Gather around Wren's copper still as the wheel turns. Join Herban Urbalist and Topaz Healing in Salt Lake City for an intimate, 3-hour evening immersion into the ancient art of distillation. As we prepare to cross the threshold into autumn, we will celebrate the Fall Equinox by slowing down and nourishing our senses, honoring our regional high-desert and mountain plant allies, and witnessing the magical transformation of raw, local botanicals into pure hydrosols and essential oils.

This is a fully hands-on, community-centered evening designed to bring green ritual back into the modern kitchen and the living body.

What our session will explore:

✺ The Copper Still Setup: Witness the direct mechanics, plumbing, and safety of operating a traditional copper alembic still at home.

✺ Equinox Plant Lore: Connect with local, seasonally appropriate mountain and high-desert flora ideal for autumn extraction.

✺ Kitchen Alchemy & Formulating: Learn exactly how to use your freshly distilled plant spirits for internal medicine, daily tonics, and grounding nervous system support.

What is Included in Your Ticket:

✺ Botanical Elixir Tasting and Snacks: Sip on custom herbal elixirs by Wren's beverage company The MerTails and delicious snacks. She is also a chef! 

✺ Your Own Distillate: Take home a bottle of the custom, small-batch aromatic hydrosol we distill together during our collective ritual.

✺ Community Connection: Gather, share stories, and build relationships with fellow local plant lovers.

✺ Pop Up Apothecary: Invest in your self care! Wren's pop up apothecary will feature herbal elixirs, and other small batch medicines like tinctures, hydrosols, topicals and more.

Class Details:

✺ Date: September 21, 2026 (Ngiht before Fall Equinox)

✺ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

✺ Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Exact venue provided upon registration)

Space is intentionally limited to 12 to keep our circle small, hands-on, and intimate. Bring an open heart, a notebook, and your curiosity.