From Harvest to Hydrosol (tm)

We will offer this class again in 2013

Three Days of Harvesting, Distilling and Bottling Hydrosols and Essential Oils

Learn the Art of Alchemy

• Intensive
• Hands on
• Learn on Multiple sizes and styles of Alembic Stills
• Take Home Products

Class size is limited

*We also have a minimum attendance that has to be met before workshop is finalized.

*We will finalize no later than June 2, 2012 . Please do not book airfare before this date.

A sampling of what we will learn

JULY 6

When: 9-5

Tour of the Farm

Distillation History and the history of Alembics

What size still is right for you and your business

How stills are made

Ratios, how much and why

Hands on distilling on Alembic stills (afternoon)

JULY 7

When: 9-5

Plants and Botany

Harvesting and the importance of timing

Where is the oil? What secrets do the plants hold?

Harvest the afternoon's crops

Hands on distilling on Alembic stills (afternoon)

July 8

When: 9-2

Hands on distilling on Alembic stills (morning)

Importance of Water, Copper

What to do with the Essential oil and Hydrosol

Handling Hydrosols, CLEANLINESS!

Filtering, Bottling, Shipping

Come enjoy the Inland Northwest and learn about the plants and Alembics.

We will provide the following meals:

• Light breakfast (cereals & fruit) and beverages (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• Fresh salads and breads for lunch and beverages (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• 2 Catered Gourmet dinners - (Friday & Saturday)

You are responsible for lodging, please visit the Travel & Lodging Link

This is a rural settings with limited facilities, so please come prepared.

It can be very hot in July, bring Hats and work clothes

There will be light hiking, and light physical requirements