Wild Alchemy: Herbal Allies for the Spring Equinox

This workshop focuses on helping your body transition smoothly into the season of light and growth. In this class, we’ll explore a collection of spring-supportive herbs - like nettle, dandelion, cleavers, red clover, and lemon balm - and discuss how each one works within the body from a modern herbalism perspective.

We’ll cover gentle detoxification, liver and lymphatic support, digestion, energy, and overall vitality as the body shifts out of winter mode. Participants will learn how to use these herbs safely and effectively through teas, infusions, simple tonics, and everyday culinary practices.

Expect a class that is educational, hands-on, and approachable - rooted in science, tradition, and real-world use. You’ll leave with an herbal tonic (made in class) and clear guidance on incorporating the herbs we’ve discussed into your routine for a fresh, healthy start to the season.

About the instructor:

When Kaleena moved to Chattanooga, TN in 2013, a career in the hospitality industry was the furthest thing from her mind. An aspiring musician, she left Syracuse, NY to join an opening bar team with no bartending experience whatsoever. That leap of faith was a turning point for Kaleena - she immersed herself completely in the world of hospitality. From certifications to educational programs, she approached every opportunity to learn and hone her craft, learning from some of the industry’s leading innovators, mentors, and distillers. Her interest eventually expanded outside of bartending and restaurant management, and in 2016, Kaleena began studying herbalism, volunteering at a local urban farm, and began making bitters at home as a hobby. A true stubborn New Yorker, Kaleena successfully lobbied to reform a House Bill in Tennessee in 2017, which allowed bitters makers to be regulated as non-beverage products in Tennessee.

Shortly after, she signed a lease on a manufacturing facility, and Kaleena launched The Bitter Bottle, the first legal alcohol based bitters in the state of Tennessee. Since launching The Bitter Bottle, Kaleena has worked with a number of entrepreneurs and businesses helping to build brands, coach small business owners, and provide education and beverage inspired events to her community. In 2022, Kaleena began to separate this work from her work with The Bitter Bottle and Goldcraft Co. was born.

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