In this class, we will break down which herbs to choose for different applications, the carrier oils that are best, and how to put the herbs and oil together for the most potent herbal product you will own – made or purchased.
Understanding the basic techniques around making shelf-stable syrups and infused honey creates a myriad of possibilities for instant tea, kicked-up mocktails, and more.
A four week online/on-farm course dedicated to building a home apothecary using herbs you can grow, collect, and find in your spice rack. The course consists of easy to follow explanations, quick guides to be saved and referenced, demonstrations, weekly at-home herbal projects, hands on learning, and an herb kit mailed to your home! This course focuses on herbs that are readily available to help you build self-reliance into your wellness routine.
The 60-minute class includes breath work and intentional movement and is open to all levels. Please register in advance. Bring your own mat and water bottle.
When spring comes to California, an array of green healing herbs come with it. Violet, chickweed, little mallow, and plantain are all plants that are often overlooked as weeds, which have so much to offer the skin. Come to this class to learn how to make an infused oil and salve from these plants – techniques which can be transported to any other plants you wish to transform into your own health herbal care products.
When spring comes to California, an array of green healing herbs come with it. Violet, chickweed, little mallow, and plantain are all plants that are often overlooked as weeds, which have so much to offer the skin. Come to this class to learn how to make an infused oil and salve from these plants – techniques which can be transported to any other plants you wish to transform into your own health herbal care products.
Sidestep the allure of the natural products aisle and make your own balms and salves. By learning the basics of homemade skin products, you can make the exact product you need for your skin and share it with friends and family.
Learn techniques for using herbs, diet, and good habits for supporting mental and physical well-being and avoiding illness in the heart of Winter, so that we may emerge with greater energy and vitality in the Spring.
We will talk about the benefits of vinegars and honey, as well as how to source the most medicinal ones available. You will get ten recipes: five versions of the folk tonic called fire cider, and five infused honeys for use in the kitchen and medicine cabinet.
In this class, we will get you prepared for cold and flu season by mentally stocking your pantry with herbs, going through five recipes for winter wellness together, and by troubleshooting the lifestyle pitfalls that can often be the root cause of illness.
