Upcoming Classes & Schedule
National Herb Day Festival – Saturday May 2, 2026
A free event for the public @ Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Port Murray, NJ 908.85.5390 for a complete schedule go to HerbDayAHGNJ.com for the day lectures & vendors
Classes with Kerry…
Saturday May 2 , 2026, 9:30- 10:30 National Herb Day Festival
Spring Medicine: Herbs for Renewal and Vitality
With Kerry H. Adams, RH (AHG), CFMP, ABT dip. NCCAOM
As nature awakens from winter’s dormancy, traditional herbal medicine offers time-tested remedies for seasonal renewal. For centuries, cultures worldwide have turned to spring tonic herbs to support the body’s natural cleansing processes and restore vitality after the darker, colder months. Kerry explores how spring herbs can support wellness during this transitional season. You’ll discover her favorite spring botanical’s, learn about their traditional uses, and gain practical knowledge about preparation methods—from simple teas to tinctures and beyond. Whether you’re new to herbal medicine or deepening your practice, this workshop will help you harness the regenerative power of spring’s botanical gifts. For more information HerbDayAHGNJ.com
Saturday June 13, 2026 Well-Sweep Spring Open House
Cultivating Calm: Herbs for Nervous System Nourishment (time to be announced)
In a world that rarely slows down, your nervous system deserves some extra care. Join us for an exploration of herbs that calm, restore, and nourish. The nervous system is at the root of so much of our health — from how we sleep and digest to how we respond to daily life. In this class, we’ll explore the rich world of support available to begin building a more balanced and grounded life. – For more information www.wellsweep.com
Saturday September 5, 2026 Well-Sweep Fall Festival
Kitchen Spice Medicine: Healing from your Pantry (time to be announced)
Your pantry is more powerful than you think. We will explore the healing properties of everyday kitchen spices and how to use them intentionally for your health and well-being. From thyme, oregano, turmeric and ginger to cinnamon, cardamon, cloves and onions… Learn how to turn what’s already in your kitchen into simple, effective remedies for you and your family. Your spice cabinet is stocked with some of nature’s most powerful medicines. In Part II you will have the opportunity to prepare this l preparations together. Well-Sweep Fall Festival – For more information www.wellsweep.com
Part II Herbal Kitchen Preparations | A Hands-On Class (date, to be announced)
From 10:00 to 2pm
Stock your kitchen apothecary! Join us to mix, stir & steep as we make herbal preparations for you and your family. Let’s turn what is already in your kitchen into simple, effective remedies. We will prepare teas, extracts, tinctures, broths, honey, poultice, salves. Class fee: $75 | Materials fee: $10. A list of items to bring from home will be provided upon registration.
2025 Herbal Education
Saturday October 18, 2025 from 10 to 2 pm
Winter Wellness Preparations Class
A hands-on class to prepare some of Kerry’s favorite recipes for winter health. You will leave with your own winter wellness kit including tinctures, teas, syrup, throat spray, and chest balm. We will also have demonstrations on steam & chest compress & poultices. Fee $78. Bring lunch. To reserve your spot please register with Well Sweep Herb Farm 908.852.5390
Saturday August 30, 2025
Fall Flower Festival at Well Sweep Herb Farm Port Murray New Jersey
Herbs for Fall & Winter Wellness – Part I
Plant harvesting, drying & storage. Learn some tricks for easier harvesting, the best harvest time, and how to dry and store. Explore the nutritional and medicinal uses of common plants growing around us, and tips on how these preparations can support winter wellness
Saturday May 31, 2025 Marvelous Medicinal Plants
Join Kerry as she shares her favorite medicinal plants and their uses
Well-Sweep Herb Farm Open House, Port Murray, New Jersey
Free Admission, Lectures, Plants, Vendors
Saturday May 3, 9 to 5:00 Save the Date National Herb Festival
New Jersey American Herbalist Guild joins Well-Sweep Herb Farm in celebration of National Herb Day. A day of free lectures and presentations, tours of spectacular gardens as well as a Craft Market featuring a wide selection of vendors & food. Well-Sweep Farm is located in Port Murray, NJ. For more information and our herb lecture schedule, visit www.AHGHerbDay@@wordpress.com or contact ahgnewjersey@gmail.com for questions. Hope to see you there
The Power of Nature in Cardiovascular Health with Kerry H. Adams (May 3 11:00-12:00)
Explore herbal remedies and lifestyle changes that support heart function and improve cardiovascular health. Having a healthy heart & blood vessels are supportive for our bodies to function. What is vascular disease? How does your blood flow? Learn valuable insights into the vascular system and blood circulation
2025 Herbal Education
Saturday, February 22, 10:30 to 11:30
Foundations of Herbalism in Energetic Medicine
Free Admission at Herbalist & Alchemist
Energetic is the framework for herbal traditions to create balance in the body. Join Kerry as she covers these concepts to enable you to make your best choices for health and healing. No fee or registration necessary. Join us at Herbalist & Alchemist 401 E Washington Avenue, Washington New Jersey
2024 Classes
Saturday, June 29, 11 am – 2pm
Herbal Beginnings
An introduction to plant medicine, how to use and choose herbal remedies for
improved results. Discussion on how to energetically match the plant and the
conditions. We will explore the actions of plants on the nervous system to help understand their applications. Class fee $68. Registration required 908.852.5390. Bring lunch. Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Saturday, September 7 , 11 am – 4pm
Healing Water Therapy – Physical & Spiritual Healing
with Jennifer O Hagan & Kerry Adams
The technique of using water therapy to prevent and treat illness is an easily done at home technique. Medicinal properties of plants help heal tissue, disinfect, and heal. We will cover hydrotherapy, inhalations, steams, baths, washing, whole body, or hand and foot baths. We will finish the day with a water ritual, or spiritual bathing, used as part of healing practices. A spiritual bath is a method that can rid the body of spiritual disease, by clearing stagnant energy, reconnecting you to the boundless Universal Energy and help remove obstacles that may be blocking your
life journey. The class fee is $85.00 Bring lunch and a small towel. Registration required 908.689.6140 @ Herbally Yours in Changewater
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Family First Aid – Part I
Well Sweep Fall Festival Open House
Plants and techniques for your home medicine chest. Kerry will share her
experience with herbal and other natural remedies to have on hand for the family first aid kit. One plant can be useful in different forms to help with many
conditions. Well-Sweep Fall Festival Open House – no fee.
Saturday, September 28, 11am – 3pm
Family First Aid – Part II
Hands-on medicine making first aid remedies that were covered in Part I lecture. You do not have to attend Part 1 to take Part II. In class together we will prepare items for your family first aid kit. Demonstrations on other techniques used for first aid healing including poultices, compresses, steams, and wraps. Will cover head to toe helpful remedies. Some materials will be included with class but an additional material list for you to bring will be posted on Well-Sweeps website. Class fee $85. Registration required 908.852.5390 @ Well Sweep Herb Farm
Saturday October 19 – 11am to 4 pm
Medicinal Root Preparation
It’s time for our fall root harvest. Harvest the roots, learn harvesting tips, and
explore their nutritional and medicinal uses. Recipes and hands on medicine
making – Join Kerry as we gather and prepare together medicinal roots. Material list will be sent prior to class. Lunch is potluck, bring something to share. Class size is limited. Registration required 908.689.6140 Class fee is $85.00. Bring Lunch @ Herbally Yours in Changewater
Saturday October 26 – 10:30 to 11:30 am
Healing & Nourishing the Nervous System – No registration held at Herbalist & Alchemist
Join Kerry and explore botanical s that support the nervous system to be able to achieve a better understanding of how to choose your remedies. Each condition and person is unique. This class will be a guide to help you understand plant actions and use to get the best results. No fee or registration necessary. Held at Herbalist & Alchemist 401 E Washington Avenue, Washington New Jersey
Saturday November 2 – 11 am to 3 pm
Pulse Qualities “Method of Assessment”
Clinical Herbal practitioners have many tools for their assessment process. This class is for beginners, advanced level herbalists or interested people. We will cover skills to help determine excess and deficiency states using Five Element Pulse diagnostic techniques. Basic concepts, methods of assessment for pulse diagnosis and its importance for consideration for treatment plans. Registration required, fee is $70.00. Bring lunch @ Herbally Yours in Changewater