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Adrienne Crombie

Create *Explore* Renew

January 9, 2025 by Adrienne Crombie Leave a Comment

Day: Sunday, Oct. 5th
Time: 1pm -3pm
Cost: $65/pp

TRE

This unique workshop explores flow states of creative exploration through the lens of embodiment and TRE ; a nervous system regulation modality. T. R. E. utilizes the natural tremor mechanism in the body to release stress and chronic tension patterns bringing us more deeply into the present moment and our innate creativity. Creative visualization and  free writing will  be explored as we trust our bodies to unwind and express through this innate vibration or neurogenic tremor. Please bring a journal and pen to class.
T.R.E.  allows the body to drop into a flow state in the same way that creativity  does. The tremors emerge spontaneously and follow their own path when we let our mind and urge to control get out of the way . A flow state is not created consciously,  rather one must produce the conditions for the flow state to arise. We go into the body to feel, release, strengthen and create anew.
We will  explore connections between T.R.E.and the written word as they relate to creating from the present moment and a deeper more embodied flow state . Books/creative examples and brief lectures will be included.
“I have literally tried a gazillion practices/practitioners. For the first time after class Sunday, I really felt energy moving and felt spaciousness in my body,” – Analesa B. (participant in 6/1/25 TRE class at Mad Lavender Farm.)
Nicole Strafaci
Nicole Strafaci, artist & TRE Provider

 

 

 

Nicole Strafaci is a certified T.R.E. Provider and a working artist . She creates in a variety of mediums including collage, painting, fiber arts and performance. Nicole has exhibited her work internationally in many group and solo exhibitions for the past 30 years. She has sought a connection between her art and embodied states for as long as she can remember, studying at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, working as a professional artists model  for 16 years and performing improvisational pieces for the stage. She has additional trainings in Reike and Hypnosis as well as a B.F.A. in photography. Most recently, Nicole has been combining embodied states into art classes and has taught at  a variety of locations including ArtYard in Frenchtown NJ and the Newark Museum  and is very excited to be combining TRE and creativity; two things that have enriched her life in countless ways.

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Fall Inspired Botanical Mocktails & Pestos – October

January 8, 2025 by Adrienne Crombie Leave a Comment

Date: Saturday, October 11th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $65/pp
$55/pp with early sign up before Sept. 27th
Please use Coupon Code MOCKTAIL2

FallMocktails

 

Join Rosemary, Lavender, Sumac and Pine for a fun-filled exploration of Fall inspired Botanical Mocktails.

During this workshop you will mix three different herbal mocktails using tea infusions, glycerites, syrups and shrubs. As we sip, we will discuss how to use these methods at home. Then tickle your palette with a variety of seasonal pesto and herbal butters served on crackers, all recipes provided.
We will be taking a farm harvesting walk to identify the herbs used in my recipes and you will leave this class with some plant material, instructions and recipes to continue creating mocktails at home.
If you enjoyed our Summer Mocktail workshop, join us again as we will be working with all new recipes and plants.

April Morecraft, herbalist
April Morecraft, herbalist

April Morecraft is a mother, teacher, gardener, and creator of Oak Root Herbals, a home based, small batch herb business. She began her studies 5 years ago, taking a farm based herbal foundations course with Linda Shanahan of Bluestem Botanicals. April has completed a 3-year apprenticeship with herbalist, author and green witch, Robin Rose Bennet of Wise Woman Ways and is currently studying herbal astrology online with Sajah Poham of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism.

She looks forward to sharing plant medicine and magic with you.

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Mushroom Cultivation Workshop – October

January 8, 2025 by Adrienne Crombie Leave a Comment

Date:

Sunday, October 26th

Time: 1pm – 3pm

Tickets $85

Mushroom Cultivation

$85 – Share the Abundance – Paying full price helps to subsidize and support those that may not have the means at this time.

$75- Essential – Paying this price is in line with my financial integrity. Please use coupon code FUNGI10

$65 – Basic – Paying this price is what feels right for me and my financial situation. Please use coupon code FUNGI20

 

Are you interested in learning more about mushrooms? Join mushroom cultivator and forager Kacy Binz in a fun and hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop! Kacy will walk you through each step of the growing process, from mycelium to mushroom. She will lead the group in an inoculation of blue oyster mushrooms, and you will leave with your own at home mushroom growing kit! You will also learn about the phenomenal health benefits of mushrooms as well as some tasty recipes to introduce wild mushrooms more into your diet. She will also have some tips and advice for those interested in wild foraging.

Mushroom Growing Kit

 

Mushroom snacks and tea will be provided, as well as print outs of all the information. 

Savory Wild Mushrooms served at workshop!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kacy Binz, farmer & mushroom cultivator

Kacy has experience growing a wide variety of delectable mushrooms, such as lions mane, oysters, piopinno, white beech, chestnut, nameko and more.  She also enjoys foraging for wild mushrooms and plants, as well as making tea blends and tinctures. Her goal is to inspire people to incorporate more mushrooms into their diet, to become more connected with nature and our source of food, and to make delicious and creative recipes using mushrooms!

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May PreOrder – Hidcote Blue Lavender Plant

February 3, 2023 by Adrienne Crombie Leave a Comment

Hidcote Blue Lavender Plant

English lavender, used for culinary, crafts and floral display.

Prefers full sun and well-drained, gravelly soil. Draught resistant, do not over-water.

*PreOrder for Farm Pick Up May 6th through May 14th NO SHIPPING.

 

DETAILS

Genus: Lavandula

Species: angustifolia

Variety: Hidcote Blue

Plant container: half gallon.

Zone: 5-9

Spread: 24 in.

Color: Blue violet

Bloom time: Early Spring, second bloom in Fall.

Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects.

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Inspire U2 Think

April 14, 2022 by Adrienne Crombie Leave a Comment

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Sandy Castelleni, the remarkable woman behind “InspireU2Think“, a Hunterdon County based business that is modeled with the idea of giving back. She started her line producing non-toxic soy based candles and has expanded it to include body balms and roll-ons, distributed at shops throughout Somerset, Hunterdon and Union counties.

When we were starting Mad Lavender Farm, I was on the lookout for local artisans and vendors to partner with to make products from our lavender to start to stock the shelves of our Tiny Shop. I spied Sandy’s candles at gift shops and feed stores and I loved her product right away. They were elegant in their simplicity, small batch, homemade and the label indicated that from every sale a percentage was donated to a charitable organization. I contacted Sandy and she met with me to decide upon our product line and designed labels unique to Mad Lavender Farm. Our chosen non-profit is the Sierra Club, to support the environment and our sales have generated about $400 annually to that end.

Sandy’s intention, when she started her business, what to spread a little more light in the world. We love her vision and her product and are so proud to  partner with her to spread a little more light AND lavender in the world.

 

 

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