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  • Friday, October 23, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm – Let’s Drink to That! A Symposium on the History of Herbal Libations

    Learn about shrubs, bitters, herbal cordials, infused wines, and more on Friday, October 23 from 8 – 3:30 at the Hunnewell Carriage House, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley. The use of herbs in intoxicants and distilled beverages is part of an ancient and traditional rite of celebration. Enjoy a day of exploration of these amazing beverages featuring five lectures or demonstrations, an herbal lunch, taste samplings of herbal beverages, and a silent auction.

    Speakers include Dr. Judith Sumner, John Forti and Susan Belsinger. Lunch catered by Stockbridge Herbs. The program is sponsored by The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America. Cost is $90 if you register before October 5, $105 thereafter. Register at www.neuhsa.org or call 508-869-0545.

  • Saturday, October 16, 9:45 am – 2:45 pm – Herbal Holidaze

    Glenbrook Garden is holding another Herban Learning Adventures Workshop on Saturday, October 16, beginning at 9:30 am at 56 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, Massachusetts . You may choose four workshops out of eight offerings. During the first hour, pick “Fresh Air” or “Pressed Flower Art.” Next, classes will be held to teach “The Holiday Kitchen” or “Needle Worker’s Dream.”  Third up is “Lavender Beauty” or “Travel Well.” The session ends with “Garden Angel” or “Tabletop Tree.”  $70.00 fee, which includes the costs of materials used in instruction. You will take home what you have made as part of the workshop. Each participant will be given written information about what they have learned, and you will enjoy an herbal lunch. Send a check made out to Stockbridge Farm to Stockbridge Farm, 18 Stockbridge Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373, and be sure to include your telephone number and email address. You will receive an email or phone confirmation upon receipt. You may learn more by calling 413-665-6918, by emailing info@stockbridgeherbs.com, or by logging on to www.stockbridgeherbs.com.

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