Autumn is the perfect time to begin working on supporting our immune systems, getting into a good practice of health, and stocking the cupboard with immune supportive herbs and remedies to help guard us from cold and flu season.

Winter brings its own rhythm…slower days, cozy evenings, and, of course, the inevitable sniffles, coughs, and seasonal bugs that make their way through our households.

In this workshop, we'll explore how to care for ourselves and our families throughout the colder months using traditional herbal preparations and plants that grow right here in our region. We'll talk about supporting everyday immune health, tending to those first signs of illness, and finding comfort and relief when someone in the house isn't feeling their best.

We'll get to know the herbs behind familiar preparations like elderberry syrup, fire cider, warming teas, respiratory syrups, and tinctures, learning what they're traditionally used for, how to prepare them, and when to reach for them.

Rooted in bioregional herbalism and practical home care, this class is all about putting together a well-stocked family herbal medicine cabinet so you can head into winter feeling prepared, confident, and ready to care for your household.

Because when everyone in the house is sick, the last thing you want to be doing is making elderberry syrup from scratch!

The first half really breaks down what makes up our immune system and how to support the systems within it. The second half is more remedy focused.

In this immersive workshop we will be making and/or tasting:

• An immune support tea blend,

• Elderberry syrup,

• Fire cider, and

• an herbal broth for resiliency, and

• an herbal bitters formula.

There are two options for this workshop: instruction only or an addition of an herbal wellness package (valued at $62) containing:

• elderberry syrup mix

• herbal broth mix

• Sunshine Bitters or Resilience tincture, and

• Mother Elda’s Cold Care tea

Space is limited to 8, so register soon to ensure your spot!

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to knock some things off your gift list? Maybe you are hosting a holiday party and want to spice up (literally!) your standard drink menu? Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of botanical mocktails and herbal gift-making!

Whether you want to upgrade your own holiday hosting game, handcraft unique gifts for friends and family, or simply explore the tasty benefits of everyday herbs, this workshop is for you.

During the workshop you will sample some botanical mocktail flights, make your own mixers and herbal salts or sugars and learn about flavor profiles and benefits of working herbs into your daily lives.

Everyone will take home the gifts they have created as well as have the opportunity to purchase extra bottles, tins, and herbs to make more gifts at home.

Ticket Options:

Base Ticket ($55): Includes the 2-hour guided workshop, tasting flight, one finished mixer, and one rimming tin.

The "Gift Maker" Bundle ($75): Includes everything in the base ticket plus extra empty bottles and a pre-measured take-home refill kit so you can make more gifts at home!

Bonus Pop-Up Shop: We’ll have a curated holiday pop-up shop on-site featuring extra botanical kits, ready-to-gift syrups, tinctures, tea blends and other goodies like simmer pot kits, herbal fire starters, botanical perfumes and incense.

November 19 from 6-8pm at Lulu's Coffeehouse

Space is very limited so registration is required!

Herbal tinctures can feel a little intimidating if you're not familiar with them, but they're one of my favorite ways to work with plants! I'll be popping up at the Granville General Store on December 13th, from 1–3pm, for a little tincture talk and some holiday shopping.

We'll chat about what tinctures are, how they're made, why we might choose them over other herbal preparations, and how to use them in everyday life. Whether you're brand new to herbalism or just have a few questions about those little bottles in your apothecary, I'd love to talk herbs with you!

I'll also have the full Finch & Fen collection available to shop, and I'm happy to help you put together thoughtful botanical gifts for the folks on your holiday list (or a little something for yourself!). Stop in, browse, ask questions, and spend a little time with us!