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Crafting Wellness with Nature: Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup Make and Take
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Join herbalist, artist and ritualist Nicole Irene on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. for a delightful, hands-on workshop featuring the enchanting world of herbal medicine. Embark on a journey to create two powerful plant remedies, Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup, time-honored elixirs celebrated for their immune-boosting properties. This immersive experience combines traditional herbal medicine's rich lore and wisdom with the joy of creative expression.
In this make-and-take class, you will:
Discover the history, medicinal properties, and health benefits of both fire cider and elderberry syrup;
Participate in detailed step-by-step demonstrations on how to make these recipes from scratch;
Enjoy a collaborative, fun, and creative environment while crafting your own bottles of fire cider and elderberry syrup;
Take home a bottle each of Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider, along with the knowledge and confidence to recreate them on your own.
This workshop welcomes all who share a passion for the power of plants. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, get a little messy, immerse yourself in the magic of herbal medicine, and leave with two traditional folk remedies that will support your health and well-being naturally — just in time for cold and flu season!
Nicole Irene holds a master’s degree in fine art, two herbal certifications from Dandelion Herbal Center and Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary, and is a Reiki-trained ordained minister. Nicole has a love for local farms and sustainable, organic agriculture, and enjoys cooking nourishing meals and experimenting with her own herbal preparations at her home in Stockbridge. She has a deep passion for helping to grow the relationships we hold with our food, the earth and the cosmos. Learn more about Nicole at NicoleIreneArt.com and TheEnchantedAltar.com.
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