Cordials + Elixirs

October 13
CANCELED due to the effects of 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 the beautiful art of making Cordials + Elixirs

Join Rebecca for an interactive exploration of the art of making herbal cordials and elixirs in a beautiful outdoor setting at the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine! Surrounded by nature and gathered around a warm fire, you’ll learn how to create delightful drinks that nourish both body and spirit.

Most cordials were of European origin, first produced in Italian apothecaries during the Renaissance where the art of distilling was refined during the fifteenth and 16th centuries. Today, Rebecca carries this craft into the modern era, guiding you through the preparation process, from selecting the right herbs, fruits, spices, and energetics to blending flavors.

Making cordials + elixirs is a wonderful and flavorful way to bring herbs into your life. These preparations make great gifts as well!

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 13

10am – 5pm

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.