Team Offsite
Team building comes secondary as we explore our place within the natural world. Alexandra is your team guide to the magical realm of plant medicine as you get to know yourselves, each other, and the environment outside your doorstep in a wildly new way.
The natural environment of Silicon Valley and the surrounding Central Coast abounds with inspiration and rejuvenation for those who wander its trails. Whether you and your team seek to get to know the plants growing in your neighborhood regional park or you all yearn to learn to make wild herbal medicine, Alexandra will tailor the experience to the needs and dreams of your team. The plants discussed on the walk are commonly growing wild and in gardens all around the Bay Area, so students will become familiar with plants they likely see on a daily or weekly basis. Consequently, your team will feel more at ease and at home in their surroundings, and more connected with their teammates who shared this experience with them.
For those yearning for a taste of the wild, the walk will conclude with a raw-ice cream social, where students will get to taste test a handful of wild botanical-infused ice creams made by Alexandra with the plants that are learned about on the walk. Both dairy and non-dairy options are available.
Any of the below options are available for your walk
Nature Immersion Walks with Plant Identification
Activity: Lead groups on immersive nature walks in local parks or preserves, focusing on the identification and uses of native plants.
Benefit: Encourages mindfulness, stress reduction, and a deeper connection with the environment.
Foraging and Wildcrafting Adventures
Benefit: Provides practical knowledge, promotes sustainable foraging practices, and fosters a connection with the natural environment.
Activity: Conduct hands-on workshops where participants learn to make their own herbal remedies, such as salves, tinctures, and teas, using locally sourced plants.
Herbal Medicine-Making Workshops
Activity: Take groups on foraging expeditions to identify and harvest edible and medicinal plants, followed by a session on how to use their finds.
Benefit: Promotes wellness, self-care, and an appreciation for natural healing methods.
Culinary Herb Exploration
Activity: Organize cooking classes where participants use foraged herbs and plants to create unique dishes. Include tastings and recipe sharing.
Benefit: Enhances culinary skills, encourages creativity, and introduces new, healthy ingredients into participants' diets.
Herbal Wellness Retreats
Activity: Day-long or weekend retreats focused on herbal wellness, including workshops, nature walks, yoga, and meditation.
Benefit: Offers a comprehensive wellness experience, encouraging relaxation, self-care, and personal growth.
Logistics
Classes for 5-35 people
Timing: 2-6 hours depending on content
Locations: Silicon Valley (Shoreline & Vasona Lake), San Francisco (Presidio), & Santa Cruz
Costs
$85/person for 5-9 people; $95/person for wild ice cream social
$65/person 10+ person; $75/person for wild ice cream social
Email: alexandraevanshudson @ gmail . com to schedule