As a reminder, I am planning to host a workshop at my farm in Berea this Saturday on perimenopause and herbal support. Here’s the plan:

• Deep dive into vitex, black cohosh, and other key herbs to support the hormonal transition, including blends for hot flashes, insomnia, and mood

• Tour our gardens and forest to meet plant allies

• Harvest vitex berries and make tincture

• Meet other like-minded folks in a relaxed and supportive setting!

*accessing my garden requires a very short hike down a hill (and back up again) through the forest. I can also drive folks down there who have limited mobility, please let me know how I can accommodate you!

Also, I am offering a limited number of discounted tickets to the workshop to ensure everyone who wants to come can attend, so please contact me if a lower price means you would be able to come.

Buy tickets for Oct 11

Each class will include education about the menstrual cycle and related health topics, handouts, medicine-making instructions, hands-on time with plants, and herbal remedies to take home. Each class builds on the knowledge learned in previous classes, but is also accessible as a stand-alone class.

*for the workshops held at my farm, accessing my garden requires a very short hike down a hill (and back up again) through the forest. I can also drive folks down there who have limited mobility, please let me know how I can accommodate you!

Sunday, September 28th - Top 5 herbal remedies to support hormone health - at the Goldenrod Gathering

Buy Goldenrod Gathering tickets here!

Saturday, October 11th - Herbal support for perimenopause and menopause

• Deep dive into vitex, black cohosh, and other key herbs to support the hormonal transition, including blends for hot flashes, insomnia, and mood

• Tour the Scorpion Hollow gardens and forest to meet plant allies

• Harvest vitex berries and make tincture

• Meet other like-minded folks in a relaxed and supportive setting!

Buy tickets for Oct 11

Past workshops

Saturday, June 21st - An introduction to the apothecary garden for hormone and menstrual health

10AM - Noon

• A plant walk around the garden that will give you a basic introduction on how to use herbs to address common menstrual and hormonal complaints like cramps, PMS, irregular cycles, and heavy bleeding

• Herbs you’ll interact with: motherwort, nettle, raspberry, yarrow, valerian, mugwort, lemon balm, Lady’s mantle, rose, comfrey, ginger, dandelion, yellow dock, skullcap, vitex, St. John’s Wort, and more!

• A medicine-making activity based on what is ready to harvest. Examples: rose tincture, lemon balm glycerite, nettle vinegar

Saturday, August 16th - A deeper dive into the hormonal cycle: The role of the liver and digestion for hormones and cycle support

• Learn about our body’s natural detoxification systems

• Learn recipes for medicinal blends you can make at home to support the beautiful work your liver and digestive system are already doing:

  • For PMS

  • Digestion/microbiome support

  • Skin health

• Craft your own liver-supporting tea or tincture blend to take home

• Sample herbs: Dandelion, Burdock, Artichoke, Yellow dock, Milk thistle, Turmeric

Where: Berea, at the Home Sweet Home Midwifery office off Chestnut St.

Cost: $40, includes herbal medicine to take home, educational materials, and herbal tea at the workshop

Last fall when the hurricane hit the mountains, I got together with local herbalists/medicine makers Leah Van Winkle and Bugz Fraugg, and we had a big medicine-making and bottling session to send a very large box of tinctures (about $1500 retail value) and other herbal supplies to Aflorar Herbal Collective in Asheville. From there, Aflorar distributed the herbs to community members and stocked their apothecary for future needs.

When the floods hit EKY last month we were activated again. Thanks to Bugz’ strong connections with the mutual aid community, we received some financial support from Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, which allowed us to buy containers for more herbal medicine making. We had a medicine-making party in my kitchen, and made several nervous system supporting blends, a throat spray, a first aid salve, and a muscle salve.

The medicine-making was in preparation for a wellness event and herbal clinic at Hemphill Community Center in Letcher county. While I wasn’t able to attend the event, it was well supported herbally with Bugz and Leah, who distributed herbal medicine and served as a supportive ear for the folks from the community who had health concerns. They were joined by Kyra Higgins, who offered a flag dancing workshop to bring in some beauty and gentle, meditative physical movement that nicely rounded out the day’s wellness offerings. The day also received support from June who acted as a host welcoming participants and helping with the song circle that closed out the day.

We have plenty of medicine to distribute to community members in need, so please reach out if you know of organizations or people who would appreciate herbal support.

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Hey y’all! Lets celebrate the Spring Equinox on March 22nd by gathering to make medicine and learn about spring tonics! The workshop will be held on my farm at Scorpion Hollow in Berea (and yes, we might find a scorpion or two while we’re at it!). We will:

• Learn about methods and gain hands-on practice for harvesting sassafras root, wild cherry bark, and nettles - with plenty to take home

• Talk about effective methods for drying and processing these herbs

• Make sassafras tea

• Talk about spring tonics and their traditional use and purpose

• Make a tincture to take home

The workshop will be OUTDOORS, rain or shine, unless the weather is forecast calls for heavy rain or severe storms. The backup day is the following Saturday, March 29. If the workshop is rescheduled and you cannot make the back up day, your deposit will be refunded.

Cost $75 (you’ll pay a deposit of $25 to reserve your spot and pay the balance at the workshop). All materials included for tincture making.

The workshop is limited to 8 people, so don’t wait!

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Tinctures from the farm

Tincture: alcohol and water herbal extract from fresh plants unless otherwise noted

Most of these are also available in 2oz and 4oz quantities, offering a bit of a discount from the 1 oz price. For example:

• 1 oz = $15; 2 oz = $28; 4 oz = $50

• 1 oz = $13; 2 oz = $25; 4 oz = $45

• 1 oz = $20; 2 oz =$36; 4 oz = $70

All prices listed below are +tax, Shipping and handling is $10 or you can pick up locally in Berea.

To order:

1. Email product names and quantities (specify 1 oz, 2 oz, or 4 oz) to ResilientRootsKY@gmail.com

2. Send me your address if I’m shipping it to you (you may also pick up in Berea)

3. I will send you an invoice or if you prefer to Venmo, I’ll email you the total amount with tax and shipping.

Ashwagandha tincture $15

So many medicinal uses, a popular adaptogen (modulates HPA axis and stress response) and may also be helpful for muscle and joint pain, mood, and more!

Black cohosh tincture $20

Very selectively harvested roots with replanting of buds to ensure the plant survives, which is a labor-intensive process! This is a lower dose herb so a little goes a long way. Popularized as a menopause herb, it has many more virtues, including hormone balancing (for any age), anti-spasmodic (helpful for cramps and muscular tension), anti-inflammatory, nervous system nourishing, mood lifting.

California Poppy $15

Calming, relaxing, pain relieving. A great sleep herb! Made from the entire fresh plant.

Catnip tincture $13

Has the opposite effect in humans vs. cats! Carminative (relaxes gut to expel gas), antispasmodic, nervine (soothing to nerves). Specific for stress induced gastric issues. Can be used with children in small amounts to help them with fevers, colic, insomnia and nausea.

Dandelion root tincture $15

An herbal medicine chest! This makes a great base for a “bitters” blend, making it wonderful for digestion and liver support (and because of these actions, also excels at hormonal issues). Also anti-inflammatory and supports healthy joints.

Echinacea tincture $13

Fresh Echinacea purpurea leaf and root extract. Contains all the tongue-tingly alkylamides that indicate good medicinal potency. Wonderful for the immune and lymph systems. Take in larger doses at the first sign of illness ~ 1tsp up to 5x/day or smaller doses more frequently.

Elderflower tincture $16

Fresh extract of the flowers – many herbalists consider more medicinally useful than the berries. Similar antiviral properties and also aids in fever reduction through its ability to move heat out of the body.

Elecampane tincture $15

Fresh extract from elecampane roots. Lung tonic and anti-inflammatory, consider for green mucus in congested lungs that is difficult to expel. Helpful as tonic for people with chronic respiratory issues.

Feverfew tincture $13

Fresh leaf and flower extract. Super anti-inflammatory, often used for head pain and seasonal allergies. Bitter, aromatic, cooling.

Goldenrod tincture $13

For acute respiratory issues it is helpful for clearing mucus and inflammation in the sinuses, making it popular for seasonal allergies. It is also nice in combination with lymphatic and antimicrobial herbs for infection. For chronic allergies, its best used in combination with immunomodulating (ex: holy basil) and liver support herbs (ex: dandelion, docks, milk thistle). Urinary antiseptic, tonic, and anti-inflammatory for infections, structural weakness

Goldenseal tincture $20

Extraordinary mucus membrane tonic, anti-fungal, anti-viral anti-microbial, digestive bitter. Topical antiseptic. A little goes a long way! Sustainably harvested from my property.

Hawthorne Berry tincture $15

Special extraction in Brandy, combination of fresh and dried berries. Physical and emotional heart support, good source of antioxidants.

Holy Basil (aka tulsi) tincture $13

Stress support (adaptogen), antibacterial, antiviral, mood enhancing, immune balancing, blood sugar stabilizing, supports healthy blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, brain and nervous system tonic (really its good for almost everything!)

Holy Basil glycerite $13

See above – extracted with glycerin instead of alcohol

Hops tincture $15

Supremely sleep-inducing, calming, relaxing. Super bitter and great for digestion!

Kava tincture $18

Fresh Hanakapai’ai Kava root extract. Supremely relaxing, helpful for easing tension, anxiety, and anger. Can also be used as a “social lubricant” in a similar way as alcohol, without the negative effects! I splurged and had this Kava shipped to me fresh from Hawaii – maybe a once in a lifetime medicine making experience!

Lavender tincture $15

fresh lavender flower, stem, and leaf. All the relaxing benefits of lavender that you know and love😊 Great for sleep

Lemon balm tincture $13

Anti-viral, mood boosting, nourishing to nervous system, relaxing to digestive system, full of antioxidants. Also makes a nice addition to cocktails or soda water.

Milky oats tincture $15

Restorative to nervous system, this is made from fresh milky oat seed. A must for anyone with frazzled nerves.

Motherwort tincture $13

Calming, analgesic, nervine, antispasmodic, emmenagogue (supports menstrual cycle), hypotensive, very supportive to female reproductive system across the life spectrum for menstrual-related issues, post-partum pain, hot flashes and peri-menopausal woes. Calms and nourishes the physicial and emotional heart.

Mullein leaf tincture $13

Lung anti-inflammatory, it helps expectorate mucus and soothe irritated mucus membranes.

Nettle leaf tincture $15

Superfood, anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine qualities.

Passionflower tincture $15

Supreme sedative nervine and hypnotic (sleep inducing) in higher doses; lower doses helpful for general relaxation.

Reishi tincture $15

From Ganoderma tsugae harvested in the Daniel Boone National forest, this is triple extract of alcohol, glycerin, and water to preserve all the medicinal goodness. So many uses, from a heart tonic to immune balancing. Also a good to use as an overall daily health tonic.

Rosemary tincture $13

Supreme antioxidant, support liver, brain, mood, circulatory tonic, anti-inflammatory, etc…. Helps raise the spirit.

Sage tincture $13

Many medicinal qualities…highlights include anti-infective, may help soothe sore throat, provides antioxidants, cool and dry the body in times of too much sweat or hot flashes, and so much more!

Skullcap tincture $15

Supremely relaxing nerve tonic, anti-spasmodic, may be helpful for restless legs, tremors, depleted nervous system, middle of the night wakefulness. S. laterifolia

Spilanthes tincture $10 (0.5 oz) (Currently SOLD OUT but growing more for 2025)

Aka “toothache” plant Mouth numbing, saliva-encouraging, and immune activating tincture from spilanthes flowers grown on Lauren’s farm. A little goes a long way! – offering in 0.5 bottles

St. John’s Wort tincture $15

Soothing and restoring to the nervous system. Also a significant anti-viral and clinically studied for its anti-depressant effects.

Turmeric tincture $15

Made with fresh rhizomes from an organic farm in Casey Co., KY, whole plant extract of turmeric is as effective (if not more) than those expensive curcumin (one of the chemicals in the plant) supplements!

Usnea double extract tincture $15

Usnea is a special lichen with amazing medicinal benefits for the immune and respiratory systems.

Valerian tincture $15

Sedative, anti-spasmodic, anxiolytic, nervine. Helpful for restful sleep, pain, menstrual difficulties, and various nervous system issues. Valerian is warming and may excite (rather than sedate) people who have a warm-hot constitution.

Vervain $15

Tension-relieving anxiolytic and also very bitter, making it wonderful for people who have anxiety with anger and/or digestive issues. Cooling. This herb was grown by Among the Oaks in Beattyville and tinctured fresh at our farm.

Wild Yam tincture $15

Dried root extraction. A wonderful one to have on hand, it has many uses! Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, stimulates bile release for healthy digestion. Traditionally used as a remedy for menstrual cramps and as an anti-rheumatic.

Yarrow tincture $13

Fresh leaves and flowers extracted in alcohol and water. Many uses as a blood regulator, antimicrobial for respiratory infections, digestive bitter (very bitter!).

I merge traditional healing with scientific research to help you feel better!

Would you like to get started using herbs but not sure where to start? I offer the following virtual options:

• A 30 minute consultation that includes 2 oz of a custom-formulated tincture blend (or a tea blend): $75 (herbs included in price)

  • This is intended to get you started quickly on incorporating herbs into your routine. Chronic health conditions will require additional appointments in order to adequately support your wellness needs.

  • This option can also be used for acute care for cold/flu/respiratory illnesses.

• Follow up appointments for established clients: $50 per 30 minutes

We will work together to address the root causes of your illness, incorporate herbal medicine into your life in a way that works for you, and provide you with accountability to help meet your wellness goals. This provides a good foundation to create lasting change and help your body build resilience!

About my credentials, please read!

Currently, herbalism is not considered a recognized health care modality in Kentucky, or anywhere in the country for that matter. As such, there is no state or national licensing for herbal practitioners. I am a graduate of Maryland University of Integrative Health, where I received a Master’s of Science degree in Therapeutic Herbalism. (to my knowledge, this is the highest level of herbal degree that one can obtain in this country). I have 40 graduate credit hours in herbalism and continue my education by attending workshops through the American Herbalist’s Guide and various herbal conferences. I have also completed intensive workshops and mentorships with 7Song, Myron Hardesty of Weeds of Eden, Erika Galentin of Sovereignty Herbs, and Camille Freeman.