Smugglers' Notch Resort and Jeffersonville, VT10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Indulge your senses and pamper yourself with any one of these refreshing workshops. Not only will you feel rejuvenated, you'll also learn techniques to take home with you - so whenever you need it, you can give yourself a little relaxation at home and reminisce about your Smugglers' Summer Vacation.
Yoga Classes
Hatha - Sun. & Mon., 9:00 am - 10:15 am Vinyasa - Tue., 10:00 am - 11:15 am & 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Deep Flow - Wed., 8:00 am – 9:15 am Hatha -Thu., 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Hatha Yoga -This all levels Hatha practice will leave participants energized and ready to face a day of adventure. We will create space and strength in the body and mind as we breathe through both fluid and static poses. This is an alignment based practice with many modifications being offered for all abilities. Advance registration required as space is limited. All levels, Ages 13 & older. Meet at the Nordland Library.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - This all-levels vinyasa practice will cultivate presence and leave you feeling its rejuvenating effects long after class ends. Vinyasa Flow links breath and movement while building heat, endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, and mental focus. The class will flow through a series of poses, with functional alignment cues and options that can lighten or intensify poses and transitions so you can honor your body's wisdom with awareness and skill. Class will also incorporate beginner-friendly meditation and breath-work. Advance registration required as space is limited. All levels, Ages 13 & older. Meet at the Nordland Library.
Deep Flow Yoga - In Deep Flow, dynamic movements and empowering postures are synchronized with the breath and joined in a smooth flowing way to bring attendees a deeper awareness of their own body experience. Class attendees are encouraged to be present with their body and breath in a non-judgmental, witnessing way. There will be time for meditation, breath-work, and a moderate physical practice with modifications offered for varying abilities. Advance registration required as space is limited. All levels, Ages 13 & older. Meet at the Nordland Library.
Herbal Goddess Facial
Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon $45 per person, per session. Want to achieve that Goddess glow that radiates from within?
Join Kelley Robie, of Horsetail Herbs as we honor our inner Goddess: The Maiden, Mother, & Wise Woman, in this luxurious facial that will balance, nourish, and restore your skin. We will begin our self-care ritual with a Balancing Grains Cleanser followed by a Hydrating Glow Elixir, preparing us for a Gua Sha Facial Massage. After our massage we will enjoy a Soothing Mud Mask followed by a Green Goddess Hydrating Mist and end with an Aphrodite Lotion. You will leave rejuvenated and go home with products for more facials! Ages 8 & older. Preregistration is required as space is limited. Meet at the Nordland Library.
Home Herbal Apothecary
Wednesday 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm $45 per person, per session. Join Kelley Robie, of Horsetail Herbs, and transform everyday ingredients into remedies that heal.
Whether you're interested in creating delicious meals that highlight common spices, or preparing home remedies for common ailments, this class makes it easy for anyone to prepare their own herbal creations. With step-by-step instructions and plenty of herbal wisdom, we’ll discuss techniques for harvesting, drying & storing herbs and then make some highly effective herbal preparations using common kitchen herbs and spices. We will be making a Sore Muscle Balm, a Nutritious Wild Greens Pesto, an Infection Fighting Syrup, and Soothing Digestive Pastilles. Go home with lots of easy-to-follow recipes! Ages 8 & older. Preregistration required as space is limited. Class meets at the Nordland Library.
Enchanted Botanical Candle Making
Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm $45 per person, per session. Enjoy the warm glow and aroma of a crackling candle lighting up your dark enchanted evenings!
Join Kelley Robie, of Horsetail Herbs, and learn how to make your own natural “campfire candles” scented with essential oils. The basics of candle making will be covered as we create a Decorated Glass Votive Candle and a Luminous Tea Light Candle, using wooden wicks with the soothing sounds of a soft crackling fire. Using soy and beeswax as our base we will review necessary equipment and discover the nuances of candle making. Ages 8 & older. Preregistration required as space is limited. Class meets at the Nordland Library.
Mushroom Hunt
Thursday, 9:00 am - 10:30 am $15 per person, per session. Let our local foraging expert guide you in discovering the mushrooms found around Smugglers' Notch Resort.
The focus of this walk will be on the many edible mushrooms in the area as well as their toxic lookalikes. This hour and a half walk will bring you on a trail through the woods along a brook, so please dress appropriately. Meet at the Gazebo on the Village Green. A minimum of 3 people are required for this activity to happen. Ages 10 & older.
Wild Edible & Medicinal Herb Walk
Thursday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm $40 per person, per session. Just a few steps outside your door lies a world of plants waiting to be discovered!
Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs will guide you on this introduction to identifying common and abundant “weeds” that make some of our very best wild foods and medicines. Here in Vermont for at least half of the year we can find dozens of nutritious and healing plants to incorporate into our meals! We will identify local plant species, discuss parts of the plants used, when to harvest them, and even do some taste-testing. You will go home with wild food recipes galore and a new appreciation for Vermont’s local wild plants. Local eating at its best, both fresh and free! Ages 8 & older. Preregistration required as space is limited. Class meets at the Nordland Library.
A Celebration of Fairies!
Thursday 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm $45 per person, per session. Do you love all things Botanical, Magical and Fairy related?
Join Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs as we provide a special home for those elusive little sprites! Learn the secrets of how to attract these magical, botanical caretakers while having fun making and decorating your own mini fairy garden. We will be using fresh and dried plants, herbs, aromatherapy, and nature inspired materials. You will go home with the perfect garden to attract your fairy friends! This class is open to all! Ages 7 & older. Preregistration required as space is limited. Class meets at the Nordland Library.
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