Herbal Tea & Hormones
This is a 10-month progam offered to youth aged 10 to 18, who would like to better understand the natural hormonal cycle in a warm, fun and supportive environment drinking nourishing herbal tea and journaling once a month. Herbs and/or tea will be provided at each gathering, but all participants must bring their own mug and journal. This group will meet mostly in person every full moon during the academic year of 2022-2023 at the Hudson Valley Books for Humanity bookstore at 67 Central Avenue in Ossining, New York.
We begin our gatherings on a powerful and special day for many Asian American communities, the Harvest Moon!
See dates and special activities below.
Dates of Full Moon Gathering
September 10, 2022 Harvest Moon 6pm to 7pm
October 9, 2022 Hunter's Moon 6pm to 7pm
November 8, 2022 Beaver's Moon 6pm to 7:30pm
We welcome Amanda Lyons of Visuals for Change to lead us on our journey Soul Collaging! Learn more about Amanda and her work here.
December 8, 2022 Cold Moon 6pm to 7pm winter solstice December 21, 2022 is darkest day of year and will offer additional support for those experiencing seasonal affective disorder
January 6, 2023 Wolf Moon by Zoom
February 5, 2023 Snow Moon by Zoom
March 7, 2023 Worm Moon 6pm to 7pm
April 6, 2023 Pink Moon 6pm to 7pm
May 5, 2023 Flower Moon 6pm to 7pm
June 3, 2023 Strawberry Moon 6pm to 7pm
Fostering Sisterhood
Leaning on the wisdom of JJ Pursell in her book, The Woman's Herbal Apothecary, we will explore the different herbal remedies that support our hormones. Herbal Tea & Hormones is an opportunity for young womxn to learn the basics of self-love and care.
Register Here
Program meets at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity in Ossining, New York every full moon. This program can only support a small number of committed students.
Registration is now closed
If interested in future events, please email us at team@thebittermelon.org - thank you!