“ I enjoyed the Hazel Moon workshop very much – Plot 22 is a little bit of paradise with a wonderful energy oozing out of every plant. Yvonne’s passion and knowledge shone throughout and I loved every aspect, particularly the meditation to drumming, experiencing the feel of the hazel stem and making my weird fish. Learning about the moon and properties of healing herbs was great, tasting the wort tea and hazelnut flapjack was delicious and I am planning on making my own. I felt really chilled and re-energised afterwards.”
(Caroline Alldis, Mindfulness Facilitator & Hypnotherapist)
“I really enjoyed the Wyrt Moon & Hazel workshop. It had such a lovely flow to it. I really enjoyed the shamanic drum meditation – I have not experienced this before and found it very powerful – I wonder why I have avoided it thus far! I love my hazel fish/whale which is now hanging up in my treatment room to inspire me!”
(Sue Chappell, Reflexologist)
“I really liked the mix of learning facts about the Hazel tree and the Moon interspersed with practical elements like wreath-making. I especially loved the meditation and drum journey and it was great to be in the company of so many lovely women. As an autistic adult I found it gently informative without being overwhelming. Plot 22 is a familiar and very relaxing place to be that is easy to reach on public transport. The cost was affordable and I would recommend a Forest Moon workshop to other people.”
(Mary, Forest Moon Workshop Participant)
“The Moon and Hazel Tree afternoon was a full and rich experience of the nature of the Hazel tree energies with precious gifts to harvest and absorb. Yvonne gave insightful information for our thinking brains, and expanded our senses through the shared, hands-on creativity with Hazel branches. I also particularly enjoyed the journeying to the drum beat, the sharings that gave rise to and the simple physical demonstration of moon phases with a torch and balls. Such a deep, expansive, shamanic appreciation of Hazel’s qualities and nature’s blessings. I absorbed a great deal from our time all together and find myself still processing many aspects of the afternoon. I have also been inspired to get a couple of great books from the reading list too!”
(Chris Kavanagh, Forest Moon Workshop Participant)
“I took on board Yvonne’s suggestion of new moon planning and intention setting, following the cycle – I recall her saying it really works! and it does! I have been setting new moon intentions and have really seen how I have moved forward. Some things which I have been procrastinating on for years have just happened seemingly easily and I have been able to invest time in starting other more creative ideas.”
(Nina, Forest Moon Workshop Participant)
“I did a couple of forest moon odysseys with Yvonne and they were really enlightening. I didn’t know much about the moon or the trees so I was curious as to how it would help me. As a perfectionist I’ve spent much of my life feeling like it’s just me on my own dealing with life as best I can, and so when Yvonne encouraged me to see the moon and trees as guides, it really helped me to feel supported. It gave me a real sense of peace and tranquility knowing that I wasn’t alone, and the rituals that she suggests connected me to nature in a lovely way.”
(Thea Jolly, Perfectionism Coach)
“Yvonne skilfully weaves her rich knowledge of ecology and landscape with her passion and practice of connecting with a spirituality of the land. She is authentic, caring and wise and a very valued member of our team at Plot 22 where she helps other women find their strength in nature.”
(Emma H, Plot 22 Founder and Co-ordinator)
“I have been working with Yvonne on a therapeutic gardening project for the last 2 years. I have found her to be a very kind and compassionate host who is in tune with the beauty and mystery of the nature. She is able to see the metaphorical connections between the inner and outer worlds and finds imaginative ways to bring this into our everyday lives.”
(Alison W, Plot 22)
“Yvonne holds a powerful and gentle space, which really allows for people to bring themselves forward. She has woven ancient law with her own experiences to bring a live teaching about how we can connect more deeply and richly with ourselves and the natural world forward. I can’t recommend her work enough.”
(Jill Kettle, Finding Self)
“Yvonne has been a great friend to our women’s organisation in recent years with holding our healing residential workshops, from planting dreams with spring bulbs to fire ceremonies and creating inspiring vision boards. She creates a soothing calmness, is non-judgement and also a good listener. As and when appropriate she offers insights or suggestions or choices on how to move forward by helping individuals articulate achievable targets. We have no hesitation in recommending her to those interested in ‘healing’ work”.
(Gillian F, Founder of charity helping vulnerable women)
“Yvonne is a very insightful and compassionate listener, attuned to others and their needs. The rhythms of nature are part of her daily life, connecting with the moon and early summer mornings. She finds great solace and inspiration in nature and is now sharing that imaginative gift with others.”
(Georgia C, Plot 22 project participant)