Welcome.

This page is dedicated to herbal happenings.

You will find listings of fun live events, plant walks, workshops, & gatherings.

There are no refunds on live events.

For information on our Herbal Field Apprenticeship click here.

Demystifying the Art of Distilling Hydrosols
 
Explore the alchemical process of distillation! The art and science of distilling is a process that relies on the four elements of earth, air, water, and fire; and embodies the very meaning of aromatic alchemy.
 
Join us as we pack Cindy’s Alembic copper and Shana’s glass stills! We will take a plant walk and do some ethical harvesting and while they stills are running we will discuss the foundations of distilling and dive into hydrosols and their many uses. Resources will be shared and there will be opportunity to purchase a copper still. Come meander with the aromatic molecules and explore a whole new experience of plant extraction. Go home in a state of bliss and with a sample of the distilled hydrolate.
 
In this hands on class you will learn:
*The anatomy and physiology of the copper still
*Everything needed to run a still
*Safety tips and tricks
*How to prepare the equipment and process the plants to be distilled
*Distilling for hydrosols and the fraction process
*Two products from the still and their molecular differences
*How to store the hydrosol product for maximum shelf life
*Explore the aromas of a variety of hydrosols
*How to use the beautiful hydrosols in formulations
*How to create a stove top hydrosol without a still

This event has been rescheduled and will now occur on

Sat. November 18th

10 am - 3 pm

Location: 29445 Pamoosa Ln, Valley Center, CA

$125

Herbs for Immunity - live workshop Syrups and Ciders
Elderberry syrup is one of the most popular remedies but you can easily make at home,

and formulate it to your liking for a fraction of what you purchase it for. 
The immune system is multi-functional and complex but we have what we need to support it in our kitchens.

We will cover many herbs for the cold and flu season and make a delicious and medicinal syrup for everyone to take home.

Many more recipes will be shared and tasted!
*How to make a potent immunity syrup
*How to make medicinal ciders
*How and when to use your syrup and cider
*Additional Recipes
*Simple ways to keep your family healthy this season
*And much more!

Sunday Oct 29th 2023 – 10 - 1pm

Location TBA

Cost is $50

Herbal Fun Alert!

Moosa Creek Nursery Sip and Shop.

Native plants, live music, food, drink & more.
Shana is speaking about the medicinal uses of native plants.

This will be a fun day for the whole family.
 

Cannabis Extraction for topical medicinal uses 
Cannabis or Marijuana was an accepted herbal remedy used commonly and prescribed by doctors before the 1900’s. The best extraction ways were determined by scientists and pharmacists. We will learn these extraction methods, why this herbal remedy should be part of any herbalists apothecary, who will benefit from this powerful medicine and how to formulate it with other herbs. 
This hands-on workshop will finish with everyone leaving with a topical remedy to try at home.
Sunday November 12th, 2023

Location TBA

$75

Save this date!

We had so much fun at this event last year, we had to do it again.

Join us under the oak canopy for a special day of herbal fun.

We will contact all previous venders and volunteers.

Links for vendors & volunteers will be posted soon.

Keep an eye on this page for new developments.