraging walk in Sandford?
Leave feeling like you have found your centre in nature, guided and held by an experienced herbal forager.
Learn how to identify and work with the abundant plants of the Spring!
Please share with someone you feel would benefit from this 🙏🏼🌱
Sunday 15th 10-14:30.
More info here:

Herbal foraging walks to help you learn how to create your own medicine from the hedgerow

03/03/2026

Giving thanks to Wild garlic....🌱
The Shipibo people of Peru say their language came directly from the plants.
That the songs — the Icaros — are not composed, but received.
When I sing a Shipibo Icaro, something shifts.
I am transported… into the realm of the plants.
Into a place where language is vibration,
and the green world feels sentient and listening.
Today, my gratitude is for Wild Garlic.
For its pungent medicine.
For its cleansing fire.
For the way it arrives each spring like a quiet initiation.
May we remember that the plants are not just resources —
but teachers.
And perhaps, if we listen closely,
they are still singing to us

26/02/2026

I've just been speaking with wild garlic- & feel much better for it!
So many folk would think me a tad...eccentric for speaking with plants.
But in indigenous communities, it is quite normal.
You see, we are not the only people in the world.
There are plant people, stone people...the world is inhabited with multiple intelligences
We have just forgotten how to listen.
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10/02/2026

03/02/2026

🌳 It's now well known that trees communicate with each other via the Wood Wide Web...
🌱 Is it such a stretch to believe that they can communicate with us?
🍃 Not through words—but through feeling, presence, and relationship.
🌾 Many cultures never forgot that they could.
💚 Who will you start a conversation with?

19/10/2025

How many spoons can you fit into a van? There's always space for more of 's spoons. Perfect for my jars of herbs!
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16/10/2025

🐉 Mugwort, Meditation & Myth
Tuesday 21st October, 6–8pm
Axbridge

🌑 This Samhain New Moon, step through the portal to release old stories and call in new ones.
👹 Meet the ghouls and shadows that lurk in the dark — and discover how they can become allies.
🍂 Sip mugwort tea and let her guide you into the mystery.
📖 Write your own fairy tale and share it amongst kindred spirits.
🔥 Release the past in a fire ceremony, transmuting what no longer serves into fuel for your new timeline.
🕊️ Leave with fresh insight, a new story, and a path that feels more aligned.
📒 Bring a notepad, head torch and pen
⚖️ Suggested donation £10, however no one will be turned away or judged!
Send me a message if you are interested

09/08/2025

TONIGHT🌝
🌕TranquiliTea meditation circle is happening again this Lammas full moon!
🪷 Saturday 9th August
🌀7-8/8:30pm. Shipham Village allotment (behind the children's playground next to the carpark).
🌱 Meditation practice, herbal tea, ceremony to honour this time of year
✨ Connection matters.
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👂🏼07795192521
🌹 Please bring a cash donation, a flask of hot water and cup for tea, something to sit on and a beginners mind 🙏🏼