Forest Bathing and Herbal Wine with The Greek Herbalist

The ancient Greeks drank wine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although always diluted, wine was both a satisfying beverage and a health tonic, often infused with herbs for flavor and nourishment.

Join The Greek Herbalist for a forest bathing experience at the Panathenaic Stadium in the heart of Athens and learn about ancient Greek herbal medicine and the use of herbal wines.

What is forest bathing? Simply, it is spending time in nature and noticing the sights and sounds around you. This practice can help us feel more grounded in our own lives.

The experience will begin with a walk through the park to learn about some of the trees and flowers known by the ancient Greeks. Then we will enjoy a picnic with a glass of saffron-infused white wine and some snacks. We will talk about how the ancient Greeks used wine as medicine for multiple ailments, both internally and topically. We will end the experience with a toast to Dionysus, the god of wine and celebration, who himself created the first draught of wine as a gift to humankind.

The experience includes:

• Walk + talk by a clinical herbalist
• A glass of wine per participant
• Finger snacks
• Fantastic views of Athens!

Things to note:

• The event requires a minimum of 3 participants. After registration, your participation will be confirmed when the number of guests is 3 or more.
• The meeting place will be shared upon registration.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes. The pathways in this park are not well-paved.
• Only participants of legal drinking age are invited to attend.
• The wine is a dry white wine infused with saffron and made by Chimera Wines, a local Greek company. Bottles will be available for purchase.

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