The Skin Whisperer’s Great Escape

The Skin Whisperer’s Great Escape

Our world was turned on its collective head in March of 2020, and the upheaval and turmoil we’ve all experienced have taken its toll on millions of people, and I’m no exception. After months of lockdown, I was literally stir crazy, stuck at home with all...
Herbal Medicine Makers 2015 Make Magic!

Herbal Medicine Makers 2015 Make Magic!

Day Two of our Great Escape centered around the actual art of making herbal medicine, and understanding how to use these medicinal plants after harvesting. Students were introduced to processing tools, herb drying, processing and distillation methods and how to make...
The Great Escape 2015 Begins…

The Great Escape 2015 Begins…

Saturday was a perfect day for our Great Escape …clear blue sky, low humidity and a cool, gentle breeze awakened us all and was an exhilarating way to begin day one as we forayed into the deep recesses of nature at beautiful Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA....
Roots, Bark and Petals, Oh My!

Roots, Bark and Petals, Oh My!

Could you have a virtual cosmetics lab growing in your own back yard?   Many people do, yet have no idea that these very potent ingredients are even there, much less what to do with them. Think about an ingredient label on your make up bottles, post and jars, and...