{"title":"Classes \u0026 Gatherings","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore herbal workshops, tea gatherings, and opportunities to learn and connect with Ojas Naturals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meeting-elecampane-a-hands-on-harvest-herbal-medicine-workshop","title":"Meeting Elecampane: A Hands-On Harvest \u0026 Herbal Medicine Workshop","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a hands-on Elecampane harvest. Learn the plant, harvest the root, and create a traditional herbal remedy from the fresh harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, October 24, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 AM–1 PM Pacific Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chuckanut Center, Bellingham, WA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $50 per person\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15 participants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach quantity purchased reserves one participant's place in this 3-hour workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeeting Elecampane\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to join us for the Elecampane harvest here at the Chuckanut Center. This year we have an abundant crop of this beloved medicinal root, and it felt like the perfect opportunity to share a hands-on day of harvesting, learning, and making medicine together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElecampane has long been valued in traditional herbal practices and is a wonderful plant to get to know through the process of growing, harvesting, and preparing it. There is something special about working with roots, slowing down, digging beneath the soil, and connecting with the deeper parts of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring this workshop, we will spend time getting to know Elecampane as a plant ally, learning about its history and traditional uses, and exploring ways to bring it into the home apothecary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTogether we will\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest fresh Elecampane root and learn how to clean, prepare, and preserve it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about Elecampane, its traditional uses, and its role in herbal practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore practical ways to work with Elecampane in your home apothecary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an herbal remedy together from the fresh harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou’ll leave with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly harvested Elecampane root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA jar of the remedy we prepare together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bottle of Elecampane honey tincture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical skills for harvesting, preparing, and working with Elecampane root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoot harvesting is one of the most rewarding ways to deepen your relationship with medicinal plants. 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Across cultures, it has been a way to slow down, connect, and create moments of presence with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’m excited to begin offering a monthly Gong Fu Tea Gathering at the Chuckanut Center—a space to come together, share tea, and build community around the simple practice of sitting down, being present, and allowing the tea to guide our experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach month we’ll explore a different tea or tea tradition. These gatherings may take us through the mountains of Taiwan with High Mountain and Dong Ding oolongs, into the world of aged Sheng and Shou Pu’erh, or explore teas from Vietnam, British Columbia, and other special teas I’ve collected along the way, including Liu Bao and GABA tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a formal tea class, but rather an opportunity to learn through experience—tasting, conversation, and sharing time around the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy hope is to create a welcoming space for tea lovers, those new to tea, and anyone curious to slow down and enjoy the simple experience of gathering together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGong Fu tea preparation and tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA different tea focus each month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation, questions, and shared exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning about tea traditions and preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection with others in our local tea community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ll be sharing teas from my personal collection and travels, including teas from Taiwan, Vietnam, British Columbia, and other small-batch producers I’ve had the opportunity to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea and select teaware will be available for purchase for those who would like to continue their tea journey at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuckanut Center\u003cbr\u003e103 Chuckanut Dr. N\u003cbr\u003eBellingham, WA 98225\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gathering will continue on the first Saturday of each month through the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome share a cup of tea, slow down for a while, and help build a local community around the art and practice of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ojas Naturals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710493028568,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4920\/8792\/files\/monthlyGongFuTeasessions.png?v=1792270921"}],"url":"https:\/\/ojasnaturals.myshopify.com\/collections\/classes-and-gatherings.oembed","provider":"Ojas Naturals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}