AMES WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Nature's Apothecary: A two-hour, hands-on workshop of Herb Garden scents and DIY remedies at Reiman Gardens
Stroll the Herb Garden to smell and learn about medicinal botanicals, then craft your own essential-oil roller and a dried-herb sachet in a small, guided workshop — this guide summarizes the sequence, leaders, and practical details you need to know.
Nature's Apothecary: A two-hour, hands-on workshop of Herb Garden scents and DIY remedies at Reiman Gardens.
At Reiman Gardens in Ames, an immersive workshop pairs a slow, sensory stroll through the Herb Garden with an indoor, instructor-led session where participants blend botanicals into an essential-oil roller and assemble a fragrant herbal sachet to take home — a concise, hands-on encounter with plant-based wellness and simple apothecary techniques.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A sensory stroll through the Herb Garden
Begin outdoors with a guided sensory walk among the Herb Garden’s plants, where smelling, touching, and learning about medicinal and soothing botanicals sets the framework for the workshop that follows.
Make your own essential-oil roller
An indoor session led by a Life Distilled instructor walks participants through the science of essential oils and the hands-on process of blending botanicals into a custom roller.
A fragrant herbal sachet to keep
The workshop concludes with assembling a dried herb sachet—filled with lavender and other soothing botanicals from the Gardens—for participants to bring home.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour workshop feels like
The session moves deliberately from outdoors to indoors: a sensory-led walk through the Herb Garden introduces the plants and their uses, then the group reconvenes inside where a Life Distilled instructor demonstrates essential-oil science and guides each person in making a personalized roller and a small sachet using botanicals from the Gardens.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and the registration caveat.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Scheduled as a two-hour session: Sat Jun 6 • 10AM - 12PM.
Presented at Reiman Gardens in Ames in collaboration with Life Distilled (Jenny Pollard of Life Distilled is the guest instructor/host).
Class size is limited — register early. Note that the program has been cancelled as indicated in the event details.
The workshop uses botanicals from the Gardens for the essential-oil roller and sachet; specific attendee gear lists were not provided in the event description.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the Nature's Apothecary: Herbs and Oils Workshop happening as scheduled?
No — the event listing states: 'Sorry, this program has been cancelled.'
When was the workshop scheduled to take place?
It was scheduled for Sat Jun 6 • 10AM - 12PM.
Where does the workshop meet?
The program is presented at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa.
Who leads the hands-on session?
Jenny Pollard, founder and owner of Life Distilled, is the instructor noted in the event description.
What will participants make during the workshop?
Participants craft a custom essential-oil roller and a fragrant herbal sachet filled with dried lavender and other soothing herbs from the Gardens.
Do I need to pre-register?
Yes — the listing notes class size is limited and advises registering early.