Join Aubrey Winfield from Gathered Botanicals for a morning of botanical oil extraction using skin nourishing herbs. We will start this program by taking a short walk with herbalist Camilla Voelker to discover and learn about what herbal goodies are sprouting this time of year! In this program you will learn about the basic principles of oil extraction and some of the most commonly used herbs for skincare. You will be able to select from a variety of wild and organic herbs to create your own custom botanical oil blend. Everyone will leave with a 4 oz jar to take home and infuse.
Instructor: Aubrey Winfield is a trained professional chef and chef instructor. After running a recreational cooking school for 8 years, and educating on the importance of what we put into our bodies; Aubrey began taking a closer look at what we put onto our bodies. Adapting her culinary skills for topical use, Gathered Botanicals began. Becoming a botanically driven way to care for our bodies through organic oils and seasonal plants.
This program is for ages 13 and up.
Price:
Adult Member: $35
13 and up Member: $35
Adult Non-member: $39
13 and up Non-member: $39
Please Note: This program will take place partially outdoors and indoors.
Registration will close on April 28th at 12pm. If you are trying to register after registration has closed, please call the visitor center at 616-735-6240 for registration information.
COVID-19 Information: As of January 1, 2023, face coverings are not required while participating in programs indoors or outdoors at Blandford. Blandford continues to monitor local COVID rates and reserves the right to reinstate masking requirements for staff, general visitors, and program participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status, if community health concerns arise. Blandford will notify program participants if this policy changes before a scheduled program takes place. Participants should not attend a program if they show any signs of infectious illness, including cough, fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.
