Cultivating Immune Resiliency: Herbs from Greenhouse to Home

Step into the warmth and vitality of the greenhouse for an immersive workshop dedicated to building immune resiliency through herbs you can grow, cook with, and use as daily medicine.

This workshop centers on four powerful herbal allies — tulsi, peppermint, lemon verbena, and rosemary —plants known for their ability to support the immune system, stress response, and overall vitality, and reduce inflammation. Together, we’ll explore how caring for these plants and using them intentionally creates a living bridge between garden, kitchen, and body.

This experience brings together two expert perspectives for a truly holistic approach:

🌱 Plant Care & Cultivation- Amy
A plant expert will guide participants through:

• Growing and caring for tulsi, peppermint, lemon verbena, and rosemary

• Light, water, soil, and harvesting best practices

• How to encourage strong, medicinally potent plants

• Tips for transitioning herbs from greenhouse to home or garden

🍽️ Food, Beverage & Herbal Medicine Use- Katy
A food and herbal expert will demonstrate how these same plants can be used :

• Incorporating fresh herbs into everyday meals

• Crafting immune-supportive teas, infusions, and beverages

• Simple medicinal tinctures for seasonal wellness

• Flavor pairing and preservation techniques to extend the harvest

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how immune resilience begins with healthy plants and continues through intentional nourishment.

What You’ll Experience

• A guided walk-through of living herbs in the greenhouse

• Practical plant care knowledge you can apply immediately

• Inspiration/ Recipe Guidelines for using herbs in food, drinks, and home remedies

• Tasting and/or demonstration of herbal preparations

• A deeper connection to plants as both nourishment and medicine

Who This Workshop Is For

• Gardeners and plant lovers

• Home cooks and herbal-curious beginners

• Anyone seeking natural ways to support immune health

• Those wanting to reconnect with seasonal, plant-based wellness

No prior gardening or herbal experience required — just curiosity and a love of plants.

Takeaway

You’ll leave with the confidence to care for immune-supportive herbs, the creativity to use them in your everyday life, and the knowledge to integrate them into simple daily rituals that strengthen resilience all year long.

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This demo-style class is an introduction to crafting medicinal beverages that will reduce inflammation and fatigue, as well as support immunity using herbs and spices our ancestors used for hundreds of years.

Together, we’ll explore how to combat colds, flus, infections, and oxidative stress — using simple 4-5 ingredient remedies that pack a healing punch. You’ll learn how to work with herbs intentionally through accessible, kitchen-friendly preparations.

This class blends traditional herbal wisdom, modern wellness, and practical techniques, empowering you to create your own medicinal drinks with confidence.

Cost: $30/Person

What You’ll Learn

🌿 Foundations of Medicinal Beverages

• How teas, infusions, and tonics extract medicinal properties from herbs, spices, sweeteners, and juices

• Sourcing quality herbs (local, ethical, dried vs fresh)

• Flavor balancing for palatability and consistency

• Safety basics and daily use guidelines

Beverages We Are Making

• Apple Green Tea

• Elderberry Tonic

• Peppermint Immune Boost

• Prevention Shot

• Lemon Ginger Cleanser

I hope to see you there!

Step on the farm for a salad experience that celebrates the full potential of seasonal produce. In this interactive “salad lab” and demonstration you’ll learn how to make three salad dressings, seasonal salad rolls using rice paper, and how to prep salads for the week like a pro.

We’ll cover how to create balanced vinaigrettes and creamy dressings from scratch and how to adapt the recipes so you can use what you have on-hand, along with quick pickling, roasting, and knife techniques that bring out the best in each vegetable. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to layer texture and flavor—turning humble ingredients into crave-worthy, ever-changing salads you can recreate all season long.

What You Will Learn:

• Green Goddess Dressing

• Pesto from Blanched, Seasonal Greens

• Simple Herb and Mustard Vinaigrette

• Seasonal Salad Rolls (Vietnamese Cuisine-Inspired)

• Quick Pickled Veggies

• Herb Roasted Veggies

• Salad Assembly and Meal Prep

Cost: $35/ Person

Step into the vibrant, flavor-packed world of Thai takeout—made from scratch in your own kitchen.

In this hands-on class, we’ll master the art of classic Pad Thai and fresh summer rolls, building layers of sweet, sour, salty, and herbal flavors using fresh, whole ingredients.

Along the way, you’ll sharpen essential knife skills, gain confidence with high-heat wok cooking, and learn how to properly handle and roll delicate rice paper for beautiful, satisfying summer rolls. Whether you're looking to recreate your favorite takeout dishes or deepen your everyday cooking skills, this class will leave you with practical techniques and bold, nourishing recipes you’ll return to again and again

Class Menu:

• Pad Thai w/ Chicken

• Fresh Vegetarian Summer Rolls

• Thai Tea w/ Coconut Milk

  
  

A Bit About Our Class Partner and Sponsor- Purple Carrot Market!

The Purple Carrot Market is a food co-op with over 870 local owners working towards opening their own grocery store in historic downtown Little Falls. Growing their ownership is the key to opening our grocery store. Lenders want to know that they have community's support, and strong ownership numbers demonstrate that. To be successful, any grocery store needs shoppers, and owners tend to be loyal shoppers at their own cooperative. Learn more about this incredible organization dedicated to supplying Minnesotans with local food at class! There will be a representative- Darleen- that will be in attendance to answer all of your questions.

Sign Up for Class Here!

Cost is $65/ person

Note* If you would like to pay with cash, check, or Venmo please click the first option.

What is Holistic Health and Why is it Important?

Join us at the Aitkin Farmers Market for the kick off of a collaborative Food as Medicine seminar series where we link aspects of our physical and mental health to the food we put in our bodies!

This is the first out of six monthly seminars that will be engaging, one-hour experiences designed to deepen your connection to foods that nourish your body and amplify your health.

In this introductory session, Dr. Tim Arnold, MD from Riverwood Healthcare Center will explore macronutrients, energy systems and balance within the body,  the current food environment and how this all relates to health and disease management.

The session will also feature live culinary demonstrations focused on preparing kale and fresh herbs in ways that enhance digestion and maximize macronutrient absorption. Learn simple, approachable techniques you can bring into your own kitchen, while discovering new ways to enjoy seasonal produce.

Whether you’re new to nutrition or looking to expand your knowledge, this interactive event offers a welcoming space to learn, taste, and connect.

Come curious—and leave inspired to use food as a powerful tool for health.

Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Generous Sponsors and Collaborators

On-Farm Community Fika

A Traditional Nordic Gathering Around Pastries, Coffee, and Tea

Our Sunday Fika is a simple, steady gathering—something to look forward to at the close of each week. Settle in with a warm cup of seasonal tea or a well-brewed, ethically sourced coffee, and enjoy a table of handmade pastries crafted with locally milled flour, honoring the grains and growers close to home.

It’s an unhurried hour to visit, catch up, and savor the comforts of good food and familiar company—rooted in tradition, shaped by the seasons, and shared around the table

Menu:

• Rhubarb Honey Crumble Bars

• Open-Faced Sandwiches

  • Sourdough, Herbed Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon

  • From Scratch Chicken Salad w/ Apple and Fennel Salt

• Chocolate Balls

• Shortbread

  • Lemon and Thyme Cookies w/ Honey Drizzle

  • Lavender Orange Cookies

Donation-Based Event to Bring People Together

Step into the height of the growing season and discover the beauty and flavor of edible flowers and botanicals in this hands-on workshop set on a regenerative herb and flower farm. Surrounded by the plants themselves, we’ll explore how to thoughtfully harvest and transform blooms and herbs into a range of nourishing, everyday preparations.

Together, we’ll craft vibrant mocktails, small-batch tinctures, aromatic bitters, and soothing herbal teas—learning the foundational techniques that bring out both the flavor and function of each plant. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of seasonal harvesting, simple preservation methods, and how to incorporate these botanicals into your daily rituals.

This workshop is equal parts practical and sensory—an invitation to slow down, work with your hands, and reconnect with the land through taste, scent, and shared experience. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted creations, along with the confidence to continue working with edible flowers and herbs at home.

On-Farm Community Fika

A Traditional Nordic Gathering Around Pastries, Coffee, and Tea

Our Sunday Fika is a simple, steady gathering—something to look forward to at the close of each week. Settle in with a warm cup of seasonal tea or a well-brewed, ethically sourced coffee, and enjoy a table of handmade pastries crafted with locally milled flour, honoring the grains and growers close to home.

It’s an unhurried hour to visit, catch up, and savor the comforts of good food and familiar company—rooted in tradition, shaped by the seasons, and shared around the table

June 21st, 2026

Menu:

• Strawberry Spiced Scones w/ White Chocolate Drizzle

• Open-Faced Sandwiches

  • Cucumber, Dill, and Homemade Cream Cheese 

  • Garlic Scape - Infused Cream Cheese w/ Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

• Chocolate Balls

• Shortbread

  • Rosemary, Lemon, and Honey

  • Espresso Cardamom

Donation-Based Event to Bring People Together

Eat well all summer by using the produce local to Minnesota! In this hands-on summer meal prep class, you’ll learn how to build vibrant, satisfying meals using seasonal vegetables, clean proteins, and fresh, flavorful dressings made from scratch. We’ll focus on smart prep techniques, using whatever veggies are in season, and simple components that keep meals exciting, nourishing, and easy—perfect for busy schedules and warm-weather eating.

Italian Pulled Chicken Salad w/ Roasted Red Pepper and Arugula

Minnesota Chopped Salad w/ Maple Dijon Vinaigrette and Barbeque Pork

Carrot Top Pesto Flatbread w/ Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Quick-Pickled Shallots, and Parmesan Cheese

Come learn how to pickle, roast, sear, chop, bake, and more to make delicious summer meals!

Cost: $65/ Person

Linking Brain Health to What We Eat ~

Join us at the Aitkin Farmers Market for our collaborative Food as Medicine seminar series where we link aspects of our physical and mental health to the food we put in our bodies.

This is the second out of six free monthly seminars that will be engaging, one-hour experiences designed to deepen your connection to foods that nourish your body and amplify your health.

Continue your journey in our Food as Medicine series with this second, one-hour session focused on nourishing the brain through whole foods.

In this session, we’ll explore the key nutrients that support brain health, including those that play a role in memory, focus, and mood. Learn how everyday ingredients can help fuel cognitive function and protect long-term neurological wellness.

The experience includes a live culinary demonstration featuring sautéed chicken and asparagus with lemon. You’ll learn simple, practical techniques for cooking this balanced, brain-supportive dish, along with tips for enhancing flavor while preserving nutrients.

This interactive session is perfect for anyone looking to support mental clarity, fight inflammation of the brain that can lead to Dementia and Alzheimer’s, and helps with overall well-being through food. Come ready to learn, taste, and build confidence in the kitchen.

Feed your brain, one meal at a time.

Our Generous Sponsors and Collaborators

Join us on the farm for a fermentation workshop rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and time-honored preservation. Together, we’ll walk through three approachable vegetable and fruit ferments, using what’s fresh from the fields to show how everyday ingredients can be transformed into flavorful, living foods.

During the workshop, we’ll go over how to make lacto-fermented sauerkraut with farm-grown cabbage, a bright blueberry ferment, fermented honey garlic, and a simple brined seasonal vegetable. Along the way, we’ll cover the fundamentals of salt ratios, wild fermentation, flavor balancing, and how to safely ferment at home without special equipment.

This is a relaxed, practical class designed to build confidence and curiosity—perfect for fermentation beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with traditional food skills. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of fermentation and inspiration to carry each year’s harvest into every season.

Cost: $35/ Person

Discover the art of Mediterranean mezze—fresh, flavorful small plates designed for sharing and everyday nourishment. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare classic favorites like:

Red Lentil Hummus

Tabouli

Flatbread

Oven-Baked Falafel

Tzatziki

Assorted Pickles

Come build balanced snacks and light meals using whole ingredients, herbs, Mediterranean spices, and healthy fats. Perfect for entertaining or weeknight eating, this class will inspire simple, vibrant ways of eating.

Cost: $65/ Person

On-Farm Community Fika

A Traditional Nordic Gathering Around Pastries, Coffee, and Tea

Our Sunday Fika is a simple, steady gathering—something to look forward to at the close of each week. Settle in with a warm cup of seasonal tea or a well-brewed, ethically sourced coffee, and enjoy a table of handmade pastries crafted with locally milled flour, honoring the grains and growers close to home.

It’s an unhurried hour to visit, catch up, and savor the comforts of good food and familiar company—rooted in tradition, shaped by the seasons, and shared around the table.

July 19th, 2026

Menu:

• Blueberry Maple Coffee Cake

• Open-Faced Sandwiches

  • Carrot Top Pesto w/ Fresh Mozzarella

  • Ratatouille and Goat Cheese

• Chocolate Balls

• Shortbread

  • Blueberry Basil

  • Raspberry Vanilla

Donation-Based Event to Bring People Together

Supporting Your Heart & Cardiovascular System w/ Simple Ingredients ~

Join us at the Aitkin Farmers Market for our collaborative Food as Medicine seminar series where we link aspects of our physical and mental health to the food we put in our bodies.

This is the third out of six free monthly seminars that will be engaging, one-hour experiences designed to deepen your connection to foods that nourish your body and amplify your health.

Join us for a free, one-hour seminar in our Food as Medicine series, where we explore how everyday ingredients can become powerful tools for long-term cardiovascular health. In this session, Hannah Sovinski- a registered dietitian and community health specialist- will focus on heart health and stroke prevention, with a practical, evidence-informed look at how food choices can support healthy blood pressure, reduce LDL cholesterol, and calm inflammation.

During the live culinary demonstration, we’ll prepare a roasted seasonal root vegetable salad paired with a bright lemon ginger vinaigrette—highlighting ingredients known for their cardiovascular benefits and showing you how to bring them together in a simple, delicious way. You’ll leave with approachable strategies, recipe inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how to use food intentionally to support a strong, resilient heart.

Our Generous Sponsors and Collaborators:

Step into the woods and fields of Minnesota for a guided foraging walk that invites you to slow down and see the landscape with fresh eyes for delicious and nutritious edibles. Together, we’ll explore the abundance of the season—learning how to respectfully harvest wild forest greens, mushrooms, and other edible plants that thrive in our region.

Along the way, we’ll talk through responsible foraging practices, habitat awareness, and key identification tips for common finds such as nettles, wild greens, roots, and select mushrooms (based on the season and conditions). After our walk, we’ll gather to enjoy a simple tasting featuring some of what we’ve found, prepared in a way that highlights the unique flavors of the wild.

This experience is rooted in connection to the land, to tradition, and to the quiet richness of the natural world. Whether you’re new to foraging or looking to deepen your knowledge, you’ll leave with a greater sense of confidence, curiosity, and appreciation for what grows just beyond the path.

Cost: $35/ Person

On-Farm Community Fika

A Traditional Nordic Gathering Around Pastries, Coffee, and Tea

Our Sunday Fika is a simple, steady gathering—something to look forward to at the close of each week. Settle in with a warm cup of seasonal tea or a well-brewed, ethically sourced coffee, and enjoy a table of handmade pastries crafted with locally milled flour, honoring the grains and growers close to home.

It’s an unhurried hour to visit, catch up, and savor the comforts of good food and familiar company—rooted in tradition, shaped by the seasons, and shared around the table.

August 9th, 2026

Menu:

• Cinnamon Buns w/ Icing

• Open-Faced Sandwiches

  • Roasted Veggie and Ricotta 

  • Hummus, Feta, and Herbs

• Chocolate Balls

• Shortbread

  • Brown Butter, Sage, and Walnut

  • Fresh Ginger Cookie w/ Heritage Apple Jam

Free Event to Bring People Together

Discover how Mediterranean cooking shines in the warmer months with light, vibrant soups and stews built around Mediterranean cooking techniques, fresh and bright flavors, and the differences between stews and soups. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn techniques for creating brothy, flavorful dishes that feel nourishing without being heavy—perfect for summer dinners, meal prep, and easy entertaining. We’ll focus on adaptable methods so you can make the most of farmers market finds all season long.

The menu will include:

Italian Meatball Soup

Chicken Provincial

Trulu Vegetable Soup

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cost: $65/ Person

Anti-Inflammatory Eating Habits

Join us at the Aitkin Farmers Market for the kick off of a collaborative Food as Medicine seminar series where we link aspects of our physical and mental health to the food we put in our bodies!

This is the fourth out of six monthly seminars that will be engaging, one-hour experiences designed to deepen your connection to foods that nourish your body and amplify your health.

Continue the journey with the next installment of our Food as Medicine series, where we take a deeper look at inflammation—how it shows up in the body, and how it’s shaped by both what we eat and how we live. In this free, one-hour session, we’ll explore the many ways inflammation shows up, from digestive discomfort and fatigue to joint pain and skin flare-ups, and how stress and daily food choices can either fuel or calm these responses.

To bring it all into practice, we’ll finish with a culinary demo featuring homemade anti-inflammatory spice blends you can use in everything from simple red pepper sauce to crisp cucumber salad (both of which we’ll go through how to make). You’ll leave with a more intuitive understanding of your body’s signals, along with easy, adaptable tools to support balance, reduce inflammation, and make your everyday meals more functional and flavorful.

Our Generous Sponsors & Collaborators

Prepare for the colder months with a preserving and freezing lab held right on the farm, where the season’s harvest is at its peak. This practical workshop is designed to help you carry fresh, locally grown produce into winter with confidence, using simple, reliable methods rooted in tradition.

Together, we’ll walk through the essentials of freezing and canning—covering how to transform local vegetables into ready-to-eat frozen meals, how to properly freeze raw greens and fruits, and how to can simple things like pesto and apple sauce! We will also go over how to pack and store everything for best quality, and what holds up best over time.

Focusing on real-life kitchen skills is essential right now. This lab is about making the most of what you have while reducing waste and stretching the harvest well beyond the growing season. You’ll leave with hands-on experience, practical knowledge, and a sense of ease around stocking your freezer and pantry for the months ahead.

Cost: $35/ Person

On-Farm Community Fika

A Traditional Nordic Gathering Around Pastries, Coffee, and Tea

Our Sunday Fika is a simple, steady gathering—something to look forward to at the close of each week. Settle in with a warm cup of seasonal tea or a well-brewed, ethically sourced coffee, and enjoy a table of handmade pastries crafted with locally milled flour, honoring the grains and growers close to home.

It’s an unhurried hour to visit, catch up, and savor the comforts of good food and familiar company—rooted in tradition, shaped by the seasons, and shared around the table.

September 20th, 2026

Menu:

• Apple Bundt Cake w/ Maple Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds

• Open-Faced Sandwiches

  • Delicata Squash and Sauteed Leeks

  • Black Bean Salad with Pickled Corn and White Cheddar

• Chocolate Balls

• Shortbread

  • Maple and Toasted Walnut

  • Apple Spiced

Why Choosing High Quality, Local Animal Protein Impacts Your Health

Join us at the Aitkin Farmers Market for the kick off of a collaborative Food as Medicine seminar series where we link aspects of our physical and mental health to the food we put in our bodies!

This is the fourth out of six monthly seminars that will be engaging, one-hour experiences designed to deepen your connection to foods that nourish your body and amplify your health.

Continue the Food as Medicine series with a grounded, honest look at animal protein—where it comes from, how it’s raised, and why that matters for your health. In this free, one-hour session, we’ll explore the nutritional differences between meat sourced from small, local farms and conventionally processed options, and how factors like feed, environment, and handling can impact everything from fat quality to micronutrient density.

We’ll also break down the unique nutritional profiles of pork, chicken, lamb, and beef—helping you better understand how to choose and use each in a way that supports your body. The session includes a live chicken butchery demonstration to build confidence and connection with whole-animal cooking, along with a sampling of deeply nourishing bone broth. You’ll leave with practical knowledge, a closer connection to your food, and a clearer sense of how to source and prepare meat with intention.

Our Generous Sponsors & Collaborators:

Eat Local All Year Round!

Join us at the Aitkin Farmers Market for the kick off of a collaborative Food as Medicine seminar series where we link aspects of our physical and mental health to the food we put in our bodies!

This is the fourth out of six monthly seminars that will be engaging, one-hour experiences designed to deepen your connection to foods that nourish your body and amplify your health

Close out our Food as Medicine series with a practical, empowering look at food preservation and how it allows you to stay connected to local, seasonal foods all year long. In this free, one-hour session, we’ll explore the foundations of freezing and canning, and how these simple, time-tested methods help you reduce waste, save money, and extend the life of the harvest well beyond the growing season.

Through a live demonstration, you’ll learn how to properly freeze winter squash purée for easy, nourishing meals, and how to can vibrant red onions to add brightness and depth to dishes year-round. Whether you’re new to preservation or looking to build confidence, you’ll leave with approachable skills and inspiration to stock your kitchen with local food—no matter the season.

Our Generous Sponsors & Collaborators