2390 Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098 • Get Directions
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Botanical Beverages
November 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sunday November 2nd | 12:00-1:30 PM
Food Shed Co-op Community Room
Free
Join Stacy McCaskill, founder and lead herbalist at Hempstock Pharms, for a thoughtful and practical class exploring how hemp-infused and botanical beverages can support a more mindful, connected, and elevated sober lifestyle. With a deep background in adult learning and small-batch formulation, Stacy will guide you in using plants to craft beverages that nourish both body and spirit. Whether you’re sober-curious, wellness-focused, or simply seeking new rituals, this class offers inspiration and expertise grounded in sustainable practice.
Stacy McCaskill is founder and lead herbalist at Hempstock Pharms, Woodstock, Illinois’s first craft, seed-to-label hemp farm. She is a past Small Business Development Center director, a former tenured business professor, VP of the Illinois Herb Association, and board member of the Specialty Growers Association—deeply committed to education, sustainable agriculture, and plant-based wellness.
In this class, you’ll learn:
• How to recreate the feelings people often seek from alcohol—relaxation, release, or confidence—using botanicals and adaptogens.
• Tips for crafting beautiful botanical beverages and establishing meaningful rituals with elegant glassware and mindful “wind-down” routines
• Ways to build authentic social connection without alcohol, from mocktail nights to tea circles to shared tastings
• How to shift from “replacement thinking” to fully embracing a lifestyle rooted in clarity, creativity, and wellness
• Practical ideas for incorporating botanical beverages into your daily rhythm so they become part of your holistic self-care
Whether you’re looking for new social rituals, personal wellness practices, or a fresh perspective on sobriety, this class offers expert guidance, practical tools, and a whole new way to raise a glass. Sign up today to secure your spot!