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WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS
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Preparing Herbal Remedies
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Since the summer of 1999 we have offered
workshops
encompassing a wide variety of themes (herbal crafts, folklore,
cooking with herbs, herbal teas, and fairies in the garden).
Conducted herb walks through our gardens are also very popular.
Most workshops include Tea (specialty herbal tea and decadent
treats!), or a full gourmet lunch from the Rivendell Tea Room
Café.
Workshops and Special Events,
offered free of charge to all Rivendell Guests!
Please join us for our annual series of
special events - offered complimentary to all our Rivendell
guests throughout the summer and early fall. No pre-registration
required. Mark these dates on your calendar!
Sunday, May 13 - Celebrating Our Mothers!
All mothers receive a complimentary Spanish Lavender plant and
tips about how to grow lavender!
Sunday, June 3 - Sage Advice in the Gardens
At 2 pm, learn about the many culinary and healing properties of
sage, the International Herb of the Year. Make a sage boutineer
to take home with you!
Sunday, June 17 - Our Wonderful Dads!
All fathers receive a free Lemon Balm plant and information about
how to use this versatile herb!
Sunday, July 15 - Herbal Scavenger Hunt
From 11 am - 4 pm put your herbal smarts into practice. An
entertaining event for all - beginners are specially welcome!
Everyone receives a herbal prize.
Sunday, August 12 - A Herbal History
At 3 pm, join us for a brief garden stroll to learn about the
history of the herbs used in preparing the cuisine at the
Rivendell Tea Room Café.
Sunday, Aug 26 - Herbal Scavenger Hunt
From 11 am - 4 pm put your herbal smarts into practice. An
entertaining event for all - beginners are specially welcome!
Everyone receives a herbal prize.
Sunday, September 30 - Your Herbal Harvest
At 2 pm, learn about the various methods for perserving and using the
herbs in your garden. Hands-on demonstrations and free fact sheet!
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Rivendell Summer Workshops
We continue to offer workshops so that you may
learn about herbal folklore and the many uses of culinary,
medicinal, body-care and herbs.
Payment in advance is required. Applicable taxes are
extra.
All prices are in Canadian dollars.
If your workshop does not include a full meal, be sure
to reserve your seating in advance!
Culinary Herbs from the Garden
Learn how herbs are used to enhance the value and flavour of our
everyday cooking. Gather herbs from our gardens and experiment
with blending various herb mixes to be enjoyed with Rivendell
herbal tea.
Sunday, June 24; 1:30 - 4:30 pm - $23.
Herb Walk & Luncheon
Experience a stimulating morning stroll through our themed
gardens and learn about herbal folklore and the uses of culinary,
medicinal, and fragrant herbs. Then relax, and enjoy a delicious
luncheon in the Rivendell Tea Room Café.
Saturday, June 30 & Aug 18; 10 - 1 pm - $29.
Herb Walk & Afternoon Tea
Same enjoyable experience as above, only ended by an afternoon
tea in the Rivendell Tea Room Café.
Saturday, June 30 & Aug 18; 1:30 - 4:30 pm - $23.
Preparing Herbal Teas
Enjoy a leisurely walk in our gardens to gather a variety of
herbs suitable for tea. Blend your harvest to make your own
specialty tea blend. Add exotic spices if you wish! Share your
tea with others, accompanied by treats from the Rivendell Tea
Room Café.
Sunday, July 8; 1:30 - 3:30 pm - $23.
Celebrating Women & Herbs
The morning is spent with local, traditional herbalist Sherri
Bergman discovering herbs on our property that can benefit women
- from puberty, to pregnancy, to menopause. After a gourmet
lunch, included in the workshop fee, collect and blend a variety
of herbal remedies to take home. Recipe handouts provided.
Sat. Aug. 25; 10:00 - 4:00 pm - $68.
RIVENDELL HERB FARM
2083 Hollowview Road, RR 2, Stirling, ON, Canada K0K 3E0
Tel: 613-395-0088 Cel: 613-848-0808
Fax: 1-613-395-0666
E-Mail: michael@rutland.ca
Owner/Operators: Michael Rutland &
Marilyn Lawrie
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