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SUMMARY:Herbal Bitters with Courtney Hughes: June 5th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on class exploring the magic and medicine of digestive bitters. Together\, we’ll taste and experience a variety of bitter herbs and their complementary plant allies while learning how bitters support digestion and overall vitality. \nIn this class\, you’ll learn: \n\n\nThe Science of Bitters\nHow bitter flavors stimulate digestive juices\, support liver function\, and help the body better absorb nutrients. \n\n\nHerbal Allies\nMeet and sample a range of bitter herbs and their warming plant companions\, and learn about their traditional and modern medicinal uses. \n\n\nCreate Your Own Bitters\nLearn how to craft your own bitters\, including different extraction methods and formulation tips. \n\n\nHistory\nExplore the rich history of bitters and their role in traditional herbal medicine across cultures. \n\n\nSafety\nUnderstand when bitters are appropriate to use and review contraindications. \n\n\nWhether you’re new to herbal medicine or looking to deepen your relationship with plants\, this class offers practical skills\, embodied learning\, and a deeper appreciation for the power of bitterness. \n\n \nCourtney Hughes is a Certified Clinical Herbalist\, Certified Nutritionist\, and mixed media artist guided by a deep belief in the body’s innate capacity to heal. Her work is rooted in removing obstacles and cultivating environments where both body and soul can thrive. Through herbal medicine and art\, Courtney explores the multifaceted nature of physicality\, with much of her artwork centered on the human body and the transformative power of embodiment.
URL:https://elkstonefarm.com/event/herbal-bitters-with-courtney-hughes-june-5th/
LOCATION:Elkstone Farm\, 40345 Virtus Way\, Steamboat Springs\, CO\, 80487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Apothecary Program
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SUMMARY:Plant Medicine Healing with Shaela Noella:  Plant Limpias
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invited one of our favorite plant medicine teachers\, Shaela Noella\, to teach two workshops at the farm. \nMorning class 9am-noon.   \nPlant Baths & Brushings aka Plant Limpias: \nLearning earth based wisdom practices to keep your spiritual hygiene sparkling. We will make plant baths (plant blessing waters) and learn plant brushings; aka plant limpias. These are beautiful practices to connect us more deeply with the spirit of the plants\, and their powerful ways\, as well uplift the mood or clear away unneeded energies. These practices can be found from many earth-based cultures around the globe. Shaela Noella has learned alot from one of her dear teachers\, Ann Drucker\, and spirit helpers\, as well as from various experiences and Curanderas in Latin America . \n \nShaela Noella is a songstress\, medium\, and practitioner of the healing arts\, whose journey is as captivating as her gifts are profound. Her relations with Curanderas and Nanas in Mexico and Guatemala\, has expanded her knowledge\, particularly in womb care and Spiritual work. \nShaela Noella has started and led several music groups and choirs including: Sister Winds ensemble\, Medicine Weavers\, Mystic Choir\, Sumati\, and Las Curanderas. Her prayer and intent is to serve in the highest good for all beings everywhere. \nAs the founder of the Sister Winds Foundation (www.sisterwinds.com)\, Shaela is devoted to uplifting women in music\, healing arts\, and collective empowerment\, with long term goals of children's homes and/or eco-orphanages in Latin America. \nShe offers a variety of sessions: Readings from the Deck of the Imaginable\, Song Spirit Medicine Sessions\, Vocal Opening and Womb Whispering. These modalities are self-awakened or discovered\, adding an authentic depth to her offerings. More about her personal session offerings at www.songspiritmedicine.com \nShe also has an affinity with Guatemala with deepening relationships to the healers of those lands and is organizing retreats in Guatemaya with them this winter : Www.enrich-your-Alma.net .
URL:https://elkstonefarm.com/event/a-day-of-healing-with-shaela-noella-plant-limpias-and-voice-workshop/
LOCATION:Elkstone Farm\, 40345 Virtus Way\, Steamboat Springs\, CO\, 80487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Apothecary Program,Human Potential,Traditional Artistry Workshops
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SUMMARY:Opening the Voice Workshop with Shaela Noella
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invited one of our favorite plant medicine teachers\, Shaela Noella\, to teach two workshops at the farm. \nOpening the Voice Workshop: \nDo you ever feel blocked in your singing voice? Or just love to sing? \nOr want more confidence just in speaking your Truth? \nAny which way you answered : this workshop is designed for you: both singers and nonsingers to enjoy! \nSinging is medicine! \nIn fact singing has been scientifically proven to raise immunity. It can also help boost confidence\, joy\, and clarity. One of life's natural wonders. \nJoin Shaela Noella for the Opening the Voice Singing. \nThis workshop is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen and open your singing voice\, no matter what level of a singer you are. Shaela Noella creates a safe space for all levels to find their comfort zone and joyful edges. \nAre you ready to embark on a captivating journey of vocal exploration and expression? This is a transformative experience designed to unleash the power of your voice and nurture your inner artist. Whether you're an aspiring singer\, a seasoned vocalist\, or simply someone who wants to find their true voice\, this class will take you on a unique and empowering journey. \n \nShaela Noella is a songstress\, medium\, and practitioner of the healing arts\, whose journey is as captivating as her gifts are profound. Her relations with Curanderas and Nanas in Mexico and Guatemala\, has expanded her knowledge\, particularly in womb care and Spiritual work. \nShaela Noella has started and led several music groups and choirs including: Sister Winds ensemble\, Medicine Weavers\, Mystic Choir\, Sumati\, and Las Curanderas. Her prayer and intent is to serve in the highest good for all beings everywhere. \nAs the founder of the Sister Winds Foundation (www.sisterwinds.com)\, Shaela is devoted to uplifting women in music\, healing arts\, and collective empowerment\, with long term goals of children's homes and/or eco-orphanages in Latin America. \nShe offers a variety of sessions: Readings from the Deck of the Imaginable\, Song Spirit Medicine Sessions\, Vocal Opening and Womb Whispering. These modalities are self-awakened or discovered\, adding an authentic depth to her offerings. More about her personal session offerings at www.songspiritmedicine.com \nShe also has an affinity with Guatemala with deepening relationships to the healers of those lands and is organizing retreats in Guatemaya with them this winter : Www.enrich-your-Alma.net .
URL:https://elkstonefarm.com/event/opening-the-voice-workshop-with-shaela-noella/
LOCATION:Elkstone Farm\, 40345 Virtus Way\, Steamboat Springs\, CO\, 80487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Apothecary Program,Human Potential,Traditional Artistry Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Oyster Mushrooms at home with Micheal Butts: May 15th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Micheal will spend a day introducing you to growing Oyster Mushrooms on a small scale with simple processes you can do at home\, and you’ll go home with your first little “garden” of mushrooms.   In the morning we will start by introducing you to the wonderful world of fungi\, discuss growing mediums well suited for Oyster varieties and the conditions that help them to thrive to abundant fruiting. We will discuss where we can find all the commonly available resources. I will have step by step instructions for you on preparing the growing medium and how to create the favorable conditions for fruiting as the mycelium grows.  This class was really popular last year and it was wonderful hearing about the successes of the students growing mushrooms! \nAfter a wonderful farm-to-table lunch at the farm we will spend a couple hours having fun building our own mushroom grow bags with materials I will have ready to assemble.   Folks will go home with some of their own innoculated mushroom bags. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nMicheal Butts is an urban homesteader in downtown Loveland\, Colorado packing his quarter acre estate with a flock of yard birds\, several colonies of honey bees\, garden beds\, a wood fired coffee roastery\, beer and mead brewing equipment and a firewood shed. He is the production manager for Crown Mushrooms farm in nearby Berthoud.
URL:https://elkstonefarm.com/event/cultivating-oyster-mushrooms-at-home-with-micheal-butts-may-15th/
LOCATION:Elkstone Farm\, 40345 Virtus Way\, Steamboat Springs\, CO\, 80487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Apothecary Program,Permaculture
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SUMMARY:Natural Remedies for Sexual Vitality  and Graceful Aging\, Natural remedies  for Longevity and Menopause with Brigitte Mars: August 29th\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Brigitte is back with two more classes to share with us at Elkstone Farm.  The morning session will be on Sexual Vitality and the afternoon session will be on Longevity and Menopause.  We will serve a farm to table lunch in between!\n\nNatural Remedies for Sexual Vitality: Learn to use food\, herbs\, essential oils and exercises to enhance pleasure\, passion and libido. We will also discuss keeping your love alive\, finding a mate and bedroom feng shui.\n\nHerbs for Longevity/ Menopause and Graceful Aging: Explore food\, herbs\, lifestyle techniques and natural remedies for bone health\, memory enhancement\, vision\, hearing\, energy\, sleep and much more.\nLearn from a skilled herbalist with over 50 years of experience in the herbal world.   Brigitte is known as an energetic powerhouse of a teacher and brings a passion for the plant world alive. \nBrigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and  has taught at Omega Institute\, Esalen\, Kripalu\, Sivananda Yoga Ashram\, Envision\, Tribal Visions\, Unify\, Sister Winds\, Arise Festivals\, and even The Mayo Clinic. She is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. \nBrigitte is the author of many books and DVDs\, including The Natural First Aid Handbook\, Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health\, The Country Almanac of Home Remedies\, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine\, Beauty by Nature\, Addiction Free Naturally\, The Sexual Herbal\, Healing Herbal Teas\, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook. Her latest project is a phone app called IPlant. Brigitte is also a psychedelic sitter and end-of-life doula. \nPlease check out www.brigittemars.com
URL:https://elkstonefarm.com/event/natural-remedies-for-sexual-vitality-and-graceful-aging-natural-remedies-for-longevity-and-menopause-with-brigitte-mars-august-29th-2024/
LOCATION:Elkstone Farm\, 40345 Virtus Way\, Steamboat Springs\, CO\, 80487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Apothecary Program
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SUMMARY:Herbs for Immune Health and Herbs for Children's Health  with Herbalist Brigitte Mar: August 22nd\, 20024
DESCRIPTION:Immune Health: Learn to use food\, herbs\, essential oils\, supplements and lifestyle techniques for a healthier immune system\, as well as how to treat common maladies. such as colds\, flu\, infection\, alternative cancer treatments and auto-immune disorders.\n\nChildren's Health: Explore natural remedies including food\, herbs and lifestyle techniques for care of babies\, children and teens including respiratory disorder\, skin problems\, ADHD\, chlldhood diseases and much more.\nLearn from a skilled herbalist with over 50 years of experience in the herbal world.   Brigitte is known as an energetic powerhouse of a teacher and brings a passion for the plant world alive. \nBrigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and  has taught at Omega Institute\, Esalen\, Kripalu\, Sivananda Yoga Ashram\, Envision\, Tribal Visions\, Unify\, Sister Winds\, Arise Festivals\, and even The Mayo Clinic. She is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. \nBrigitte is the author of many books and DVDs\, including The Natural First Aid Handbook\, Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health\, The Country Almanac of Home Remedies\, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine\, Beauty by Nature\, Addiction Free Naturally\, The Sexual Herbal\, Healing Herbal Teas\, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook. Her latest project is a phone app called IPlant. Brigitte is also a psychedelic sitter and end-of-life doula. \nPlease check out www.brigittemars.com
URL:https://elkstonefarm.com/event/herbs-for-immune-health-and-herbs-for-childrens-health-with-herbalist-brigitte-mar-august-22nd-20024/
LOCATION:Elkstone Farm\, 40345 Virtus Way\, Steamboat Springs\, CO\, 80487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Apothecary Program
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