Anya

Anya Lily, the visionary founder of Meadowsweet Retreat, is a skilled forager, herbalist, and wildcrafter with a deep passion for connecting with nature's abundant offerings.Her expertise lies in foraging for wild plants, herbs, and mushrooms to create natural remedies, wildcrafted medicines, and earth-inspired crafts. With a focus on sustainability and reverence for the land, Anya teaches others how to work in harmony with nature to gather, craft, and create healing products directly from the wild.At the Sacred Circle Gathering, Anya will guide participants through immersive workshops on foraging, wildcrafting, and natural medicine-making. Attendees will learn how to identify and gather wild plants and herbs, transform them into tinctures, balms, and teas, and create sustainable crafts using materials sourced directly from the land.With her deep connection to the natural world, Anya's workshops provide a hands-on approach to healing and crafting, teaching participants how to honor nature’s cycles while creating something meaningful and regenerative. Her approach merges practical skills with spiritual connection, offering a holistic experience of working with the wild.