
Upcoming Events

Summer Slow Down with Lemon Balm & Friends
Join herbalist Madeline Hoffman & Friends Farm for a morning with Lemon Balm! Together we will learn about all things Melissa Officinalis - from practical uses and her spiritual/energetic properties to growing, harvesting, and making herbal glycerites (alcohol-free tinctures).
We will also discuss and identify other supportive & nourishing nervous system herbs growing on the farm this season. This is especially important during summertime when Yang energy is dominant for many. 🌿
Enjoy sunshine in plant form and learn how to tend to you & your loved one’s nervous systems, digestive systems, and immunity with this gentle, calming plant ally that serves as potent medicine for our current times.
Topics to be covered include:
A deep discussion on Lemon Balm: Materia Medica, Practical Uses, Clinical Applications, Spiritual/Energetic Properties, Growing, Harvesting, and beyond
Herbal Tea Tasting + Communing with Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm Glycerite Medicine Making + Insights
Date: Sunday, 8/17
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Price: Sliding Scale $25-30
Location: Friends Farm

Medicine Making: Herbal Glycerites - Nettle Leaf
In this class participants will learn to make Herbal Glycerites, aka glycerine extracts using fresh and dried plant material. We will do this using organic food-grade vegetable glycerine to extract the active constituents and flavor from our healing herbal spotlight: Nettle Leaf, Urtica Dioica! This beloved Spring tonic can support you and your loved ones with seasonal allergies thanks to its anti-inflammatory + histamine reducing capabilities. Nettle also has an affinity for the reproductive and endocrine systems, and is known for strengthening the body system as it’s abundantly rich in vitamins + minerals making it a valuable herb to consume on a regular basis when feeling depleted or stagnant.
We will also discuss tips of the trade when it comes to cultivating healthy, loving, + ongoing relationships with plant allies rooted in integrity and reverence for these sovereign beings. Each participant will take home 1oz of Nettle Leaf glycerite to support you as we step into springtime.

Healing From The Hearth: A Seasonal Wellness Class
Join Herbalists Madeline Hoffman and Jean Dugan for a morning of relaxation, rejuvenation, and connection. This in-person event is crafted to help you tap into accessible lifestyle medicine, healing herbs, and living in seasonal relation for preventative + empowered care.

Autoimmune & Antiviral Herbs: The Missing Link
In this class, participants will learn about specific herbs that may work to boost the immune system and can aid in addressing viral pathogens such as Epsetin-Barr, Shingles, HSV-1, HSV-2, HHV-6, HHV-7, cytomegalovirus, etc., which are often the root causes behind many autoimmune conditions and chronic health symptoms. Together, we will deepen our understanding of antiviral herbs like soothing Lemon Balm, nourishing Nettle Leaf, synergizing Licorice Root, healing Cat’s Claw, & revitalizing Ginger, to name a few. Become empowered in your healing journey from acute and chronic viral infections using antiviral herbs, practices, and healing tools!

ANTIVIRAL HERBS & AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS: THE MISSING LINK
In this class, participants will learn about specific herbs that may work to boost the immune system and can aid in addressing viral pathogens such as Epsetin-Barr, Shingles, HSV-1, HSV-2, HHV-6, HHV-7, cytomegalovirus, etc., which are often the root causes behind many autoimmune conditions and chronic health symptoms. Together, we will deepen our understanding of antiviral herbs like soothing Lemon Balm, nourishing Nettle Leaf, synergizing Licorice Root, healing Cat’s Claw, & revitalizing Ginger, to name a few. Become empowered in your healing journey from acute and chronic viral infections using antiviral herbs, practices, and healing tools!

MEDICINE MAKING: HERBAL GLYCERITES - LEMONBALM
In this class, participants will learn to make herbal glycerites, aka glycerine extracts, using fresh plant material. We will use organic food-grade vegetable glycerine to extract the active constituents and flavor from our healing herbal spotlight: Lemon Balm, Melissa Officinalis! This herbal medicine can help support you and your loved ones with things like calming nerves, neutralizing stress within the body, digestive issues, detoxing the liver, spleen, & kidneys, as well as fighting off pathogens with its potent antiviral, antibacterial, & antiparasitic herbal actions. We will also discuss tips for the trade for cultivating healthy, loving, & ongoing relationships with plant allies rooted in integrity & reverence for these sovereign beings. Each participant will take home 1oz of Lemon Balm herbal glycerite.