Sunday 1pm: Herbal Distillation: Beginning Hydrosol Journey with Lauren Nichols-Sheffler
Sunday 1pm: Herbal Distillation: Beginning Hydrosol Journey with Lauren Nichols-Sheffler
Unlock the Magic of Aromatic Plants: Hydrosol Alchemy Workshop
Step into the world of botanical alchemy and discover the many virtues of aromatic plants. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll dive into the art of distillation using a traditional copper still, exploring the beauty of hydrosols—nature’s gentle yet powerful plant extracts.
Learn what hydrosols are, how they’re made, and why they’re an essential addition to your skincare and home apothecary. From soothing skin care applications to first aid remedies, hydrosols offer a wealth of benefits from head to toe.
Each participant will take home a bottle of freshly distilled hydrosol, gaining firsthand experience in the step-by-step process while sampling a variety of medicinal hydrosols to inspire your personal wellness rituals.
Join us for an afternoon of plant magic, practical wisdom, and sensory delight!
Immersed in the verdant world of herbalism, Lauren Ann Nichols Sheffler blossomed at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, where she earned her certificate in medical herbalism. Rooted in deep reverence for crafting herbal remedies with land and place, she champions bio-regional herbalism and reciprocal bonds between plants, people, and place. For seven years, Lauren has specialized in herbal distillation - hand crafting hydrosols from fresh plants and tending this ancestral art with precision and heart.
Her dedication to education and sustainability shines through guest teaching in community herbalism courses, teaching at CSCH, supporting the Sustainable Herbs Initiative, stewarding wild lands, and hosting community classes at her United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary in Denver, CO.
As Senior Sourcing & Purchasing Manager at WishGarden Herbs, she weaves her passion for ethical sourcing and botanical stewardship into every aspect of the supply network, cultivating a future where plants and people thrive together.