Costa Rican Spices: Health & Healing with Cinco Ramas's Geri Brown

Immerse yourself in the world of Costan Rican spices and learn about their intricacies, flavors, uses, and healing properties with regenerative spice farm owner Geri Brown!

Geri will share a variety of fresh spices from her farm in Costa Rica to smell and taste while discussing how each can be used to heal. Join us and learn more about how Thai Ginger, Lemongrass, Hibiscus Flower, and the "3 Queens" (Ginger, Turmeric and Black Pepper), can be use not only to bring more joy and flavor into your meals and drinks but to heal a variety of health conditions.

Bio:

Geri Brown is a Michigan native who has lived in Costa Rica with her husband and business partner, Rob, for over 17 years. Together, they founded Silviterra, a forestry company that has planted more than 2.3 million trees since 2009, promoting conservation-focused, sustainable timber production in collaboration with universities and national institutions.

In 2011, they launched Cinco Ramas, a 27-hectare organic and regenerative spice farm, known for its innovative cultivation practices and commitment to dignified, long-term employment. The farm grows over 50 crops, including 18 spices, and protects 12 acres of tropical wetlands.

Geri also leads "Healing Spices" workshops across Costa Rica, blending traditional herbal knowledge with modern science to promote health through nutrition, spices, and stress management practices. She is currently developing a conservation and education center to expand this work. Her mission is to make wellness accessible, joyful, and rooted in nature.

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Class price: $15 per person

Thursday May 15th, 6:00 - 8:00pm

Ages 12 and up.

Questions? Email us at ZXZlbnRzIHwgY3VyaW9zcGljZSAhIGNvbQ==! We will get back to you as soon as possible!

Directions: The Spice Lab is immediately adjacent to our spice shop, at 2267 Massachusetts Ave. Metered parking is available along Mass Ave, or there is a lot at the intersection of Day Street and Herbert Street towards Davis Square if you don't mind a quick walk!

Refund policy: Full refund or credit available up to 1 week prior to the event.

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