Reclaim Your Health: Craft Potent Probiotic-rich Herbal Tonics for Immunity, Resilience, and Well-being for just S$128!

In a world saturated with chemical-laden, high-sugar beverages that cause inflammation and imbalance within our bodies, the path to true well-being begins with reclaiming control over what we consume. At only S$128, step into a hands-on, 2.5 hour immersive experience designed to equip you with the timeless wisdom of traditional food preservation. This workshop guides you in making a herbal fermented beverage while connecting more closely with nature, boosting your immunity, cultivating self-reliance, and empowering you to take control of your own health and well-being.

You'll create your own unique, living probiotic-rich tonic by harnessing the power of medicinal plants and beneficial microbes. We'll show you how to transform simple ingredients into powerful, delicious drinks that seriously boost your gut health. Plus, you'll discover how to use bacteria and yeasts to extend the life of seasonal fruits, letting you craft incredible flavours to enjoy all year long!

 

Your workshop experience includes:

• A 30-minute mini guided tour of the edible gardens, hosted by Habitat Collective.
• A curated flight of living drinks to awaken your palate and spark your imagination for a truly robust home bar.
• A starter kit which includes your very own 500ml glass jar of uniquely made Probiotic-rich Wild Cultured Herbal Tonic, ready to ferment and transform.
• A seasonal herb blend by Amanita Apothecary for your enjoyment at home, perfect for soothing your senses or brewing tea to kickstart your fermentation journey.

Explore the full spectrum of our workshop offerings below!

 

Sweet Deal for Two: Share the Joy of Crafting Herbal Elixirs!

Bring a friend to our workshop, and both you and your friend will receive a 10% discount on your workshop prices. 

Double Down Discount: Attend two or more workshops this season and receive a 10% discount on the total price of all workshops you participate in!

 

Hosted by Living Earth Academy, with Amanita Ferment Station as your dedicated facilitator.

At Living Earth Academy, our mission is to reconnect people with nature, ancestry, and intuition through immersive and healing experiences. We aim to empower you on your journey to sustainable and healthy living by utilizing storytelling, cultural food education, and a zero-waste approach to whole-plant use.

Our academy is committed to the development of knowledge and skills, offering life experiences that encourage lifelong learning and practical application in everyday life. We also aim to foster a community of like-minded individuals—builders, creators, and crafters—under the umbrella of topics that include herbalism and fermentation, plant medicine, food preservation, intuitive cooking, living soil, food & drinks, and community building. Join us in our revolution!

What Makes This Workshop Essential for Modern Times?

We believe in providing an unparalleled learning experience that goes beyond the superficial. Your S$128 workshop fee is an investment in your well-being and healing, including:

Premium Ingredients & Community Efforts

We proudly feature high-quality raw organic sugar and (as much as possible) organic ingredients as the foundation for your brews, ensuring a wholesome product. We strategically incorporate medicinal herbs like Mugwort, Ulam Raja, and Elderberry to craft truly unique and beneficial beverages. We collaborate with trusted local partners to bring you the freshest, organic produce possible, while also highlighting critical community-building efforts. Our focus is on enhancing nutrients for maximum bioabsorption, ensuring your body can truly utilize the goodness you create.

Guided Tour with Habitat Collective

We are thrilled to join forces with Habitat Collective, a pioneering organization rooted in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and natural farming. You'll embark on a mini guided tour (30 minutes) of their stunning edible gardens nestled right on the rooftop—an experience that promises to inspire and educate. Meet the passionate individuals behind these vibrant gardens and witness firsthand the incredible work they’re doing to foster sustainability and biodiversity in our urban landscape. Plus, we'll have the delightful opportunity to incorporate their organically grown herbs into our workshop activities, supporting local agriculture and highlighting the importance of growing our food responsibly.

 

Dedicated Support Group

Every participant gains exclusive access to an official WhatsApp (or Telegram) group chat. This is your essential hub for all workshop-related updates, notes, and a vibrant space for ongoing support and sharing your journey of fermenting and self-reliance.

Comprehensive Pre-Workshop Notes

Receive a detailed digital guide before the workshop. This document covers objectives, logistics, administrative details, and even optional in-depth reading for those keen to explore the technical side of fermentation and its role in survival.

Dedicated Online Q&A Page

A unique platform to post your questions before we meet, ensuring we address common queries efficiently and maximize our hands-on time. We will provide practical tips and insights from a personal journey of food independence, guidance on non-toxic living, and essential kitchen hacks for a truly sustainable life.

Sensory Tasting Session: Rewild Your Palate

Experience a curated tasting of various living cultured beverages, exploring diverse flavors and inspiring your unique creations. You'll learn to discern the nuances of properly cultured foods versus those that merely ferment, distinguishing between vitality and potential drawbacks. Each participant will also receive a flight of herbal tonics as a delicious snack.

Extensive Post-Workshop Notes

Your comprehensive guide summarizing key learnings, packed with additional recipes and valuable resources to deepen your understanding of food preservation techniques and support your food-conscious living path.

Mastering Potent Probiotic-rich Tonics

Gain the deep knowledge and unwavering confidence to cultivate wild yeasts and make your own delicious probiotic-rich herbal tonics from scratch with basic ingredients. Understand the profound philosophy behind healthy living and how to integrate gut-healthy, immunity-boosting beverages into your daily lifestyle. Discover how these timeless techniques enable you to store food for longer periods and significantly enhance its medicinal and health benefits.

In this hands-on, all-sensory interactive workshop, you'll master the basics to wild fermentation techniques, covering fundamentals such as equipment, safety handling, and a zero-waste approach, as well as essential tips and tricks for a successful and flavorful ferment. We'll also cover warnings and cautions to achieve the best results. You'll learn the basic rules to follow, tips on various types of sugar used, what to avoid that can inhibit fermentation, and how to use different medicinal herbs and spices in your ferments.

By the end of the workshop, you will learn how to transform bountiful seasonal fresh fruits, or fresh garden herbs into a tasty fermented beverage that is also long-lasting in the fridge, adds complexity of flavours and depth, and provides increased bioabsorption of nutrients and nature-occurring probiotics into your gut.

Your Own Living Brew to Take Home

Beyond invaluable knowledge, you will bring home one 500ml bottle of your freshly made Probiotic-rich Herbal Tonic, ready to culture and become a cornerstone of your vibrant health.

Exclusive Product Discount

Enjoy 10% off Amanita Kombucha, Apothecary, and The Ferment Station products on the day of the workshop (please bring your own bag).

The Cultured Club Invitation

As a workshop participant, you're invited to join our exclusive Cultured Club, where you can enjoy credits towards future workshops and special referral discounts, connecting with a community dedicated to a more self-reliant and healthy existence.

 

Voices from The Cultured Club

"I enjoyed the workshop and hands-on experience was really fun. Didn't think that we can make something so easy in 90 mins and can be used for our daily meal/improving our gut health." - Priscilla

"Sheila's a great facilitator, passionate, engaging and knowledgeable. Her attention to detail ensures that everyone is catered to and no one is left behind." - Yong

"Sheila was very knowledgeable in her field of work and share interesting knowledge. The hands-on was engaging and fun!" - Kenneth

 

Workshop Details:

Duration: Approximately 120 minutes

Location: This workshop will take place on the rooftops of Liat Towers, located at 541 Orchard Road, in the city center. Participants will be notified in advance of any location changes for specific sessions. Wayfinding details will be sent to you once the workshop is confirmed.

Minimum Participants: Please note, a minimum of 12 participants is required for the workshop to commence. Invite your friends and let's get culturing!

Important Note: This workshop is a deep dive into creating Probiotic-rich Herbal Tonics using wild fermentation techniques. You'll learn how to cultivate wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria from garden or store-bought ingredients, without any harmful additives or chemicals. This knowledge can be a culinary skill, and it's a fundamental aspect of food as a means of survival and a step towards being less reliant on a system that has no interest in you learning these vital skills. You'll discover how to create medicinal Tonics, akin to traditional ferments like Tepache and Gingerale, that are low in harmful byproducts and rich with health-promoting qualities.

 

Got Guts? Take Charge of Your Well-being!

Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, personalized experience. 

Ready to join? Once you complete your purchase, we will reach out within three days via email to send you a registration questionnaire. This short questionnaire helps us learn a little about your interests, experience level, and any dietary restrictions to ensure the best possible workshop experience for you.

On the Day: All necessary workshop materials will be provided, so you just need to bring clean fingernails and your wonderful presence! We look forward to fermenting with you.

Workshop Minimums & Cancellations:

Our 'Medicinal Plants in Fermentation: Wild Cultures Herbal Tonic' workshop requires a minimum of 12 participants to proceed. A decision regarding the commencement of the workshop will be made five days prior to the scheduled workshop date. If the minimum enrollment is not met, the workshop will be cancelled or rescheduled. In such an event, participants will be notified via email and WhatsApp (or Telegram). You will be offered a choice of:

1. A full refund of your workshop fee, OR
2. Transferring your registration to a rescheduled date or a future workshop.

Please note that The Amanita Collective is not responsible for any incidental costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation, in the event of a workshop cancellation.

 

Payment & Refunds:

Your payment method will be authorized upon registration. Payment will be captured once the workshop is confirmed to proceed (i.e., when minimum participant numbers are met). If the workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment before payment capture, your authorization will be voided, and no charge will be made. For any refunds processed, please note that, while you will receive the full amount paid, the original credit card processing fee charged by the payment gateway is non-refundable, as per industry standards.