Herb & Soul
Celtic rooted herbalism and nature immersion
Events & Offerings
Join me for immersive learning experiences in lush surroundings where we'll explore the healing wisdom of our native plants and reconnect with the land around us.
Foraging Walks, Herbal Medicine Workshops & Wellness Events
I run events that journey along with the seasons – from foraging and plant identification walks to herbal remedy making workshops. Each event is a unique, immersive learning experience according to the abundance the season holds. Browse all upcoming dates and book your place on Eventbrite.
About
Welcome to Herb & Soul, let me introduce myself…
Hello friends!
I'm Karen, also known as Sula – the name given to me by my Irish friends and family – a Gaelic word meaning 'little unique one' and next to me you'll find Joey, my beautiful border collie/soul mate/healer/herbal medicine quality control! Oh, and I always come with a foraging basket in hand.
The Herb & Soul Story
The logo is my adaptation of the Celtic 'triquetra' surrounded by two of our native healing plants Hawthorn and Nettle – a symbol of the interconnectedness of body, mind and soul, supported by the plants… and that is my intention through Herb & Soul – to work together with herbal medicines and education to bring harmony and healing to people and the planet.
The Earth has everything we need to heal and regenerate our body, mind and soul.
“My ethos is my dream, it's simple – to connect people with plants, reconnect humanity to nature. In turn, creating a ripple effect of healing for people and planet.”
Some of the ways I work with plants and people…
Through gentle guidance and shared experiences working with nutrition, herbal medicines and nature reconnection, I help others remember the wonder and healing that is all around us. Every plant I grow and harvest, remedy I craft, every walk or event I lead and workshop I teach is rooted in respect for the land and its gifts.
I run events that journey along with the seasons and within them you'll find yourself in a unique, immersive learning experience with foraging and plant identification skills as well as herbal remedy making according to the abundance that the season holds. You'll be left feeling inspired, reconnected, and joyously wanting more…
When we are in harmony with nature, we are in our truest form of health and happiness. Remember, we ARE nature.
I am so privileged to be doing this work!
There's always an invitation to get in touch to chat or find out more… My plants and I (and Joey!) would love to hear from you!
Joey's Corner
Meet Joey, my beautiful border collie companion and soulmate in this herbal journey.
Joey isn't just my faithful companion – he's my co-healer, my herbal medicine quality control, and a gentle presence who brings calm and joy to every foraging walk and workshop.
Meadow explorer
Bluebell wanderer
Foraging companion
Quality control
Whether we're wandering through Scottish meadows, gathering herbs by the riverside, or welcoming students to workshops, Joey embodies the peaceful harmony between animals and nature that lies at the heart of Herb & Soul.
You'll often find him curled up among the herbs in the garden, or leading the way on our foraging adventures with his nose to the ground and tail wagging with pure joy.
Holistic animal care resources:
Animal Healing IrelandHerb & Soul's Healing Herb Garden
Step into my apothecary garden
Welcome to my apothecary garden — a place where every plant has made its comfy home surrounded by birdsong, wildlife, open skies and gorgeous fellow healing herbs – they all love and support each other a lot!
Each plant is grown with intention, tended to with love and harvested with gratitude. This is where the magic begins—from seed to remedy, embodying the rhythms of the natural cycles and plant-based healing.
I combine wild healing plants with plants from my herb garden in my remedies and the alchemy I witness is truly amazing!
Grown with Intention
Tended with Love
Harvested with Gratitude
Apothecary
Coming Soon
My handmade herbal remedies and seasonal creations are coming soon — crafted with love and intention from the Herb & Soul Healing Herb Garden.
Feedback
Hear from our community about their transformative experiences
"Karen's foraging walk completely changed my relationship with nature. Her deep knowledge of Scottish plants and their healing properties is incredible."
Sarah MacLeod
Edinburgh
Wild Medicine Walk
"The seasonal wellness retreat was exactly what my soul needed. Karen creates such a safe, nurturing space where you can truly connect with yourself."
James Robertson
Glasgow
Wellness Retreat
"I've been using the elderflower tincture Karen made for months now. You can feel the love and intention in every drop."
Emma Thompson
Stirling
Herbal Consultation
Ready to Start Your Own Journey?
Join our growing community of plant lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Who I Work With
People and organisations I have had the pleasure of working with so far
National Trust for Scotland
Women's Aid East & Midlothian
The Women's Institute
The Veterinary Wellness Centre
Clunie's
Kilgour
MAEDT
Mayfield & Easthouses Development Trust
National Trust for Scotland
Women's Aid East & Midlothian
The Women's Institute (WI)
MAEDT (Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust)
Clunie's
The Veterinary Wellness Centre
Kilgour
National Trust for Scotland
Women's Aid East & Midlothian
The Women's Institute (WI)
MAEDT (Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust)
Clunie's
The Veterinary Wellness Centre
Kilgour
Get in Touch
Interested in starting or deepening your journey with herbal medicine and nature connection? Keen to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you!