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SUMMARY:Aromatherapy Unlocked: What Essential Oils Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 27th\, 2026 | 10am\nChoose Your Price: $30 – $5\nLong before modern medicine had a name for it\, people were using plant oils to calm frantic minds\, loosen grief from the body\, and coax themselves toward sleep. Turns out\, they were onto something real. Essential oils interact with your nervous system in ways that are measurable\, repeatable\, and genuinely useful for daily life. \nThis class starts where most people need to start: a few quiet minutes of guided meditation to help you arrive\, drop the noise of the day\, and actually feel what comes next. \nThen we get into the good stuff. \nYou’ll learn what specific oils do to your body. You’ll explore which oils support emotional release when you’re carrying grief\, stress\, or the aftermath of a rough stretch. Which ones help you stop bracing and start breathing. Which ones belong on your nightstand. \nIn this class\, you’ll cover: \n\nWhy scent takes a more direct path to your brain than any other sense\, and what that means for emotional wellbeing\nWhich oils work on the nervous system and how to use them when you feel wired\, anxious\, or worn down\nOils for emotional release: grief\, frustration\, burnout\, and the kind of tired that sleep alone won’t fix\nWhat to reach for when you’re fighting off illness and want to support your body from the outside in\nBuilding a simple\, practical daily ritual with oils that genuinely support productivity\, energy\, *and* deep sleep\n\nNo experience with aromatherapy needed. No special equipment. Just bring yourself! \nYou’ll leave with real information\, a personal reference sheet\, and the option to test out a few oils on your body in real time\, if you choose. \nMarisol Santiago Soderstrom is an accomplished aromatherapy enthusiast and business owner. She and her husband\, Roger\, own Highland Peaks Retreat. \nPurchase your ticket at our new\, secure online portal here!
URL:https://windingstairgardens.com/event/aromatherapy-unlocked-what-essential-oils-can-do/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Gardens\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page Loop,Nursery
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SUMMARY:Create Your Own Herbal Salve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 27th\, 2026 | 1pm\nSet Price: $30\nThere is something satisfying about making your own medicine. This hands-on workshop with local farmer and forager Tolvin Stiles walks you through the entire process\, from identifying wild medicinal plants in the North Carolina mountains to pouring your finished salve into a jar you take home. \nYou will learn basic foraging techniques\, extract plant properties into infused oils\, and work those oils into a finished herbal salve. No prior experience needed. Tolvin has spent years learning these plants\, and he teaches the same way he works: practical\, patient\, and grounded in real knowledge. \nWhat to expect: \n\nIdentification and responsible foraging of wild medicinal herbs found locally\nHerb storage and the basics of oil infusion\nHands-on salve making from start to finish\nA jar of your own handcrafted salve to take home\n\nAll materials are provided. Just show up ready to get your hands into something useful. \nThis workshop is a good fit for anyone curious about herbalism\, natural skincare\, or simply learning what grows around them and what it can do. \nTolvin Stiles\, a longtime farmer and forager\, has spent years cultivating deep expertise in native and medicinal plants through hands-on experience in the field and forest. He brings a deep knowledge of wild medicinal plants and a hands-on\, approachable teaching style to every workshop. \nPurchase your ticket at our new\, secure online portal here!
URL:https://windingstairgardens.com/event/create-your-own-herbal-salve/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Gardens\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page Loop,Nursery
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SUMMARY:Ethical Foraging for Wild Foods and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Saturday July 11th\, 2026 | 10am\nChoose Your Price: $30 – $5\nThe woods around Western North Carolina hold a remarkable pantry\, and knowing how to read it responsibly is a skill worth having. In this hands-on class\, instructor Adam Bigelow introduces you to the edible and medicinal plants and fungi that thrive in Southern Appalachian forests\, with a clear focus on the knowledge and ethics that make foraging a sustainable practice rather than a damaging one. \nYou will learn to identify common wild species with confidence\, understand the habitat cues that tell you where to look\, and build a foundation for distinguishing safe\, harvestable plants from those best left alone. Equally important\, you will leave with a clear understanding of the forager’s responsibility: taking only what is needed\, protecting root systems and reproductive cycles\, and preserving the abundance of the landscape for future harvests. \nThe class includes time in our Native Plant area\, where you can connect what you are learning to species growing right here on site. Whether you are new to foraging or looking to sharpen what you already know\, this class offers practical\, grounded knowledge rooted in respect for the land. Come ready to walk\, observe\, and ask questions. \nAdam Bigelow\, known as The Joyful Botanist\, is a passionate wildflower expert and storyteller based in Southern Appalachia. With years of study and field experience exploring the diverse flora of our region\, Adam has dedicated himself to preserving the natural beauty of these mountains while educating others about the fascinating wildflowers that call them home. His engaging presentations combine botanical knowledge with captivating stories that bring the mountain flora to life. \nPurchase your ticket at our new\, secure online portal here!
URL:https://windingstairgardens.com/event/ethical-foraging-for-wild-foods-and-medicine/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Gardens\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page Loop,Nursery
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