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Springfield Sanctuary

We have been busy working on improvements to the Sanctuary!

 

The photo shows the new 'rustic' fence we have constructed recently. Admittedly we bought in the treated posts (so hopefully they will last!) but have been busy making the rails by splitting poles previously cut when pollarding several trees in the field next to the Sanctuary. We do like to recycle when we can!

 

You may just be able to make out the fire pit now surrounded by several tree trunk sections cut to length so people can use them to sit on. Just draw up your log and sit around the fire!

 

Don't forget the 2012 HERB FESTIVAL will be held during the weekend 7th to 9th September. Just click this link for more information!

 

Latest Updates

2012 HERB FESTIVAL - 7th to 9th September 2012. New calendars will be available at the Festival.

 

Sanctuary Apprenticeships - information updated and Year 3 option being added...

 

Workshop dates added for 2012 for Spring/Summer

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'The Summerhouse herbal blues'

Amusement for those who attended the Festival - and those who didn't!

Double click the box above to see it in larger format on YouTube!

Sanctuary Calendars

Sanctuary Calendars for 2013 calendars will be available from our online shop! They will be available in time for the Festival (7th to 9th September). There are likely to be at least two different calendars (and possibly three!) available. You will be able to purchase them through PayPal.

 

There is also a poetry book available too!

 

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Workshops

Herb Workshops 2012

 

Recognising, exploring, and harvesting Herbs

 

Dates for your diary

 

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Winter Workshops

A series of winter herb workshops will be held in Solihull before the Spring and Summer ones are held at the Sanctuary, and then late on after autumn brings the year's cycle round full circle

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Tales of a Kitchen Herb wife

The day to day life of a Kitchen Herb Wife as she goes about work, social activities, and making many oils, tinctures and infusions. Also many interesting and useful recipes are presented with comments about their making and use.  Click here for the day to day blog!

 
 
Work Dates 2012

Springfield Sanctuary Work Dates 2012


February 18th – Tree felling and pond clearance


April 7 – Spring preparation


Nov 17 - Autumn clear up

 

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Sanctuary Apprenticeships

A twelve month herbal apprenticeship starts in January 2012. You are offered the opportunity to learn more about growing, harvesting and working with herbs to improve personal and family health and wellbeing.

 

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About the Sanctuary

A quiet haven overlooking the Rissington hills, Springfield Sanctuary offers an opportunity for rest and recuperation from life’s frantic pace.

 

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Diary

Follow the story of the Sanctuary over its early years. More recent activities can be found on Sarah's blog (see menu to the left of this page)

 

See photos of volunteers hard at work tidying the Sanctuary.

 

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Publications

Original work and recipes associated with the Sanctuary.

 

In this section you will find stories and poetry as well as articles.

 

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