Gathering In: An Autumn Equinox Workshop

Gathering In: An Autumn Equinox Workshop

Writing, Herbal Medicine and Movement workshop.

With Clare Mulvany and Jen Doran

20th September, 2026

2-6pm

Supported by the beautiful surroundings of An Sanctóir, Ballydehob, this workshop is a perfect chance to prepare for the winter ahead as we cross the seasonal threshold of the Autumn equinox.

Over the course of an afternoon, participants will be guided through a series of writing prompts and gentle movement, while exploring the herbal medicine of autumn plants. 

This will be a chance to slow down, listen inwards and connect with the themes and energy of the equinox. We’ll weave in poems, journaling, and some herbal wisdom as a way to relax, feel nourished

Guided by herbalist and yoga teacher, Jen Doran, and writer and creative mentor, Clare Mulvany.

This workshop is for people who are:

• Seeking to prepare for the winter ahead

• In need of some deep rest

• Seeking to deepen their connection to the natural world and the rituals of the Celtic seasons.

• Interested in exploring the relationship between writing and herbal medicine and gentle movement

What's included:

• Yin Yoga
• Poetry and writing prompts
• Exploring the herbal medicine of three native plants
• Herbal tea and balms

Who we are: 

Clare Mulvany is a writer, creative mentor and facilitator based in West Cork. Her work explores our relationship to poetry, ritual, and creative practice and she is passionate about supporting others to develop their own relationship to their innate creativity. She is a facilitator in Creativity and Innovation in both University College Dublin and Trinity College, and has hosted thousands of people in salons and writing workshops across the globe. Her love of the natural world is woven through it all. (www.claremulvany.ie) / @onewildlife

Jen Doran

Jen Doran is a yoga teacher and herbalist who is based in West Cork. Herbal tradition runs through Jen’s bloodline with her father and great great grandmother both being herbalists which has gifted her a love of exploring connection to nature in all its shapes and forms. She loves finding new and old ways of deepening our relationship with the natural world around us and to our own inner nature and health as well, which Jen views as one and the same.

https://www.instagram.com/the.nature.wave/

Workshop Details: 

Bring along a journal and pen, and wear comfortable clothes to move in.  
Parking available at An Sanctoir. 

Questions: clare@claremulvany.ie

Cancellation Policy: 

Please note that tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to another person should you be unable to make it.