Traditional Southern Appalachian Herbalism (Appalachian Heritage Week)

Discover the practical side of Southern herbalism. Go on walks to gather herbs, then explore various tastes of what you gathered and make a variety of concoctions including fire cider, tinctures, and teas. Learn salve making and deepen your
awareness of plants and their uses. Journal your experience in writing and discuss the unique history of Southern folk medicine and the convergence of Native American, European, and African herbal traditions. $

$100

Luke Dilbeck was raised in the hills and hollers of southern Appalachia, Luke's plant journey began following around his Mamaw and Aunt Joanne as they wandered the forest and fields gathering roots, bark, and berries to make herbal remedies for the folks in their community. Never letting go of his roots, Luke travelled around after college learning about cultures and plants before returning home to raise his family. He was a part of the inaugural class at Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine in Asheville because folks seem to like fancy papers of certification. For the last 10 years he and his wife, Mae have owned and operated The Folk Collaborative, an old school apothecary, orchard, farm, coffeehouse, and cafe in Mccaysville Ga. Luke's kind of a simple feller who really enjoys his time with his family, roaming the woods, and fishing whenever he can.