About this Event
This discounted package gives you access to both weekend classes.
Herbal Allies for Digestive Health: Nourishing from the Inside Out
Saturday, November 23rd, 4pm - 7pm
In this immersive class, you’ll explore how herbs can play a key role in supporting digestive health, both in everyday wellness and during times of digestive distress. We’ll cover herbal approaches for both acute and chronic digestive issues, including how to soothe, nourish, and restore balance to the digestive system.
Topics include:
- 10 Herbs for Digestive Support including herbal safety, indications, preparations and dosages
- Herbal Infusions and Decoctions for gentle, sustained digestive support
- Food as Medicine: incorporating healing herbs into your diet
- Supplements and Herbal Tinctures to target specific digestive concerns
- Strategies for both Acute Relief and Chronic Support
Hands-on learning will be a central part of this class, and along with tasting a variety of herbal preparations, you’ll get to create your own digestive tea blend to take home. Whether you’re new to herbalism or looking to deepen your knowledge, you’ll leave with a range of tools and recipes to keep your digestive system healthy and happy.
Each participant will go home with their own personalized tea blend
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Herbal Skincare Workshop
Sunday, November 24th, 4-7pm
Join Kat Mackinnon for an evening of crafting organic, herbal infused skincare products.
This hands-on workshop will guide you through the art and science of crafting your own natural remedies, using a variety of techniques and botanicals. You will learn how to create a variety of herbal preparations, including:
- Poultices and Soaks: Learn to create your own blends for addressing wounds, rashes, bruises, and acne.
- Oil Infusions: Infuse herbs into carrier oils, perfect for nourishing the skin, promoting healing, and serving as a base for other herbal preparations.
- Salves and Balms: Turn your infused oils into soothing salves and balms, ideal for topical relief of muscle aches, skin irritations, and more.
- Facial Toners and Washes: Learn to work with hydrosols, essential oils, and herbal infusions to create blends that help to strengthen and clean the skin.
- Lotions and Creams: Blend herbal oils and natural ingredients into luxurious lotions and creams that moisturize and protect the skin.
In addition to hands-on practice, you'll learn 6 of Kat’s top herbs for topical remedies, including their healing properties, safety guidelines, and the best practices for sourcing and storing your ingredients.
Each participant will go home with an herbal infused facial toner and lotion or cream.
Light snacks and drinks included with each class
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ballek's Garden Center - The Stone House, 90 Maple Avenue, East Haddam, United States
USD 99.00
