What a pleasure to welcome you!
Every year, we invite you to discover the world of La Fée des Bois Apothecary through four open weekends , completely free and designed for the whole family. These days offer the opportunity to discover medicinal plants, their uses and cultivation , while experiencing genuine moments of sharing, rejuvenation and connection with nature.
Open days are a special time at the farm , an invitation to discover what goes on behind the scenes, to slow down and stop time . Designed to welcome young and old, they offer a complete immersion in farm life : workshops, wellness treatments, inspiring encounters, children's activities and access to the shop.
A vibrant, accessible and deeply restorative experience, in the heart of nature.
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We have prepared a whole program for you!
✿ Free flash workshops on medicinal plants, their uses, cultivation and processing, as well as guided garden tours, offered by Mariane Desjardins Roy, certified master herbalist.
✿ Free wellness workshops led by various professionals: herbalists, naturopaths, yoga, meditation, sound bath, voice workshops, distillation, essential oils and more.
✿ Family activities:
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Crafts for children and adults
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Playground
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Visit with the animals (chickens and sheep)
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Free walks through the medicinal gardens
✿ Treatments offered on site (paid, depending on programming): massage, osteopathy, sound bath, mini herbal consultations, etc.
✿ Farm shop open: you can discover our full range of artisanal herbal products. A complete discovery tour is also offered with Geneviève, who will have you taste and try several products while sharing their uses and particularities.
Farm address Herboristerie La Fée des Bois:
34, chemin Greenmount, Clarendon, Outaouais, Quebec.
Important: please verify your route before your visit. From Route 303, we strongly recommend taking the 12th Concession, rather than the 13th, as some GPS suggest.
✿ Open house days are designed to welcome families. Children 12 and under must be accompanied at all times, for safety reasons (presence of bees, a beaver pond, animals and cultivated gardens).
✿ Accommodation available at the farm upon request:
Glamping mini-chalets, forest or vehicle camping, and large chalet (available from September onwards).
Reservation required for accommodation. Contact us directly to book.
We really look forward to welcoming you in large numbers, showing you our new facilities and sharing our passion for medicinal plants.
September details and schedule
Dates: Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Theme: Abundance and harvest time
Schedule for Saturday, September 20, 2025
Schedule for Sunday, September 21, 2025
✿ 10:00 to 11:00 – Atelier en français : Les plantes au service du système immunitaire Avec Mariane Desjardins Roy | Maître herboriste certifiée – Fondatrice Herboristerie La Fée des Bois Gratuit – adultes et enfants sont bienvenus Lors de cet atelier éclair, nous visiterons aux jardins mes 10 plantes coup de cœur pour supporter votre système immunitaire. Découvrez nos précieuses et puissantes alliées qui nous accompagnent tout au long de la saison froide pour nous aider à surmonter les infections. Je vous parlerai des plantes aux vertus antibactériennes, antivirales mais aussi des adaptogènes, celles qui sont là pour tonifier notre système immunitaire et je vous aiderai à mieux comprendre le mécanisme des plantes immunostimulantes pour nous aider à combattre les infections. Je vous présenterai leurs propriétés en vous partageant également mes trucs préférés pour les apprêter dans notre quotidien, même sous forme de nourriture. ✿ 12:15 to 1:30 PM – Kundalini Yoga (bilingual / bilingue) Host by / Animé par Stephanie Seva HarJeet - Holistic Nutritionist and Kundalini yoga and health teacher Free / Gratuit - Donations accepted / Dons acceptés Through a blend of therapeutic and transformational yoga postures, breathing techniques, mudras, and mantras inspired by the ancient wisdom of Kundalini, this class is designed to help you optimize your physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. What you'll need: - Your yoga mat - Props for comfort (blocks, bolster, etc.) - A water bottle - A blanket for the relaxation period Whether you're new to yoga or returning to your mat, you'll be gently and supportively guided through a nourishing journey tailored to your level. You'll leave the class feeling grounded, uplifted, and deeply renewed. Grâce à un mélange de postures de yoga thérapeutiques et transformationnelles, des techniques de respiration, des mudras et des mantras inspirés de l'ancienne sagesse du Kundalini, ce cours est conçu pour vous aider à optimiser votre mieux-être physique, émotionnel et énergétique. Vous avez besoin de : - Votre tapis de yoga - Des accessoires pour votre confort (blocs, traversin, etc.) - Bouteille d'eau - Une couverture pour la période de relaxation Que vous soyez débutant en yoga ou que vous reveniez sur votre tapis, vous serez guidé(e) à travers un voyage doux et enrichissant, adapté à votre niveau. Vous quitterez le cours en vous sentant ancré(e), élevé(e) et profondément régénéré(e). ✿ 2:00 to 2:30 PM – Sound bath with varied metallic singing bowls / Bain sonore avec bols chantants métalliques variés (bilingual / bilingue) Host by / Animé par Taiozark Free / Gratuit - Donations accepted / Dons acceptés ✿ 2:45 to 3:45 PM – Workshop in English: Plants that support the immune system With Mariane Desjardins Roy | Certified Master Herbalist – Founder of Herboristerie La Fée des Bois Free – Adults and children are welcome During this flash workshop, we will visit my gardens to discover my 10 favorite plants to support your immune system. Discover our precious and powerful allies that accompany us throughout the cold season to help us overcome infections. I will tell you about plants with antibacterial and antiviral properties, as well as adaptogens, those that are there to boost our immune system, and I will help you better understand the mechanism of immunostimulating plants to help us fight infections. I will introduce you to their properties and also share my favorite tips for using them in our daily lives, even in the form of food. ✿ 9h30 à 14h00 – Bilingual / Bilingue : Special activities for kids / Activités spéciales pour les enfants Workshop offered by Kim McDougall Free / Gratuit - Donations accepted / Dons acceptés Learn to make felt around a soap and leave with your soap felted with our sheep's wool. Apprenez à faire de la laine feutrée sur un savon et repartez avec votre savon feutré avec la laine de nos moutons. Treatments offered during the day
✿ 10h00 à 10h45 – Workshop in English: Discover the "Behind the Scenes" of the Farm With Mariane Desjardins Roy | Certified Master Herbalist – Founder of Herboristerie La Fée des Bois Free – Adults and children are welcome Discover the behind-the-scenes of our operations. During this tour with me, I will guide you through our gardens, talk briefly about the plants we grow, and share our organic and regenerative farming techniques, which include chickens, sheep, greenhouses, and our drying room. You'll get to follow the full journey from seed to finished product. Feel free to ask us any questions! ✿ 11h45 à 12h30 – Sound bath with varied metallic singing bowls / Bain sonore avec bols chantants métalliques variés (bilingual / bilingue) Host by / Animé par Taiozark Free / Gratuit - Donations accepted / Dons acceptés ✿ 12h45 à 13h30 – Atelier en français : Découvrez « l'arrière-scène » de la ferme Avec Mariane Desjardins Roy | Maître herboriste certifiée – Fondatrice Herboristerie La Fée des Bois Gratuit – Adultes et enfants sont bienvenus Découvrez les dessous de nos opérations. Durant cette période passée en ma compagnie, je vous ferai la tournée de nos jardins en vous parlant brièvement des plantes qu'on y cultive, de nos techniques d'agriculture biologique et régénérative qui incluent poules et moutons ; nous passerons par les serres et le séchoir. Vous pourrez suivre toutes les étapes de la semence au produit final. Profitez-en pour nous poser toutes vos questions. ✿ 14h15 à 15h00 – Kundalini Yoga (bilingual / bilingue) Host by / Animé par Stephanie Seva HarJeet - Holistic Nutritionist and Kundalini yoga and health teacher Free / Gratuit - Donations accepted / Dons acceptés Through a blend of therapeutic and transformational yoga postures, breathing techniques, mudras, and mantras inspired by the ancient wisdom of Kundalini, this class is designed to help you optimize your physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. What you'll need: - Your yoga mat - Props for comfort (blocks, bolster, etc.) - A water bottle - A blanket for the relaxation period Whether you're new to yoga or returning to your mat, you'll be gently and supportively guided through a nourishing journey tailored to your level. You'll leave the class feeling grounded, uplifted, and deeply renewed. Grâce à un mélange de postures de yoga thérapeutiques et transformationnelles, des techniques de respiration, des mudras et des mantras inspirés de l'ancienne sagesse du Kundalini, ce cours est conçu pour vous aider à optimiser votre mieux-être physique, émotionnel et énergétique. Vous avez besoin de : - Votre tapis de yoga - Des accessoires pour votre confort (blocs, traversin, etc.) - Bouteille d'eau - Une couverture pour la période de relaxation Que vous soyez débutant en yoga ou que vous reveniez sur votre tapis, vous serez guidé(e) à travers un voyage doux et enrichissant, adapté à votre niveau. Vous quitterez le cours en vous sentant ancré(e), élevé(e) et profondément régénéré(e). ✿ 15h15 à 16h00 – Workshop in English: Discover the "Behind the Scenes" of the Farm With Mariane Desjardins Roy | Certified Master Herbalist – Founder of Herboristerie La Fée des Bois Free – Adults and children are welcome Discover the behind-the-scenes of our operations. During this tour with me, I will guide you through our gardens, talk briefly about the plants we grow, and share our organic and regenerative farming techniques, which include chickens, sheep, greenhouses, and our drying room. You'll get to follow the full journey from seed to finished product. Feel free to ask us any questions! ✿ 9h30 à 14h00 – Bilingual / Bilingue : Special activities for kids / Activités spéciales pour les enfants Workshop offered by Kim McDougall Free / Gratuit - Donations accepted / Dons acceptés Learn to make felt around a soap and leave with your soap felted with our sheep's wool. Apprenez à faire de la laine feutrée sur un savon et repartez avec votre savon feutré avec la laine de nos moutons. Treatments offered during the day