Make & Take: Winter Wellness and Syrups, Oxymels and Fire Cider
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tap into the power of plants for immune system support with a hands-on exploration of herbal syrups, oxymels and fire cider making. We will roll up our sleeves and collectively learn the common ingredients and process in making these popular and effective herbal remedies. Each participant will leave with their own jar of herbal wellness.
What’s Included:
- Hands-on knowledge of herbal techniques you can easily recreate at home
- Confidence in integrating herbal medicine into your family’s wellness routine
- A personalized herbal remedy you’ll prepare during the workshop to take home and start using right away
Why Join? This workshop is perfect for beginners and budding herbalists aged 12 and up who want to explore the art of herb crafting in a fun and interactive setting. Whether new to herbal medicine or looking to expand your skills, this class will equip you with the tools to harness nature’s gifts for a healthier, cozier winter.
About the Facilitator
Melonie Sherman, herbalist and passionate advocate for natural wellness, shares her knowledge and experience in herbal medicine-making to inspire others to explore the healing power of plants. As she winds down her 25+ year career in nonprofit leadership, most recently as Executive Director of Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga, Melonie is focused on continuing her path of life-long learning and discovery as a mentee and student of various herbalists. Through learning, teaching, explorative medicine-making and community building, she continues to weave an interconnected web of sharing the wisdom of the plants. During a 2008 break from her nonprofit leadership roles, Melonie pursued her love for holistic skincare by studying Aesthetics at the prestigious Aveda Institute in Washington, D.C. Her journey has since expanded to include formulating herbal remedies for wellness and skincare and earning an herbalist certification from Ecoversity in 2023.
Melonie currently provides workshops and instruction at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga, McLemore Resort at Cloudland Canyon, Lavender & Sage in Livingston, and The Studio in Sparta. She also creates a unique blend of herbal remedies found on her website and through a variety of vending activities. You can explore the Art of Wellness Website here.
Please email education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.
Please Note: Sometimes, we don’t make the ticket minimum, therefore, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you!
Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop, but it is too late to request a refund, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else.