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Backyard Medicine with Lori Jenkins of Sister of MotherEarth

  • Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road Hot Springs, NC, 28743 United States (map)

*Must register by SePt 1st

In this gathering, participants will explore the different types of kitchen medicines they can easily make in their own kitchens. Salts, honeys and vinegar preparations will be discussed as well as recipes provided by Lori Jenkins of Sister of Mother Earth. Participants will be able to make their own fire cider blend, customizing it with herbs that they find on Rare Bird Farm as well as more traditional fire cider ingredients brought by Lori. They will also prepare an elderberry syrup to take home as well as an herb infused honey. Come for a day of sharing, tasting, creating and gathering together while enjoying fresh herbal tea made from seasonal herbs growing. Plus, Lori will be bringing a few wild food treats to sample and enjoy! 

You will leave with:

1- quart jar fire cider prepared to steep for 4 to 6 weeks

1- 8oz bottle of Elderberry Syrup

1- 4oz jar of herbal infused honey

A few surprises

What you need to bring:

 A basket to take your goodies home in. 

A cutting board 

A knife to chop your ingredients 

An apron (optional)

Earlier Event: August 30
Dream Ecology Weekend Retreat
Later Event: September 26
Rare Bird Inclusive Theatre Camp