Events

Educational Facility
	Our newest addition is our educational facility located adjacent to the garden shop. A gambrel roofed barn provides a great setting for meetings, seminars, conferences, receptions, or other special gatherings.
	Kitchen facilities are available and the building will seat 225 theater-style or 150 seated at tables.
	We are centrally located three hours drive north of Mobile, three hours south of Huntsville and 45 minutes from Birmingham and Montgomery. Reservations can be made via phone or fax. The retail store is open Tuesday through Saturday 9-5 and on Sunday from 1-5.  We are closed on Monday.

There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for refunds for lunches and programs

Calendar of Events

May 25, 2024, 9:00- 10:45am Growing and Using Herbs -Debbie Boutelier
There is no charge for this session.
Growing your own herbs and making your own herbal products is very rewarding on a number
of levels. Incorporating herbs into your lifestyle is easy, cost effective and environmentally
friendly. The participant will learn how to grow a healthy and productive herb garden. You will
be introduced to a number of herbs – some very common herbs and some that may be new to
you. We will also explore the hidden benefits of using herbs in a variety of methods
incorporating them into our everyday lives.

You may register for the morning session here.

Herbal Immersion Experience 11:00 – 4:30 Instructors Debbie Boutelier, Linda Franzo & Betsy Smith Fee $90.00

Culinary Demo & an Exquisite Herbal Picnic Lunch – Linda Franzo – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Take a stroll through Linda’s garden & enjoy an Herbal Garden Picnic. Learn how to grow,
harvest and use selected herbs for life. Recipes and lunch included.
Yoga Stretches – Betsy Smith – 1:00pm – 1:15 pm
Learn and participate in doing several yoga postures to increase flexibility and keep
healthy as we work in our gardens surrounded by our fragrant herbs.
Herbal Spa Items – Betsy Smith – 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Sit back and enjoy a wonderful spa experience as Betsy teaches how to care for our hands.
When finished, your hands will feel soft and silky. Easy to make formulas included in your
Herb Day booklet.
Herbal Tonics for Health – Debbie Boutelier – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Traditionally, herbal tonics have been used for over 4000 years to support health, wellness
and an overall sense of vitality. In addition, herbal tonics can address specific health
concerns and target certain body systems with a wide array of herbs. Join us as we begin
an exploration of herbal tonics that can promote a healthier life. Several healthful and
seasonal herbal tonic formulas will be included in your Herb Day booklet.
Thirst Quenching Summer Herbal Beverages – Debbie Boutelier – 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Summers in Alabama are hot! Your herb garden is at its peak and now is the best time to
use all of this goodness and bounty. During the heat of summer, we want to partake in
thirst-quenching, heat-busting, flavorful beverages. Join us as we learn to make several
thirst quenching herbal beverages. To finish off your herbal immersion experience will be a
couple of tastings of summer beverages. Recipes will be included in your Herb Day booklet.
You may register for the afternoon session here.