Overview

Craft your very own winter tonic and botanical oil during this Soil to Soul guided workshop with owner Rachael. Explore Robertson’s Farm & Apothecary to learn about small-scale farming, harvest seasonal herbs for your creations, and meet the Highland cattle who nourish the soil and call the farm home!

Experience Includes:

• Tour Robertson’s Farm & Apothecary with your passionate guide Rachael, meet the Highland cattle who help work the land and nourish the soil, and hear about the Robertson family’s journey to Nova Scotia.
• Choose and harvest herbs to craft traditional folk remedy tonics and oils with all equipment and necessary packaging provided.
• Learn about land energies, small-scale farming, and the bountiful gifts from your summer garden you can use year-round during this three-hour, hands-on workshop.
• Create and take home your very own bottle of winter tonic for the soul and bottle of botanical skin oil.

Location:

Robertson's Farm & Apothecary: 754 Canaan Mountain Rd, Canaan, NS

2024 Dates:

• January 14
• February 4
• March 3
• April 7

Time:

9am - 12pm

Price: Starting at $135 per person (16+) + HST + booking fees which includes a winter tonic, botanical skin oil, tea and snacks.

Check availability and book your experience HERE.

Good to Know:

• This experience is approximately three hours in length and is offered rain or shine.
• Rubber boots or similar outdoor footwear are required to tour the farm. Dress for the weather and consider wearing layers as we will be outside for parts of the experience.
• Feel free to bring a water bottle with you. Lots of tea and refreshments will be provided throughout this experience.
• A washroom is available on site, but is only accessible by a staircase.
• All ingredients and packaging for this experience are provided.
• Guests must be able to navigate rough terrain and steps.