Nature’s Touch: A Self-Care Workshop for Body, Mind & Spirit
Sometimes the most powerful medicine begins with a pause.
Join us for an evening of herbal connection and self-care as we come together in a cozy circle to reconnect with our bodies, quiet the mind, and nourish the spirit. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be invited to slow down and savor the gentle healing power of herbs through ritual, tea, creativity, and community.
We’ll begin with a grounding plant tea and reflective ritual to help you arrive fully into the space. Then, using mineral-rich salts, nourishing oils, and a selection of lovingly chosen herbs, you'll craft your own personalized herbal body scrub—an invitation to bring nature’s healing touch into your everyday rituals at home.
Throughout the evening, we’ll explore the energetics of the plants we’re working with, and how herbal self-care can go beyond the physical to support emotional and energetic well-being. You'll leave not just with your handcrafted scrub, but with a deeper connection to your own rhythms—and the tools to honor them.
🌿 What’s Included:
A warm welcome tea, and a grounding ritual
All ingredients and supplies for crafting your custom herbal body scrub
Guidance on plant energetics and self-care as ritual
A recipe + inspiration card for continued practice at home
Cozy, heart-centered community space
A few delightful surprises (because a little magic goes a long way)
This offering is for anyone longing to reconnect, reset, and be held in a space of nourishment. Whether you’re brand new to herbs or a longtime plant friend, you are welcome here.
Details
Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026- 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy
Fee: $34
Length: About 2.5 hours
✨ Space is limited—reserve your spot today and give yourself the gift of rest, ritual, and renewal.
Your Host
Michelle Spalding is a clinical herbalist and holistic health coach with over 1,800 hours of formal training in Western herbalism, vitalist philosophy, and holistic coaching. She is a lifelong plant lover and the founder of Wild Thistle Herbs and Alchemy in Waco, Texas.
Michelle brings a warm, down-to-earth approach to everything she teaches. She believes herbalism does not have to be complicated or intimidating. A cup of tea, a little plant knowledge, and a room full of curious people is honestly one of her favorite things.
Her workshops are beginner-friendly, hands-on, and grounded in the idea that plants are for everyone. Whether you leave with a new skill, a deeper curiosity, or simply a better afternoon than you expected, that is a good day.
Michelle is a proud member of the American Herbalists Guild, Herbalists Without Borders, and the Flower Essence Society. She offers herbal consultations and holistic coaching both in person in Waco and via video for clients nationwide.