Location:
Palmse Manor
Duration:
ca 1 hour
Meant for:
Groups of friends and family
Price:
€20 per person (min group size 10ppl)
Discover the Tradition of Herbal Remedies
Step into the world of traditional herbal remedies at Palmse Manor, Estonia, and discover the plants behind the manor household’s tinctures. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore herbal knowledge and prepare your own tincture to take home.
The medicinal use of plants is as old as human history. Beyond their decorative beauty, many flowers, fruits and roots have long been valued in folk medicine. Traditionally, people turned to herbs to support wellbeing, ease everyday ailments and help them through the colder months.
Inspiration from the Pahlen Family Library
Herbal preparations can use fresh or dried plants, either whole or selected parts such as roots, leaves, flowers and bark. However, each plant has its own story and traditional uses.
The Pahlen family library contains an 1841 volume whose title translates as The Art of Illness: A Nutritional Guide for Mothers. Among other topics, it describes herbs used as remedies and their role in making tinctures. Today, this historical source offers a glimpse into the herbal knowledge of the manor’s past.
Make Your Own Herbal Tincture
During the programme, you will discover popular medicinal herbs and learn about traditional tincture-making methods. Then, with guidance, you will prepare a herbal tincture according to your preferences and take it home as a personal reminder of Palmse.
Plan Your Group Visit
The programme is available for groups by advance booking, with a minimum booking value of €200.
The price also includes admission to Palmse Manor, all exhibitions and the park. Afterwards, take time to explore the estate.
Complete your visit with these optional extras:
- A guided manor house tour: €75 per hour.
- A horse-drawn carriage ride: €75 per 30 minutes.
- Lunch or dinner: group menus from €14 per person. Check out the tavern menus.
- Guesthouse accommodation: see our accommodation rates.
For further information or to book, contact syndmus@svm.ee.
