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Living Tree Orchid Essences

Andean FirePhragmipedium Andean Fire

One name for this essence could have been "Res-urrecting Courage and Purpose", even whenoverwhelmed by the suffering all around, evenin the face of absolute physical challenge.Would help those who have been victims of tor-ture or major disasters in this or a past life.This is a major essence to address the horrors ofhuman suffering and a way to experience whatis meant by the Compassion of Christ.


Angelic CanopyLaeliocattleya Angel Love

Balm for the troubled soul. If you can only haveone of the Living Tree Orchid Essences, this oneshould be seriously considered, as it is so help-ful in these times. Angelic Canopy brings nur-turing to those who are in grief, despair or whohave lost hope. Releases the tension from theflight vs. fight response, thus helping to increaseone’s sense of security by realigning to the val-ues of life. “All things can be done in Grace.”Great for space clearing and cleansing crystals.


Behold the SilenceComparetia macroplectron

This essence provides a pathway to enter into the pro-found silence of universal being and invites us into anew relationship with the future. As the future be-comes more and more present in the depth of our innersilence, the past goes back into itself so that we nolonger hold the past in the present. In this way ourformer actions or karmas dissolve. What remains isunobstructed action. Place 4 drops in a small amountof water, and hold in the mouth for 15 seconds to en-able the energy to be absorbed through the roof of themouth and enter the crown chakra. Good for medita-tion, vision quests, as a preparation for various ritu-als, and for becoming aware of the sacredness ofnature.


Being in TimePhragmipedium Ainsworthii

Brings the body into harmony with Nature’s time.Very important to enable therapists to bring the clientinto contact with and stay in the body. Helps thosewho are reluctant to incarnate fully into “the here andnow”. It does so by harmonising the body’s ethericcycles with those same cycles in Nature. This is a cal-ibration to a flow which helps one to manage one’stime better, especially when there is the sense of hav-ing too much to do and too little time to do it in.GREAT FOR JET LAG. The body can immediatelyharmonise and integrate with the time-zone of thelocal area no matter what the distance or direction oftravel.


Being in GraceAscocenda Princess Mikasa

A large and vibrantly purple vandaceous orchid,the colour of the blooms is central to the actionof this essence. This essence is in part a cleans-ing of one’s old emotional pain that can appearas physical distress or energetic blocks. Its heal-ing process goes deeply into the emotional centreof the brain; it also releases tension from thekidney meridian. At an enhancing level it helpsone to realize the regal aspects of the soul, andto acknowledge those qualities in others as welloneself.


Boundless PeaceAnguloa virginalis

Imagine a translucent jellyfish pulsing orchampagne bubbles streaming to the surface.Experience a sense of buoyancy, floating free-dom and ease. Great for relieving tension in thefrontal lobes of the brain due to too much men-tal work. Opens up our consciousness to activeand productive dreaming. Space takes on a gen-tle shape with delicate edges. Great for men whoneed to balance an overly-masculine tempera-ment, as this is one of the most yin essences inthe range.


CarnivalLaelia crispa

Rhythmic and passionately sensual. Even thevery large blooms suggest the sensual nature ofthis essence. Speak its name with a Brazilianaccent… Very good for those who are overly in-tellectual and live at some distance from theirbody. Move into the body and its vibrant senses.Carnival helps to remove you from the stress ofa busy day when you arrive home, and to re-member to enjoy life more. Brings a glow ofetheric light to the skin. Softens the boundariesbetween people, allowing more friendly flow ofinteraction.


Clear MindAeranthes grandiflora

Clears and calms the mind offering clarity ofperception and reflection. Eases mental tensionfrom the mid-brain, the ‘Mental Break’ essence.Think of the clarity of a pale & clear gemstone;the calm of a cool, clear and still winter’s night.A full moon reflected on a quiet lake.

Note: this essence was made with an aquamarinegemstone as well as with the orchid.


Clearing theWay/ Self BeliefPhragmipedium Don Wimbur

Strengthens one’s belief in one’s own inner andouter spiritual resources, and one’s ability tomove forward with projects and goals. A won-derful “can do” essence. This essence helps torelax tension in the 8th chakra, a result of try-ing too hard to be perfect and stay in control ofeverything in our lives. Very helpful for thosewho are either shy or diffident.


Core of BeingNanodes medusae

A very important essence to realign to our spir-itual axis. This essence enters into one’s causalbody, which is the “Spiritual White Light”. Itappears as the central axis, a small-diametershaft of light running parallel to and just infront of the spine. It is the origin of the chakrasystem. In a gentle yet profound movement, theessence helps us to align to the higher chakrasthat compose and create the causal body Lightshaft and surrounding causal and celestialauric fields. In doing so, the etheric, astral andmental bodies harmonise very well.


Crown of ConsciousnessMasdevallia reginae

A complete experience of the entire crown chakra.THIS IS A BIG ESSENCE. This essence wishes towelcome you home to the Hall of Records, a spacewithin, where you might find the Living Word of God,theWisdom of Creation. Surrender to the Beyond thatis within and without. Patience. Learn adaptability inapproaching the Heart of Mystery, the Light of Con-sciousness, the Shrine of Shrines.


Devata /Noble SoulComparetia speciosa

Gain a serene overview and perspective on life.Deva means radiant or shining one, while De-vata refers to the spiritual potential of the soul,to the human heart warming the world with itsnoble presence. This spiritual charisma can befound in our nobler qualities: quietly regal, in-sistent but not aggressive, serene, and actingwith integrity.

“Beauty is Inner Truth made Perfect”.


Direct VisionPaphiopedilum liemianum

Potentially a powerful experience of the 3rd eye,so can be useful for vision quests. This is thesame orchid that made the essence New Vitality,but six months earlier when the blooms were infull alignment of direction, giving an intensityof energy to this essence. Use with care. Usefulfor meditation practices.


Golden RadiancePhragmipedium St. Ouen

To bring one into awareness of the radiance ofone’s Inner Light, the “Ground of Being”.Golden Radiance honours the spiritual pathabove all else. This essence opens the throatchakra and connects to a source of inner wisdomwhich appears as golden light within the innerchamber of the heart chakra. When the innerchamber opens, its “light” can ascend into thethroat chakra. Fundamentally not a remedy,but rather an essence for developing a spiritualperspective of everyday life. Probably our mostuniversal essence.


Hara to HeartBulbophyllum lobbii

Very good for people who are reluctantly incar-nate. This essence brings energy down to the 2ndchakra (Hara), then up through the solarplexus and into the heart chakra. Helps elimi-nate conflicting emotions. Helps one to be in-carnate with a sense of purpose. This essenceinfuses the halo with a diamond-like appear-ance, indicating higher chakra activity. NB.Take this essence two or three times within a tenminute period for best effect and wait a day ortwo before repeating, or use it as a one- off.


Heart of LightPhragmipedium Grouville

Provides a liberating feeling as it launches ouremotional body out of old patterns of defensive-ness into Universal Connectedness to be exper-inced as an on-going pattern of endless flow.Rapidly releases emotional armour of the heart,expanding the chest, allowing the heart chakrato extend back and re-connect to the central axisof the aura. The 12th chakra then awakens ourmemory of our unique spiritual inception intothe Time/Space continuum. The 15th chakraopens as well to the residence of “UniversalOrder”, the home of sacred geometry.


Internal CleansingBulbophyllum echinolabium

This essence is all about the internal cleansingof the body. Working away without fanfare, ithelps to clear up our etheric body’s ‘residuals’ -little packets of leftovers. Acts on the energeticpathways of the throat, stomach, large intes-tines and liver, assisting with detoxification.Not included in the full kit of essences, exceptwhen wrapped in foil, as this essence is energet-ically very different from the rest of the range.However see also Settling with a Smile if youare drawn to this essence.


Joyous PurificationJumellea major

Purifying the root chakra for both men and women.For men it can initiate them into the feminine under-standing of purity and innocence. Whereas we oftenthink of purification as a painful or arduous process,the action of this essence is joyful. If a woman’s sex-uality has been abused then this essence will help re-establish the natural innocence of the root chakra ina natural rise of white etheric light. This light movesvery efficiently and effectively, allowing one to worktherapeutically with the issues that have been heldsubconsciously in the root chakra.


Just MeCochlioda noezliana

Celebrate your unique personality without beinginfluenced by projections and expectations ofothers. Accept our limitations not as negativeidentities but as momentary states of our devel-opment on the journey in creating a personalself-definition. The world is in need of morecharacters. Also very good for children who havedo not feel loved.


Knight’s CloakPleurothallis gargantua

In dark times it may well be prudent to cloakone’s light to enable one to carry the knowledgeof inner truth without risk of drawing the at-tention of negative forces. This essence providesprotection to help one to remain concealed fromthose who may threaten, bringing a sense ofboth invisibility and invincibility. Strengthensthe back of the Throat Chakra, which is one ofthe first points of vulnerability in psychic at-tack. Walk past the black flames of the desertwithout being harmed. Ride through the nightconcealed by your etheric cloak.


LanataScaphosepalum swertifolium

Picture the drawing of a bowstring to establishthe direction of an arrow’s flight. So it is in ourlives that our goals and our life’s direction isbest achieved by stepping back deeply withinourselves. The hand pulls back and we makecontact with the centre of the chest, the heart.Being centred in this way guarantees our bestshot. Activates the heart and throat chakras.Works well with the Dancing Light OrchidEssence, “Purpose Flows”.


Laughing ButterfliesLaelia anceps

This essence is very playful, very forgiving, alarge belly laugh from the happy Buddha. Leaveyour troubles behind, effortlessly and smoothlyswirling away. Excellent for anyone who isprone to take themselves too seriously or forthose who feel emotionally stuck. LaughingButterflies enters into the solar plexus like twopeople dancing together in perfect harmony.Think of Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire spi-ralling across the floor in each other’s arms. Af-fects the brow and throat chakras, as well as theeyes.


Liberation /DeceptionPaphiopedilum gratixianum

How do we fool ourselves by projecting what we de-sire and not truly need? When is the “light” just adiversion? What is true liberation? Is it to be foundin political expression or trance dancing? Even onthe inner path, how do we fool ourselves in the questfor freedom? Where do we find the Buddha sitting?This essence operates at two main levels. At one itprovides endurance and ‘upward’ strength, as wellas helping to cleanse, strengthen and protect theaura. It would help with any new venture as well.At a more subtle level this essence is about recog-nising and accepting inner beauty, as well as devel-oping the discernment needed to discover the ways inwhich we deceive ourselves in the name of liberation.


Light of My EyePaphiopedilum Memoria Richard Ong

Frog looks up to the stars & Great Spirit repliesshowering light from the heavens. Frogs are able tosee starlight and register this light one photon at atime on the retina. In a similar fashion, this essencewants to help us ‘see beyond the veil’. Helps bringlight into one’s eyes even in dark times, such as inwinter. In native cultures the eagle represents thepower of Great Spirit. It is swift and sure in its flightand the model of spiritual power. Full of starlight frogjumps off of his pad and plunges into life and the worldof water. This essence was made in participation withour friend David Carson and his daughter Greta.David is a Native American and the co-author of theAnimal Medicine Cards & also Oracle 2013.


MercutioPleurothallis restrepioides

Poise, humour and verbal repartee are the hall-marks of Mercutio, the marvelous character inthe play, Romeo and Juliet. Good for those whoare taking things (or themselves) too seriously;good for students who are being bullied. Standback from the drama, get the overview, like thedirector of a play and watch the interplay be-tween actors and dialogue. Enjoy the movementof words and meaning. Brings white light intothe eyes, so recommended if one has been read-ing a great deal.


Messenger of the HeartPhragmipedium Grouville

Give voice to the heart and communicate whatyou are feeling, without fear of the consequencesfor speaking your truth. To help become moreaware of what is deeply valued within the heart.Picture a messenger on a white horse, gallopingalong in your heart spirited by the desire to behonest and true. Connects the Heart Chakraand the Throat Chakra.


New VitalityPaphiopedilum liemianum

The plant from which this essence was made in-dicates its gift of stamina very clearly in that theblooms come in succession on each ‘spike’, andeach spike of the plant can be in bloom for a yearor more. Provides vitality under circumstancesof long-standing tiredness and exhaustion. NewVitality can give an energy boost to see onethrough these difficult periods.


Paph. HelvetiaPaphiopedilum Helvetia

Brings the courage to look at the shadows andfears which inhibit one’s progress on one’sspiritual journey. A deeply serious essence,take it to enhance one’s meditation practice.Paired energetically with Walking to theEarth’s Rhythm, which is best taken at theend of meditating with Paph. Helvetia.


Positive OutcomeScaphosepalum gibberosum

Maintains undeterred optimism accompanied byremarkable stamina. With this essence the goalof any project is never out of sight, “like a pole-vaulter visualizing going over the bar before therun up to the big leap.” A remarkably importantteaching comes from this very small orchid, re-garding the way in which our mental outlookforms and gives rise to our daily experience of thecircumstances of the world and our life. See theopportunities that each moment presents; the po-tential is there to be realized if we enable it toblossom. Don’t simply see the rain: turn yourhead and see the rainbow.


Protective PresenceDendrobium spectabile

This essence is good for people who are travel-ling to places where personal safety is chal-lenged. Useful in times of major change (suchas moving house or career changes) to providecontinuity and protection. It helps one to re-connect with inner strength. This orchid bears aresemblance to the protective “wrathful deities”of Tibetan Buddhism with the sense that a spir-itual presence says “I go before you”. Can aid indiscovering that actual protection comes fromrealizing the true nature of Being, which we finddeep within.


Purity of HeartPaphiopedilum Armeni White

Useful for the stress of feeling there is notenough time. Like the slow, clear, well-spacedtones of a sitar, this essence conveys the under-standing that there is “time enough for any-thing”. Epitomises the Kaffa type of the IndianAyurvedic system, which is slow and unhurried,never compelled to rush. Brings white light tothe upper heart chakra, the brow and sacralchakras, and into the blood.


Pushing Back the NightBulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann ‘Buckleberry’

Helps elevate our thoughts to the point where wecan see the Sacred in life. An essence to help healthe destiny of humanity. Not only does it aid ourown personal growth, but also invites the Light ofthe Future to Take Back the Night. Blockages inthe bahui centre (on the top of the head) are pushedout of the auric field, which enables us to extend anawareness vertically into a temple within a celestialdomain. In this way the microcosm affects themacrocosm. In this time whenmany negative kar-mas are being released upon the world, this essenceis especially important for helping people not to bedistracted from their spiritual purpose and light.


Releasing Karmic PatternsMasdevallia Flying Colours

Releases karmic patterns which are held in theeighth chakra. The eighth chakra indicates howspiritual knowledge and power have been mis-used in the past. This essence can make us feellike we are spiralling out into the cosmos, thus itcan feel intimidating due to the feeling of beingtaken up and away. Helps free up rigid beliefpatterns or merely parroted ideas held in theeighth chakra . Helps us use and choose wordswisely when we speak.


Renewing LifePhragmipedium Carol Kanzer

A very gentle, quiet essence, yet profound in itsability to reach many levels at once. Clears an-cient negative energetic patterns at the cellularlevel via the 1st, 8th, 10th and 12th chakras, re-newing one’s inherent health. The root chakragoverns cellular patterning and when combinedwith the higher chakra action of the 10th chakra(the Source ofWhite Light) and the 12th chakra(our connection to the wholeness of the universe),it makes this essence a strong candidate for heal-ing at that level. Very helpful when added to skincreams.


Rising to the Call of BeautyPaphiopedilum Lady Isabel

This essence is about aligning and identifying withbeauty. As modern societies have distanced themselvesfrom both natural & inner beauty, dissonance, dis-tortion and self- degradation have followed. This hasinfluenced us in ways that distract us from the simplebeauty in nature and in ourselves. What are the in-nate properties of beauty? Proportion, integrity, har-mony and respect for the forces and mathematicaldimensions found in sacred geometry. When beautyis a guide, the results of our actions naturally andharmoniously follow Universal Principles. Beauty’sstrength will banish evil and ugliness from her pres-ence. Also at another level very helpful in relievingshoulder tension at the end of a working day.


Sacral ReleaseDendrobium hybrid

Sacral Release provides vital energy to help withthe release process and breaks a vicious cycle oflow energy and low achievement. It helps toground and release tensions stemming fromsubconscious patterns held in the 2nd chakra.These drop down to the earth. The energy in thisessence affirms you are safe, strong and healthy.


Secret WisdomPhragmipedium wallisii

Secret Wisdom returns our focus into the depth of theInner Divine that is found in the Inner Chamber ofthe Heart Chakra, which lies just beneath the heartchakra. From here a vision arises, the embodiment ofserenity and silence which activates the chakras inthe head, and then directly awakens the 11th chakra.This transcendental chakra offers us the perceptionbased on compassion and wisdom that honours “selfas other and other as self” and that “life is essentiallya mirror of our own thoughts and actions”. Thisessence is recommended for those who are well on theirway along the spiritual path.


SerendipityPaphiopedilum Predatious

Very helpful when one is bogged down with toomany responsibilities or just feeling stuck. Thisessence works to align one’s preparedness tomove into action with deeper dimensions of one’sbeing. Helps bring new insights into meditation.Picture a frog just a millisecond before it jumps.Serendipity is an antidote to being stuck in a rut.


Settling with a SmilePaphiopedilum Golden Dollar

Creates a calm and quiet joy. Helps the energeticlining of the stomach, and the etheric activity ofthe liver and gall bladder. Good to take after fes-tive indulgences. Helps with emotional upset, giv-ing one a sense of security. When children arestudying, this essence will help to maintain focus.Consider also Internal Cleansing, as both workon the etheric energies of the intestinal system.


Shiva’s TridentDendrochilum magnum

This essence opens the yang polarity of themeridian system, the baihui point on the top ofthe head, bringing in a spiralling, very activeenergy. This essence is to a large degree themasculine counterpart to Devata, where we goinside to rediscover the Divine Feminine. Herethe realignment to our spiritual purpose foundat the outermost level of the universe opens thewisdom aspect of the crown chakra. Useful forpeople with issues with their fathers or othermale authority figures, to help them to align totheir own inner masculine wisdom & power.Also good for men struggling to conceive.


SonglinePaphiopedilum Honey

To help one attune to one’s unique spiritual path,that path which is yours and yours alone. Howmany steps forward on that path do we take in alifetime?How easily we become distracted from ourdeep inner path. Songline conveys a song of Love.By helping to re-establish the halo of light over thecrown chakra, it awakens one to the responsibil-ity of sound& speech and assists in being true tooneself - an attunement to deep vows. Connects oneas well to the sounds& choirs of the angelic realm.To thine own song be true.


Sound of ThunderDracula chimaera

Connects one with the Hoop of Nations, theCouncil of All Creatures. Here the mosquitoand the moose, the sparrow and the eagle allhave equal voice. Shamanic mystery is encoun-tered with this orchid, which also invites you toface your deepest fears. Not to be taken lightlyor whimsically.


TotemPaphiopedilum William Mathews ‘Knobcreek’

Within the circle there is boundless strength,knowledge, and affirmation of the goodness thatlies at the Heart of Mother Earth and FatherSky. We can with confidence call upon and /ordiscover our Power Animals when using thisessence. Find also the clarity, strength and still-ness of the timeless heart. This essence helps usto step into the Hoop of all Nations – the Na-tions of Animals, of Peoples, of Galaxies.


Unconditional SnugglesPaphiopedilum Snowbird

A gentle, comforting, lasting embrace. Great foradults at the end of a tough day. Good for chil-dren at any time, and especially if waking withnight fears. For children as well can be combinedwith White Beauty to give them reassurancethat they are fully loved.


UnicornGongora dresslerri

Take a focused, committed and unfailing action.Meet that outer threat not with aggression but withthe clarity & certainty of a positive outcome.Highly recommended for emergencies, major cri-sises or when one is truly threatened. This essencehelps us to avoid distraction, or giving our poweraway to a source of trouble or potential harm.Clears the energetic pathways of the head and intothe brain by opening the Da-zhui point on the 7thcervical vertebra. Keywords: Focused&ProtectiveAction, Unquestioning Confidence.


Unveiling AffectionPhragmipedium Hanne Popow

For loving&nurturing oneself, as well as openingour hearts with affection to those around us. Goodfor anyone who has ever felt emotionally bereft, orwho has had difficulty valuing& caring for them-selves. To hold affection in our hearts, for both self& others. This very first of the LivingTree OrchidEssence range is potentially of benefit tomost of us.If we are able to love ourselves and nurture our-selves, we cannot help but love and nurture othersmore deeply and fully.


Walking to the Earth’s Rhythm

Paphiopedilum St. Swithin

There are two interconnected processes of thisessence. The first is a return to the original en-ergetic imprint of our DNA. Many electro-magnetic forces disturb this etheric fabric. Thisessence works specifically to repair very old rup-tures within the etheric matrix of the throatchakra. Secondly we find that we are walking inharmony with the rhythm of the Earth herself.This is a calming and soothing essence, good forhelping one to gently come back to earth afterdeep meditations, for example after takingPaph. Helvetia - which was made just weeks be-fore this essence.

Learn how to walk, and where to walk,by ‘listening with the feet’.


White BeautyPhalaenopsis aphrodite

Envelopes one’s aura with unconditional love,akin to that of a mother for a newborn child.Nurturing and de-stressing. Refreshing andmildly relaxing. Can be used as a post-traumaspray for both people & animals. May also becombined with Unconditional Snuggles for chil-dren who are waking with fears in the night. Asa spray White Beauty is wonderful for de-stressing the Crown Chakra.


Wingéd GoldGrammatophyllum scriptum

An ancient Chinese gong sounds its tone, awak-ening one to an inner calling, to the fire of thesoul’s mission and destiny. The weaving of thetapestry of our myriad lives is completed in theutter gracefulness of the dance of the soul whichknows its wholeness.Meditate on the peace of thisessence to discover the fecundity of the sacred &the flowing purpose of our lives. An essence tohelp the imagination touch the depths of beingand become fertile once more.


Wisdom of CompassionPhalaenopsis Sussex Silk

This orchid called out gently& clearly for an essence to bemade, with its message of compassion for all beings.Madeonthe fullmoonanniversaryof theBuddha’s enlightenment.Theneed for this energy is fullyapparent in theworldat thistime. The path of this essence may follow this sequence: Itenters theajanacentre,asmallbut intensepointbetweenthebrows, amajor point of spiritualmanifestation.Then it be-gins encircling the head with a protective energy to finallyenter thecrownchakra. Once the“palace”of thecrownisse-cure, the essence enters the heart chakra, evoking theLightof aGoldenLotus in full bloom . Inmeditation this essenceisable to reachdeeply into theportal of theheart chakra. Itstransformative effect brings to the heart feelings of joy &eternal optimism, and compassion for all beings.


Higher AlignmentThe gifts and the intentions of the orchids arefundamentally about helping us in ouralignment to the higher purposes of Being. Thestar shown overleaf is one way of contemplatingthe various domains of action of each orchidessence. Each area of our lives needs to be inbalance and healthy for our spiritual potentialto be realized. Protection we might say as well is‘advisable’. The deepest protection arises fromunderstanding that Being, beyond time andspace, is another way to describe Universal Love.And it is this which manifests in myriad aspectsof Beauty as the orchids and other floweringplants of Nature on this Earth.


The co-developersSeveral people played a role in the LTOE com-ing into being. Don Dennis became involved ingrowing them, creating a large collection at ourformer premises (The Living Tree, Milland) andmade four of the essences.When Heather DeCambecame involved with the essence making withDon, the line was born. Over several yearsHeather and Don made 39 of the 50 essences to-gether. Also two young members of the IFERstaff became involved: Natalie Shaw and Donmade 5 of the LTOE; and Dominic Jones madetwo of the essences with Heather. Peter Tadd con-tributed greatly to our understanding of the en-ergetic qualities with his clairvoyant readings.But it was always the orchids that truly madethe Living Tree Orchid Essences, and for theirparticipation we will always be deeply grateful.


How to find the LTOEThe LTOE are available through a network ofdistributors around the world, as well as from theInternational Flower Essence Repertoire (IFER)in the UK. Here are contact details for some ofour distibutors as of August 2007.

USA: http://www.SouthernHerb.comGermany: [email protected]: http://www.spiritualremedies.itAustria: [email protected]: http://www.nestinar.comJapan: http://www.healingessence.jp

For UK orders & further details please contact:IFER, Achamore House, Isle of Gigha, ArgyllPA41 7AD Scotland tel. 01 583 505 385email: [email protected]

photo courtesy of Kathrin Woodlyn Batemanof the Flower Essences of Fox Mountain


SeminarsEach orchid essence is an embodiement of theprofound consciousness of a particular orchidhybrid or species. To appreciate the depth oftheir being we recommend giving them time tocommunicate with you. One very helpful meansof enabling that to happen is by attending our4-day residential seminar, taught by Don, atAchamore House on the Isle of Gigha inScotland. The 4 days are a journey of the spirit,and a healing & lightening process. Theorchids invite you to experience their state ofbeing, in the protective and nurturingenvironment of a beautiful house set in themidst of 52 acres of gardens. For more detailsplease email us at: [email protected]

With GratitudeSeveral people played a role in the LTOE coming into being.AndreasKorte of Germany was the first person in the essencecommunity to draw attention to the special energetic qualitiesof orchids, and how they act upon the chakras above the body.Shabd-sangeet Khalsa of theDancing Light Orchid Essencespioneered the making of essences with orchids grown ingreenhouses - and was also the person who helped Don tobecome interested in growing orchids. Peter Tadd providedinvaluable perception and insight. Our thanks must also goto Drs. Barnao of the Living Essence of Australia for theirdevelopment of a non-cuttingmethod we incorporated into ourownmaking process, and for their pioneering work with flowerphoto cards. Also to Don’s parents Reid and Peggy Dennisfor the camera that made all the difference. To Pierre-LoupDeCam for his help on label design & water chemisty. ToSabina Pettit, Daniel Mapel, Judy Griffin, Steve Johnson,Sandra Epstein, Gerard Wolf, Bram & Miep Zaalberg,PaoloMarciori, Kathrin Bateman, Oscar del Cerro, Ann &Barbara Callaghan, Star Riparetti and of course Tanmayafor the friendship & support over the years. Also to Dom&Natalie for joining the dance. Our thanks to Wendy Jones,Dr. Brito-Babapulle, LizKinsey, Carol Rudd, AnnaForsythand the late Mo Rawlins as well as so many of our otherwonderful friends & customers. Above all my deepestgratitude toHeather, who embodies somuch of the light whichthe orchids wish to share with us. And lastly to EmmaRenniefor her love and laughter and understanding. - Don


Using the CardsThere are numerous ways to work with or usethese cards. In effect they are tools for theintuition, and therefore we are certain thatmyriad uses are still to be discovered. But inquietly flipping through the cards on a givenday, notice which cards seem to appeal to youmost strongly, or create an especially strongresponse. Then read the information for thatorchid, and you may see reasons why you weredrawn to it. Work with that essence or essencesfor a few days or a week. Or have all the cardsupside down on a table, and pick one or twowith the eyes closed, and see what gentlewisdom the orchids wish to offer to you today.

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