Saturday, April 10th, 2027
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Bentonville, Virginia

Spend the day with me here at The Honeystead exploring nature's apothecary and discovering the wonderful medicinal herbs growing right beneath our feet.

Spring is one of my favorite times of year to get outside and see what is beginning to grow. Some of the most useful herbs aren't necessarily the ones we've carefully planted in our gardens. They're the ones growing along the edges of the fields, tucked beneath the trees, and sometimes even popping up in places we least expect them.

This hands-on workshop is all about learning to recognize those plants, understanding what they have to offer, and discovering how to responsibly harvest and use them in your own home apothecary.

We'll spend time walking the property here at The Honeystead, exploring the different plants growing around us, and learning how to identify common wild medicinal herbs. We'll talk about their traditional uses, the best times to harvest them, and how to gather them in a way that respects the plants and the land.

Then we'll head back into the apothecary, where we'll take what we've learned and explore how to turn our wild harvests into useful herbal preparations.

No experience is needed. Just come curious, bring your walking shoes, and get ready to explore!

What We'll Spend the Day Learning

During the workshop, we'll talk about:

• How to identify common wild medicinal herbs growing in the spring
• Understanding plant characteristics and important identification features
• How to distinguish useful plants from potentially harmful look-alikes
• The traditional medicinal uses of common wild herbs
• When and how to responsibly harvest wild plants
• Which parts of the plants to gather and how to use them
• How to clean, dry, and properly store your wild harvests
• Simple ways to incorporate foraged herbs into your home apothecary
• How to prepare wild herbs as teas, infused oils, salves, and other herbal preparations
• The importance of ethical foraging and caring for the land

And most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to get outside, identify herbs growing in their natural environment, responsibly harvest suitable plants, and work with them to create herbal preparations of your own.

My hope is that you leave looking at the plants growing around you a little differently and feeling more confident recognizing the wild herbs that have been there all along.

Discovering Nature's Apothecary

One of the things I love most about herbalism is that it encourages us to slow down and pay attention.

It's amazing how many useful plants we walk past every single day without giving them a second thought.

What some people see as weeds, an herbalist might recognize as plantain, chickweed, violet, dandelion, or another wonderful addition to the home apothecary.

But learning to forage is about so much more than knowing the name of a plant.

It's about understanding where it grows, how to recognize it through different stages of growth, when it's ready to harvest, and how to use it once you've gathered it.

During our walk around the property, we'll explore the plants that are naturally growing here in the Shenandoah Valley. We'll take our time looking at their leaves, flowers, growing habits, and the little details that help us identify them.

We'll also talk about the importance of knowing exactly what you're harvesting before ever bringing a plant home.

Then we'll take that knowledge into the apothecary.

Depending on what the season has provided, we'll explore different ways to prepare our wild herbs and how to incorporate them into simple, practical remedies.

I want you to experience the entire process, from recognizing a plant growing in the wild to understanding how it can become part of your home apothecary.

From the Field to Your Home Apothecary

There is something incredibly rewarding about gathering herbs with your own hands and turning them into something useful.

And the beautiful thing about foraging is that you don't necessarily need a garden to begin.

Some of the most familiar medicinal plants can be found growing in lawns, fields, woodland edges, and along garden paths.

During our time together, we'll explore how to work with what is growing naturally around us while learning to harvest responsibly and leave plenty behind.

We'll also discuss which herbs are best used fresh, which ones benefit from drying, and how different preparations can help us make the most of our harvests.

This isn't simply a walk through the woods or a class filled with plant names.

It's an opportunity to begin building a relationship with the plants around you and learning how to work with them in a practical, approachable way.

This Workshop Is For You If...

You've always been curious about the wild plants growing around your home but haven't known where to begin.

Maybe you've spotted dandelions, violets, plantain, or other familiar plants in your yard and wondered what you could actually do with them.

Or perhaps you've already started learning about medicinal herbs and want to become more confident identifying and harvesting them in the wild.

You do not need to be an herbalist.

You do not need a medicinal herb garden.

You do not need any previous foraging experience.

Whether you're just beginning or hoping to expand your knowledge, this workshop is designed to help you feel more comfortable exploring nature's apothecary.

Come as you are.

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday, April 10th, 2027
Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: The Honeystead — Bentonville, Virginia

This is a hands-on workshop, and we'll be spending part of our day outdoors exploring the property, identifying plants, and responsibly harvesting suitable wild herbs.

Please come prepared for walking on uneven ground and spending time outside. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are encouraged.

Because we're working with nature, the exact plants we encounter and harvest will depend on what is growing at the time of our workshop. We will only harvest plants that can be confidently identified and are appropriate for gathering.

Full workshop details, including the exact location, what to bring, and any additional information for the day, will be sent by email after registration.

If you register and do not receive your workshop information, please email kaylee@thehoneystead.com with the subject line COURSE DETAILS.

A Day at The Honeystead

These workshops are intentionally kept small, hands-on, and personal.

My hope is that you leave with more than a few herbs tucked into your basket or recipes written in a notebook.

I want you to leave with a greater appreciation for the plants growing around you, a better understanding of how to identify them safely, and the confidence to continue learning about wild medicinal herbs.

There is something special about realizing that nature's apothecary has been growing around us all along. Sometimes we just need someone to help us recognize it.

Come spend the day with me here at The Honeystead.

We'll wander the fields, explore the woodland edges, identify wild herbs, gather what the season provides, and head back into the apothecary to put our knowledge to work.

And hopefully, the next time you step outside, you'll see a whole lot more than just weeds.

Reserve Your Spot

Cancellation Policy: Because workshop space is limited and supplies are prepared in advance, cancellations made within 14 days of the workshop are non-refundable. Full workshop details and cancellation information will be sent by email after registration.