Kräuterwoche in den Voralpen am Kochelsee

In the organizer's words:

Weekly course: Wild and medicinal plants

The herb week offers a compact introduction to the identification and use of wild and medicinal plants. During this week, you will have plenty of time to study plants in detail in a relaxed atmosphere under guidance and gain your own experience. While collecting, preserving and using wild plants, you will learn about the best harvest times and many methods and recipes - whether for wild cooking, the medicine cabinet or your own natural cosmetics. As a qualified herbal expert, I am always on hand with help and advice. All this in a relaxed and wonderful atmosphere with like-minded people and with a large portion of enjoyment!

Contents of the herb week:

• Introduction to botany and wild plant identification
• Mindful gathering and harvesting
• Use in herbal cuisine and medicine cabinet
• Protection of nature and responsible use

Wild herb cuisine: collecting, cooking and enjoying

Depending on the season, we collect leaves, flowers, seeds and roots from the monastery garden and the surrounding nature. Wild herb cuisine is at the heart of the herb week, as we enjoy home-cooked meals almost every day. We cook lively, colorful and naturally wild. With tried and tested herb recipes or those that arise spontaneously from what nature has to offer. The focus is on regional and organic ingredients. Local wild herbs as a sustainable alternative to exotic foods plus vegetables from the monastery garden - your palate and your body will be delighted!

Wild herb workshop: Ointments, tinctures and DELICIOUS HERBAL PRODUCTS

In the wild herb workshop, you will practise making a variety of herbal products. Ointments, tinctures, oxymel and herbal vinegars - there are so many ways to capture the aromas, colors and effects. We make seasonal delicacies and products such as pesto and flower salts that you can enjoy straight away or take home with you. The production of natural herbal cosmetics is also part of the herb week in midsummer. You also have the opportunity to capture the aromas and colors of your favorite plants in your own products.

Herb hikes around the Kochelsee

In summer, herb hikes take us to various places in the region: to lakes, in the mountains and through moorland. Here we explore the variety of edible wild plants and medicinal herbs and learn about their specific use in the kitchen and their traditional healing applications. You will also discover the special plant world in the permaculture garden of the KlosterGut. There is a lot to discover, marvel at and learn in every season. During the herb walks, various plants are introduced and there is room for the perception of plant characteristics and commonalities.

Conclusion of the herb week: take away knowledge and memories

At the end of the week, you will go home with new herbal knowledge, a backpack full of herbal products and unforgettable moments. The herb week will bring you joy, self-confidence and a deep understanding of the world of wild plants - a valuable enrichment for your everyday life.

You can find more information on the WILDESGRÜN homepage.

Price information:

The price includes the costs for the weekly course, meals and accommodation