Traditional Skincare – Crafting with Tallow
Before petroleum-based lotions and synthetic stabilizers, our ancestors crafted deeply nourishing skincare from whole, natural ingredients. Tallow—rich in skin-loving fats—was a staple in traditional ointments, healing balms, and soap-making. Join us to reconnect with time-honored skincare traditions and create your own 2oz Herbal Tallow Balm and a bar of Chamomile Tallow Soap to take home.
In this hands-on workshop we’ll explore:
-How to render and purify tallow for a smooth, odorless balm
-The basics of tallow soap making
- How to bend tallow with infused oils for a deeply nourishing, custom balm
Beacon Farmers Market: 4/27
Come visit Sasha at the Beacon Farmers Market, where she will be offering a seasonal selection of foraged and handcrafted herbal products, from wildcrafted tinctures and salves to botanical skincare. Stop by to explore what’s fresh and in season, connect with the plants, and check out the herbal workshops she’s offering this season!
29th Annual Spring Wassail at Stone Ridge Orchard
Join us May 3rd and 4th 2025 for our 29th Annual Spring Wassail at Stone Ridge Orchard. Sing, dance, and feast as we celebrate an ancient Celtic Ritual for the coming of spring and the promise of a bountiful harvest! Come join the circle for traditional folk-style dancing to live Balkan music, as we celebrate Djurdjevdan/Herdelzi (St. George's Day.)
Gathering the Green: Food and Medicine Series – Flower Medicine
Join us for Flower Medicine, the first workshop in the Gathering the Green: Food & Medicine Series. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the art of cooking, baking and making medicine with flowers—learning how to craft floral honeys, vinegars, and syrups that capture both the beauty and medicine of the blossoms.
Beacon Farmers Market: 5/18
Come visit Sasha at the Beacon Farmers Market, where she will be offering a seasonal selection of foraged and handcrafted herbal products, from wildcrafted tinctures and salves to botanical skincare. Stop by to explore what’s fresh and in season, connect with the plants, and check out the herbal workshops she’s offering this season!
Forage & Dye Workshop: Mugwort
This Forage and Dye workshop will feature Mugwort, which we will gather together and transform into a dye bath. Experiment with silk scraps, ribbons, and yarn on your own lap loom to weave your own textural tapestry - layering together naturally dyed materials to create a piece that reflects the shifting landscape around us.
Beacon Farmers Market - 6/8
Come visit Sasha at the Beacon Farmers Market, where she will be offering a seasonal selection of foraged and handcrafted herbal products, from wildcrafted tinctures and salves to botanical skincare. Stop by to explore what’s fresh and in season, connect with the plants, and check out the herbal workshops she’s offering this season!
Dreaming with the Land: An Overnight Retreat for Dreaming and Plant Connection
Dreaming with the Land is an overnight retreat at Heartsong Sanctuary in High Falls, NY, dedicated to deepening our connection to dreams, the land, and each other. Through ritual, plant allies, and shared dreamwork, we honor dreams as sacred messengers and explore their wisdom in community. Slow down, listen, and remember the language of dreaming as a path to insight, healing, and belonging.
Gathering the Green: Food & Medicine Series – Midsummer Magic
Step into the height of summer’s abundance and celebrate the magic of Midsummer in this special seasonal gathering. Midsummer Magic is an invitation to connect with the creative energy of the land, to honor the turning of the wheel, and to revel in the bounty of the season’s plants.
Gathering the Green: Food and Medicine Series - Herbal Summer Skincare
Summer is a time of sun, heat, and outdoor adventures—making it the perfect season to nourish and protect the skin with plant medicine. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the art of herbal skincare, focusing on infused oils, soothing balms, and healing salves made with summer’s abundant herbs at Heartsong Sancturary.
Gathering the Green: Food and Medicine Series - Dreaming with Artemisia
Mugwort and Sweet Annie, two beloved members of the Artemisia family, have long been used for dreamwork, protection, and intuition. In this immersive workshop, we will explore their medicine through hands-on preparation, sensory experience, and deep connection with the land.
Forage & Dye Workshop: Mulberry
This Forage and Dye workshop will feature Mulberry, which we will gather together and transform into a dye bath. Experiment with silk scraps, ribbons, and yarn on your own lap loom to weave your own textural tapestry - layering together naturally dyed materials to create a piece that reflects the shifting landscape around us.
Gathering the Green: Food and Medicine Series - Golden Harvest
As the days grow cooler and the golden hues of autumn unfold, we turn to the seasonal medicine of Goldenrod—a plant of resilience, warmth, and abundance. In this hands-on workshop, we will gather Goldenrod from the land and craft two timeless herbal preparations (Goldenrod Pear Cordial and an Autumn Oxymel) to support wellness in the shifting season.
Forage & Dye Workshop: Black Walnut
This Forage and Dye workshop will feature Black Walnut, which we will gather together and transform into a dye bath. Experiment with silk scraps, ribbons, and yarn on your own lap loom to weave your own textural tapestry - layering together naturally dyed materials to create a piece that reflects the shifting landscape around us.
Gathering the Green: Food and Medicine Series - Honoring Samhain
As the veil thins and the season of deep magic and ancestral remembrance arrives, we gather to honor Samhain with plant allies that guide us through the liminal spaces. This workshop will be a celebration of intuition, ritual, and the wisdom of the unseen, weaving together hands-on medicine-making, land connection, and firelit gathering.
Forage & Dye Workshop: Garlic Mustard
This Forage and Dye workshop will feature Garlic Mustard, which we will gather together and transform into a dye bath. Experiment with silk scraps, ribbons, and yarn on your own lap loom to weave your own textural tapestry - layering together naturally dyed materials to create a piece that reflects the shifting landscape around us.
Sasha will also have a Garlic Mustard Pesto for everyone to try! Herbal tea will be provided.
Crafting with Tallow Workshop: Sunday March 23rd
Before petroleum-based lotions and synthetic stabilizers, our ancestors crafted deeply nourishing skincare from whole, natural ingredients. Tallow—rich in skin-loving fats—was a staple in traditional ointments, healing balms, and soap-making.
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore:
✨ How to render and purify tallow for a smooth, odorless balm
✨ The basics of tallow soap-making
✨ How to blend tallow with infused herbal oils for a deeply healing, custom balm
Tallow is biologically similar to human sebum, meaning it:
✅ Absorbs easily without clogging pores
✅ Provides deep, long-lasting moisture
✅ Contains essential fatty acids (omega-3, 6, 7, and 9)
✅ Is rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, which promote skin regeneration
✅ Has natural antimicrobial properties
Unlike modern lotions filled with synthetic stabilizers, tallow is a pure, whole-fat skincare ingredient that our ancestors relied on for generations.
Join us to reconnect with time-honored skincare traditions and create your own tallow balm and soap.
$45/person
Click HERE to sign up. Email info@sashabotanica.com if you would like to register but are experiencing financial difficulties - no one will be turned away!
-Limited to 6 attendees-
Traditional Skincare: Crafting with Tallow
Unlike modern lotions filled with synthetic stabilizers, tallow is a pure, whole-fat skincare ingredient that our ancestors relied on for generations.
Join us to reconnect with time-honored skincare traditions and create a luxurious, all-natural balm to take home!
By The Hearth: Mothering the Mother
Join us for a cozy gathering intended to nourish your creativity. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the art of sculpting goddess figurines using wild-foraged clay, connecting with creativity and the Earth. As you shape your unique creation, you’ll be supported in a warm, nurturing environment with herbal-infused drinks and baked goods lovingly prepared by chef Callie. Callie is a Chef, Doula, Herbalist, Nutritionist, and Mother. She currently resides in Boulder, CO where she works as a private chef and also creates skincare products for her brand, Earthen Hands (https://earthen-hands.myshopify.com/)
This workshop is an invitation for women to come together, embrace their creative flow, and be cared for. Whether you’re experienced with clay or just curious, this is a space to connect, create, and be nourished in every sense.
Sat. Jan 25th 2pm-4pm
Wallkill NY
$75
Children welcome to join!
RSVP: info@sashabotanica.com
By the Hearth: An Evening of Clay & Connection
Join us on the eve of the Winter Solstice for a creative evening by the hearth. Inspired by Marija Gimbutas’ The Living Goddesses, we’ll honor an ancient tradition by sculpting our own Neolithic goddess figurines with both wild foraged and donated clay from The Newburgh Pottery.
Elderberry Elixir Workshop at One With Land
Join us at One with Land in Pine Bush, NY, for a hands-on workshop on crafting your own immune-boosting Elderberry Elixir! Learn how to make a nourishing elderberry syrup with herbal ingredients that support wellness throughout the season. You’ll go home with a bottle of your own syrup and a recipe card, so you can easily create these powerful elixirs for friends and family this holiday season. Perfect for anyone looking to incorporate herbal wellness into their self-care routine!
Click here to sign up!
Whipped Body Butter Workshop at Vulgaris Herbs
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore the ingredients and techniques for creating a rich, all-natural body butter that’s perfect for nourishing your skin through the colder months. You'll get to customize your own blend, creating a product that’s uniquely yours.
Each attendee will go home with a jar of their own handmade body butter, plus a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it, making it easy to create thoughtful, handmade gifts for friends and family this holiday season. Come connect with a community of like-minded creators and leave with skills that bring a little extra care and comfort to your loved ones!
To register for this workshop, sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-whipped-body-butter-35-tickets-1077093639069?aff=oddtdtcreator
About Sasha...
Sasha is an herbalist & artist in the Hudson Valley, teaching and creating for all who are interested in enriching their lives through the magic of plants. She offers hands-on workshops that immerse participants in the world of herbalism and natural body care. By collaborating with local artists and herbalists, she creates unique opportunities for creative exploration and skill-sharing, celebrating the beauty of plants and the power of community.
Artisans Handmade Holiday Market
We would like to invite you to our fifth annual Holiday Market happening Friday, November 29, from 4–9PM and Saturday, November 30, from 11AM – 4PM at the Old Dutch Church in the heart of Kingston
Artisans Handmade Holiday Market
We would like to invite you to our fifth annual Holiday Market happening Friday, November 29, from 4–9PM and Saturday, November 30, from 11AM – 4PM at the Old Dutch Church in the heart of Kingston
Holiday Market at Twin Star Orchards, New Paltz NY
Sasha Botanica will be vending the Holiday Market at Twin Star Orchards in New Paltz, Sunday November 24th! Their Holiday Market showcases over 65 rotating local artisans and makers of everything from food and drinks to jewelry and clothing items, with 10+ new vendors featured each market date. Find thoughtful gifts for your loved ones while supporting small businesses in your community!
Savor the season with our homemade cider doughnuts and wood-fired pizzas, paired with our fresh and hard ciders. https://www.twinstarorchards.com/holidaymarket
Beacon Farmers Market
Sasha will be vending at the Beacon Farmers Market! Stop by for ceramic boob mugs & planters, herbal skincare and more.
Forage & Plant Dye - Black Walnut in an Iron Cauldron
Our intention with these workshops is to teach participants how to utilize the plants we will be focusing on, creatively and medicinally. A vast majority of plants will produce beautiful ranges of color as well as having medicinal benefits that enhance physical and mental well being. Open to all skill levels - these workshops will demonstrate how multi-faceted plants, mostly invasives, can be.
Open to all skill levels!
In this workshop, we will learn how to identify, forage and dye with black walnuts!
Join us as we create a communal dye bath with black walnut in Sasha’s cast iron cauldron :)
Each participant will leave their own dyed silk scarf, an info packet with a materia medica and instructions on how to dye with black walnuts at home.
Sliding scale: $45-$65
This workshop will be held in Walkill, NY - the address will be emailed to participants a day or two before the date.
Sign up here: https://liminaltextiles.com/shop/p/fall-series-black-walnut-workshop
Herbal Soapmaking Workshop
Sasha Botanica, in collaboration with Sister Divine’s Farm, will teach us the art of herbal soap-making. Picture this: a cozy fire on an autumnal evening, lounge area to sip on homemade herbal tea with neighbors, and of course, everyone leaves with a bar of herbal soap!
Ukrainian Community Day
There will be live music, singing & dancing workshops, Ukrainian food & craft vendors. Sasha Botanica will lead a nature walk, discussing Ukrainian folk medicines and teach how to make a simple vinok (Ukrainian flower crown) with wild flowers & plant dyed ribbon.
Herbs to the People - Lower Hudson Valley Herbal Community Gathering
This event is open to everyone who is seeking connection, learning opportunities, herbal supplies, and remedies. We will have various herbs and preparations available to supply your medicine cabinet, and some wonderful events to inspire you on your journey.
Forage & Plant Dye - Goldenrod at Tweefontein Herb Farm
Join us as we create a communal dye bath with goldenrod we will be foraging on site at Tweefontein Herb Farm in New Paltz, NY.
In this workshop, we will learn how to identify, forage and utilize Goldenrod! We will also talk about ethical foraging practices, what type of plants are “aggressive” natives and the benefits of utilizing it as medicine.
Each participant will leave their own dyed silk scarf, an info packet with a Materia medica and instructions on how to dye at home.
$60
Click here to sign up!
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Goldenrod
Our intention with these workshops is to teach participants how to utilize the plants we will be focusing on, creatively and medicinally. A vast majority of plants will produce beautiful ranges of color as well as having medicinal benefits that enhance physical and mental well being
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Garden Dyes
Our intention with these workshops is to teach participants how to utilize the plants we will be focusing on, creatively and medicinally. A vast majority of plants will produce beautiful ranges of color as well as having medicinal benefits that enhance physical and mental well being
For the Love of Fungi: 3rd Annual Mushroom & Arts Festival in the Catskills
On July 27, mid-Summer & full-on foraging season, we are hosting the 3rd annual: For the Love of Fungi Mushroom & Arts Festival! Sasha will be a vendor selling herbal products and ceramic ware.
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Mugwort
First in our summer series is the infamous mugwort! You will generally find mugwort taking up all the space on roadsides and uncultivated places. In this workshop, we will learn how to identify, forage and utilize it! We will also talk about ethical foraging practices, the invasive status of mugwort and the benefits of utilizing it as medicine. Although this plant can be a nuisance, it holds a very special place in many cultures.
Join us as we create a communal dye bath with mugwort we will be foraging on site while also crafting a smudge bundle for stimulating dreams.
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Nettle
Open to all skill levels! Learn how to forage, dye and create medicine with Nettle! We will talk about identification, ethical foraging, how to create a dye bath with Nettle and discuss its medicinal aspects.
In this workshop we will forage Nettle together as a group. While the dye pot is bubbling away, we will all make a batch of Mineral Rich Syrup with Nettle we foraged. You will go home with your own 4oz bottle of the syrup. We will also have an infusion of Nettle tea for you to try and Sasha will create some sort of baked good using Nettle.
Spring Medicine: Plant Walk & Hydrosol Workshop
Spring Medicine: Plant Walk & Hydrosol Workshop with Sasha Botanica + Dan de Lion of Return to Nature
Dan de Lion will lead a foraging exploration, showing how to identify spring wild foods & medicines. During the plant walk we will gather material for creating a springtime hydrosol. Both Sasha & Dan will share insights into the process of distillation and how the alchemical perspective shows each process as a reflection of the souls journey.
This workshop will be held at Crescent Farm in Gardiner NY (https://www.jennywonderling.com/hudson-valley-farm-and-cottage-rental-for-stays-retreats-and-events)
Sunday April 28th
2pm-5pm
Sliding Scale: $25-$45
RSVP: info@sashabotanica.com
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Japanese Knotweed
Learn how to forage, dye and create medicine with Japanese Knotweed! We will talk about identification, ethical foraging, how to create a dye bath with Japanese Knotweed and discuss its medicinal aspects. In this workshop we will also talk about making floral honey and you will go home with your own jar of Lilac honey.
Herbal Soap Making Workshop
Learn the art of making customized herbal soaps with local herbalist, Sasha Botanica at Valley Spirit Wellness Center in Beacon NY. This hands-on class includes the basics of soap making and teaches how to add various herbal powders and oils to create one-of-a-kind soap bars. Attendees also get to take home a bar of their choice:
Nettle, Rosemary & Mint Soap
Pine Tar Soap
Calendula Grapefruit Soap
Sliding Scale: $35-$45
6pm-7:30pm
Valley Spirit Wellness Center: 36 Mason Cir Beacon, NY
To sign up for this workshop please register at:
https://www.vagaro.com/cl/4IU6av50w3XSgm7BdKksKJMrNlkFs4fTBO0V7WPiPr4=
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Garlic Mustard
Open to all skill levels!
First in our series is Garlic Mustard! A tenacious plant generally viewed as unwanted nuance to most people who bravely try to keep its growth at bay. In this workshop, we will learn how to identify, forage and utilize it! In this workshop, we will talk about ethical foraging practices, the invasive status of Garlic Mustard and the benefits of utilizing it as medicine.
Forage & Dye Workshop: Black Walnut
Open to all skill levels!
Learn how to forage and dye with Black Walnut! We will talk about identification, ethical harvesting and create a dye bath with the foraged material - in a giant iron cauldron! (We needed to be super witchy)
All participants will leave with an info packet containing a Materia Medica on Black Walnut and dye instructions so you can have a guide to do your own dyeing after the workshop.
Suggested donation: $40
If you would like to wear what we dye, we will have 21” x 21” silk scarves available to purchase for additional $10.
Workshop will be in Wallkill NY. Email: info@sashabotanica.com for address, RSVP and details of the workshop.
For the Love of Fungi - Mushroom & Arts Festival
We will be vending at the makers marketplace of this festival, Sept 29-Oct 1! Stop by and support local herbalists, artists and makers.
Forage & Dye Workshop: Goldenrod
Join me and Jackie of @liminal_textiles at Crescent Farm @crescenthv in Gardiner NY, September 17th from 11am-1pm to learn how about foraging & dyeing with Goldenrod! We will talk about identification, ethical foraging practices and where to find it growing. We will gather goldenrod as a group and create a dye bath. We will also discuss how to change colors of goldenrod with iron (the yellow turns a gorgeous green!)
All participants will leave with an info packet containing a Materia Medica on Goldenrod, dye instructions so you can have a guide to do your own dyeing after the workshop and your own naturally dyed 21”x21” silk scarf.
✨Our goal with these workshops is to grow a community of creative learning & exploration - whether you have worked with these concepts for years or are just curious to learn more, our workshops are designed for us all to collaborate, learn and create together. No previous experience necessary, kids welcome.
Suggested donation: $50
✨Email info@sashabotanica.com to reserve your spot, address and details of the workshop.
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Buckthorn
Open to all skill levels!
Learn how to forage and dye with Buckthorn! We will talk about identification and how to grow it in your own dye garden. Then, we will create a dye bath with the foraged material.
All participants will leave with an info packet containing a Materia Medica on Buckthorn and dye instructions so you can have a guide to do your own dyeing after the workshop.
Suggested donation: $40
You will leave with fabric swatches we will dye in the workshop but if you would like to wear what we dye, we will have 21” x 21” silk scarves available to purchase for $10.
Workshop will be held in Newburgh, NY
This workshop will be taught by Sasha and Jackie of Liminal Textiles: https://liminaltextiles.com/
Forage & Plant Dye Workshop - Rudbeckia
Open to all skill levels!
Learn how to harvest and dye with one of our favorite natives - rudbeckia! We will talk about identification and how to grow it in your own dye garden. Then, we will create a dye bath with the foraged material.
All participants will leave with an info packet which will include dye instructions so you can have a guide to do your own dyeing after the workshop.
Suggested donation: $40
If you would like to wear what we dye, we will have 21” x 21” silk scarves available to purchase for $10.
Workshop will be held in Walkill, NY
Email info@sashabotanica.com to register. Please let me know if you are planning to dye a scarf with us so we can ensure we have enough for the workshop :)