Meditations on Red with Maia Magoga : Meditations, Reading & Oxymel Making

Meditations on Red is an iterative edible research project by Maia Magoga, exploring red foods and plants and their relationship to our physical, emotional and spiritual heart health. It sits at the intersection of art, herbalism, poetry, and energetics. 

This sixth edition is an exploration of two red winter berries, Hawthorne and Rosehip. The session will involve an introduction to Maia’s research, a meditation and the making of a heart-centred medicine (oxymel) using Hawthorne and Rosehip.

Who can take part?

No previous knowledge is required. The experience is designed for anyone curious about food, herbalism, poetry and our health .  This event is suitable for adults and young people aged 16 and over.

Additional Info:

This event will take place in The Barn  (indoors)

Participants can expect to be seated throughout the session. Though our Barn is heated, please wear warm clothes. The meditation can also take place seated. 

Schedule:

6:30 PM - Arrivals, settling in, introductions and herbal teas (No late arrivals will be permitted for this event)

7:00 - 8:00 PM - Meditation, Reading, Activity

This event will have a maximum of 30 participants

About the facilitator

Maia Magoga is an artist and educator working at the intersection of image-making, social arts and ecology. She is moved by the elemental, the sensual and the invisible , often using ritualistic methods to learn from these realms. She is currently obsessed with fire; as a tool for cooking, a means of alchemy, and an emotional state.

www.maiamagoga.com

Instagram: @maiamagoga

About OmVed Gardens:

Image credit: Corinne Amos

OmVed Gardens is a garden, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London exploring food, ecology, and creativity for climate resilience. Through regenerative gardening, seed saving, and food advocacy, we support communities, enhance biodiversity, and promote ecological education through creative practice.

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A note on accessibility: The gardens are set on a hill, featuring steep paths and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Wheelchair access across the site is currently limited while landscape works are underway.

For events, there is drop-off access by car to the Barn main building. If you require wheelchair drop-off, please get in touch with us at least 48 hours ahead of time. There is an accessible toilet located inside the Barn.

Subsidised Tickets: A small number of subsidised tickets are available for this event. If cost is a barrier, please write to us at events@omvedgardens.com — we'd love to help you join us. Subject to availability.

Refund Policy:Tickets are non-refundable. In cases where an event is sold out and a waiting list exists for the session, a credit voucher may be issued. Please write to us for any cancellation inquiries at least 24 hours before the event starts.

In case of extreme weather, and the event still goes ahead, we will offer a credit note for future events if you are not able to attend. If we have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, we will refund your ticket.