WHEN:
9am Saturday 26 – 4pm Sunday 27 October 2024
TUTORS:
Pete Yeo
VENUE:
Dartington Trust, South Devon
AGE SUITABILITY:
About this course
Join us on this two-day course as we explore the cultural and ecological context of ‘weeds’ and ‘invasive’ plants and discover their beneficial properties.
The dominant narrative re plantae non gratae remains one of ‘othering’ and, often, war. This is increasingly being challenged and efforts are being made to positively reframe such plant beings. This might be due to a combined reflection of our collective evolution away from power over dynamics to power with. This in person short course, is intended to support people who are curious about and interested in having more convivial relationships with plantae non gratae.
Participants will be taken through a step process to this end, beginning with a trauma-informed, open space introduction, leading on to a revelatory enquiry into their cultural and ecological contexts, then a plant connection exercise, and culminating in – with reference to real world examples – pragmatic methods to express power with plantae non gratae.
The intention is for this course to be interactive within and around its presented elements, thus benefitting from offerings from the group.
on this course you will
- Consider multi-species realities and biocentric ethics, as well as the role of collective and ancestral trauma in our relationships with plantae non gratae.
- Learn the meanings of such plants; why do they arise where they do?
- Explore the gains they may be bringing with reference to scientific, alternative and indigenous perspectives.
- Discover ways to connect, even communicate, with such plants.
- Consider ways to celebrate their ecological agency.
- Learn, perhaps even co-create, pragmatic yet respectful ways to work with plantae non gratae where there is an accepted need to control or negate their agency.
- Leave with resources to support you on your onward journey to meet plantae convivae.
TUTOR
Pete Yeo
Plants have been a golden thread running through Pete’s life and he is honoured to be working with them now as portals to both deeper awareness of our ecological relationships and greater wellbeing within and without. As a freelance reconciliation ecologist and nature mentor he gives talks, guides walks, engages in consultancy, writes and broadcasts in this spirit. You can find out more about him at www.futureflora.co.uk.
accommodation
We recommend that if possible, you stay on-site during your course. All our courses are best experienced holistically: through studying, relaxing, eating and staying with other course participants, volunteers, staff and tutors.
When you book your course with accommodation this includes one of our hostel-style single rooms with shared facilities and easy access to your main learning space. They are the perfect base to rest your head, relax and recharge. You can find out more about the rooms here.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the duration of the course, each made with fresh, locally-sourced produce by our award-winning team.
Accommodation is available at a discounted rate for course attendees, and on a first come, first served basis only. Choose this option by selecting ‘Course Fee Plus Accommodation’ at checkout.
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optional: upgrade to a courtyard room
It is also possible, subject to availability, to upgrade your accommodation to a single or double en-suite bedroom in our beautiful and historic courtyard. Upgrade pricing is as follows:
For courses starting before 1/9/2023
- Single room with en-suite bathroom: additional £27.25 per night
- Double room with en-suite bathroom is an additional £43.60 per night
For courses starting on or after 1/9/2023
- Single room with en-suite bathroom: additional £31.07 per night
- Double room with en-suite bathroom is an additional £49.70 per night
If you would like to upgrade, please first book with residential option included, and then contact our Guest Services team on 01803 847150 or email guestservices@dartingtonhall.com to check availability. Our Guest Services department is open daily, 8am–8pm.
Should you decide to upgrade to our en-suite accommodation, please be aware that this is 20 min walk, or 3 min drive, to the Old Postern site, where some of our courses are held. There is car parking available near to all venues on the estate.
OPTIONAL: STAY ON OUR CAMPSITE
You may like to stay on our beautiful and relaxing campsite, amidst the stunning rolling hills and ancient woodlands of Dartington. Find out more about the campsite here.
Should you decide to stay on the campsite, please be aware that this is 10 min walk, to either Schumacher College or Dartington Hall, where our courses are held. There is car parking available near to all venues on the estate.
Book now
Begin your online booking below. You will receive an e-ticket for this event. You are welcome to email us at shortcourses@dartington.org or call us at 01803 847008 with any queries you have. Full Short Course T&Cs can be found here >
If you place a deposit, you will be contacted by us four weeks before the course start date to pay the outstanding balance. You will also be contacted with full details about the course before you arrive.
Please note that in most cases bookings for all our Short Courses close at midday on the Thursday before the course begins. This enables us to give you the best possible course experience and ensures all bookers receive the relevant course materials before they arrive.
