Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa Celebrates 10 Years

The Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa is celebrating their 10-year anniversary party on August 21st from 6-8pm. We invite you and your family to share in our special 10-year celebration as we say THANK YOU for your loyalty and patronage. We will have special giveaways, product specials, Kombucha tastings, Iridology, Skin Scanning, Face Mapping, book signing with The Health Chic, chair massages and Jennscents Aromatherapy Demonstrations. The first 100 attendees will receive a commemorative goody bag. Come early for a stroll downtown and enjoy a special Cheese Tasting at Cheeser's Palace and Organic Wine Tasting at Bacchus Vino starting at 5pm. See you at Clermont's Party of the Year! There will be something for everyone! We are located at 702 West Montrose St. in Historic Downtown Clermont, 352-243-3588, www.clermontherbshop.com.

Scentful regards,
Jennifer Hochell Pressimone

Andrew Weil Comes to Central Florida

Join Dr. Andrew Weil in Orlando on September 26, 2009, at 7 pm. Dr. Weil will be presenting his new book, Why Our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine that can Transform Our Future.

This is a great opportunity to meet and learn from one of the early pioneers involved in bringing natural health options to the general public.

Tickets are $40 for General Admission and $150 for VIP seating which includes a book, VIP reception, and VIP seating. This regional event is hosted by the Florida School of Holistic Living.

Did you miss Earth Day?

Treat mom to something different and useful this Mother's Day!

Sunday, May 10th, Free

11am- Rain Barrels
Create and install a rain barrel from start to finish then learn learn how to attach it to a micro-irrigation system. Hands on demonstration.
Barrels are available for $30 each.

Noon- Composting
Step by step guide to starting your own compost system. Workshop starts with the basics of composting kitchen waste, then transferring it to an outside compost system.

Advanced composting topics include incorporating earthworms into your system and using compost for lawn and garden.

1pm- Aquaponics & Container Gardens
Create an edible and sustainable backyard by incorporating aquaponic and container gardening systems. See a working system in progress.

This is an outside location. Bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and hat.

This event is possible through a grant from the Alafia and Peace River basin boards of the Southwest Florida Water Management.

The Health Chic House
12 N 5th St
Haines City, Fl 33844
863-419-8584

Earth Day Celebration 2009, The Health Chic House

2009 Event Schedule
Saturday, April 11, 10am-6pm

There will be three classrooms set-up for this event. The outside classroom, the inside classroom and the inside front workshop. This schedule will be updated weekly, so check back for updates so that you may plan your day accordingly. Visit the Class Descriptions, Instructor Bios, and other activities for more information. All workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted. Class times and topics subject to change.

Outside Classroom- Room A
10:10am- Using Rain Barrels
11:10am- Florida Friendly Landscaping
12:10pm- The Slow Food Movement
1:10pm- Composting
2:00pm- Benefits of Earthworms
3:00pm- Organic Gardening
4:00pm- Micro Irrigation
5:00pm- Using Rain Barrels
6:00pm- Florida Friendly Landscaping

Inside Classroom-Room B
10:30am- Hidden Rivers of Florida Movie
12:00pm- Beneficial Bugs
1:00pm- The Meatrix Movie
1:05pm- Healthy Living Trivia Game
2:15pm- Hidden Dangers in Kids’ Meals Movie
3:00pm- Tips for Saving Water Inside
3:30pm- Choosing the Right Low Flow Toliet
4:30pm- Healthy Living Trivia Game

Inside Front Workshop- Room C
10:30am- Making herbal salves and oils
11:30am- Step by Step Guide to Starting a Garden
12:30pm- A Better Sip...the Buzz on Organic Wine & Coffee
2:15pm- Choosing Healthy Food: Local, Organic & In Between
3:15pm- Intro to Aquaponics

In addition to workshops, various exhibits will happen throughout the day. Visit Other Activities and our Exhibitor/Vendor page to find out what else is happening.

There are a few vendor spaces still available. Call Wendimere Reilly at 863-419-8584 for more details.

Don’t miss out on Earth Day Celebration 2010. Book your sponsorship and vendor space now for 2009 pricing.

Reduce--Reuse--Recycle
Take the Pledge Today!

Earth Day is one of the signature events at The Health Chic House. Our event is held in partnership with the Haines City Park and Rec Dept, and Main Street.

This event has been made possible through a generous grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management Peace and Alafia River Basin Boards, sponsorship by Florida Refuse and other local patrons.

February Classes at The Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa

Business Meetings Every Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Join Michele Boeddeker every Friday evening from 5:30-6:30pm to learn more about Nature's Sunshine Products. Discover how easy it is to share these products with your friends and family. Find resources and tips on how to develop your own NSP Business.

February 7th, 9-10:30am, $15, Romance Herbs and Aromatherapy
Join us and learn about herbs that may heighten passion with your partner. Experience aromas for creating a romantic atmosphere and make your own sensual massage roll-on. Come feel the love!

February 11th, 6-8pm, $40, Perfume Making
Join Michele Boeddeker for this fun class where you learn how to make your own perfume using 100% essential oils. Take home your signature scent to enjoy.

February 12th, 6-7pm, $15, Heart Herbs and Aromatherapy
Learn which herbs and essential oils are beneficial to the heart and circulatory system to promote optimal performance. Take home a Free Gift.

February 17th, 6-9pm, $25, CPR
Learn how to save a life by attending this class. Learn Basic Life Support, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator by Patricia Pioro, RN, BSN

February 18th, 5-6pm, Free, Herbal Orientation
Join Michele Boeddeker to learn how to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle. Gain insight on simple ways to upgrade your choices for imporved health.

February 19th,11-4pm, Price Varies, Blood Analysis
Call 352-243-3588 to make an appointment with Brandi Stewart, Microscopist, to have your live and dried blood cells analyzed.

February 21th, 9-10am, Free, Herbal Hour-Chinese Herbalism
Learn the basic principals of Chinese Herbalism and which Nature's Sunshine
combinations support each element. Learn which element you are and how to customize a program to meet your specific needs.

February 25th, 6-7:30pm, $10,Hormone Balancing for Men and Women
Join Michele Boeddeker as she helps you understand the differences between male and female hormones and their effects on the body. Learn which different products are beneficial when balancing these hormones.

February 25th, 6-7pm, $15, Advanced Aromatherapy
Learn about various essential oils including their properties and benefits. Gain tips for proper dilution ratios, blending techniques and why quality matters.

Earth Day at The Health Chic House Haines City

Save the Date!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Eco-Greetings!

The 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration at The Health Chic House will take place on Saturday, April 11th, 10am-7pm. There is already a full day of workshops and activities scheduled. See the list at Earth Day 2009.

We are currently accepting applications for vendors, workshop presenters, and entertainers. School/civic groups are encouraged to enter their Earth Day projects. Prizes will be awarded for creativity, content, and usefulness.

Visit the Photo Album to see the highlights from last year's event.

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, or for more information call Wendimere Reilly at 863-419-8584 or email healthchichouse@mac.com.

Valentine's Spa Specials at Herb Shoppe Cagan Crossings

Herb Shoppe Cagan Crossings February Spa Specials

Pamper yourself or the one that you love with one of our relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatments for only

$50 per treatment

Choose from a one hour custom facial, one hour custom massage or a one hour Spa Sampler (facial/massage combo.)

Gift Certificates Available

Specials valid Feb 1-28, 2009