We'll work together learning hands-on the art of elderberry syrup making and the science of herbalism. You'll leave with your own bottle of syrup, class notes, and the knowledge to make it safely on your own at home.

You're invited into the cozy kitchen of the Gathering Room at Laughing Tree Cove to learn the magic of making herbal medicine in community. Go home with the knowledge, skills, and connections to make this potent winter wellness remedy on your own.

We'll be making the syrup from scratch using herbalist Cara Helenes’s time-tested recipe, including variations to suit your family (based on your constitution). You will learn how to work with fresh berries and how to source them, how to cook and press the syrup, and finish up with good bottling practices.

She’ll also share delicious ideas for using it as more than medicine. You'll go home with your own bottle of syrup too, just in time for warding off the winter chill.

Exchange: $65 per person.* All supplies are included.

*This is taught as part of our monthly Community Skillshare Membership.

Sign up to join the class, cancel at any time.

*Space is limited so advance tickets are required.

About your teacher: Cara Helene is trained as a clinical herbalist using Western and Chinese herbs. She loves sharing the art and science of herbal medicine with folks who are new on their herbalism journey. She’s been making elderberry syrup as part of her practice and family winter wellness routine since 2018. She has been teaching environmental science to the public for over 20 years in a way that makes it fun and relatable.

Laughing Tree Cove is a 16-acre forested gathering/learning place in the shadow of Mt. Pisgah in Candler, NC, where people recover embodied stewardship skills and build lasting community connections through hands-on practice alongside kindred spirits.

**This is a private residence, so exact address provided after purchase.