A dreamy, hands-on duo of workshops where teens will learn to blend teas, craft botanical remedies, and explore the art of plant alchemy.
Wild Earth Alchemy: A Teen Herbalism Immersion (Ages 14–18)
Join Jackie DeConti, of Madre & the Muse, for Wild Earth Alchemy, a two-day immersive experience where teens are invited into the magic of plants through creativity, sensory exploration, and hands-on herbal crafting. Rooted in herbal wisdom and gently woven with Ayurvedic teachings, this experience offers a space to slow down, create, connect, and discover the beauty of the natural world through all the senses. Together we’ll explore themes of yin and yang energy, moving from inward grounding and nourishment to outward expression and creativity, while building practical skills and meaningful rituals to take home.
Please note that though these workshops are ticketed seprately, the content will be cumulative and requires a commitment to both dates, June 17th and June 24th.
Session 1: Yin - Root + Restore
Theme: Calm • Grounding • Inner Connection
We’ll begin by exploring gentle herbal foundations and introducing simple Ayurvedic concepts through the lens of yin energy with cooling, nourishing, and inward-focused qualities.
Participants will:
Learn introductory herbal concepts through scent, taste, and sensory exploration
Explore calming herbs and their supportive properties
Learn about the elements and how plants can influence how we feel
Create a personalized herbal tea blend with intention
Participate in a grounding reflection or tea ritual
Take Home: Custom herbal tea blend + intention card
Session 2: Yang - Create + Bloom
Theme: Energy • Expression • Creativity
Our second gathering shifts into yang energy with warmth, vitality, and creative expression.
Participants will:
Explore energizing and uplifting herbs
Learn simple Ayurvedic concepts around vitality and balance
Create an herbal infused honey blend or explore herbal watercolor art using plant-based pigments
Reflect on how creativity can become a form of ritual and self-expression
Take Home: Herbal infused honey and/or botanically infused artwork
What to Expect:
Hands-on herbal experiences
Creative projects and sensory exploration
Introductory herbalism and Ayurveda
Mindfulness and connection practices
A welcoming and supportive environment