The Croft, Mulberry Bush Farm, Sarratt

WELCOME TO A REGULAR GATHERING FOR MEDICAL HERBALISTS

For practitioners, retired herbalists and students of Medical Herbalism. Let’s chat herbs, drink tea, unravel case conundrums, walk in nature and iron-out business wrinkles.

Hello! We are the Herbalist’s Collaborative. My name is Lucy Blunden and I set up a group because I really wanted to have Herbal colleagues. Folk who do what I do, no matter that we all do it differently, as we all have something fundamental in common; our love of Medical Herbalism.

I have joined with Jo Farren, Shani Crofton and Vasanti Limbani to create the Herbalist’s Collaborative.

Our meets are every 2 months and usually on 3rd Sunday of the month. This is an opportunity to talk herbs, be in company with other herb fans and the plants, share case conundrums and find joy in the connection which comes from a shared passion.

Our 3-hours together will be divided as follows:

  • Hour 1: Welcomes and Ironing out business conundrums

  • Hour 2: Explore the wild medicinal herbal bounty on the farm, share snacks and the Spotlight session

  • Hour 3: Share case studies

We will be at the beautiful eco build venue called The Croft on Mulberry Bush Farm, Moor Lane, Sarratt so the contribution to costs is:

  • £10 per person EARLY BIRD **see below for further details

  • £15 during 2 weeks before event

  • £20 (cash only) on the door

We will have access to 2 meeting rooms, kitchen and bathroom facilities and open space in which to walk.

Let’s spend time on case studies, business ideas and start to build a collaborative group in which we feel supported, as practitioners, by our peers.

Dates for your diary in 2025

All hosted at The Croft on 3rd Sunday of month at 1.30-4.30pm (unless otherwise stated).

  • January 19th (EARLY BIRD until 5/1/25)

  • March 16th (EARLY BIRD until 2/3/25)

  • May 18th (EARLY BIRD until 4/5/25)

  • July 13th (EARLY BIRD until 29/6/25) - NOTE this is 2nd Sunday

  • September 21st (EARLY BIRD until 7/9/25)

  • November 16th (EARLY BIRD until 2/11/25)

The Croft, Mulberry Bush Farm, Moor Lane, Sarratt, Hertfordshire, WD3 6BX

Detailed map including “what three words” location tag in gallery below. Please allow yourself time to browse the map and get here in peace and calm!

There is plenty of space to park. Please share cars where possible.

ACCESS: The venue is a working farm and consequently, has aspects which may create challenges for accessibility. The Croft is a short walk uphill on uneven ground from the parking area. The Croft itself is easily accessed and all on one level.

 
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We are a community. Please respect everyone and each other by being kind, courteous and generous. We’re all learning. Please be on time and aim to stay for the whole session. We will lose flow and continuity if people come and go. Thank you.

We propose that our running order looks like this but there will be space for ebb and flow.

Hour 1: Welcome and Business conundrums. Ask questions about how to get your business to the next level, or even getting it started. How to network and market yourself online or in-person. How to find clients. Whether to niche, or not. Email lists. When to begin marketing your business if you’re a student. etc etc. The floor is yours!

Book your 15-min slot via the WhatsApp polls we’ll send out prior to the event.

Hour 2: Spotlight session: Have you found some great tools, tips, tricks and more that have helped you in your practice. Do you have a specialism you would like to share with us? This is an opportunity for our community to come together and support, bolster and boost each other with the things that have helped us in our practices. Have you created a new product? Would you like us to give you feedback?

Book your slot via the WhatsApp polls we’ll send out prior to the event.

Hour 3: Sharing your case studies in a way that is anonymised, respects your patient and enables us, your listeners, opportunity to support and help you. Pre-prepped case info shared in WhatsApp in advance will be helpful so you get more time for advisories and less time spent on explaining.

Book your 20-min slot for the next session in the WhatsApp poll which will be sent out prior to the event.

** PAYMENTS:

  • Early bird payment is until 2 weeks prior to the event and is £10 per person (see dates above)

  • During the 2 weeks prior to the event date, payment is £15 per person.

    Please pay via bank transfer to Ms L Blunden, Co-Op Bank, 08-93-00 || 05241259.

  • Payment on the day is £20 (cash only).

Please message me on WhatsApp to let me know you have paid and if you want a receipt. 07492 511 366. There will be no refunds as we pay for the venue hire in advance and need to cover costs. Thank you