AROMATHERAPY FIELD STUDIES ON CRETE
THE FOUNDATIONS OF AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy starts at the fields, where humble people meet real plants, lively pollinators and all that jazz whatever goes with it to provide pure, genuine botanical material. That identifiable plant material which is then extracted by specific methods best suited for each individual plant. As a result of a long process that needs to be appreciated we are gifted identifiable, plant-based, clean and unadulterated essential oils, hydrolats and other plant extracts that true we have the great fortune to use for our healing and well-being.
Meet the Plants
Text from AROMATIC JOURNEYS ON CRETE page (to be changed): As part of the aromatic journey, you may have the chance to join harvesting some plants and herbs of the season, learn about natural organic growing of medicinal plants, get to remote mountain villages, or even attend our artisan distillation. All about enjoying many hands-on learning opportunities that will certainly enrich your knowledge and understanding of aromatherapy in a more holistic way that no book learning can provide.
What is the goal/structure of Aromatherapy Filed Studies?
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Come without expectations, and just expect the unexpected…
While enjoying the special landscape and microclimate with unique characteristics and extremely diverse flora, your time will be partly spent with small excursions to explore and learn about wild-growing plants of the area, harvesting some plants of the season and immersing in various herbal activities and aromatic medicine making. It is also an opportunity for distilling with a copper alembic and getting insights into the art of artisan distillations.
Observing, listening, smelling, touching and just using your primary senses in sensing beyond the ordinary.
Beyond the obvious reasons of learning more about ‘raw materials’, explore ways of connecting with Plants and Nature, as in life, it is a flow of active and passive phases with ample time for meditative walks, relaxation, recharging, and just be in awe and inspiration.
In you come from a business background, you might appreciate all of this cutting-edge added value in your life and work, with lots of further bonuses: back to Nature!
CPD points
Text from AROMATIC JOURNEYS ON CRETE page (to be changed): Taking your most felicitous position as an Earth-steward in our private hilltop land of almost one acre, you can enjoy a working apothecary garden with over 50 species of aromatic and medicinal plants. In a relaxed yet interactive atmosphere you are co-creatively guided to focus on what is important in your life and professional path.
What to expect on this Aromatherapy Field Course?
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You are also most welcome to use our rich library of books on aromatherapy, herbal medicine, distillations and hydrosols, homoeopathy, spirituality and most of all: in a relaxed yet interactive atmosphere you are co-creatively guided to focus on what is important in your life and professional path.
The Cretan soil and sunshine, and overall the special microclimate of the island itself results in an extremely diverse flora with unique characteristics to provide an unforgettable experience with lots of exciting adventures for a lifetime to any herbal, aromatherapy or botanical perfumery enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Such an immersive involvement helps not only having a close relationship with our floral helpers, but to get a clear picture and deep understanding of all the hard work behind one small bottle of some precious essential oil.