Thriving Island are holistic wellness classes taught at Salsbury's Organic Garden Supply on Mount Desert Island, Maine with Herbalist and Wellness Practitioner, Jennifer May. They are intended to support the rekindling of practical folk medicine in everyday life through connection in community.
The first series is on Botanical First Aid.
On the fourth Thursday evening of the month, beginning in May 2025, Jennifer will teach a class on topics pertinent to the summer season. Classes will run about 90 minutes, with a one hour talk which includes a "makers demonstration", followed by time for questions and answers. Guests will come away with a take home gift and recipe at each class.
Classes begin at 5:30pm pm and will run to about 7:00pm. They will be held at Salsbury's Organic Garden Supply in Town Hill (Bar Harbor) on Mount Desert Island.
The fee for each class is $20 per person. Space for each class is limited to 24 people.
Sign up at the link below. (Please note that each class requires it's own sign up.)
Cancellation Policy: In the event of cancellation that occurs within 24 hours of the class start time, a full refund will be issues. No refund will be issued if less than 24 hours notice is given.
May 29, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Tummy Troubles
Botanical First Aid for the Digestive System
Gift: botanical infused syrup
We will explore common discomforts of the digestive system and plants that we can turn to for support. There will be a demonstration of how to make a simple botanical digestive supporting syrup along with guidance on how to work with such syrups at home. Each guest will receive a take home gift of botanical infused syrup along with recipes that can be used to create and work with herbal syrups at home.
June 29, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Bumps, Bites, & Bruises
Botanical First Aid for the Skin
Gift: botanical wound lineament
We will explore the subject of topical first aid care with herbs for wounds, insect bites, and burns. There will be a demonstration on making an herbal lineament and guidance on how to work with lineaments. Each guest will receive a take home gift of a botanical lineament along with a recipe to create your own at home.
July 24, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Aches & Pains
Botanical First Aid for Pain & Inflammation
Gift: botanical muscle salve
We will explore the subject of aches, pain, and inflammation pertaining to muscles and joints. There will be a demonstration on making an herbal infused salve that increases circulation and warmth to sore tissues. Each guest will receive a take home gift of an herbal muscle salve along with a recipe to create your own at home.
Please connect through the contact form with questions or for more information.
