Bloom & Balm — A DIY Summer Skincare Workshop
🌸 Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Capacity: Maximum of 6 participants
Location: Firefly Sanctuary — nestled in a peaceful forest setting in Courtice, Ontario, with easy access to free parking. Experience the magic in a cozy, newly built pine cabin!
Celebrate the vibrant shift into summer with Bloom & Balm, a seasonal hands-on workshop at Firefly Sanctuary, where you’ll learn the art and alchemy of natural skincare. Taking place just after the Summer Solstice, this experience is designed to support your skin’s vitality while deepening your connection with the healing power of plants.
🌿 What You'll Experience
Led by Veronica, herbalist and founder of Firefly Sanctuary, this immersive workshop embraces the season of abundance and inner glow. You’ll craft personalized face creams and botanical oils using powerful summer plants such as Roses, St. John's Wort, and Mugwort—all infused with intention and seasonal resonance.
✨ Workshop Includes:
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Herbal Guidance & Formulation: Veronica will guide you step-by-step in blending and formulating, sharing insight from her years of creating herbal skincare and remedies.
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DIY Natural Skincare: Create your own face cream and infused botanical oil using premium plant-based ingredients.
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Foraged Herbal Teas & Homemade Snacks: Enjoy wild herbal teas and wholesome, seasonal bites while connecting with others in the forest's embrace.
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Educational Materials: Take-home guides to deepen your knowledge and continue your journey with natural skincare.
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All Supplies Provided: No need to bring anything but yourself and your love for the plants!
🌱 Why You’ll Love It:
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Learn the craft of plant-based skincare from a trusted herbalist
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Formulate meaningful self-care products in harmony with the season
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Reconnect with nature in a sacred and serene woodland space
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Join a like-hearted community in an intimate, inspiring setting
🌼 Good to Know:
This event takes place outdoors in our forest cabin, surrounded by the wild beauty of Firefly Sanctuary—just one hour from the GTA. You'll have access to nearby forest trails, a river, and even a beaver dam. Please dress in comfortable layers suitable for the natural setting.
🌕 Bonus Magic: Held just after the Summer Solstice, this edition taps into the sun’s full vitality—an ideal time for radiance, renewal, and creative expansion.
💫 Spots are limited! Secure your place and join us for a soulful afternoon of sensory beauty, wildcrafted wisdom, and plant magic.