Wild Earth Alchemy: An Exploration into herbalism for teens (ages 14-18)

Wild Earth Alchemy: A Teen Herbalism Immersion (Ages 14–18)

Join Jackie DeConti, of Madre & the Muse, for Wild Earth Alchemy, a two-day immersive experience where teens are invited into the magic of plants through creativity, sensory exploration, and hands-on herbal crafting. Rooted in herbal wisdom and gently woven with Ayurvedic teachings, this experience offers a space to slow down, create, connect, and discover the beauty of the natural world through all the senses. Together we’ll explore themes of yin and yang energy, moving from inward grounding and nourishment to outward expression and creativity, while building practical skills and meaningful rituals to take home.

Please note that though these workshops are ticketed seprately, the content will be cumulative and requires a commitment to both dates, June 17th and June 24th.

Session 1: Yin - Root + Restore

Theme: Calm • Grounding • Inner Connection

We’ll begin by exploring gentle herbal foundations and introducing simple Ayurvedic concepts through the lens of yin energy with cooling, nourishing, and inward-focused qualities.

Participants will:

• Learn introductory herbal concepts through scent, taste, and sensory exploration
• Explore calming herbs and their supportive properties
• Learn about the elements and how plants can influence how we feel
• Create a personalized herbal tea blend with intention
• Participate in a grounding reflection or tea ritual

Take Home: Custom herbal tea blend + intention card

Session 2: Yang - Create + Bloom

Theme: Energy • Expression • Creativity

Our second gathering shifts into yang energy with warmth, vitality, and creative expression.

Participants will:

• Explore energizing and uplifting herbs
• Learn simple Ayurvedic concepts around vitality and balance
• Create an herbal infused honey blend or explore herbal watercolor art using plant-based pigments

• Reflect on how creativity can become a form of ritual and self-expression

Take Home: Herbal infused honey and/or botanically infused artwork

What to Expect:

• Hands-on herbal experiences
• Creative projects and sensory exploration
• Introductory herbalism and Ayurveda
• Mindfulness and connection practices
• A welcoming and supportive environment

When you attend a workshop, enjoy 15% off your next Balanced Root purchase whether it is the night of the workshop or show us your ticket the next time you stop in!

Please note that we can only issue refunds if notice is given more than 48 hours prior to the start of any workshop event. This ensures other community members have access to our events and ensures fair compensation to our teachers for their time and efforts in sharing their valuable knowledge with the community. If you are unable to attend an event last minute, we encourage you to pay it forward and offer your ticket to a friend or community member! Please contact the shop directly with any refund inquiries. Thank you for your understanding!

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