2025 CLASS SCHEDULE
DESIGN A THRIVING HOME GARDEN
SATURDAY
MAY 31st, 2025
9am - 11am
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY
$50
Join us for an inspiring and practical class on creating a flourishing home garden! Learn how to plan, plant, and maintain a diverse garden that supports both your family and the ecosystem. We’ll cover soil health, companion planting, natural pest management, and selecting plants suited to your climate. Whether you have a small backyard, raised beds, or a balcony garden, this class will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate your own edible oasis.
Take home:
Detailed handout covering topics discussed in class
4 inch plant to take home
FORAGING FOR EDIBLE MEDICINALS
SATURDAY
JUNE 21st, 2025
9am - 11am
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY
$50
Join herbalist Kayla Barthelme for a walk around the farm property in search of wild and cultivated medicinal and edible plants. Keep your eyes low to the ground as you deepen your relationship with commonly overlooked plants. Learn how to identify and incorporate wild medicinals into your salads, herbal tea collection, and first aid kit. Participants will receive a bundle of foraged herbs to take home. We’ll discuss key plant characteristics, harvesting guidelines, and practical uses for wild medicinals. This class is ideal for nature enthusiasts, herbalists, and anyone curious about the gifts of the natural world.
Take home:
Detailed handout covering topics discussed in class
Foraged salad to eat and enjoy during class
INTRODUCTION TO HERBALISM - Level 1
SATURDAY
JULY 19th, 2025
9am - 11am
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY
$50
Join Kayla Barthelme and dive into the science, fun and magic of herbalism! In this foundational class, you’ll learn the basics of using bioregional medicinal herbs to support your health and well-being. We’ll explore common herbal allies, their properties, and simple preparations like teas, tinctures, and salves. Perfect for beginners, this class will empower you to start your herbal journey and deepen your connection to the plant world.
Take home:
Detailed handout covering topics discussed in class
Herbal tea will be served during class
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY
SATURDAY
AUGUST 16th, 2025
9am - 11am
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY
$65
In today’s fast-paced world, managing stress and anxiety is essential for overall well-being. Join herbalist and farmer Kayla Barthelme to discover how herbal medicine can offer gentle yet effective support for the nervous system. You’ll learn about calming and adaptogenic herbs, their uses, and how to create personalized remedies such as teas, tinctures, and herbal baths. Empower yourself with natural tools for relaxation and emotional resilience.
Take home:
Detailed handout covering topics discussed in class
Custom tea blend or herbal bath salts
INTRODUCTION TO HERBALISM - Level 2
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 20th, 2025
9am - 11am
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY
$65
Join herbalist Kayla Barthelme and continue your herbalism journey with this deeper dive into plant medicine! In this second-level class, we’ll expand on herbal identification, medicine-making techniques, and holistic health applications. Gain hands-on experience with herbal medicinal making techniques and explore how to create customized remedies for yourself and your loved ones. Whether you attended Part 1 or have some herbal knowledge, this class will strengthen your confidence in working with herbs. We will make a folk tincture in class using herbs that are seasonally available.
Take home:
Detailed handout covering topics discussed in class
Single plant tincture made in class
INTRODUCTION TO HERBALISM - Level 3
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 18th, 2025
9am - 11am
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY
$65
Take your herbal knowledge to the next level and dive into the art and science of crafting potent herbal elixirs and advanced formulations. This hands-on class will explore the synergy of herbs, extraction methods, and blending techniques to create effective and balanced remedies. Through guided demonstrations and practical application, you'll craft your own personalized elixir to take home. This class is ideal for students who have completed Introduction to Herbalism Levels 1 & 2 or have foundational herbal knowledge and are ready to deepen their skills in formulation.
Take home:
Detailed handout covering topics discussed in class
Custom herbal formulation (tea or tincture)

Transforming Your Garden Bounty into Healing Herbal Remedies
In Part 2 of this 2-part series, you will learn how to transform your garden harvest into delicious remedies for the medicine cabinet or summer cocktail bar.
@ Peconic River Herb Farm in Calverton, NY

Growing Medicinal and Culinary Herbs at Home
In Part 1 of this 2-part series you will learn how to incorporate herbs into your vegetable garden or landscape for multi purpose companion planting and natural healing at your fingertips.
@ Peconic River Herb Farm in Calverton, NY

Spring Walkabout: Discovering The Many Medicinal and Edible Plants Growing Under Your Feet
Keep your eyes low to the ground as you deepen your relationship with commonly overlooked plants.
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY

Designing Your Vegetable and Herb Garden
Get your hands dirty and walk away with the confidence to grow your own beautiful and productive vegetable and herb garden.
@ Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY