June 6th

This workshop is an invitation to return to a more grounded, connected way of working with herbs—one that begins not with a bottle, but with the soil.

Growing your own medicine offers something beyond the plants themselves. It brings a sense of rhythm, presence, and quiet satisfaction that comes from tending to something over time. Getting your hands in the soil can be deeply regulating, while also reconnecting you to the natural cycles that support both plant and human health.

This offering is divided into two parts on June 6th. You are welcome to attend one or both.

Part one will take place from 10:00–11:00am at Hawthorn Holistic Health and will be a traditional, discussion-based class focused on nine medicinal herbs that are easy to grow, harvest, and work with here in New England. You’ll learn how these plants support everyday wellness, along with simple, practical ways to incorporate them into your life through teas and infusions, tinctures, herbal salts, infused vinegars, and culinary use. 

Part two will take place from 11:30–12:30pm at Edgerton Community Garden in New Haven, about 15 minutes from the clinic. This small group experience will be held at Dr. Lindsay’s garden plot, where we will step into the living apothecary—walking the space, seeing these plants in their natural growing environment, and engaging with them through sight, smell, taste, and touch. This portion is intentionally intimate and we ask that participants be respectful of the shared garden space and the other gardeners tending their plots.

Across both sessions, this workshop blends education with direct experience. Beyond their medicinal properties, we will also explore what it means to build a relationship with these plants—developing familiarity, trust, and an inner sense of how and when to work with them.

Each participant will leave with 2–3 medicinal herb seedlings of their choice, based on availability, offering a tangible starting point for cultivating your own garden apothecary. Additional seedlings and starter plants will be available for purchase in limited quantities.

This workshop is designed to leave you feeling more confident, connected, and inspired to grow and work with your own herbal allies in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Because herbs come from the soil, not the mailman. Reconnecting with herbs as living plants and allies, not just products. Herbs bring more healing when they are grown, touched, smelled, tasted, and known.

Pricing

Part One: Lecture at Hawthorn (10:00–11:00am)
$44
Take home 2 medicinal herb seedlings

Part Two: Garden Experience at Edgerton (11:30–12:30pm)
$44
Take home 2 medicinal herb seedlings

Attend Both Sessions
$80
Take home 3 medicinal herb seedlings

6/5/26 6-7:30pm

Join us for an intimate evening of deep restoration. Sound healer Kelvin Young guides you through a transformative sound journey as Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, weaves in Traditional Chinese Medicine wisdom.

In this Sound Healing + Acupuncture session, carefully selected acupuncture points support the smooth flow of Qi while the resonant tones of crystal bowls and chimes guide the nervous system into deep relaxation. Together these therapies create a restorative space for the body to release tension, reset, and align with the expanding rhythm of the season.

Bring a mat, blanket, and anything to make yourself comfortable. Note, we are now offering a VIP option for this experience, you can request a zero gravity chair, be sure to select the option that is best for you.

Hawthorn Holistic Health, Hamden CT

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can shift. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us at least 36 hours before the event for a full refund.
Because our events require advance preparation, registrations canceled with less than 36 hours’ notice are non-refundable, and events you attend cannot be refunded.
Thank you for honoring this policy so we can continue creating thoughtful, well-prepared community offerings.

WEDNESDAYS AT 6PM

These are intentionally small, cozy classes, capped at 9 participants, creating a calm and supportive environment to practice together. A minimum of 3 participants is needed for the class to run. To give us time to prepare the space, the class must reach the minimum at least one hour before start time, so registration closes 60 minutes prior.

If you’re already part of the Hawthorn community and have a card on file, you can simply text us at (203) 654-9498 to reserve your spot and we’ll take care of the rest.

Otherwise, purchase your class or class card here. When you’re ready to attend, simply text ‪(203) 654-9498‬ with the date(s) you’d like to join. You’re welcome to use your pass over time—no need to choose all your classes upfront. But please note: All class bundles must be used within 3 months of purchase.

Drop-in $19 

4 Class Card $68 (17 per) 

8 Class Card $120 (15 per) 

*Sign ups can be for in person classes or livestream video classes.

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Please note: to hold your spot, we ask that you confirm your class at least 60 minutes before the start time. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 60 minutes prior to class to have the class returned to your account as a credit. This credit can be used toward a future class, but will not be refunded back to your card. Due to the small, intimate nature of our classes, missed classes or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or credits.