Cedar Spring Herb Farm United Plant Savers - Planting the future

Here is a full list of the classes that we offer.

Arousing Body, Mind & Spirit

Just in time for your Valentine. Join us for an evening of sensual delights. Experience food, herbs, essential oils and fun to refresh, revitalize, and rekindle passion in all that we do.

$25 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Chemical Free Hair Care

Herbs have many uses in hair care. in this class we will learn about herbal oils for problem hair, herbal rinses, natural shampoos and henna treatments.

$45 includes all materials, handouts and samples
$25 non-refundable deposit is required.

Chemical Free Shampoo Bars

Similar to soap making, join us to explore the options for natural shampoos, scented or unscented, with recipes for your hair type.

$45 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$25 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Children's Plant PEACE Spring Session

This spring we will be creating a Nature Trail at Cedar Spring Herb Farm. Children are invited into this process. This 6 week session is dedicated to working on the stations of the trail(tree identification, animal friends, swamp dreaming place and more) and making them user friendly. The children will learn as we go and will be encouraged to share and build on what they already know. Parents are invited to join in the fun, this is a community project. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity to get to know this land we live on and give back to it, we will also have circle time each week for singing, playing cooperative games and getting to know each other. Once created, The Plant Peace Nature Trail will be open to the public. This program is facilitated by deer (Deirdre Sullivan) local teacher, artist and naturalist with support of Donna Wood Eaton, ch.Herbalist and farm owner.
 

Children's Plant PEACE Summer Session

The Plant Peace Nature Trail will serve as the children's program resource at the farm. During the 6 week session, we will become familiar with the trees, plants, animals, birds, and spirit of this magical land and trails. Each week we will walk the trail and care for the trail, stopping along the way to learn about the different stations. Storytelling, creative drama, cooperative games, nature art creations and plantings will be part of the session program. This program will be facilited by deer (Deirdre Sullivan) local teacher, artist and naturalist, with the support of Donna Wood Eaton, ch.Herbalsit and farm owner.

Ear Coning

An ancient healing technique, ear coning helps to clear respiratory conditions and balance the body. While available to the general public at most health food stores, there are cautions and associated techniques that are helpful in providing maximum benefits.

$100 includes all materials, handouts and ear cones
$50 non-refundable deposit is required
Limited Registration

Earthworks

A Four Month Program
One Saturday Per Month
9am - 1pm

For those whose hands are drawn to the Earth. Whether your thumbs are green or not join us and learn by doing.

Garden Days include:
  • Organic Gardening Techniques
  • Plant Identification
  • Harvesting, drying and storage of herbs
  • Companion Planting of herbs and vegetables
  • Edible Weeds
  • Plant Communities
  • Seed Starting
  • Transplanting
  • Perennial Division
  • Garden Design
  • Soil Analysis
$100 includes all materials and hand-outs.
$ 50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Essential Oils & Natural Cosmetics

Learn the Art and Science behind natural cosmetics using essential oils to cleanse, tone and moisturize the skin. In this hands-on class, you will prepare your own Natural Skin Care Products.

$60 includes all materials, products and hand-outs.
$30 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Flower & Gem Essence Intensive

Flower and Gem essences are subtle yet powerful energetic body balancing remedies. As the scientific community has moved into understanding and measuring the vibrational essence of our bodies and our world, these preparations offer an effective bridge of understanding between physical science and energetics. This weekend will include using essences internally and externally with the focus on personal healing. We will make an essence and experience different hands-on and intellectual techniques of selecting and using these remedies.

$125 includes all materials, samples, handouts and study guides.
$75 non-refundable deposit required

Garden of Health

A Seven Month Program
 
A unique blend of practical gardening and medicinal herbalism is offered through our seven month program. Our Cape Cod environment lends itself to exploring plants from many different "communities". Walk with us through Cape Cod's marshes, meadows, woods and dunes. Intensive organic gardening skills will also be covered. The course will be taught by Donna Wood Eaton.
Topics will include:
  • Native American Herbs
  • Wild Edibles
  • Gardening from Seed to Harvest
  • Aromatherapy
  • Herbal Formulations
  • Organic Gardening Principles
  • Medicine Chest
  • Winter Health
  • Systems of the Body
  • Natural Cosmetics
  • Herbal Preparations
  • Earth Ceremonies
  • Plant Identification
  • Harvesting and Drying Herbs
  • Botanica Erotica
  • Herbs for Children
  • Ethical Wildcrafting
  • Herbal Tonics
  • History of Herbalism
$950 includes all materials, samples, hand-outs and study guides.
A $200 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Grapevine Harvest Wreath

Wreath making is a simple way to add a touch of creativity to any room or entryway

$25 includes all materials and supplies.
$15 non-refundable deposit is required.

Grow It! Intensive

Hands on in the greenhouse and fields, seed starting, transplanting, stem cutting propagation, potting-on techniques, organic gardening principles, soil preparation, site selection

Herbal Cordials, Tonics & Elixirs

Infusing herbs into everyday things like wines, liqueurs, vinegar and syrups add a new dimension to taste and health. Great ideas for holiday gift giving.
 
$35.00 Includes all materials,handouts and samples.
$20.00 non-refundable deposit is required

Herbal Oils, Bath Bags & Bath Salts

Great for the holidays! Learn how to make specialty blends for skin types and conditions, along with recipes for the season of giving!

$25 includes all materials and handouts.
$15 non-refundable deposit is required.

Herbal Strategies For Menopause

Join in this lively discussion about peri-menopause, menopause & beyond. Strategies will include flower essences, herbs and aromatherapy.
 
$60.00 Includes all materials and handouts.
$35.00 non-refundable deosit is required

Herbs for the Allergy Season

 
Get a jump on allergies by toning and strengthing now! Learn which herbs may be right for you. Are you wet and runny or dry and inflamed?

$30 includes all materials and handouts.
$15 non-refundable deposit is required.

Herbs for the Cold & Flu Season

It is important to have these remedies on hand before a cold or flu sets in. Come and learn the most appropriate herbs for symptom relief and simple preventative measures for you & your family.

$25 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Home Spa Day

Ever wish you could spend the day at a spa but found it too costly? Spend the morning creating natural spa products then, after lunch, experience a salt glow, a mud or clay body wrap, and finish with a scented body oil. A total mind, body and spirit experience!

$75 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$30 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Introduction to Aromatherapy

Experience the Spirit of the Plants through the concentrated scents of essential oils.

Topics covered include:

  • History of Aromatherapy
  • Methods of Extraction
  • Natural vs. Synthetic Essential Oils
  • Pathways into the body
  • Everyday use of essential oils
$45 includes all materials and hand-outs.
$25 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Introduction to Herbalism

A Six Week Course

Learn the basics of safe herbal practice including herbal formulation of cosmetics, tinctures, salves, and medicinal teas. Develop a personal materia medica for home use including herbal first aid, cold and flu remedies and tonic herbs for each body system. Classes include sample products, hands-on demonstrations and great natural product recipes for holiday gift giving.

$175 includes all materials, hand-outs and samples.
$ 75 non-refundable deposit is required.

Kayaking Trips

The Cape has many different environments for herbs.  This rich diversity can best be explored by water and land.  We will have the opportunity to do both on these trips, paddling to out of the way, less traveled places to reach the treasures they hold.  All are welcome whether novice or expert on these trips and instruction will be given along with help in and out of the water.  The trips are weather dependent and sites will be chosen to fit weather conditions, only a washout will keep us from going.  Clothing of fleece or wool in layers is necessary, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses are also recommended.  You may bring snacks/drinks but every effort must be made to keep the enviroments pristine. 

Living the Path of the Heart

A Twelve Week Course

This class is a compilation of Earth centered wisdom based on the teachings of our ancestors and those native healers with whom Donna has studied. In it Donna will share the transformational process of personal healing available to all on the Path of the Heart. The course is extended in its format to give the student time to complete each directional process as we circle the wheel of life and its teachings.

$275 includes all materials and handouts
$150 non-refundable deposit is required

Natural Lotions

 
Join us in the fun of making your own luxurious lotions and creams, scented or unscented, thick or light, the choice is yours!

$35 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$20 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Natural Skin Care - Facials

Come, pamper the skin you're in with an all natural facial. Learn the beauty secrets that abound in natural, inexpensive ingredients.

$25 includes all materials and handouts.
$25 non-refundable deposit is required.
Limited Enrolllment

Preserving The Harvest

Guildlines and procedures for successful canning, learn the boiling water bath method of preserving the harvest.
 
Cost $35.00
Deposit $20.00 non-refundable (To hold your space)

Shamanic Healing Intensive

 
Join Donna for this day of ceremony as she shares the techniques of native healers. Explore indigenous healing techniques culminating in a sweat lodge experience.

$125 includes all materials
$75 non-refundable deposit required

Soap Making

 
Making soap is a wonderful experience. You will never buy a commercial soap again. Using vegetable oils and essential oils, we will create a creamy, gentle cleansing and nourishing soap for the skin. Choices of essential oils are sweet orange, lavender or rosemary. Please let us know your choice when registering.

$45 includes all materials and hand-outs.
$25 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Soy What?

Soy products have flooded the market, but do they really taste good? Are there health benefits? Join us for a tasting of a variety of products and recipes. Included will be serving suggestions and recipes!

$25 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Spirits of Place

The day begins with a Pipe Ceremony at the farm, then we journey together to 5 sites to pray, drum, rattle and vision as we go deep into sacred space and personal process. 
 
Facilitators for the event are:
 
Cathy Taylor  has been exploring the sacred places throughout New England for the past 7 years.  Cathy is a member of NEARA, New England Antiquites Research Association, and has actively explored and researched local stone sites.  She has been instrumental in the preservation of a stone chamber in her hometown of Upton,Ma.  Cathy travels yearly to the earth mounds in Ohio, leading groups on visits during solstice and full moon cycles.  Cathy has visited many ancient sites in England as well and presents power point shows of ancient sites to many groups.   
 
Donna Wood Eaton  Chartered Herbalist and owner of Cedar Spring Herb Farm, has studied with Native Healers for the past 16 years following her Native American heritage.  Donna is a Pipe Carrier and Water Pourer for the lodge and will guide participants through both ceremonies. Donna has also traveled to sacred sites throughout Europe, North America, Central America and the Carribean
 
Upon registration, particiapants will be given a list of things needed for the day, such as sturdy shoes and clothing in layers.  This event will be rain or shine.

Talc-Free Scented Powders

Learn to mix all natural, widely available plant powders, clay, salts, and essential oils into non-carcinogenic body powders; safe for even baby bottoms!

$25 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

The Art of Perfume Making

Many fine fragrances are a blend of essential oils. Learn to blend your signature fragrance at a fraction of the fragrance counter cost.

$25 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

The Natural Home

 
Essential oil products can replace the costly, toxic, chemical products you now use. In this class learn about bacteria busters and safe cleaning products to naturally scent and cleanse.

$35 includes all materials and hand-outs.
$20 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

The Sacred Self - Part I

Unlocking Spirituality and Intuition
A Five Week Course

Incorporating spirituality into the balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being of our daily lives unlocks each person's potential for healing the self and others. This experiential class will enhance your intuitive skills, bringing clarity and connection.

$150 includes all materials and hand-outs.
$ 75 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

The Sacred Self - Part II

Deepening Intuitive Skills and Spiritual Connection
An Eight Week Course



Building on skills developed in Part I, continue the process by recognizing and working with your personal 'way of knowing'. Will include a variety of skills and techniques from indigenous cultures.

$225 includes all materials, hand-outs, and samples.
$100 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Therapeutic Herbalism

A Four Month Advanced Course
One Weekend Per Month
Prerequisite: Garden of Health

Studies include:

  • Managing Chronic Illness
  • Specifics vs. Tonics
  • Advanced Medicine Making
  • Case Studies
  • Intuitive Herbal Skills
  • Flower Essence Therapy
  • Immune Dysfunction
  • Herbal Business Practices
  • Health Assessment
  • Herbal Therapies for Body, Mind and Spirit
  • Poultices, Compresses and Fomentations
  • Energetics of Herbs
$525 includes all materials, hand-outs and samples.
A $100 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required.

Understanding Flower and Gem Essences

Learn the theory and formulation of these powerfully subtle, vibrational remedies. Create a 'Mother Essence' and combination healing essence as we explore this pathway to health.

$125 includes all materials and handouts
$75 non-refundable deposit is required

A group of apprentices

Flowers in the herb garden

Flowers in the herb garden

Flowers in the herb garden

Flowers in the herb garden