Distilling Aromatic Plants & Resins

October 27
CANCELED due to damage from Hurricane Helene

If you have already registered and paid, please look for a refund by October 15. We are still without electricity, so we are behind on processing this. Thank you for your patience.

Learn to Craft Your Own Hydrosols

Immerse yourself in the world of aromatic distillation in an interactive and engaging outdoor workshop!

Join Rebecca as we explore the ancient techniques of distilling aromatic plants and resins using a traditional copper alembic still.

Together we will distill Frankincense resin and learn the process of distillation and how to create aromatic hydrosols from fresh plants and resins, ensuring a rich learning experience in an outdoor setting.

Hydrosols are a subtle yet ethereal form of the aromatic properties of plants and their cellular waters and contain the energy of the soil, air, water, plants, and essentially everything about the season in which it was created – similar to the concept of the terroir of fine wine. Hydrosols are a sustainable way to work with the aromatic properties of plants.In this introductory workshop, we will touch on the various types of stills and why you might choose one over another, the history of distillation and its current revival, as well as plants easily grown in our region that you may want to grow for future distillation. At the end of the workshop, participants will take home a 2 ounce bottle of hydrosol we’ve distilled together

Connect with your inner alchemist and learn to transform botanical treasures into ancient remedies for remembrance.

WHAT TO EXPECT

~ A beautiful learning container where you have full agency in your level of participation throughout the entire class

~ Hands-on medicine-making.

~ Participants will leave with small bottles of their own handmade cordials and elixirs, ready to share or savor at home.

~Whether you’re new to herbal crafting or looking to expand your repertoire, this workshop will offer something for everyone.

WHAT TO WEAR & TO BRING

~ Journal & pen

~ A lunch

~ Water bottle, snacks

~ We will meet rain or shine. Please bring rain gear and anything you need to be comfortable. We will be meeting in the covered, outdoor classroom space.

About your teacher, Rebecca Vann

Rebecca has been an herbalist for 20+ years where she has gained a wealth of knowledge in medicinal herbs and practices.

She has worked in herbal education, natural products labs, and various versions of cultivation for the last two decades. Her studies have taken her along a path of herbal medicine that focused on Nutrition, Biodynamics, Ayurveda, Postpartum Ayurvedic Care, Clinical Herbalism, Flower Essences, community building, mentorship, and most recently distilling.

These days you can find Rebecca wildcrafting and cultivating the plants used in her potions and distillations over at her apothecary, aurum apotheca and teaching for Blue Ridge School. To keep up with her adventures at aurum apotheca, follow her on Instagram.

Details

Dates

Sunday, October 27

Noon – 6pm

Important Details:

– We will meet rain or shine so please bring rain gear and anything you need to be comfortable. We have a gorgeous covered outdoor classroom.

Class Fee

$95

CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 20

Refund Policy

We do not offer refunds if you have paid and cannot attend, but you can pass your ticket on to someone else.

Location

Class will be held at the campus of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, deep in the mountains of Barnardsville, NC. It is approximately a half-hour drive north of Asheville. Address and further directions will be sent upon registration.