One of the things I appreciate
about our non-profit is we are able to focus on ways to help people and horses
on a long term basis. My father used to say to me when I was young, "It's
better to teach someone how to fish than it is to give them one." We hope
that with these Herb Walks people are empowered to save themselves thousands of
dollars in health care with the knowledge and skills we will provide them and
that they take this learning and help others heal themselves and their
animal companions as well.
When I started my herbal education about ten years ago one of
the things that I found challenging, was that although there was a lot of great
information out there, there wasn't as much hands on learning as I wanted in
the courses I took. I like to really practice something over and over, so
having someone show me once how to make a tincture or give me written
instructions on how to make a poultice, wasn't very helpful. One of the things
I am most excited about with these Herb Walks is that we have a space in which
people will be able to practice making vinegar, tinctures, poultices and
trying out recipes so that they can incorporate what they have learned about
herbs easily into their daily lives. It is so easy and simple to start living a
healthier life, that for most of us we don't believe it's possible until
someone hand walks us through the experience. I am amazed at how the small
shifts and subtle ways I have included herbs into my daily life have
dramatically improved my health over the last year. I began studying herbs to
improve the health of my animals and it's only recently that I started opening
up my own awareness to the advantages herbs provide me for my own health. The
cost for one of our Herb Walks is $75 per person. Tuition fees help cover the
cost of the supplies we need to allow participants to make and take home sample
tinctures, vinegar and our wonderful colored hand-outs so they can repeat
the experience over and over again. All proceeds go to help care for the horses
of Three Treasures Farms. Please join us on this marvelous
learning adventure.
A big Thank You to Nicole
Sulick for lending her passion and years of expertise with herbs to teaching
this class for us!
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