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2023 Upcoming Classes & Workshops
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Learn all about this Midwest native including the history of Elderberry, myth and folklore, current research and studies while sampling all the different ways you can take it, including elderberry syrup and tea. This is an in-person class where we will be tasting various preparations.
Instructors: Abigail Hollis, Monique Nicole, & Alex Payne
Monday, March 20th
6:00-7:30 PM
FORAGING CLASS
A series of workshops for each season.
Introductory tips on how to become an ethical forager. We will cover the local native flora, talk about locally abundant medicinal or edible foods, and devlope awareness for the beauty of our Missouri ecosystems.
Led by Herbalist Alex Queathem Payne
Date: MARCH TBD, JUNE TBD, AUGUST TBD
Full Programs
More intensive learning programs. DATES TBD
Introduction to Herbalism & Holistic Wellness
Support your wellness with learning basic herbalism concepts while incorporating movement and meditation. Build your home apothecary with a myriad of herbal remedies.
This program includes 4 sessions on Sundays from 1-4 PM.
- Introduction to Herbalism
- Digestive Wellness
- Nervous System Support
- Immune System Support
- Food as Medicine
- Herbal Remedies 101
Instructors Monique Nicole & Alex Q. Payne
Payment Plans Available. Class are held in STL & at the sanctuary.
This class explores local plant identification including lectures with in person field trips to local nature trails and venues.
6 Total Sessions
5 Field Trips
Possible locations:
- Litzsinger Road Ecology Center
- Shaw Nature Reserve
- Forest Park
- Valley View Glade in Jefferson County
Sundays 10 am-1pm
Dates:
- May 7th
- May 28th
- June 11th
- July 9th
- July 23th
- August 6th
Interview Required. Sign up for an interview by clicking on the image.
Instructors:
- Adam Rembert
- Alex Payne
- James Faupel
Tend & Flourish School co-founders Crystal Stevens and Alex Queathem Payne have been offering this program since 2019.
Learn how to create herbal preparations such as infusions, tea blends, tinctures,
oxymels, infused oils, & salves, etc. Learn the benefits of common herbs.
6 Total Sessions (4 Hours) 12-4 PM
2 Field Trips
Classes held at Flourish Farmstead in Godfrey, IL & lecture Sessions at Cheryl’s Herbs Lifestyle in Maplewood, MO.
FALL 2023 (Dates TBD)
Interview Required
Payment Plans Available
Past Classes & Workshops
If you're interested in hosting one of these workshops, email us!
NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT CLASS
This class focuses on herbal support for the nervous system addressing anxiety and burn out. We will taste and test a myriad of different herbal preparations that will help promote relaxation and centeredness.
Led by Herbalists Alex Q. Payne & Monique Nicole
Date: Thursday, February 9th 6-7:30 PM
At Cheryl's Herbs Lifestyle
7229 Manchester Road
Maplewood, MO, 63143
NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT CLASS
How to stoke the love flame using holistic tools & herbs to connect with your partner.
Join us for this fun workshop led by Sex Educator & Embodiment Coach Molly Eames & Herbalist Alex Payne. We will go over self care and intimacy rituals and fun ways to set the mood.
Date: Friday, February 24th
6:00-7:00 PM
At Cheryl’s Herbs Lifestyle
7229 Manchester Road
Maplewood, MO, 63143
At Wren's Nest Wellness in Wildwood, MO
Learn with herbalist Alex Queathem Payne about the various uses of culinary herbs from cooking to using for medicinal purposes. We have so many allies in our spice cabinet. Take home recipes for some staple herbal remedies that can be incorporated into food and beverages.
Sunday, February 26th
2:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $15
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We offer educational programs or events tailored to your needs. Email us now about requests or collaborations!
Botanical Hands-on Workshops for birthdays, gatherings, baby showers, conferences, friend's night, etc.
Foraging & Plant Walks offered all over the St. Louis and Jefferson County region in Missouri.
We can host events at your venue or we also have classroom space at the Cheryl's Herbs Lifestyle in Maplewood, MO. We also hold intimate gatherings at the Botanical Sanctuary with advanced planning and notice.