Make your own coastal-inspired body scrub in a hands-on, hour-long workshop in Savannah. Learn about southern botanicals and the region’s salt-trade history while blending scents and choosing exfoliants like pecans, grits, sugar and sea salt.
Make your own coastal-inspired body scrub in a hands-on, hour-long workshop in Savannah. Learn about southern botanicals and the region’s salt-trade history while blending scents and choosing exfoliants like pecans, grits, sugar and sea salt.
You step through a bright red door into a studio where the scent of citrus and sea salt hangs in the air, and a long worktable waits with glass jars of botanicals. The instructor—often a SCAD-trained creative—lays out small scoops of pecans, grits, organic sugar and harvested sea salt, and invites you to mix a scrub that smells like the Georgia coast.
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Operated by Salacia Salts - Flagship Location · Savannah, Georgia
You step through a bright red door into a studio where the scent of citrus and sea salt hangs in the air, and a long worktable waits with glass jars of botanicals. The instructor—often a SCAD-trained creative—lays out small scoops of pecans, grits, organic sugar and harvested sea salt, and invites you to mix a scrub that smells like the Georgia coast.
Savannah’s relationship with salt and trade runs deep: the city grew around tidal creeks and salt marshes that supported early economies and shaped southern foodways. That history shows up here in ingredients and stories as instructors explain both indigenous and colonial-era uses of salt and local botanicals.
The studio itself occupies a simple industrial space on Montgomery Street with accessible surfaces and options for travelers—two small travel containers are provided for flyers, or the shop will ship products for purchase. The hands-on portion runs about 45 minutes during a one-hour class: you’ll choose exfoliant, blend essential oils to create a signature scent, and bottle a 7oz jar to take home.
Practicalities are straightforward: wear clothes that tolerate a little mess, bring a small bag for your jar, and plan on street parking nearby. The experience is low-effort but sensory-rich—perfect for travelers looking for a creative souvenir or a brief deep-dive into coastal ingredients. If you have scent sensitivities, tell the instructor up front; the studio accommodates special requests and is wheelchair accessible.
easy.
1 hour.
No special fitness required—suitable for most participants including teens and older adults
No—this workshop is guided and suitable for beginners; instructors walk you through blending and mixing step by step.
Yes—two small travel containers are complimentary for air travelers; larger jars may need to be shipped or checked, and the studio offers optional shipping for purchases over $20.
Yes—workshop areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; notify the host of any accommodations when booking.
The studio can provide alternatives to pecan-based exfoliants—inform them in advance so they can prepare safe options.
Savannah’s salt marshes and port connected indigenous salt-harvesting practices and colonial trade, influencing coastal cuisine and regional economies.
The studio emphasizes responsibly sourced botanicals and supports protecting local salt-marsh ecosystems—avoid single-use plastics and choose sustainably harvested ingredients when possible.
Salacia Salts - Flagship Location operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




You step through a bright red door into a studio where the scent of citrus and sea salt hangs in the air, and a long worktable waits with glass jars of botanicals. The instructor—often a SCAD-trained creative—lays out small scoops of pecans, grits, organic sugar and harvested sea salt, and invites you to mix a scrub that smells like the Georgia coast.
You step through a bright red door into a studio where the scent of citrus and sea salt hangs in the air, and a long worktable waits with glass jars of botanicals. The instructor—often a SCAD-trained creative—lays out small scoops of pecans, grits, organic sugar and harvested sea salt, and invites you to mix a scrub that smells like the Georgia coast.
Savannah’s relationship with salt and trade runs deep: the city grew around tidal creeks and salt marshes that supported early economies and shaped southern foodways. That history shows up here in ingredients and stories as instructors explain both indigenous and colonial-era uses of salt and local botanicals.
The studio itself occupies a simple industrial space on Montgomery Street with accessible surfaces and options for travelers—two small travel containers are provided for flyers, or the shop will ship products for purchase. The hands-on portion runs about 45 minutes during a one-hour class: you’ll choose exfoliant, blend essential oils to create a signature scent, and bottle a 7oz jar to take home.
Practicalities are straightforward: wear clothes that tolerate a little mess, bring a small bag for your jar, and plan on street parking nearby. The experience is low-effort but sensory-rich—perfect for travelers looking for a creative souvenir or a brief deep-dive into coastal ingredients. If you have scent sensitivities, tell the instructor up front; the studio accommodates special requests and is wheelchair accessible.