WORKSHOPS

2025 Workshops & Farm Volunteer Days

Women Grow Great Weed
June 20-22

Spend a weekend at Brigid Spring learning how to cultivate organic cannabis underneath the sun. From planting seeds to harvesting beautiful, bountiful plants, this workshop covers it all. You'll learn a ton, but also have time to commune with nature (and Brigid Spring's Nigerian Dwarf goats, pigs and chickens), plus enjoy two nights of campfire gatherings, including a pizza party and Solstice celebration. Receive three seedlings to plant at home. In addition, you'll have the option for continued support throughout the growing season. Lodging included.

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Farm Volunteer Day: Lemon Balm Harvest
July xx, 10am-2pm

Spend the morning breathing in the intoxicating scent of lemon balm while gathering and preparing its aromatic leaves for drying, plus learn more about this soul-soothing plant. After lunch, enjoy a farm tour to meet the goats, pigs and chickens. Take a dip in the lake before you head home. Spring water, lemon balm tea and cookies will be provided.
FREE

Herbal Medicine Demystified
July xx, 10am-3pm

Are you new to the study and use of herbal medicine or already on the plant path, but feeling overwhelmed by all there is to learn? Ease your way into relationship and healing with plants in this hands-on, experiential workshop. Spend time in the garden meeting a variety of herbal allies. Make tincture and infused oil to take home, and learn how simple and empowering it can be to care for yourself, friends, family and animal companions with the help of plants.
$135 (register by 4/30) / $150 (after 4/30)

Introduction to Willow Weaving: Heart & Star
August xx, 10am-3pm

In this fun beginner workshop, you'll weave two easy and beautiful willow projects. Be enchanted by this versatile, sustainable plant that offers endless creative possibilities, plus many benefits to wildlife and the environment. You'll learn about growing and harvesting willow, as well as preparing it for weaving. Materials included. $175 (register by 3/31) / $200 (after 3/31)

More Info

Workshops are held in Hartford, Maine, located just over an hour from Portland and Brunswick areas, and about 45 minutes from Augusta and Lewiston/Auburn.

Lodging is available if you'd like to spend a night (or two) on the farmstead. Info here.
Bring your own lunch for daylong workshops. Spring water, tea and snacks provided.
Brigid Spring is LGBTQ+ welcoming.
All 2025 workshops are led by Brigid Spring's resident green thumb, Shana. For the past fifteen years, she's been building the medicinal herb garden and growing licensed medical cannabis for Maine patients and two women-owned dispensaries. In 2022, she and her pal Adinah planted basketry willow at Brigid Spring and Shana has woven numerous baskets, a dog bed, birdhouses, a dog sculpture and more. In 2025, she's creating a living willow haven, with enough space for tiny weddings, elopements and other small ceremonies.