Study Herbs, Ayurveda & Wellness in Santa Cruz
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Herbal Tinctures for Stress & Immunity
Learn the art and science of making high-quality herbal tinctures in this hands-on workshop. You'll discover the differences between fresh and dried herb tinctures, how to select the appropriate alcohol strength for different plant materials, and the fundamentals of creating potent, shelf-stable herbal extracts.
The class will focus on unique botanicals traditionally used to help the body adapt to stress and support immunity. A perfect addition for your winter apothecary. You'll explore the properties and traditional uses of several adaptogens and immune boosting herbs.
Working step by step with instructor guidance, you will prepare and bottle a personalized tincture to take home. You'll also receive recipes, formulation guidelines, and practical resources to confidently continue making tinctures in your own kitchen.
Nov. 7th, 10-1 pm
Cabrillo College Campus
$59
Wise Women’s Healthy Aging: A Personalized Approach to Your Aging Needs
Discover how nutrition, lifestyle, and herbal medicine can support healthy mental and physical aging and help you feel your best at every stage of life. This interactive class explores natural strategies to promote vitality, healthy hormone balance, restful sleep, mental clarity, digestion, and stress resilience.
Learn which foods and culinary herbs can nourish the body, support healthy aging, and enhance overall well-being, and how to identify habits that may contribute to fatigue and imbalance. You'll also explore simple daily practices that can increase energy, improve sleep quality, and promote long-term wellbeing.
Through guided self-assessment and practical activities, you'll develop a personalized healthy aging plan with diet, lifestyle, and emotional release practices. You'll leave with an easy-to-implement program to support vibrant aging for years to come.
Cabrillo College Campus
$78
Herbal Holiday Gift Making
Dec. 5th, 10-4 pm
Cabrillo College Campus
$118