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Cycling through the seasons and the earth based holidays of the year (harvests, sowing, solstices and equinoxes), we will talk about the energetic and medicinal correspondences of the plants and how they can support us. You will make and take home your own herbal medicine.

Acquaint yourself with some of the herbs that can help relieve stress and nourish the nervous system. Learn about stress triggers, the effects of stress on the body, and natural remedies to support your well being. You will make and take home your own herbal medicine.

Herbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Join these expert herbalists to learn how plants can be used for medicine and self-care. Schedule: 10:30 am-12:00 pm: Herbal Massage Oil for Post-Winter Skin The winter cold can be tough on our skin. Learn about the herbs that help repair and moisturize your skin-making it glow just...

Hands On 3 hour Herbal Medicine Workshop! We will begin with a plant identification walk, and then settle down on the soft earth to make herbal medicines with healing plants and materials, provided by your teacher. Choosing from at least 5 different medicinal plants, you will make three separate 2 oz tinctures to take home. Jo Anne will introduce...

Winter weather and its cooling dry seasonal air can leave skin feeling dehydrated and lacking moisture. In this class you will learn which herbs can give you a winter glow and leave you feeling replenished and ready for the elements. We'll discuss how to make herbal oils with hydrating and skin nourishing herbs, as well as how to use these herbs in...

Trees, the elders of the plant world, give us breath and beauty and their leaves, bark, flowers, fruits and seeds offer us physical and spiritual medicines. In this hands-on evening workshop, we will work with Robin Rose, writer, teacher, herbalist and green witch, to understand the power and healing properties of trees. Topics include: Develop...

We are so pleased to announce that once again, we will be offering Herbal Medicine Making Thursdays to coincide with the Sawmill Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pick-up dates! And don't worry if you don't participate in the CSA, you can still join us as we'll have plenty of herbs to share.  This year, Medicine Making will be structured...

This class will introduce you to the herbs and foods that have traditionally been used to stimulate circulation to the brain, helping to clear mental fog, improve cognitive function and cut down on inflammation. Learn delicious ways to incorporate these healing herbs into your daily routine, as we discover the foods and medicine to support your health...

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, chances are your struggles might begin with a runny nose, sneezing, itchy skin, or respiratory issues. While no one particular food or remedy is a cure-all, many foods boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, and support your body in fighting seasonal allergies. From honey to fresh herbs and esssential oils...

Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry fruits and flowers have been used across cultures for centuries to prevent colds and flus, treat fevers, and tame inflammation. Delve into the many healing properties of this commonly used medicinal plant while making a 3 oz. bottle of elderberry syrup to take home.

Offering a host of health benefits on its own, raw honey can also be used to preserve the medicinal properties of fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal skin wounds, and fight off infection using a variety of plants and flowers. You'll take home several custom honeys suited...

Prepare to relax and be rejuvenated! Using salts, nourishing clays, and essential oils, you'll craft four custom botanical bath bombs to bring fragrance and fizz to a time-honored self-care ritual for you and your loved ones!

New York based herbalist Jo Anne Richards of Peony Rose Botanicals will show you how to stock your spice cabinet with the healing benefits of nature's bounty!  We will discuss and sample a large array of herbs and spices.   Learn which delicious culinary delights support digestion, circulation, maintain blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation,...