In Person: Hydrosol for Herbalists: Aromatherapy 101 — September 26th
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 pm MT
Instructor: Lauren Ann Sheffler, Certified Herbalist
Plant Waters for Hearth, Skin & Spirit: Long before laboratories and perfumeries, there were stillrooms: warm with steam, copper shining in firelight, herbs laid upon the table like offerings. From this old craft of water and flame comes the hydrosol - the plant’s gentle spirit carried in mist and memory.
These are not merely floral waters, but living plant waters, soft in touch - yet steady in their work. They cool and clarify the skin, soothe overheated humors, brighten heavy moods, and cleanse both body and dwelling. Where essential oils blaze, hydrosols murmur. They carry the subtle virtues of the green world in a form safe enough for daily blessing and tender care.
In this hands-on gathering, we will tend an old-fashioned copper still and walk step-by-step through the ancient art of distillation. You will learn about the alchemic process and draw forth a fresh hydrosol of your own to carry home.
Along the way, we’ll explore the aromatic herbs of aromatic Materia Medica, the energetics of plant waters, and the quiet alchemy that unfolds when we listen well. This is a class for those who feel kinship with the stillroom, who trust the old ways, and who wish to deepen their craft.
Come stand by the steam.
Come learn the old art.
Come let the plants speak through their mist.
Additional Info: Recommended age for participants: 12 years or older. Materials are included in the class cost.
Maximum Number of In Person Participants: 12
Class registration closes at 4:00 pm MST on Friday for weekend classes.
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Rebecca’s Herbal Apothecary welcomes a varied range of experiences and perspectives shared by our instructors through herbal education. Please be aware that each herbalist brings their own unique viewpoint and history, creating a distinct relationship with herbal medicine and natural health.
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