March 14th  Einkorn Sourdough Workshop  (Saturday 10:30 am).    $65 (FULL)- we'll run this again in the fall

Einkorn is an heirloom variety of wheat, and it is very low in gluten, so working with it is quite different than working with other wheat flours you might be used to working with. It doesn't have the same elasticity, which makes it a little trickier to work with, but it makes up for it in gentleness on the gut, higher protein levels and a flavor that makes you think all other wheat flavor is more akin to cardboard.

In this class, you'll make a loaf of einkorn sourdough bread, that you will bring home, let rise, and bake. We will provide you with the ingredients you need, a starter to bring home so you can keep it going, a round banneton basket for rising, a razor for slashing the dough, and a dough scraper.

You do need a couple items of your own however. To class, be sure and bring a medium sized mixing bowl- you will use this to rest the dough between stretch and folds and in which to bring your dough home.  A digital scale and dish towel for drying your hands repeatedly is also helpful .  If you don't have a scale, thats ok- we can share.  You'll also need some sort of cutting board or tray to provide you with a work surface that is not the plastic table we'll be using. At home, you'll need a Dutch oven with a lid that is oven safe up to 500 degrees.

 

March 15th. Michigan Wild Plants and How to Use Them.  (Sunday 1:30 pm).  $25

Michigan, as well as their preferred growing habitats. So many of the things we pull out when we are weeding are actually plants our ancestors were very familiar with and used as food and medicine. You may find yourself looking at your own backyard with new eyes! This class will be an indoor class, since not too much will be coming up yet.  But there will be pictures to feast your eyes on, hungry for a bit of green.  When they start appearing in the coming months, you'll know what to look for!

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March 21st.  Cycle Wisdom:The Practical PCOS Guide  (Saturday 10:30 am)     $25

A gentle, supportive class created for cycling people who want to finally understand their PCOS, not through shame or restriction, but through clarity, compassion, and root-cause education.

We’ll explore the four PCOS patterns, break down what’s actually happening in your body, and give you simple, realistic tools you can use daily to support hormonal balance.

Expect guidance on nutrition, movement, stress resets, supplements, sleep, and cycle awareness. All designed to help you work withyour body, not against it.

If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed, or overwhelmed by PCOS, this class is your permission to breathe, learn, and heal at your own pace. 

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March 29th  Herbs for Brain Health and Memory (Sunday 1:30 pm) $25

We will talk about different herbs that can help improve memory and support that very important organ, the brain. Rosemary for remembrance,  mints for memory, ginkgo to nourish the brain, lions mane for neuron connections.  We'll talk about all these and lots more, and we'll talk about how they work.  

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April 3rd     Uses and Benefits of Castor Oil with Lauren (Friday 6:00 pm) $25

Every plant has a story that needs to be told. Castor Oil has a long history and a lot to discover. You may have heard about this oil and all of its marvelous benefits, such as reduced inflammation, detoxification, and menstrual symptom relief, but were a little intimidated and didn't know where to start. In this class we will learn about all of the different ways to apply and use the oil as well as dive into the many benefits. We will also touch on how to combine castor oil with some of your favorite herbs for added benefit. Castor oil may just be the missing link on your journey to better health.

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April 11th        Herbal Medicine Making  (Saturday 10:30 am)       $35

This class will be a demonstration of how to make your herbs into medicine, with many opportunities to get up and help with the medicine making if you like to be a little more hands on!. We will learn about how to make infusions, decoctions, tinctures, poultices, steams, salves, syrups and more.  This class tends to run about 2.5 hours- and may run slightly over that.

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April 17th Medicinal Mushrooms (Friday 6:00 pm)   $25

Here we'll learn about the qualities of various medicinal mushrooms, how they can be used, how to identify them, where they grow, and their constituents and how best to extract them.  We'll also talk about the differences between commercially available products.  Some of the mushrooms we'll cover include reishi, chaga, cordyceps, lions mane, turkey tail and lots more.

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April 18th  Introduction to Parasitology (Saturday 10:30 am)      $25

We will talk about some of the myriad of parasites that can affect people right here in Michigan and more importantly, what to DO about them! We'll go over herbs that are effective, when parasite cleanses should be done, and other strategies.

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April 19th   Incense Rolling Workshop with Jamie (Sunday 1:30 pm).   $45

Back by popular demand! Taught by Jamie of Black River Moon.
In this make & take class you’ll get your hands dirty working directly with a wide variety of aromatics, from common and locally growing herbs to imported resins that have been used for centuries, creating your very own unique blend that we will then roll into incense cones. 
No synthetics, no fragrance oils, no essential oils, just herbs, resins and water. 
Each participant will leave with about 20 cones to burn at home, as well as the basic foundation of incense making.

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April 24th    Herbalism for Beginners (Friday 6:00 pm).    $25

​This is a great class to start you on your journey of understanding herbalism at a deeper level- not just a cookie cutter list of herbs to memorize. This is a class about laying the foundation for understanding western herbalism and how to categorize herbs. In this class we will talk about how to choose herbs based on their energetics- cooling, warming, moistening, drying. We'll learn about many of the categories of herbs based on their properties and get a feel for some of the vocabulary you might come across in books. We will meet a few of our best allies and learn the basics of how to use them.

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April 25th   Lymph Flow for Self Care with Angela. (Saturday 10:30 am) $25

An educational workshop on the lymphatic system and how to support its function through self-massage techniques, movement, and botanicals.  Perfect for beginners, self-care enthusiasts, and anyone curious about lymphatic wellness.  (Please wear comfortable, loose-fittimg clothes.)

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May 1st   Herbs for Women's Health   (Friday 6:00 pm)   $25

This is a class to become more familiar with herbs that are beneficial for many areas specific to women's health in the different phases of our lives. We'll talk about herbs that are useful for menstration issues including cramps and PMS, fertility, libido, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, menopause and more.

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May 8th   Supporting Gut Health & How it Impacts Allergies, Autoimmune and Inflammation (Friday 6:00 pm) $25

The root of all disease begins in the gut.  We'll talk about why gut health is so important for reducing your hay fever symptoms, you aches and pains, your mental health outlook, as well as the impact on autoimmune conditions.  

We'll focus on the importance of gut integrity, what weakens it, and how to strengthen it.  We'll look at the ways modern life is so disruptive to gut health and talk about strategies for countering this. Gut health goes way beyond just taking probiotics and we'll talk about what else can be done.​​

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May 15th   Michigan Wild Plants and How to Use Them.  (Friday 6:00 pm)   $25

Michigan, as well as their preferred growing habitats. So many of the things we pull out when we are weeding are actually plants our ancestors were very familiar with and used as food and medicine. You may find yourself looking at your own backyard with new eyes! This class will be an indoor class, since not too much will be coming up yet.  But there will be pictures to feast your eyes on, hungry for a bit of green.  When they start appearing in the coming months, you'll know what to look for!

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May 16th  Cycle Mapping 101: An Introduction to Charting Your Menstrual Cycle (Lauren)

(Saturday 10:30 am)   $25

Your menstrual cycle is more than just your period, it’s a powerful monthly report that gives insight into your overall health and wellness. In Cycle Mapping 101, we’ll explore how to understand and chart your cycle using the Cycle Mapping Technique, which is a symptothermal Fertility Awareness Based Method that tracks multiple fertility signs.

In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to observe and chart key biomarkers like basal body temperature and cervical fluid so you can better understand your body’s natural rhythms. Whether your goal is body literacy or cycle health this class will give you the foundational tools to begin mapping your cycle with confidence.  Perfect for beginners who want to reconnect with their body and gain practical knowledge about their reproductive health.

This class will be taught by Lauren.

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May 22nd  Herbal Mocktail Making (Friday 6:00 pm)  $35​

I'll show you how to make some fun new drinks for your next summer get together, or just to enjoy on your back porch. There are lots of great options to make these non-alcoholic, but you can certainly make them with your favorite liquor instead. We'll talk about how.

Its wonderful to know how to make a really great drink for everyone in your life, including those who don't consume alcohol. We had a recent family party and it was great to be able to make fun drinks for the kids and non-drinking adults too that were healthy, delicious and gorgeous.

We'll talk about how to make your own herbal infused ingredients to make them truly unique and to bring them up to the next level.

We'll sample some lovely treats (all non-alcoholic for class) and you'll leave with an understanding of how to mix up what you have growing in your backyard into something truly delicious!

Cost is $35 and space is limited so call today to reserve your spot! You'll be so glad you did at the next summer BBQ you head out to! This one is perfectly timed for Memorial Day weekend, and you can pick up an extra herbal infused simple syrup while you're here!

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May 27th   Herb Walk at Dauner Martin Nature Preserve- 1 mile Loop  (Wednesday 6:00 pm)  $25

​One of the best parts of learning about herbalism is finding all the wonderful herbal allies that grow in our region. Michigan is rich in herbs that are potential allies if you know how to identify and use them! 
For this class, we will meet at the southern entrance of Dauner-Martin Nature Preserve on Dauner Road. **Parking can be somewhat limited. For those of you who would like to carpool, meet at the Hawthorn & Violet parking lot by 5:45 and we'll go as a group or two and make parking easier!
We will go on a one mile hike through wooded trails and meadow. Along the way, we will stop many times to point out and discuss medicinal plants growing in Michigan. I plan to do three herbs walks over the course of the warm weather on this same trail so that we can see how the plants look over the course of the whole season (May, July & September)
It's always a good idea to wear good close toed walking shoes, and maybe even long pants, and to apply bug deterrent spray. We will still plan on going if it’s raining. Cancellation will only happen if weather is dangerous such as a thunderstorm with lightening is imminent. So if it looks like rain and you’d like to bring an umbrella, take that into account. 
A notebook and camera may also be useful, but there are some great notetaking apps for smartphones that are great for just this kind of thing if you're a quick typer.

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Aromatherapy Essentials: An Introduction to Safely Using and Blending Essential Oils (Angela)

 (Friday $25)

Description coming soon!

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