The Elder Tree holds a sacred place in Celtic folklore as a guardian of the Otherworld and a bridge between the seen and unseen realms. It was revered as a protector of the home, a guide for souls, and a teacher of transformation, often planted near thresholds to guard against negative energies. The Elder tree offers spirit medicine that connects us to our own inner wisdom, teaching the cycles of life, death, and renewal, and reminding us that endings are sacred gateways to new beginnings. Known as part of nature’s medicine chest, elder flowers and berries have been used traditionally to support immunity, ease fevers, and cleanse the body, reflecting the tree’s role in nurturing both physical and spiritual vitality. Working with elder’s spirit awakens intuition, resilience, and a deep sense of guidance from the natural and ancestral worlds, helping us trust the wisdom that arises from within.
This Shamanic Plant Spirit Intiation is for you if:
☆ you are craving to feel more connected to Grandmother Earth
☆ you are feeling stuck and are ready to look within and release any limiting beliefs or traumas
☆ you have a yearning to work with the Plant Kingdom in a more profound way
☆ you want to be held in a safe and heart-centred ceremony
☆ you are ready to be connected to your own inner wisdom with the help of a Plant Ally
☆ you want to connect with like-minded people in a sacred circle
What To Expect
This day is an opportunity to explore and receive the spiritual medicine of White Pine Tree as we journey with ceremony, elixirs, breathwork, and other connection and shamanic healing practices. The shamanic plant spirit initiation will take you as deep as you are willing to go. We will end our day with a nourishing meal, grounding ourselves and integrating the received wisdom. We welcome people from all walks of life and this day is suitable for those who are beginners or those who are more experienced.
Venue
This Shamanic Plant Spirit Initiation is held at The Clophill Centre, Shefford Road, Clophill, MK45 4BT. We will be working within our sacred ceremony space as well as outdoors in other parts of the 14 acre site which includes a woodland, labyrinth, apothecary garden, earth chamber and other spaces. The closest rail station Clophill is a short taxi ride away. There is parking available on site.
Investment & Booking:
Investment for the ceremony includes a simple vegan meal at the end of our day together.
The investment is set on a trust based sliding scale and includes a £25 non-refundable deposit:
£95 - unwaged / low income / people from minority ethnicity backgrounds
£111 - standard investment
£127 - pay it forward (this option supports us in supporting those who are unwaged / low income / people from minority ethnicity backgrounds)
This Shamanic Plant Spirit Initiation is running in parallel with the Shamanic Herbalism Apprenticeship therefore places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
What is a Shamanic Plant Spirit Initiation?
A shamanic plant spirit initiation involves a deep, spiritual connection with one Plant or Tree. The initiation creates the sacred container for personal transformation, healing, and a greater understanding of oneself and the natural world with the Plant or Tree as your teacher, elder and guide. The word initiation is utilised as the ceremony is not a simple ‘meet and greet’ of a Plant, it requires a commitment to the Green Being in the form of fasting, so you are able to diet with the Plant or Tree for the entirety of the ceremony. The initiation is entirely an experiential ceremony. The facilitator will utilise different shamanic and energy practices open the connection between you and the Plant or Tree and help you enter into the energy realm of your Green Being Ally. Personal reflection is a large part of the initiation, as there is no middle man interpreting or receiving messages on your behalf. The initiation gives rise to you becoming your own guide with the Plant or Tree Ally as a mentor.