Appalachian Alchemy

Appalachian Alchemy We craft herbal remedies and hold workshops that empower individuals to care for their health with simplicity, love, and intention.

Our mission is to connect people to the rhythms of the land, their roots, and the timeless healing power of plant medicine.

11/05/2025

Looking for beautiful, handmade gifts this holiday season? Then come by Shakti in the Mountains on Saturday, November 15, between 10 am and 4 pm for a fun and meaningful shopping experience!

Throughout the day, there will be:

🎁Local female artisans.

🎁Door prizes given every hour. (Must be present to win.)

🎁A Shakti Bake Sale with delicious sweet treats and hot drinks.

Our intention for the day is to support local female artisans, find meaningful, ethical gifts for the folks we love, and connect with interesting and kind people.

Saturday, November 15, from 10 am to 4 pm

Entry is free. Street parking is available.
No need to register.

🎀 Check out the Artisan Spotlights >> https://sitm-handmade-holiday-fair.eventbrite.com

10/15/2025

Sunday!

Join herbalist, Lesley Vernon, of Appalachian Alchemy for her most cherished workshop of the year, Fire Cider! There is something special about gathering around a table with your community, sharing stories, wisdom, and making herbal medicine together.

Prepare for the colder months ahead by learning how to create this herbal tonic that has been a staple in apothecaries since the 1980s. This super immune boosting preparation is a powerful anti-viral loaded with high doses of vitamin C used to prevent cold and flu or shorten the duration if symptoms are already present. If you have one herbal remedy in your fall/winter arsenal, make it fire cider.

In this hands-on workshop you will
🫚 Review the History of Fire Cider and its many uses
🫚 Create your own quart to take home
🫚 Explore various traditional recipes
🫚 Learn many ways to use and prepare fire cider & herbal vinegars
🫚 Proper dosage
🫚 Sample Fire Cider and oxymels

✨ Leave with a fully detailed worksheet with class outline & notes, herb monographs, recipes, book recommendations, and more.

*Participants please bring a cutting board, sharp knife (big one) and a quart size mason jar with lids. All other supplies will be provided.

If you already know how to make fire cider, I still encourage you to come out on this special day to create some with your community. We always have such a blast. Come learn and play.

📍Sunday, October 19 · 10 am - 12 pm

$40
Limited space. Registration required.

REGISTER HERE (or link in bio to calendar): https://sitm-fire-cider.eventbrite.com

Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. The registration fee is non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the facilitator.

✨ Led by Lesley Vernon, Appalachian Alchemy

Using intuition and Wise Woman traditions, I create potent herbal products in small batches with love, intention, and reverence. I use the highest quality plant material that is almost all local and all organically grown or wildcrafted. Each herb is harvested at peak potency and carefully crafted into safe, simple, and effective herbal products.

Herbal medicine is and always will be the medicine of the people. This is our traditional medicine passed down through generations of healers and not just "alternative medicine." I promote education, empowerment, and easy accessibility to use these ancient plant traditions to care for ourselves, our families, and our community. Plant medicine is not learned, it is remembered and awakened deep from within. Plant medicine connects us back to the land, our roots, and back to a more simple place of love.

Visit Appalachian Alchemy: https://appalachianalchemy.com/

The 5 part herbal medicine making series kicked off with Fire Cider and Fermented Sodas. The teaching kitchen Integrated...
09/11/2025

The 5 part herbal medicine making series kicked off with Fire Cider and Fermented Sodas. The teaching kitchen Integrated Health Concepts is the perfect place to gather and learn more about herbal remedies.

There are more opportunities. Grab your seat! Link in comments!

– September 27 – Tinctures, Oxymels & Glycerites
– October 11 – Herbal Oils, Lotions & Salves
– October 18 – Infusions, Decoctions & Tea as Medicine
– November 8 – Elderberry, Cough & Medicinal Syrups e

Thank you for having me out today. I had a great time taking the parents on a Fall plant walk. Perfect day and the scen...
09/09/2025

Thank you for having me out today. I had a great time taking the parents on a Fall plant walk. Perfect day and the scenery ain't so bad either. 😍

Thank you Seedkeepers for having me out today. I had a great time taking the parents on a Fall plant walk. The weather w...
09/09/2025

Thank you Seedkeepers for having me out today. I had a great time taking the parents on a Fall plant walk. The weather was perfect and the view ain't so bad. 😉😉

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Herbal Medicine from the Appalachian Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of East Tennessee, Appalachian Alchemy is owned and operated by herbalist Lesley Setchim. Her mission is to enhance lives by the power of whole plant medicine by using only the most quality herbs, ingredients, and sustainable packaging. Each herb is organically homegrown or sourced by highly ethical companies. Each product is made in small batches with love, positive intentions, and care. Please check back often as new products are added frequently. Please inquire about any ideas for custom products. Thank you for your support, I am eternally grateful ~*