Gaia Herbs to hold open house June 20

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Press release here:

Gaia Herbs, the Transylvania County-based grower and manufacturer of organic botanical medicines, welcomes the public to their 2nd annual Summer Solstice Open House, Saturday June 20th, from 10 am – 4 pm. Public tours are being offered at the pristine 250-acre certified organic farm and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Brevard, NC.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about running an organic herb farm and take a walking tour of some of the company’s fields of Echinacea, California Poppy, and Valerian that are in full bloom. Those who have difficulty walking will be able to ride on a tractor-led wagon to each spot.

Tours of Gaia Herbs certified organic manufacturing facility will give guests a behind-the-scenes understanding of how herbs are extracted, formulated, encapsulated and packaged for sale.

An Herbal Information Booth will be staffed to answer questions about herbs. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided, including face painting, local music, and the presentation of songs and stories by noted naturalist, herbalist and storyteller, Dan Noland.

Visitors are encouraged to bring water bottles, closed-toed comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. For a complete schedule of events and directions, go to www.gaiaherbs.com