Featured & Upcoming Events at ASHA

From transformative retreats to joyful celebrations, discover what's happening at our beautiful Georgian estate in the Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

Sensory Herb Apprenticeship Course

Step into a year-long journey of discovery with the Seed Sistas Sensory Herb Apprenticeship, hosted in the wild heart of the Forest of Dean.

Blending science, intuition, and creativity, the apprenticeship offers over 100 hours of hands-on training within a vibrant community of like-minded seekers. Many graduates describe finding “kindred spirits” and a sense of deep belonging alongside practical skills. With delicious nourishing meals and super comfy shared accommodation included, this is a transformational experience of healing, learning, and living in harmony with the natural world.

Experience a delightful tour through the Witch's garden on a Native Power Plants weekend!

Contact for more info: https://seedsistas.co.uk/sensory-herb-apprenticeship/

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Sensory Herb Apprenticeship Course

1 Year Foundation Course

Blended Learning

ASHA Centre, Forest of Dean

Step into a year-long journey of discovery with the Seed Sista's Sensory Herb Apprenticeship, hosted in the wild heart of the Forest of Dean. This immersive programme opens the gateway to the healing world of local plants, guiding you through the seasons as you meet, study, and work with 45 medicinal herbs. You’ll build your own Herbal Materia Medica—sketching, pressing, photographing, and writing about each plant—while learning to create tinctures, balms, oils, and remedies that reconnect you with nature’s pharmacy.

Seed Sista's - Power Plant Retreat

13th -15th November 2026

ASHA Centre, Forest of Dean

Step into the enchanted world of Europe's most mystical plants at the Native Power Plants Retreat 2026, hosted by Seed Sista's.

This retreat offers a rare opportunity to connect deeply with the so-called "Witching Herbs"— Through guided rituals, meditative practices, and hands-on creation of a Flying Ointment, you'll explore their ancient uses in magic, healing, and consciousness expansion.

Spaces are limited—secure your place today and awaken the magic within. https://seedsistas.co.uk/product/native-power-plants-retreat-2026/

Be-ing Retreats

Monday 2nd - Friday 6th February 2026

ASHA Centre, Forest of Dean

Guided Water-Only Fasting Retreats

Nature. Nurture. Reset.

Our Water-Only Fasting Retreats offer the perfect setting for deep rest, reflection and renewal. We provide a safe and supportive space to step away from the noise of daily life and allow the body’s natural intelligence to restore balance and vitality.

Each retreat combines the therapeutic power of water-only fasting with nurturing care, daily bodywork, gentle movement and breathwork, and the healing influence of nature. This is a time to recalibrate body, mind and spirit - a true reset supported by nature and guided with care.

Host Your Own event at ASHA

Whether you're planning a retreat, workshop, celebration, or corporate event, ASHA provides the perfect sanctuary for meaningful gatherings. Our team will help co-create an experience that resonates with your vision.

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