Event

Dates: Sunday, May 4th

Sunday, September 7th

Times: 10:00am – 12:30pm

1pm – 2:30pm

$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 FOREST10

$65 – Basic – Paying this price is what feels right for me and my financial situation. Please use coupon code FOREST20

ForestBathing

 

Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Stacey Vinci for a very special sensory guided walk, wander, and reflection at Mad Lavender Farm.

Immerse your senses in the forest green and flowing lavender backdrop of this magical farm, as we gently ease into our bodies and join with the more than human world. This special forest bathing experience will be ultra nourishing as this will be a private event at the farm, offering a safe and spacious container to explore, unfurl, and restore.

Our wander will be guided in the practice of Shinrin-yoku (“Forest Bathing”), where we will bathe in the forest’s atmosphere while restoring our health and wellness through guided practices and the support of a community circle.

Our walk begins with deepening our connection with the land and inviting the arrival of our senses with a guided mindfulness meditation. We’ll wander and discover the hidden gems of this land with a series of exploratory invitations that offer strengthening of our roots and a playfulness with nature that our inner child yearns for. Our walk will conclude with an integration of herbal tea service, light snacks, and shared reflections.

 

 

About the instructor: Stacey Vinci is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in PA and NJ.  Stacey has been in practice for nearly 15 years, supporting individuals, communities, and family systems in trauma-informed care and generational healing, growth, and change. Stacey’s relational and heart-centered approach promotes wellness and healing for all bodies, improves nervous system regulation, offers immune system support, and helps strengthen our relationship with Self and the more than human world.

Day: Saturday, May 17th

Time: 10am – 2pm

$170/pp

WeavingWorkshop

Weaving is an ancient art, a time-honored tradition. The rugs we walk on, the clothes we wear, the baskets we use- all made at on point in history by manual, skilled labor. Using a wooden lap loom and materials (that you take home!) weave your very own piece of art. We will be discussing different techniques and exploring the practical and artistic uses for weaving. In addition to personalized instruction, books will be available to comb through for inspiration, and everyone goes home with an instruction manual and extra yarn to continue projects. In an incredibly fast-paced world, taking up a slow-art practice introduces a sense of patience and satisfaction to one’s life. Take a dive into the past and experience the power of creating something beautiful and tangible with your hands! 

Please bring a bag lunch to enjoy on beautiful Mad Lavender Farm during our break.

 

 

Kelly Dugan is a lover of art and history, utilizing artistic practices from the days of old to create both ornamental and wearable art. Primarily a silversmith, she also loves to paint and weave, and is heavily influenced by the Southwest. Her goal is to instill a sense of pride into her students through creating slow art, using time-honored traditions- something she came to appreciate more fully while pursuing a degree in Art History at Drew University and through her travels through Europe and the American West. 

Day: Sunday, May 18th

Time: 10am – 12noon

SoulStitching

$90 – Share the Abundance – Paying full price helps to subsidize and support those that may not have the means at this time.

$80- Essential – Paying this price is in line with my financial integrity. Please use coupon code SOUL10

$70 – Basic – Paying this price is what feels right for me and my financial situation. Please use coupon code SOUL20

 

Slow down. Breathe. Stitch.

In this sacred practice of slow stitching, we embrace a mindful, intuitive approach to hand sewing—one that values presence over perfection, process over product. Inspired by the rhythms of Japanese Sashiko, Indian Kantha, and the wisdom of generations before us, this workshop, taught by artist Sue Keown, is an invitation to pause, reflect, and create with intention.

Using treasured fabrics, threads, and found materials, we will explore stitching as a form of meditation, storytelling, and self-discovery. Each stitch becomes a prayer, a rhythm, a way to ground ourselves in the present moment. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn:

The rhythm of slow stitching—a peaceful, intuitive process.
Simple, soulful stitches to create texture and pattern.
Translating emotions, memories, and nature’s whispers into fabric and thread.
The art of mending—both textiles and the self.

This is not about technique or perfection. It is about letting go, trusting your hands, and embracing the imperfections that make each piece uniquely yours. As we stitch, we connect—not just with the fabric, but with ourselves, with each other, and with something greater.

No sewing experience is needed—just an open heart. All materials will be provided. Come as you are, and leave with something stitched from your soul.

 

 

Sue Keown is an artist, maker, and educator whose work is profoundly shaped by the intersection of nature, memory,and the transformative power of the creative process. Drawing on a rich foundation in artistic practice and spiritual exploration, she weaves together found materials, storytelling, and personal reflection to craft meaningful, layered works. Through her workshops, Sue cultivates a contemplative space where participants can slow down, tap into their imagination, and embark on a journey of self-discovery, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and their own inner landscapes.  www.suekeown.org

 

Date: Saturday, May 24th

Time: 1 – 3pm

$65/pp

$55/pp with early sign up by May 10th

Please use coupon code MEDICINE

MedicineMaking

 

 

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of plant medicine making with local herbalist April Morecraft.

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of plant medicine making. Together we will explore how to make topical and internal preparations. We will discuss tinctures, infused vinegars, infusions, decoctions, syrups, infused oils, salves, compresses, poultices, and flower essences. During this workshop we will discuss respectful harvesting practices and how to commune and build relationships with plants. During this class you will make your own tincture and salve 

 

April Morecraft is a mother, teacher, gardener, and creator of Oak Root Herbals, a home based, small batch herb business.

She began her studies 4 years ago by taking a farm based herbal foundations course with Linda Shanahan of Bluestem Botanicals. April has just 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.

 

Date: Sunday, May 25th

Time: 12noon-3pm

Cost: $160/pp

$160 – Share the Abundance – Paying full price helps to subsidize and support those that may not have the means at this time.

$145- Essential – Paying this price is in line with my financial integrity. Please use coupon code BIRD15

$130 – Basic – Paying this price is what feels right for me and my financial situation. Please use coupon code BIRD30

Birdhouse

 

In this workshop, taught by artist & woodworker Cindee Straube, you will have the opportunity to custom paint your own birdhouse. You’ll be learning various stenciling and painting techniques using an array of stencil patterns to decorate your bird house. Everything you need is supplied: a pre-made wood birdhouse, a selection of exterior acrylic paints, brushes, stencils as well as expert guidance.

Your birdhouse can be painted any color and there will be hundreds of stencils to choose from.
All materials provided; birdhouses, hooks, wires, paints; brushes and mocks.

Spend a lovely day on Mad Lavender Farm and take home a hand crafted custom birdhouse – made by you!

Please bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the garden during your break.

 

Cindee is a self made woodworker and crafter who has made art since she was a little girl.

A child at heart, she taught students kindergarten through 2nd grade for 32 years.

An avid bird watcher, gardener and wood crafter, Cindee especially loves making bird and butterfly houses and sharing her passion with others.