Join Maria the Greek Herbalist and Rosemary Gladstar in the National Garden
With special guest Rosemary Gladstar! Join Maria the Greek Herbalist for an aromatic and ancient journey with the beautiful flora of Greece in the treasured National Garden of Athens. Discover the myths and medicines of plants common in ancient Greece and today. Meander with two herbalists through the treasured National Garden and be delighted by fantastical stories and curious medicinal uses of trees and flowers.
Rosemary Gladstar is known as the godmother of modern herbalism in the United States. She is an influential herbalist, best-selling author, and educator who has captivated a global audience with her wealth of knowledge and passion for herbal healing. Read about the impact of Rosemary’s work in the field of herbal medicine.
Join us for this special plant walk in the National Garden!
Activity highlights:
Meet celebrated American herbalist Rosemary Gladstar!
Learn fun facts about ancient Greek herbal medicine
Meet plants featured in Greek and Roman mythology
Learn about plants used in modern herbal medicine
Gain a new appreciation for common flora
Plus, receive a free National Garden postcard!
This 2-hour experience is slow-paced. The plant walk also includes a visit to the garden pond, where turtles, ducks, and swans live, and a calming guided tree meditation to end the walk. No meditation experience necessary.
WHERE TO MEET US
The plant walk will begin at the sundial, inside the main entrance of the National Garden on Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias. The exact location is marked in red 0n the map.
Advance registration is required. Before the plant walk, join us for tea time with Rosemary at Zappeion!
Before the plant walk, join us for tea time with Rosemary Gladstar!
Have the opportunity to ask questions about medicinal plants and listen to Rosemary’s journey with herbal medicine through her lifetime of experiences.
