What to Expect on the Day
The Journey to Relaxation is an experiential, hands-on day where you’ll smell, feel, breathe, and experience aromatherapy in a very real, personal way.
Over the course of the workshop, we will gently explore:
The Magic of Essential Oils
You'll be introduced to some of Maria's absolute favourites, including:
Lavender
soothing, soft, and calming for body and mind
Frankincense
grounding, sacred, and deeply centring
Vetiver
earthy, steadying, a beautiful support for an overactive mind
and others that support rest, balance, and emotional ease.
You'll learn what these oils mean for you in the moment:
- How they make you feel?
- What thoughts they bring up.
- How they can gently support your thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Taking you on your journey of Relaxation.
Aromatherapy on a Deeper Level
We’ll go beyond “this oil is good for that” and explore:
- What aromatherapy really means to you on a deeper, personal level
- How this ancient system has been used for centuries to support mood, calm the nervous system, and nurture emotional wellbeing
- Simple, realistic ways to bring aromatherapy into your daily life. Even if you’re busy, tired, or feel pulled in every direction
Create Your Own Personal Aromatherapy Rollerball
One of the most special parts of the day is when you’ll create your own unique aromatherapy rollerball.
Together, we’ll:
- Explore which oils you’re drawn to
- Talk about what you’d like more of in your life - calm, courage, rest, focus, comfort etc.
- Help you blend a personalised oil that reflects exactly what you need right now
You’ll take this rollerball home with you as a reminder of the peace and stillness you experienced on the workshop something you can reach for whenever you need to come back to yourself.
Gentle Meditations & Deep Relaxation
Throughout the day we will weave in gentle, guided meditations and moments of stillness, supported by the soft presence of essential oils.
This is your chance to:
- Rest your nervous system
- Drop into a quieter, more spacious place inside
- Experience what it feels like to truly relax without having to “do” anything or be “good” at meditation
My intention is that by the end of the workshop you will feel calm, lighter, and deeply cared for - you may well float out the door.
A Day Just for You (or to Share)
This workshop is:
- Perfect as a solo retreat day, a gift of time and space just for you
- A beautiful experience to share with a friend
- An especially lovely Mother & Daughter Day, and a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift that creates memories rather than clutter
You do not need any prior knowledge of aromatherapy, meditation or breath work.
Just come as you are, in comfortable clothes, with an open mind and a willingness to slow down.
A Sweet Ending
We’ll close our day together with:
- A cup of tea
- Some homemade treats
- A few final moments of gentle reflection and shared warmth
You’ll leave not only with your own aromatherapy rollerball, but with practical tools, insights, and a sense of calm you can return to long after the workshop is over.
This Workshop Is For You If…
You’re craving peace, rest and a softer pace, even just for a few hours
You’re curious about essential oils and want to learn how to use them safely and meaningfully
You feel stressed, overwhelmed, or “switched on” all the time and long to feel more grounded and at ease
You’d love a gentle, nurturing way to reconnect with yourself
Join Maria at Esker Fields
Step into a day of ease, scent, and stillness.
Allow yourself to be guided, held and gently introduced to the world of aromatherapy in a way that is personal, heartfelt, and deeply relaxing.
Places are limited so that everyone has space, attention and time.
If this is calling to you, I would love to welcome you.
Workshop Detail
| Date: | Saturday 21st March 2026 |
| Venue: | Drumshallon Forge Heritage Centre, Eircode A92 DF7X |
| Cost: | €65 for 1 person
€120 for 2 people when booked together
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