Located on 280 acres of certified organic forest, grasslands and gardens, we had ample material to distill. We had 10 other students join us from all over the country including Hawaii! We loved everyone, and it was so great to make new friends!
Annie and Karen
We divided up into 3 groups and once the morning lectures were finished, we headed out to wildcraft our plant material, break for a fabulous lunch and start our distillations.
Filling the copper still with Spearmint
Distillations were accomplished in Copper Alembic stills. Copper makes the Distillate sweet immediately and doesn't have to "cure" to achieve an amazing hydrosol. Copper also naturally reduces bacterial contamination. Annie showed us the value of record keeping and using sterile techniques at all times during and after the distillation. Watching the hydrosol start to drip from the spout was an epic moment for all of us!
St. John's Wort and Yarrow
Smelling and tasting the hydrosol periodically is key to a beautiful, strong hydrosol.
Hydrosol Facts:
Outdoor Classroom
What I learned from the class, "From Harvest to Hydrosol Workshop", is that the hydrosols are amazing! I saw the work involved in producing a high-quality artisan crafted distillate (hydrosol) and the sweet rewards of this hard work. There's nothing like handling the plant material, getting to know the plants and watching the process happen. Yes, hydrosols are amazing, therapeutic and fun to use. Distilling hydrosols is an art and a love of the plants "blossomed".
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