In-Person Events
Upcoming Events
Make Your Own Tea: Tea Blending Workshop
Hosted at Royal Tea on Reynolds
6-8 PM, Friday, December 12th, 2025
Join me for a delightful evening at The Royal Tea on Reynolds and learn how to craft your very own loose-leaf herbal teas!
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the art and magic of tea blending: discovering how herbs can nourish the body, calm the mind, and please the palate. You’ll begin with an introduction to herbal tea making, then dive into creating your own custom blends to take home and enjoy.
As we blend, The Royal Tea on Reynolds will be serving a selection of herbal teas and light snacks, creating a cozy and inspiring atmosphere to sip, taste, and connect.
What’s Included:
All materials and herbs needed for tea blending
Guidance on flavor pairing and herbal energetics
Your own personalized tea creations to take home
This experience makes a wonderful holiday gift, whether you’re treating yourself to a cozy, creative evening or making a tea blend for a loved one. Whether you’re an experienced tea drinker or new to loose-leaf teas, this class offers a relaxing and creative way to connect with plants and craft something uniquely your own.
Come sip, blend, and learn in a welcoming atmosphere filled with warmth, creativity, and community.
Location: 1024 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901
Cost: $35 - all materials provided
Native Medicinal Plants of the Southeast
Greensboro Garden Club
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Monday, January 26th, 2026
Please join me to explore the remarkable healing traditions deeply rooted in our local landscapes. Learn how Southeastern native plants have been used for healing, their ecological importance, and how you can support them in your own garden. Come connect with community, nature, and the wisdom of native plants!
Location: 4741 Carey Station Road, Greensboro, GA 30642
Cost: Free and open to the public!
Past Events
Tea 101: Origins, Brewing & Tasting
Hosted by Royal Tea on Reynolds
Join me for a flavorful journey into the world of true teas—those made from the Camellia sinensis plant. In this class, we’ll explore the origins and fascinating history of tea, uncover how processing transforms the same leaf into white, green, oolong, or black tea, and learn the secrets behind proper brewing.
Together, we’ll:
Trace the story of tea from ancient traditions to modern cups
Learn how processing techniques shape flavor, aroma, and character
Explore the unique qualities of black, green, white, and oolong teas
Taste and compare each tea through a guided tasting experience
Discover brewing tips that bring out the best in every leaf
Whether you’re a lifelong tea drinker or just beginning your journey, this class will deepen your appreciation for one of the world’s most beloved plants—sip by sip.
Location: 1024 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901
Cost: $25/person
Grovetown Garden Club
6:30-7:45 PM, Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Native Medicinal Plants of the Southeast
Please join me to explore the remarkable healing traditions deeply rooted in our local landscapes. Learn how Southeastern native plants have been used for healing, their ecological importance, and how you can support them in your own garden.
Location: 973 Cannock St, Grovetown, Georgia 30813
Cost: Free and open to the public!
Come connect with community, nature, and the wisdom of native plants!
Please join me to learn about how you can forage food and medicines right outside your back door! We will learn about various edible and medicinal plants commonly found in the Southeast U.S. We will also discuss sustainable harvesting practices and how you can help steward your local flora and fauna.
Location: Aiken County Public Library; Aiken, South Carolina
Cost: Free
Aiken Garden Share Club
11 AM - 12:30 PM, Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Eat the Weeds - Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants Talk
Make Your Own Tea
Grovetown Garden Club
6:30-7:30 PM, Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Please join me and my good friend Chelsea West to learn about how you can make your very own tasty teas! We will dive into the world of loose-leaf herbal teas and explore the magic of making your own medicines. We will begin with a talk to introduce you to the world of herbal tea making and then, you’ll create and craft your own custom blends.
This hands-on, in-person experience includes all the materials you’ll need to create and take home your personalized tea blends. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or new to loose-leaf, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to sip, blend, and learn!
Location: 973 Cannock St, Grovetown, GA 30813-3961, United States
Cost: Free
Eat the Weeds - Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants Talk
Grovetown Garden Club
6:30-7:30 PM, Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Please join me to learn about how you can forage food and medicines right outside your back door! We will learn about various edible and medicinal plants commonly found in the Southeast U.S. We will also discuss sustainable harvesting practices and how you can help steward your local flora and fauna.
Location: 973 Cannock St, Grovetown, GA 30813-3961, United States
Cost: Free