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  • Saturday, February 7, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Crafting Wellness from Nature: Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup Make-and-Take Workshop

    Join herbalist, artist and ritualist Nicole Irene for a delightful, hands-on workshop featuring the enchanting world of herbal medicine on Saturday, February 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Embark on a journey to create two powerful plant remedies, fire cider and elderberry syrup, time-honored elixirs celebrated for their immune-boosting properties. This immersive experience combines traditional herbal medicine’s rich lore and wisdom with the joy of creative expression.

    In this make-and-take class, you will:

    • Discover the history, medicinal properties, and health benefits of both fire cider and elderberry syrup;
    • Participate in detailed step-by-step demonstrations on how to make these recipes from scratch;
    • Enjoy a collaborative, fun, and creative environment while crafting your own bottles of fire cider and elderberry syrup;
    • Take home a bottle each of Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider, along with the knowledge and confidence to recreate them on your own.

    This workshop welcomes all who share a passion for the power of plants. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, get a little messy, immerse yourself in the magic of herbal medicine, and leave with two traditional folk remedies that will support your health and well-being naturally.

    Nicole Irene holds a master’s degree in fine art, two herbal certifications from Dandelion Herbal Center and Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary, and is a Reiki-trained ordained minister. Nicole has a love for local farms and sustainable, organic agriculture, and enjoys cooking nourishing meals and experimenting with her own herbal preparations at her home in Stockbridge. She has a deep passion for helping to grow the relationships we hold with our food, the earth and the cosmos. Learn more about Nicole at NicoleIreneArt.com and TheEnchantedAltar.com.

    BBG members $50, non-members $70. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/crafting-wellness-nature-fire-cider-and-elderberry-syrup-make-and-take-workshop-0

  • Saturday, December 6, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Herbal Holiday Gift Workshop

    Making a gift for someone is an opportunity for you to create something unique and beautiful, something truly useful and practical, and express love from your heart for that special person.

    The Herbal Holiday Gifts Workshop at Berkshire Botanical Garden on December 6 from 2 – 4 is an opportunity to make rich and diverse herbal gifts for the holidays, or other occasions, feel connected with the gift giving process, and nourish another person by crafting something special for them from the Earth.You are offering your loved one the opportunity to dip into that vibrant, natural health by giving them a handmade herbal gift that will support their well-being. These gifts are so much more special than what you can find in a store. They are novel, enticing, fresh, and low-cost once you have the skills.

    Workshop leader Nicole Irene holds a master’s degree in fine art and two herbal certifications from Dandelion Herbal Center and Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary. She is a Reiki-trained ordained minister and has a love for local farms and sustainable, organic agriculture. She enjoys cooking nourishing meals and experimenting with her own herbal preparations at her home in Stockbridge. She has a deep passion for helping to grow the relationships we hold with our food, Mother Earth and the cosmos. Learn more about Nicole Irene at NicoleIreneArt.com and TheEnchantedAltar.com

    Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/herbal-holiday-gifts-workshop $70 for BBG members, $90 for nonmembers.

  • Saturday, October 25, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Herbal Alchemy: Crafting Oxymels for Wellness and Immunity

    Discover the magic of oxymels with Nicole Irene of The Enchanted Altar Apothecary in this engaging, hands-on workshop on Saturday, October 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Oxymels — traditional herbal remedies made from raw vinegar and honey — have been used for centuries to boost immunity, ease inflammation, aid digestion, and support the body’s natural balance. In this Berkshire Botanical Garden immersive class, you’ll learn how to craft nourishing blends using fresh and dried herbs, produce, botanical-infused vinegars, and raw local honey. We’ll explore the healing properties of plants, the folklore and seasonal wisdom behind them, and how to create remedies that align with the rhythms of nature. You’ll leave with custom-made oxymels, recipes and the knowledge to carry this beautiful tradition into your daily wellness routine.

    Ideal for herbal enthusiasts, home gardeners, kitchen witches, and anyone curious about herbal medicine, this class is an invitation to reconnect with the earth, the plants, and your inner healer. $70 for BBG members, $90 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/herbal-alchemy-crafting-oxymels-wellness-and-immunity

  • Saturday, May 17, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Spring Botanical Spa Day

    Treat yourself to a beautiful afternoon of fun and pampering inspired by May’s flower moon and discover the world of herbal skin care on Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 4 p.m at Berkshire Botanical Garden. In this workshop, led by Nicole Irene, we will go through a full, plant-based facial routine after creating products that you will take with you to continue your spa day in the comfort of your own home. Our day will start with creating an aromatherapy candle, bath salt, salve, and infused oil that you will take home with you after we cleanse, exfoliate, steam, mask/treat, moisturize, and massage our faces step by step together using everyday ingredients infused with herbs and essential oils while enjoying herbal tea and infused detox water. Please arrive with a freshly washed face and no makeup products. You will leave glowing and refreshed! BBG members $60, nonmembers $75. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/spring-botanical-spa-day