# Event Details - **Event Name**: August Gold: A Deep Dive With Native Yarrow - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Learn all of the amazing uses of the native Yarrow.About this EventAugust Gold: A Deep Dive with Native YarrowDate: Sunday, August 24thTime: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Old Connaught Ave, Oldconnaught, Bray,Co. Wicklow, A98 F702Discover a staple of the wild apothecary.August is the season of peak bloom for Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a plant revered for centuries as a powerhouse of healing. Join us for an immersive, hands-on morning as we transition from the field to the apothecary jar.In this 90-minute workshop, we will explore:Identification & Lore: Learn how to confidently identify native yarrow and hear the ancient stories of its use on the battlefields of old.The Edible & Medicinal: Discover the surprising ways to use yarrow in the kitchen and its role as a "first-aid kit in a leaf" for digestive and respiratory support.The Craft: Together, we will prepare a soothing herbal oil. You’ll learn the techniques for solar infusion to extract yarrow’s potent anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties—perfect for treating minor cuts, scrapes, and skin irritations.Whether you are a budding herbalist or simply curious about the plants growing in your own backyard, you will leave with the knowledge and the start of your very own healing oil to take home.The event is held in the beautiful sensory Victorian Walled Garden - we co-create through the seasons herbal remedies to activate and tonify the senses, mind and body! Explore and learn the medicinal and therapeutic benefits of our native botanicals that are naturally available in the Irish landscape.Co-FacilitatorsSupport and guidance will be offered by:- Laura Holly, Founder and maker of SugarLoaf Botanics- Dr Sinead O’Connor, Head of Social Therapeutic Horticulture and Sustainability Services, Festina Lente Victorian Walled GardensFor more information please email events@festinalente.ie https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8550c8a0-9c40-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/858dd1a0-9c40-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/85bfb710-9c40-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h318-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bray/august-gold-a-deep-dive-with-native-yarrow/100001980171240485 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Festina Lente - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.6, max: 32.6, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Bray - **state**: WW - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Festina Lente - **lat**: 53.2099665 - **long**: -6.1246704 - **full address**: Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: August Gold: A Deep Dive With Native Yarrow - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/012cd9dd6489e166af3cdac02e30a327d1b6262174e23234e9ac620fafb2d9f4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd9d8d6-gmir.jpg?v=1769506302 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is August Gold: A Deep Dive With Native Yarrow being held? - **A:** August Gold: A Deep Dive With Native Yarrow takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing August Gold: A Deep Dive With Native Yarrow? - **A:** August Gold: A Deep Dive With Native Yarrow is organized by Festina Lente. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** August Gold: A Deep Dive With Native Yarrow is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bray, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Service users have the opportunity to access a range of integrated developmental and leisure opportunities.Our campus is situated in the grounds of what was once Old Connaught House, formerly the residence of the Plunket family.Read more on the History of Old Connaught House & Gardens and Festina Lente Foundation.Festina Lente (Latin) means Hasten Slowly and is the Plunket family motto. We adopted this as the name of our organisation in 1995 because it conveys our culture perfectly.  Festina Lente was founded in 1988 by Mary Rachel Brophy; her aim was through social and economic inclusion, to support those most at risk.  The result of all of the Festina Lente’s hard work is the wonderful garden and state of the art Equestrian Centre which are available to the public to enjoy whenever they want." } ] } ] ```