Join Herbalist + Wellness Educator Frances O’Halloran of LoveJoy Botanicals for an immersive afternoon of evergreen exploration, plant connection, and hands-on medicine making at the beautiful Yakona Nature Preserve.
This gathering is an invitation into sacred space and seasonal attunement, where evergreens serve as ancient allies—offering emotional grounding, immune resilience, and heart-opening support.
What to Expect:
🌲 Guided Evergreen Meditation
Begin with a grounding practice to connect with the energy of evergreens—symbols of resilience and renewal.
🌲 Guided Nature Walk
Walk the forest paths with Rena Olson, Yakona’s Art & Engagement Manager, as she offers insights into the area's dominant coniferous trees and the rich history of Yakona.
🌲 Ethical Wildcrafting
Each participant will gather a small selection of evergreens for personal use—learning respectful and sustainable harvest techniques.
🌲 Tasting + Crafting Evergreen Remedies
Sample a curated ‘bouquet’ of evergreen infusions and elixirs, then craft your own fresh evergreen medicine to take home. Recipes and suggestions for continued use will be provided.
Come to connect, sip, stroll, and create—with deep reverence for the healing power of trees.
Details:
Registration required.
Ages 18+
Event is free; donations are welcome.
No experience necessary. All materials will be provided.
Workshop will be held at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center.
Carpooling will be necessary for the 3-mile drive into Yakona. Four-wheel drive is not needed, but be aware we'll be driving on logging roads, so decent ground clearance is recommended for passenger cars.
artist bio
Frances O’Halloran is an herbalist, wildcrafter, mother, medicine maker, passionate kitchen witch, teacher, reiki master, gardener, baker, and certified yoga instructor. She has been working, playing, crafting, and meditating with plants for over two decades. Her lifelong passion for optimal health, gardening, and crafting, along with a dream of living a more herbally abundant and creative life, led her to create LoveJoy Botanicals. She finds fulfillment in sharing her herbal creations and assisting people in reconnecting with the healing powers of the plant ‘queendom’.
Since 1999 Frances has been living, learning, loving and teaching the herbal way. She feels blessed and grateful to have this connection and calling that is sweetly healing and fulfilling. It is her honor and pleasure to share her knowledge and wisdom with others.