Plant Distillation 101 with Beth Ward

This workshop is an introduction to the art of sustainable plant distillation. You will learn how to get started with the basics of responsibly distilling quality essential oils and hydrosols with the plants growing outside your backdoor. In addition to a live distillation demonstration that includes harvesting, loading and distilling, we will cover the following topics: The art of Distillation Hydrosols or Essential Oils Choosing a Still (glass, copper, or stainless) Caring for your still (proper sanitation and cleaning) Methods of Extraction (Hydro vs Steam) Choosing your plants, sustainability + stewardship Favorite applications (lotions, sprays, and perfumes)

Beth Ward is owner and operator of Maple Hollow Botanicals (Products), a small herbal skincare company and herb farm in northeastern Pennsylvania that she operates with her husband, Stephen and two young children. She is also a high school English and Environmental Literacy teacher of over twenty years. She is most happy spending time in the fields and woods with…