Herbalism 101
Rhizome Revival is teaming up with Bastrop Botanical Gardens to present our monthly education series.
We are kicking off the season in September with Introduction to Herbal Medicine.
Crone & Sage ZOOM class with Tuesdays in the Garden
Come circle round and share in the wise women ways of how to traverse the rite of passage known as menopause. Discover what elements trigger or sustain certain effects and how lifestyle combined with the support of our plant allies can ease this transition. Let’s unite together in the coming of crones as we nourish our whole selves in wellness and embrace this new found strength of the ages.
Tuesdays in the Garden is an online women's education series created by women for women, meeting every other Tuesday in 2025 from 7-8 PM CST. Originally $111, this series is now $55 ~ anyone registering will have video access to all previous sessions!
Our presenters focus on health and wellness, spirituality, art and Mama Earth! Click the link to see a listing of presentations for the year!
https://www.goddesses.garden/service-page/tuesdays-in-the-garden-series?referral=service_list_widget
Elderberry Syrup Make & Take Workshop
Location: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop TX 78602
The kids are back in school and you know what that means. Come gather with us on the farm as we customize a 32oz blend of herbal goodness of your very own to stave off those coughs, colds and flu. We are here to help keep you and the ones you love well during this and the coming holiday season.
Space is limited so reserve your seat soon.
#elmforestfarm #healthiswealth #givethegiftofwellness #allorganic #smallbatch #handcrafted #motherdaughterduo #neverstoplearning
First Saturday Farm Days
Come on out and join us
the first Saturday of each month for
First Saturday Farm Days
from 9AM to 1PM
at Elm Forest Farm
in Bastrop TX
Bring the family, pack a picnic lunch, relax beneath the trees, swing in a hammock, cuddle a furry or feathered friend, enjoy a plant walk, check out new permaculture projects, shop the apothecary and farmhouse stand, and meet new friends.
We love animals as much as you, but for the safety of our free range birds we request that rover sit this one out.
Message me to RSVP and for directions… map apps like to send folks through a cow pasture.
Usually I’m working weekends and miss out on all the fun. These First Saturday Farm days are a selfish opportunity to hang with all you beautiful people.
See y’all down on the farm.
Free Class: Summer Plant Foraging for Health & Healing
What: In this class we will identify bioregional plants, what parts are most beneficial and how they assist us through the hot summer months both nutritionally and medicinally. The tenants of ethical wild harvesting will also be presented for safety, conservation and sustainability. Let’s get growing!
Where: The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd Austin, TX 78735
When: Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: Free to the public
Who: Leesalyn Koehler, Bastrop TX
Leesalyn has been digging in the earth and communing with nature sprites for over four decades, while also offering her services as a health & wellness educator in the greater Austin area since 2001.
As a bioregional herbalist, she crafts local plants as they are seasonally available and encourages folks of all ages to become stewards of the Earth - befriending plant allies in their own backyard.
She is a graduate of the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism with Ginger Webb in Austin, TX and currently studying Clinical Herbalism and Functional Botanical Medicine with the Herbal Medics Academy in Taos, NM.
#FoodIsMedicine #HealthBeginsAtHome #HealThySelf #EmpoweredLiving
Free Class: Crone & Sage
Location: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop TX 78602
Come circle round the farm table while we sip tea and learn the wise women ways of how to traverse the rite of passage known as menopause. Discover what elements trigger or sustain certain effects and how lifestyle combined with the support of our plant allies can ease this transition. Let’s unite together in the coming of crones as we nourish our whole selves in wellness and embrace this new found strength of the ages.
Who: Leesalyn Koehler, Bastrop TX
Leesalyn has been digging in the earth and communing with nature sprites for over four decades, while also offering her services as a health & wellness educator in the greater Austin area since 2001.
As a bioregional herbalist, she crafts local plants as they are seasonally available and encourages folks of all ages to become stewards of the Earth - befriending plant allies in their own backyard.
Fire Cider Making Workshop
Location: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop TX 78602
Join us on the farm as we will be brewing up a batch of Fire Cider. This hands on workshop will have you chopping, grating and dicing your very own brew while learning all the folk formula secrets. Come on out with your favorite cutting board and knife… we will provide the rest. Class size is limited so be sure to message me for directions and to RSVP.
Cost: $25.
#rhizomerevival #healthiswealth #givethegiftofwellness #allorganic #smallbatch #handcrafted #motherdaughterduo #neverstoplearning
First Saturday Farm Days
Come on out and join us
the first Saturday of each month for
First Saturday Farm Days
from 10AM to 3PM
at Elm Forest Farm
in Bastrop TX
Bring the family, pack a picnic lunch, relax beneath the trees, swing in a hammock, cuddle a furry or feathered friend, enjoy a plant walk, check out new permaculture projects, shop the apothecary and farmhouse stand, and meet new friends.
Join us for a free fruit tree class from 10am to Noon with Lee Wallace. Then stick around for a native plant Id and foraging walk at 1pm.
We love animals as much as you, but for the safety of our free range birds we request that rover sit this one out.
Message me to RSVP and for directions… map apps like to send folks through a cow pasture.
Usually I’m working weekends and miss out on all the fun. These First Saturday Farm days are a selfish opportunity to hang with all you beautiful people.
See y’all down on the farm.
Kids Day On The Farm
When: Saturday May 3, 2025 9am-3pm
Our First Saturday Farm Day is all for the kids day! Come on out for a fun filled day of activities, adventure, wonders, and crafts.
Our incubator will be pipping with baby chicks and hope to catch some little ones still emerging from their shells.
We will be harvesting seeds from last years luffa and okra pods to plant in small pots to take home to grow your own. This activity will include an informational about soil, compost, fertilization, hydration and sun exposure.
Field games will be set up for badminton and croquet or relax in the hammock and tree swing.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy beneath the shade of the trees and we will provide the rest.
After lunch we will take a nature walk through the woods to identify local plants for food and medicine. Then close out the afternoon with a fun clay creations activity from our local soil.
Where: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop TX
RSPV to reserve your space and for directions.
Cultivating Fruit Trees
Where: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop, TX 78602
What: Join us for this information packed class of tried and true fruit trees for central Texas. Learn how to choose the right variety for your space. Also, dig deep in how best to overcome clay soil limitations. Bring your questions and something to take notes. We look forward to seeing you!
This is a free class.
Who: Your teacher, Guest teacher Lee Wallace is a sought after grafting instructor with18 years experience growing fruit trees in Central Texas and 10 years experience managing a fruit orchard.
RSVP to confirm your space and for directions.
First Saturday Farm Days
Come on out and join us
the first Saturday of each month for
First Saturday Farm Days
from 10AM to 3PM
at Elm Forest Farm
in Bastrop TX
Bring the family, pack a picnic lunch, relax beneath the trees, swing in a hammock, cuddle a furry or feathered friend, enjoy a plant walk, check out new permaculture projects, shop the apothecary and farmhouse stand, and meet new friends.
Join us for a free fruit tree class from 10am to Noon with Lee Wallace. Then stick around for a native plant Id and foraging walk at 1pm.
We love animals as much as you, but for the safety of our free range birds we request that rover sit this one out.
Message me to RSVP and for directions… map apps like to send folks through a cow pasture.
Usually I’m working weekends and miss out on all the fun. These First Saturday Farm days are a selfish opportunity to hang with all you beautiful people.
See y’all down on the farm.
Tinctures 101 Make & Take workshop
Join us for this immersive workshop designed to empower you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to create your own herbal tinctures. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this workshop will guide you through the step-by-step process of tincture-making using high-quality ingredients.
Learn the art and science of tincture-making.
Discover the properties and benefits of native plants.
Don’t miss this chance to learn a timeless craft and create something truly beneficial for your health and wellness!
Spots are limited, so reserve your spot today!
When: Saturday March 15, 2025 from 10-noon.
Where: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop TX 78602
Cost: $30
Infused Oil and Salves Make & Take workshop
Have you ever wanted to make medicine out of common native plants? Consider attending our workshop on infusion and salve making! In our upcoming workshop, you will learn the essentials of processing native species into effective remedies.
You can expect to learn how to:
Identify a few basic medicinal plants
Make an oil infusion out of a plant
Learn how to turn your infusion into a salve
This class is open to ages 12+, 9+ with an adult
Class size is limited.
Where: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop TX 78602
When: Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM to Noon.
Cost: $30
Weeds for Wellness
Where: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop, TX 78602
What: Come on out as we explore 7 backyard weeds and the bounty of health they have to offer. Bring your questions about everything you ever wanted to know about Dandelion, Ragweed, Nettles, Chickweed, Cleavers, Bee Balm, and Shepherds Purse. Also a pen and paper… you will want to take notes. This is a free class.
Who: Your teacher, Leesalyn Koehler, has been digging in the earth and communing with nature sprites for over four decades. She has also been offering her services as a health & wellness educator in the greater Austin area since 2001. As a bioregional herbalist, she crafts local plants as they are seasonally available and encourages folks of all ages to become stewards of the Earth - befriending plant allies in their own backyard. She is a graduate of the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism with Ginger Webb in Austin and currently studying Clinical Herbalism and Functional Botanical Medicine with the Herbal Medics Academy in Taos, NM.
RSVP to confirm your space and for directions.
First Saturday Farm Days
Come on out and join us
the first Saturday of each month for
First Saturday Farm Days
from 9AM to 3PM
at Elm Forest Farm
in Bastrop TX
Bring the family, pack a picnic lunch, relax beneath the trees, swing in a hammock, cuddle a furry or feathered friend, enjoy a plant walk, check out new permaculture projects, shop the apothecary and farmhouse stand, and meet new friends.
A free class, Weeds for Wellness, will be offered from 11-noon. Discover how 7 common backyard plants can aid your health and healing .
We love animals as much as you, but for the safety of our free range birds we request that rover sit this one out.
Message me to RSVP and for directions… map apps like to send folks through a cow pasture.
Usually I’m working weekends and miss out on all the fun. These First Saturday Farm days are a selfish opportunity to hang with all you beautiful people.
See y’all down on the farm.
Hot & Sweet Remedies for Cold & Flu Season
What: Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider at home. We will discuss the benefits and explore variations of these tried and true folk formulas to personalize a blend that is just right for you and yours.
Where: The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves RdAustin, TX 78735
When: Tuesday December 3, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: Free to the public
Who: Leesalyn Koehler, Bastrop TX
Leesalyn has been digging in the earth and communing with nature sprites for over four decades, while also offering her services as a health & wellness educator in the greater Austin area since 2001.
As a bioregional herbalist, she crafts local plants as they are seasonally available and encourages folks of all ages to become stewards of the Earth - befriending plant allies in their own backyard.
She is a graduate of the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism with Ginger Webb in Austin, TX and currently studying Clinical Herbalism and Functional Botanical Medicine with the Herbal Medics Academy in Taos, NM.
#FoodIsMedicine #HealthBeginsAtHome #HealThySelf #EmpoweredLiving
Elderberry Syrup Make & Take Workshop
NOTE: Venue Location Change. The evenings workshop will be held at Community Gardens in Bastrop. Our kitchen is limited and the new venue will allow more folks to attend. Space is limited.
Location: Community Gardens, 1067 W. State Hwy 71, Bastrop TX 78602
Here is a great gift idea to keep you and the ones you love well during the holiday season.
This popular folk remedy has been used for centuries to boost the immune system, reduce symptoms, and minimize the duration of the common cold and flu.
Come gather around the farm table as we customize a 16oz blend of herbal goodness of your very own.
$20 donation tickets are available to cover the cost of materials and to reserve your space. As a 501c3 educational farm your donation is tax deductible. Let me know if you would like to receive a receipt and I will have one for you at class.
#elmforestfarm #rhizomerevival #nonprofit #educationalfarm #healthiswealth #givethegiftofwellness #allorganic #smallbatch #handcrafted #motherdaughterduo #neverstoplearning
First Saturday Farm Days
Come on out and join us
the first Saturday of each month for
First Saturday Farm Days
from 9AM to 3PM
at Elm Forest Farm
in Bastrop TX
Bring the family, pack a picnic lunch, relax beneath the trees, swing in a hammock, cuddle a furry or feathered friend, enjoy a plant walk, check out new permaculture projects, shop the apothecary and farmhouse stand, and meet new friends.
We love animals as much as you, but for the safety of our free range birds we request that rover sit this one out.
Message me to RSVP and for directions… map apps like to send folks through a cow pasture.
Usually I’m working weekends and miss out on all the fun. These First Saturday Farm days are a selfish opportunity to hang with all you beautiful people.
See y’all down on the farm.
Fire Cider Workshop
Location: Elm Forest Farm, Bastrop TX 78602
Join us on the farm as we will be brewing up a batch of Fire Cider to warm and keep us well in the coming cold months. This hands on workshop will have you chopping, grating and dicing your very own brew while learning all the folk formula secrets. Come on out with your favorite cutting board and knife… we will provide the rest. Class size is limited so be sure to message me for directions and to RSVP.
Suggested donation $20.
#rhizomerevival #healthiswealth #givethegiftofwellness #allorganic #smallbatch #handcrafted #motherdaughterduo #neverstoplearning
Free Kitchen Witchery Class
What: Discover how 15 everyday kitchen herbs can help with your health and healing. Be sure to bring a pen and paper… you will want to take notes.
Where: The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves RdAustin, TX 78735
When: Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: Free to the public
Who: Leesalyn Koehler, Bastrop TX
Leesalyn has been digging in the earth and communing with nature sprites for over four decades, while also offering her services as a health & wellness educator in the greater Austin area since 2001.
As a bioregional herbalist, she crafts local plants as they are seasonally available and encourages folks of all ages to become stewards of the Earth - befriending plant allies in their own backyard.
She is a graduate of the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism with Ginger Webb in Austin, TX and currently studying Clinical Herbalism and Functional Botanical Medicine with the Herbal Medics Academy in Taos, NM.
#FoodIsMedicine #HealthBeginsAtHome #HealThySelf #EmpoweredLiving
