Aromatherapy Safari

**RESCHEDULED**

This event will be moved to 2025, please check back for new dates!

Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of plant based healing with this day long retreat. Step into the peace and tranquility of Lusoi Farm in Nyeri and learn about the craft of making essential oils.

The program:
8:30am; Begin the morning with coffee and pastries as we plan for a day of learning and aromatherapy. A short farm tour will cover the history and current workings of Lusoi Farm.

10am – 12:30: along with your fellow students and farmers, join a harvest of lemongrass and lavender from the Lusoi honey garden. We will then pack the copper distillation unit, and begin the process of extracting essential oils from plant matter, as well as making hydrosol water. A step by step overview will be given on the technique, history and process of this traditional method.

12:30 – 1:30: Enjoy a farm fresh lunch served under the canopy of a handsome jacaranda tree. All meals will be catered by the talented team at Leah and Gibson – making sure every bite is happy and delicious.

2pm – 4pm: After a brief time to refresh, head to the River Garden, where you’ll participate in an aromatherapy class. You’ll be guided through the health benefits of essential oils, as well as create a healing aromatherapy mist from the morning distillations’ yield. During the class, the copper distillation unit will be set up on the banks of the river, processing tea tree essential oil from the farms’ crop.

For those who have selected the day option, your tour will end here with the feelings of peace and relaxation that come from a day well spent.

5:30pm – 8:30pm: Optional add on: walk to the Upper Side of the farm and enjoy sundowners with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. You’ll then proceed to enjoy a delightful dinner at the farmhouse, featuring the fresh produce from the days harvest.

Tickets:
8,000/- per person (day option)
10,000/- per person (with optional dinner add on)
Ticket price includes: a farm harvest basket, all activities and supplies for the aromatherapy class.
To secure your booking, please sign up here and then send Mpesa to till number 177619 (Leah and Gibson)

Not Included:
Lodging – participants are encouraged to organize their own accommodations. The farm is located about 20 minutes from Naro Moru, 30 minutes from Nanyuki town and 40 minutes from Nyeri town.
Transport – we will discuss rideshare options once we have received signups, but it is encouraged that you organize transport to the venue for the day.