From time to time, we offer a variety of herbal classes such as herb and tree walks at the Church of the Holy Basil at 26 Davis Chapel Rd in Candler. Classes include traditional water-bath canning, soap making, herbal extracts, vinegars, plant-based salves, and basket-weaving with invasive vines or herb walks. Come learn and grow with us!

*Refunds available up to one week before the workshop.

Homemade Holidays with Marc Williams 

December 5th 10am-3pm (potluck lunch)

Homemade Holidays The class will focus on culinary gifts and other exciting recipes for a tasty, happy holiday season...Some featured items include chai mix, truffles, chutney, fire cider, probiotic dips and liqueurs. Everyone will leave with their choice of some fire cider, chai mix or truffles to take with them. Samples of all items mentioned here and more will be available for each student to try. Handouts including recipes will be given for everyone to take home as well. Come learn to have a more delicious yet healthy holiday season for your personal enjoyment as well as gift ideas for families and friends. $50 - 100 sliding scale

Ethnobiologist Marc Williams has studied the people, plants, mushrooms, and microbe connection intensively while learning to employ botanicals and other life forms for food, medicine, and beauty in a regenerative manner. His training includes a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, concentrating in Sustainable Agriculture with a minor in Business from Warren Wilson College, and a Master’s degree in Appalachian Studies, concentrating in Sustainable Development with a minor in Geography and Planning from Appalachian State University.