Join in this Summer celebration of floral diversity and the essential role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems.
In partnership with Jacobsen Salt Company, this immersive workshop brings together observation, conversation, and hands-on learning inspired by the garden and the season.
The afternoon will begin with a shared cup of herbal tea and honey tasting while learning about the Jacobsen Hive Steward Program and the work happening in the Brooks Regenerative Garden. From there, Estate Sustainability Director Shannon Mayhew will guide a garden walk focused on pollinator habitat, forage, and the importance of succession planting and diverse landscapes.
Brooks is also honored to welcome the Xerces Society, who will share insights from their long-standing work in pollinator conservation, encouraging us to think about both our kept and unkept landscapes as vital refuge for pollinators.
The experience concludes with a hands-on floral salt blending workshop using Jacobsen Sea Salt, harvested from Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast. Using edible flowers introduced during the garden tour, each guest will create their own custom floral salt blend to take home – a way to quite literally “eat with the season” and carry a bit of Summer into your kitchen.
Your Experience Includes:
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Herbal tea and Jacobsen honey tasting
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Talk on hive stewardship and pollinator conservation
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Garden tour focused on pollinator habitat and regenerative practices
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Xerces Society hedgerow and habitat talk
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Hands-on floral salt blending workshop
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Brooks wines to taste and enjoy
This workshop is equal parts learning, tasting, walking, and creating – a thoughtful way to experience the garden in full Summer.