Dive into the World of Artisan Fragrances
Explore the world of natural fragrance perfumes through immersive, in-person experiences in the Mariposa, Oakhurst, and El Portal regions of California.
Choose between private sessions or gather friends for a meaningful, scent-filled journey. Each experience offers the unique opportunity to create personalized scents and signature natural perfumes that reflect your journey and intentions.
Aromatic Intuition Class
Discover the power of aromatic attunement and connect with your intuitive self. This class guides you through the art of interpreting natural fragrances, helping you tap into deeper patterns, truths, and symbols in life. Using the art of scent, you’ll build a foundation for personal growth, self-awareness, and fragrant rituals that support mindful living.
What You’ll Learn:
Intuitive Awareness: Explore your unique intuitive skills and how scent deepens self-awareness.
Olfactory Anatomy: Understand how your sense of smell connects to the subconscious, allowing you to access and develop intuitive insights.
Mindfulness with Scent: Through guided meditations and the sacred aromas of antiquity, develop a personal practice to align with your intuition.
Personalized Fragrance Creation: Craft a custom all-natural perfume blend to enhance your daily mindfulness rituals and intuitive practice.
2024 dates and rates to come.
Perfume Creation Workshop
Step into the enchanting world of artisan perfume making. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of creating a signature natural perfume based on the Slow Scent® method by Mandy Aftel. This hands-on experience reveals the magic of blending top, middle, and base notes to craft a scent that is uniquely yours.
The perfume palette in this session include:
Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Ho wood, Black Pepper, Petitgrain, Tarragon
Middle notes: Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine Abs, Lavender Abs, Nutmeg Abs, Rose Abs, Ylang Ylang extra
Base notes: Frankincense, Labdanum, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tobacco, Vetiver
Specialty notes, including Jasmine, Lotus, Orange Blossom, and Gardenia, are available upon request.
Each fragrance formula is kept on file for easy reordering, ensuring your custom scent is always within reach.
Investment: $400 for an individual 2-hour session (group rates available on request).
Travel Option: On-site sessions available for an additional fee.
Botanical Distillation Workshop
Join us at our home distillery to learn the art and science of botanical steam distillation. This workshop is an invitation to connect deeply with plant essences and the process of creating pure, natural fragrances. Dive into this ancient practice and experience the core of artisan perfumery.
2024 dates and rates to come.
Aroma Retreat Near Yosemite
Escape to a tranquil retreat at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park, designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul. Our guesthouse offers luxury amenities, organic bath essentials, and a private outdoor spa. Retreat guests receive a 10% discount on any custom fragrance experience booked during their stay.
Book Your Custom Fragrance Experience Today
Each workshop and retreat is crafted to leave you with a profound understanding of the fragrant arts, a connection to nature, and a personalized scent to carry your intentions forward.
