Herbalism

Come visit our Big River Organic Nursery and Farm

Since 1984 the Big River Nurseries has been one of the mainstays of the Stanford Inn experience. Organic from the beginning, Big River Nurseries now supplies a substantial amount of produce to our award-winning Ravens restaurant. Feel free to walk the grounds and talk with the gardeners!

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Herbal Tea Blending for Stress & the Nervous System
Blend your own custom herbal tea formula with a certified clinical herbalist. You’ll explore the plants that calm, restore, and regulate the nervous system, learn the why behind every herb in your blend, then take home your creation along with a handout to guide you long after you leave. All materials included.

1 hour (materials included):

Single: $95 | Couple: $130 | Group of 3 – 6: $85/person | Group of 7 – 8: $75/person

(Reservations required, 24 hours cancellation notice required to avoid charging)

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Garden Infused Honey Class
Step into the Stanford Inn garden and choose from freshly harvested flowers and herbs to craft your own infused honey: part kitchen medicine, part edible art. Guided by a certified clinical herbalist, you’ll learn the healing and sensory properties of every ingredient and leave with a small jar of something beautiful and a handout so you can use your new knowledge at home. All materials included.

1 hour (materials included):

Single: $95 | Couple: $130 | Group of 3 – 6: $85/person | Group of 7 – 8: $75/person

(Reservations required, 24 hours cancellation notice required to avoid charging)

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The Full Apothecary Experience
Take both classes back to back for a complete two-hour journey into plant medicine. Blend a custom stress-relief tea, then craft a garden infused honey to bring home. A perfect experience for the curious, the wellness-minded, and anyone who wants to leave with something they made themselves. All materials included.

2 hours (materials included):

Single: $165 | Couple: $210 | Group of 3 – 6: $145/person

(Reservations required, 24 hours cancellation notice required to avoid charging)