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Join herbalist Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik at the Wyckoff market for a 90-minute, hands-on workshop where you'll make herbal oils, salves, and sprays using calendula, lavender, chamomile, rose, and plantain. Small groups, practical recipes, and a glass of wine make this a convivial introduction to summer plant medicine.
Join herbalist Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik at the Wyckoff market for a 90-minute, hands-on workshop where you'll make herbal oils, salves, and sprays using calendula, lavender, chamomile, rose, and plantain. Small groups, practical recipes, and a glass of wine make this a convivial introduction to summer plant medicine.
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On a humid July evening at the Wyckoff community market, "Summer Skin Care with Herbs" offers a short, sensory workshop that reorients your skin-care routine back to the garden. Located at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, New Jersey, this 90-minute class is led by herbalist and plant-medicine maker Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik, owner of Mayernik Kitchen. Up to twelve participants gather around a work table to learn to make infused oils, salves, and botanical sprays using summer allies like calendula, lavender, chamomile, rose, and plantain.
The session begins with a guided tasting for the nose and touch: you smell fresh lavender, rub plantain between your fingers, and watch petals steep into warm oil. Shannon explains practical ways herbs can soothe sunburn, calm insect bites, help dry or irritated skin, and support everyday wellness. Then the hands-on portion begins. You’ll craft a take-home herbal salve or spray under instruction, learning safe infusion techniques, simple recipes, and storage tips. A glass of wine is included, adding a relaxed, social element to the learning.
This workshop stands out in the greater Bergen County outdoor scene because it brings plant medicine into the public market setting—where local growers and gardeners already gather—and connects city-adjacent residents to the plants growing at the edge of their neighborhoods. The small group size and tactile approach make it an efficient primer for anyone interested in DIY skin-care without complicated equipment. It’s uniquely suited to summer schedules: the herbs named are at peak potency in midsummer, and the program focuses on addressing seasonal exposures—sun, salt, sweat, and bites.
Practical details arrive compactly: 1 hour 30 minutes of instruction, hands-on mixing, and sampling; maximum 12 people; meeting point 700 Lawlins Road. Expect to walk away with an herbal product you made and straightforward recipes you can repeat at home. Bring curiosity and a willingness to get herbal oils on your hands.
For travelers and locals who seek deeper, low-impact ways to enjoy the outdoors, this workshop translates garden knowledge into immediate, useful skills. Whether you garden, hike local trails, or spend weekends at nearby parks, learning to use calendula for chapped cheeks or plantain for a scraped knee is a small, practical skill that keeps you outside longer and better prepared. In Wyckoff’s market atmosphere, the class feels less like a lecture and more like a neighborhood ritual—an invitation to make summer skin care part of your routine.
Beginners and seasoned plant people benefit: Shannon offers proportions and alternatives for sensitive skin, and the small class allows individualized attention. This is a practical, low-cost way to bring wild and cultivated medicinal plants into your summer first-aid kit, and a memorable stop if your trip to Wyckoff intersects the local farmers’ market schedule.
The listing does not specify a minimum age; contact the host if bringing minors—class content and small tools are best for older teens and adults.
No—this workshop is designed for beginners and experienced herbalists alike, with step-by-step guidance.
Yes—Shannon provides alternatives and proportions suitable for sensitive skin when notified.
Participants make a homemade herbal salve or spray to take home and receive recipes to reproduce the products.
Parking near 700 Lawlins Road is available but limited on market days; arrive early to secure a spot.
Yes—a glass of wine is included as part of the event offerings.
Abma's Farm in Wyckoff, New Jersey operates a family-focused farm hosting a variety of seasonal and year-round experiences on its property. The farm features a Barnyard Petting Zoo where visitors can meet and feed goats, sheep, bunnies, cows, and other friendly animals, and where events include birthday parties, guided and self-guided field trips, and themed seasonal gatherings. On-site programs include School's Out For Summer Bash with live music and kids' swag bags, guided and self-guided petting zoo field trips that combine hayrides and pumpkin picking, scout planting sessions with greenhouse planting activities, and infant-focused Tummy Time and Milestone Movement classes led by licensed pediatric therapy instructors. Fitness and wellness offerings include evening Vinyasa Yoga classes and Club Pilates sessions held outdoors in farm settings. Special events include curated Farm To Table dinners featuring multi-course meals and complimentary wine tastings, and unique Calf Feeding & Cuddle Time experiences centered on bottle feeding and hands-on calf care in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Abma's Farm emphasizes educational programming, hands-on animal interaction, and community-oriented events for families, scout groups, fitness participants, and food enthusiasts. Booking options accommodate groups, scouts, birthday parties, and public event tickets available directly through the farm's event calendar.
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