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GIVING GROUND 2012 Herbal Weekend Retreat/Workshop Schedule July - August 2012 July 2-4, 2012: Monday afternoon - Wednesday afternoon--Wednesday is July 4th--FULL MOON! Beginning Herbology and Aromatherapy: History of herbal medicine, beginning vocabulary, caveats, wild-crafting (wild gathering) protocol. Emphasis on aromatherapy: we will steam distill an essential oil, and will make dream pillows for ourselves or for gifts. Canoe, woodland herb walk, sauna bath, meals, cottage beds made up, fans and lights on! July 13-15, 2012: Friday afternoon - Sunday afternoon Beginning Herbology and Aromatherapy See above July 19-21: Thursday Afternoon--Saturday afternoon Beginning Herbology and Aromatherapy: We'll celebrate our selves and our woman's health. Emphasis will be on wild herbal preparations to alleviate menstrual cramps, menopausal "symptoms", toning our reproductive organs for life. We'll gather wild herbs and prepare tonics, and we'll cook "schmores" under the full moon, while discussing the history of "marshmallow", and reminding ourselves of all the anti-oxidants present in chocolate. Canoe, sauna bath, meals, cottage beds made up, fans and lights on. August 10-12, 2012: Beginning Herbology and Aromatherapy See above August 30--September 1, 2012: Full Moon! Thursday afternoon - Saturday afternoon Herbal Medicine for Children , Full Moon! Just before school starts, let's concentrate on several childhood ailments such as fever and colds, ear-aches, digestive upsets, strep and sore throats, coughs, rashes and lice. We will work up formulas in the apothecary, and complete preparations, which you'll take home for your family. Canoe trip, Finnish sauna bath, all meals, cottage beds made up, fans and lights on. |