Pre-registration is required to attend this program due to limited supplies. If this program is sold out, please complete online registration to be added to the waitlist. You will not be charged to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if spots become available.
Join Aubrey Winfield from Gathered Botanicals for an evening of botanical distillation using an aromatic herb from the Blandford farm. In this program you will participate in preparing the herbs, learn about the basic principles of distilling in a copper alembic still, make a traditional rye four paste to seal the still, and discuss what hydrosols are and how to use them. While the herbs are distilling you will take an herb walk with herbalist Camilla Voelker and end with bottling the hydrosol you’ve participated in preparing. You will take a mini bottle home!
Instructor: Aubrey Winfield is a trained professional chef and chef instructor. After running a recreational cooking school for 8 years, and educating on the importance of what we put into our bodies; Aubrey began taking a closer look at what we put onto our bodies. Adapting her culinary skills for topical use, Gathered Botanicals began. Becoming a botanically driven way to care for our bodies through organic oils and seasonal plants.
This program is for ages 13 and up.
Price:
Adult Member: $36
13 and up Member: $36
Adult Non-member: $45
13 and up Non-member: $45
This program will be taking place at Blandford Farm, located at 3145 Milo Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504.
Please Note: This program will take place entirely outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled, and participants will be notified of their refund options.
By attending our Community Programs, you are supporting BNC’s mission of connecting the community to our natural world. We look forward to getting outside with you!
Cancellation Policy: Notices received at least 7 days before the scheduled program are eligible to receive a 50% refund. Due to processing fees, full refunds are not available. Cancellations within 7 days of a program are not eligible for a refund. Please come prepared for the elements as refunds are not available for weather-related conditions except in the case of severe weather. If Blandford cancels a program due to severe weather, you will have two options: transfer your registration to the reschedule date or donate your registration fee. In the event we are unable to reschedule the program, full refunds will be available. All community programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.
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