Who can attend this workshop?

Participants must be 16 or older; the class is designed for beginners and those with some herbal experience.

Are materials provided?

Yes — all ingredients and materials needed to make a healing salve are provided during the workshop.

What is the cancellation policy?

Refunds can be requested up to seven days before the start of the workshop with a 10% cancellation fee.

Is there parking at the farm?

Yes, parking is available on site at Crabtree Farms; arrive early to secure a spot for evening classes.

Who can I contact with questions or to register?

Contact Chloe Watts at 423-493-9155 or cwatts@crabtreefarms.org for questions and registration details.

Is a waiver required?

Yes — a mandatory client waiver must be signed prior to participating in classes at Crabtree Farms.

Healing Salve Workshop at Crabtree Farms, Chattanooga

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga • 1000 E 30th Street Chattanooga, TN 37407 hosts a hands-on herbal workshop that turns common garden plants into practical remedies. On September 10 from 6–8 p.m., herbalist Melonie Sherman guides participants through making a personalized healing salve while teaching the fundamentals of infused oils, beeswax-based preparations, and safe topical use. This two-hour workshop takes place in Crabtree’s garden and workshop spaces on Chattanooga’s near-east side, surrounded by demonstration beds, native pollinators, and compact fruit trees. Class size is limited to twenty, creating time for one-on-one coaching as you measure, infuse, strain, and blend a salve to carry home. Melonie Sherman combines more than two decades of nonprofit leadership with recent formal study in herbalism and aesthetics; her approach balances safety, formulation technique, and practical uses for common plants such as calendula, lavender, and plantain. Beginners leave confident about basic ratios, infusion times, and storage, while intermediate students can refine texture and scent with carrier oil choices or essential oil accents. Why this class matters to visitors: Chattanooga is framed by ridges, rivers, and trails, and Crabtree Farms offers a quieter, plant-centered way to connect with the same regional flora hikers, paddlers, and birders pass by. It’s an accessible urban-farm experience that teaches durable skills—how to make portable first-aid salves and everyday skin-care remedies from locally available plants. Practical logistics: the workshop runs about two hours, requires a signed waiver, and is open to participants age 16 and up; refunds can be requested up to seven days before the start with a 10% cancellation fee. All materials are provided on site; bring closed-toe shoes, a notebook, and dress for the evening weather. This is a social, low-impact evening activity that complements more strenuous outings around the city; it’s ideal for travelers who want a hands-on, learnable craft to take home. Expect discussion about local plant identification, responsible foraging practices, and ways to apply salves on trail and at home. Melonie’s background includes training at the Aveda Institute and an herbalist certification from Ecoversity in 2023, grounding instruction in both skincare technique and botanical tradition. The class runs inside a comfortable workshop area with nearby beds for quick plant demonstrations; participants leave with a labeled jar of salve, troubleshooting notes, and recipes they can adapt. Parking is available at the farm; for questions or registration details contact Chloe Watts at 423-493-9155 or [email protected]. Whether you’re a Chattanooga local or a visitor mapping hikes and river floats, this workshop turns a short evening into a practical skill-session that deepens your knowledge of local plants while producing a tangible, useful product. Booking is through FareHarbor; see the Crabtree Farms listing for exact availability and ticket details and pricing today.