Mindful Harvesting & Winter Wreath Making

Join us for a ritual of communing with the land, foraging with gratitude, and crafting your personal symbol of hope and everlasting life to hang on your front door, welcoming winter. It is, after all, on the winter solstice when our solar year ends and a new seasonal year begins.
A wreath is the perfect symbol for such an event.

Step away from the brightly lit, overstocked aisles of modern consumerism and start your slow approach to the Yule with this foraged wreath-making workshop led by Emily Phillips-Geeza, Folk Herbalist & Brenda Vynelak, Weaver. Emily will begin our time with an introduction to wild harvesting, regenerative harvesting, and foraging responsibly. We will then put on our winter jackets and head outdoors onto 60 private acres for a quiet, reflective, mindful walk as we thoughtfully gather gifts from nature for our creations. Once our materials are gathered, we will head back inside, where Brenda will guide us on different methods to create our wild winter wreaths. You’ll decorate your wreath with a variety of fresh and dried greens, herbs, berries, seeds, cones, branches, and other natural elements—locally grown and foraged. You are encouraged to explore the texture, color, scent, and shape of the materials provided as you design your wreath. No two wreaths will come out the same, each having your own very personal touch and style. This three-hour relaxed, fun, reflective workshop emphasizes connecting and learning from our natural New England landscape. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

What You Can Expect

• Each participant will leave with a unique wreath of their creation and a new appreciation for the artistic bounty of our natural environment.
• Natural wreath bases, various dried plant materials, and natural accessories will be provided.
• If you have dried flowers, grasses, ribbon, etc., that you would like to use in your wreath, please bring the materials to the workshop.
• All wreath-making materials are supplied, including tea-time refreshments.
• If you have them, please bring a pair of shears for cutting dried plants.
• As we will be outdoors for part of the day (weather permitting), plenty of layers and comfortable, sturdy shoes are advisable.
• Limited to 12 women.
• $120.00 investment