Herbal Remedies: Flower Essences & Oxymels

This class will open for registration during our Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

 

Flower essences are natural vibrational remedies made from the energetic imprint of flowers. Unlike essential oils or herbal extracts, flower essences do not rely on the chemical properties of the plant. Instead, they are believed to work on the emotional, mental, and spiritual levels to support health and wellness, balance, self-awareness, and personal growth.

 

Oxymels are an ancient herbal remedy that combines vinegar and honey to create a delicious and effective wellness tonic. Used for centuries across various traditional healing systems, oxymels offer a unique way to extract, preserve, and enjoy the therapeutic properties of herbs. Oxymels enhance more of the nutritional aspects of the plant than tinctures do, which can further enhance the plant's healing potential.

 

In this hands-on class, you will create your own herbal oxymel to take home, gaining practical experience in selecting herbs and preparing a balanced formula. We will also make a flower essence together, and each participant will take home a bottled essence. Sample recipes and educational handouts will be provided.

 

About the Instructor: Heather Mashuga

 

Your instructor will provide the following materials:

All supplies and ingredients for the oxymels and flower essences, bottles, and handouts.

Students are asked to bring:

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack. Click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities available before or after your class.

 

Skill Level 

No experience required

 

Age Recommendation

Students ages 12 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 12-17 must register with another registered adult. 

 

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $25

Total Cost: $75

 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.