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Seven Steps to a Healthier Home
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Wednesday, January 18
7 - 8:30 p.m.Fee: $14
(Members $8) |
Your family spends a lot of time at home
-shouldn’t it be a non-toxic environment to support your family’s
health? Learn seven quick and easy (and sane!) steps to take to start
creating a healthier home for you and your family. Discover which kinds
of food storage items you should avoid, and which ones are safe.
Discover which painless switch of a common household item reduces your
exposure to over 100 toxic chemicals in the bathroom. Learn how to
harness the natural power of our Florida sunshine to kill one of the
most common allergy-causing problems in your home. You’ll walk away with
easy and often inexpensive ideas to create a healthy oasis at home for
you and your loved ones.
Instructor:
Kimberly Button
Palm Room
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Artisan Bread in a Blink-Session 4 |
Saturday, January 21
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Fee: $35
(Members $30) |
In this continuation of our bread series,
you will make a one pound loaf of bread that is associated with Russia
and caviar. This version will create a pumpernickel bread without true
pumpernickel flour. Hands-on, recipe included. Class limited to 12
Instructor:
Ilene Colwill
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Sunset Yoga |
Session 1:
Mondays
January 23 to February 27
6:15 - 7:15 pmSession 2:
Mondays
March 5 to April 9
6:15 - 7:15 pm
Fee: $70 (Members $60) per six
week session
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Each week we will meet on the Garden House
lawn overlooking Lake Rowena for a moving meditation that focuses on
breath, balance and flexibility. As the sun sets we will ease into
gentle yoga postures and conclude with a blissful relaxation. All levels
welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, strap, water and towel. (Class may be
moved inside due to inclement weather.)
Instructor:
Cortney Singleton
Garden House Lawn
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Designing Fresh Florals |
Saturday, January 28
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Fee:
$35 (Members $30)
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This seminar will show you how to
successfully brighten your home after the holidays. From fresh cut
flower bouquets to more stylized arrangements, you’ll learn that
proportion is key to achieving the look you want. Please bring your own
scissors, vase and flowers or you can purchase flowers at the time of
class (please indicate if you wish to purchase flowers when you
register.)
Instructor:
Sherry Graham
Palm Room
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Preserving Foods at Home 3: Freezing and
Drying |
Saturday, January 28
10 a.m. - NoonFee: $16
(Members $12) |
Come learn new ideas and basic food safety methods for freezing and
drying foods. This class includes new ideas for preparing your own
frozen dinners, and how to use drying for saving space and utilizing all
your fresh fruits and vegetables with zero waste.
Instructor:
LuAnn Duncan
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Indian Vegetarian Soups |
Saturday, February 4
Noon – 2 pmFee: $42 (members $36) |
We
are glad to welcome back our favorite chef from India, Urmila Zope. She
will show you how to prepare a classic chickpea soup and vegetable
pullao rice. Enjoy masala chai tea with ginger and mint as you learn
more about Indian herbs and spices and how to use them. Recipes
included.
Instructor:
Urmila Zope
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Create a Healthy and Restful Bedroom |
Tuesday, February 7
7 - 8:30 p.m.Fee: $14
(Members $8) |
Want a better night's sleep? It might start with creating a healthier,
non-toxic bedroom. Learn the simple ways to create a better bedroom for
sleep and for health for every member of your family. From bedding to
indoor allergies and plenty of other things that could be keeping you
from getting enough “zzz's”, we'll uncover the physical barriers that
could be preventing you from receiving a good night's sleep.
Instructor:
Kimberly Button
Palm Room
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Chocolate Bliss: Truffles and Churros |
Saturday, February 11
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Fee: $42
(Members $36)
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This Valentine’s Day, treat your sweetie to homemade truffles made with
love. In this hands-on class, get ready to shape, dust and dip your own
truffles! Often synonymous with luxury and wealth, purchased truffles
can cost more than twice as much as those you make yourself. Then, watch
a demonstration of churros in a brandy infused hot dipping chocolate.
Class limited to 12 Menus included.
Instructor:
Ilene Colwill
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Partner Yoga on the Lawn |
Saturday, February 11
1 - 3 p.m.Fee: $30 per
couple (Members $25 per couple) |
During this outdoor workshop, you and your partner will have the
opportunity to breathe, connect, stretch and smile together. Some yoga
experience will be helpful as we will transform traditional yoga into
postures that can only be formed with another body. Bring your friend,
partner or family member as anyone can partner. Please bring a mat for
each person and an open mind for a fun time! (Class may be moved inside
due to inclement weather.)
Instructor:
Cortney Singleton
Garden House Lawn
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Classic Indian Chicken & Rice Dinner |
Saturday, March 3
Noon – 2 p.m.Fee: $42
(Members $36) |
During this class, Ms. Zope will prepare a traditional chicken and rice,
cauliflower and a cucumber rayata. You not only will have a fabulous
lunch and masala chai tea to sip, but will leave with the recipes to
recreate your favorites.
Instructor:
Urmila Zope
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Hearty Irish Winter Soups and Broths |
Wednesday, March 7
6 - 8:30 p.m.Fee: $25
(Members $20) |
In
Ireland soups and broths are a filling meal in their own right. The
Irish's secrets to a great soup are to use fresh vegetables and to make
it in plenty of time so that it has all day to simmer away and fill the
house with those mouth watering aromas. Just in time for St. Patrick’s
Day, join the Garden’s director first in the vegetable and herb gardens
to collect fresh produce and then finish in the kitchen of the Idea
Garden pavilion. Discover parsnip and apple soup, Irish skink, Irish
farm house broth, and the traditional potato soup.
Instructor:
Robert Bowden
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Artisan Bread in a Blink-Session 5 |
Saturday, March 10
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Fee: $35
(Members $30) |
Lean dough breads are those made without significant eggs, fat, dairy or
sweetener! Lean dough bakes well without burning or drying out at high
temperatures. In this hands-on class we will create a crisp pita bread
bowl and then fill it with a green salad. Recipes included. Class
limited to 12.
Instructor:
Ilene Colwill
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Pierogies and Cabbage Rolls Made Easy |
Saturday, March 24
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Fee: $42
(Members $36)
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In
this hands-on class we will create two famous Polish dishes: potato and
onion pierogies and heavenly sweet and sour stuffed cabbage rolls.
Recipes included. Class Limit: 15
Instructor:
Ilene Colwill
Idea Garden Pavilion
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Hypertufa |
Saturday, March 31
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Fee: $65
(Members $60) |
Wear your old clothes and bring your imagination! Hypertufa planters
grace the gardens of Europe and will add character to your yard, along
with saving you money on pots and providing the best possible growing
environment. Learn the technique and take home four completed planters
of various sizes and styles. All supplies are included, along with molds
to keep and material to add color to your masterpieces. Please bring
your lunch.
Instructor:
Melanie Palmrose
Idea Garden Pavilion |
