Our Upcoming events
Join us in person to learn, experience & heal in community
We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help build a Medicine Wheel Healing Garden in Hanmer.
Moving Dirt and Rocks before WINTER!
Indigenous Grandmothers need some assistance!
This is a live interactive session with Dr. Josee Poulin, a family physician and functional medicine expert, specializing in midlife transitions, and Rachelle Rocha, our very own pharmacist and food as medicine enthusiast. The topic for the evening is detox and energy. We will be talking about all the ways that we are exposed to toxicity, how to prevent and minimize the impacts of these exposures.
This event will be hosted both LIVE in person at Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria, as well as ONLINE. At the end of the presentation, we will be doing a cooking demonstration and talking about how to use food as medicine.
The online audience will be muted and then opened for questions, and there will be a live chat open which to make the experience as informative as possible. In person, we will be enjoying the products made in the cooking demonstration.
We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help build a Medicine Wheel Healing Garden in Hanmer.
Moving Dirt and Rocks before WINTER!
Indigenous Grandmothers need some assistance!
Come meet the makers behind Brew Barn Apothecary and spend some time exploring what we create!
This casual drop-in Meet & Greet is a chance to discover Brew Barn products, ask questions, learn a little more about how they're made, and sample or try select products.
Whether you've been curious about Brew Barn, already have a favorite product, or simply want to stop by and say hello, everyone is welcome.
We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help build a Medicine Wheel Healing Garden in Hanmer.
Moving Dirt and Rocks before WINTER!
Indigenous Grandmothers need some assistance!
Discover Your Human Design Type: A Practical Guide to Self-Awareness, Energy & Wellbeing
Maggie is a Human Design Guide and wellbeing practitioner who helps people better understand themselves through the lens of Human Design. She believes that self-awareness is the foundation of wellbeing and that when we understand how we're naturally designed to move through life, we can experience greater ease, make more aligned decisions, and cultivate a deeper sense of balance and fulfillment.
This drum circle will be outdoors at 6:30 on Thursday, September 26 at a home in Moonglow. Enrollment is limited and the address will be disclosed to registrants. Please bring a lawn chair. If the weather is terrible, we will move indoors.
Join us in sacred rhythm, where each heartbeat meets the drum. In this circle, we gather not to perform, but to remember—to listen, to feel, to express. Through the ancient language of drumming, we awaken connection: to ourselves, to one another, and to the pulse of something greater. No experience is needed—only the willingness to be present. We will drum, breathe, and be together in a space of safety, rhythm, and release. Bring your own drum if you have one—or come as you are. Instruments and hearts will be shared.
CACAO CEREMONY & SOUND BATH
Join Cindy Mehmet Woodbury for a gentle evening of ceremonial cacao, connection and restorative sound.
Cacao meets you where you are. Whether you are grieving or celebrating, or simply needing a moment to pause, you are welcome just as you are.
We will share ceremonial cacao together before settling into a soothing and restorative sound bath.
No previous experience is needed. Come as you are.
Teachings on the seven energy centres or chakras that govern the body, heart, mind and spirit. Followed by chakra teas and energy clearing using sound therapy.
Christiane Sgouros is a Certified Reiki Master and holistic workshop facilitator.
Experience a powerful sound therapy method that uses tuning forks to target nervous system relaxation which helps alleviate physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.
Join Dr. Tony Martin and Rachelle Rocha for a conversation about how to eat your way to good health! We will learn about Insulin Resistance and the cluster of illnesses attached to Metabolic Syndrome. This will be a combination live event for participants in person at Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria, where there will be a cooking demonstration and sampling at the end of the session. There will be an opportunity for questions to be answered.
We are offering this session to the virtual world via Zoom, so if you are far away, you will be able to view the presentation and cooking demonstration and we will be answering questions in the live chat.
Dr. Tony Martin has spent more than 50 years studying health, nutrition and natural approaches to wellness. A longtime practitioner at the Martin Clinic in Sudbury, Dr. Martin has dedicated his career to helping people understand the powerful connection between food, lifestyle and health.
He is the author of numerous books and the host and co-host of The Doctor Is In Podcast, where he shares his perspectives on nutrition, metabolism, inflammation, chronic disease and the role of food in supporting the body. His approach is simple and often challenges conventional thinking: start with real food and look at what the body needs to thrive.
For his international audience, we are thrilled to offer the virtual attendance opportunity.
Mama G Kids Cooking Class - Decorating Easter Eggs
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Mama G is offering an Easter Class! What could be better than learning how to decorate eggs?? Sure to be full of laughs along with skill building.
Past Events
Join us for Applefest!
Sudbury is an apple growers paradise! Yes, its true! We have been growing apples for over 25 years, and we are showcasing local varietals for fresh eating and drinking.
Apple Tasting - We will have some tasting sheets to record the culinary elements of the apples.
Apple Cider Pressing - We will have Phil’s industrial apple chopper and bladder press on site to make the best cider you have ever tasted! The most delicious cider comes from mixing crab apples and having at least some apples with red skin. If you have an apple tree in your yard, or on your street, please bring them and help us process them. If you want to bottle your own personal cider, please make arrangements with Phil at Beautiful Fields Farm, and you can go out to the farm to press. The press can also do pears, so if you have your own pears, we can make a batch of perry, too. Grapes do not work in this press.
Recipes - Learn about making cider, fresh or fermented and making your very own apple cider vinegar!
Buy an Apple Tree: Meet local apple orchardist Phil Beauchamp from Beautiful Field Farm and get all of your questions answered about orcharding in the north! Fall is a great time to plant an apple tree!
For All Ages: Family‑friendly and free; children’s activities and hands‑on experiences welcome.
If you have too many apples for your own use, we are accepting donations of apples at Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria, 815 Lorne Street starting on Tuesday, September 8, or just bring some with you on Saturday. We will sort the apples for tastings and making community apple cider on Saturday! Please document the name of the varietal and where it was grown.
We are inviting all herbalists to join us for tea and discussion. This is a free event to encourage conversation and teach people about the abundance found in our forests. New and experienced persons are welcome! Each month we will do a deeper dive into one or two herbs or techniques. We have maximum seating of 12 for this free event. Please reserve a spot!
Join us in sacred rhythm, where each heartbeat meets the drum. In this circle, we gather not to perform, but to remember—to listen, to feel, to express. Through the ancient language of drumming, we awaken connection: to ourselves, to one another, and to the pulse of something greater. No experience is needed—only the willingness to be present. We will drum, breathe, and be together in a space of safety, rhythm, and release. Bring your own drum if you have one—or come as you are. Instruments and hearts will be shared.
We are offering a series of herb walks, once a month, with Heather Arbour, the Frolicking Forager! !
We are offering a series of herb walks, once a month, with Heather Arbour, the Frolicking Forager! !
Visit a rose garden retreat on a stunning one-acre lot in the heart of the city with well over 200 rose specimens, hardy to our climatic zone. This is a private garden tour. Here you will find old garden roses – Gallicas, Damasks, Portlands, Albas, Moss, Centifolias, and a very special rugosa rose, Souvenir de Philémon Cochet.
Please, no dogs, and if you sign up, this is a guided tour - please arrive on time. Location to be disclosed upon registration.
We are offering a series of herb walks, once a month, with Heather Arbour, the Frolicking Forager! !
Group Sound Therapy for Nervous System Relaxation. Join us for a 60-minute group sound therapy session using tuning forks to support nervous system relaxation. This gentle, non-invasive experience introduces audible sound frequencies in a group setting to help create a calming environment that many participants find grounding and supportive for stress reduction. During the session, precision tuning forks are used to promote relaxation and help settle the body’s stress response. The session is guided in response to how sound interacts within the group environment. Participants sit or lay on mat throughout the experience. No prior experience is required. This session is suitable for individuals curious about sound-based therapies and interested in exploring complementary approaches to relaxation and wellness.
Facilitated by: Carissa Lambert Certified Advanced Biofield Tuning Practitioner Owner & Operator — In Tune Biofield Tuning https://intunebiofieldtuning.ca/
What to bring: • Yoga mat • Personal water bottle • Optional: blanket or pillow for comfort Please note: This sound-based session intended for relaxation and wellness support. It is not a replacement for medical care or treatment.
Join Joelle for an evening of conversation that has the potential to transform your life. We will explore a body of knowledge that becomes a gateway to a new way of being, one that starts inside of you. This paradigm is base on internal referencing: your body as a quantum biological processor, not something to fix, but an intelligent interface for truth, signal and transformation. A process of accelerated personal evolution, rooted in modern science, expressed through simple models, clear language, and embodied integration. At its heart? An invitation to remember who you are, so you live fully awake, fully alive and fully in charge of your own emergence.
Joelle Nault is a WEL-Systems® Educator, as well as a CODE Model Coach™. She is a practitioner of many healing modalities and is a Reiki Master Teacher.
Your vision matters, especially in midlife.
Many women notice changes in their eyesight as they move through their 40s and 50s:
• Blurry vision
• Dry, irritated eyes
• Difficulty seeing at night
• Increased eye strain and fatigue
What many don’t realize is that these can also be early signs of deeper imbalances connected to blood sugar, inflammation, hormones, and overall metabolic health. Conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy often begin developing long before symptoms become severe.
The good news? There is so much we can do proactively to support and protect our vision before disease begins.
Join Dr. Josée Poulin alongside Amber Fournier for an empowering evening focused on taking a holistic, functional approach to eye health in midlife. Hosted by Rachelle Rocha at Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria.
We’ll discuss:
✅ Protecting your eyesight as you age
✅ The connection between metabolism, blood sugar, hormones & eye health
✅ Nutrition and lifestyle strategies for healthy vision
✅ Common eye concerns women experience in midlife
✅ Simple proactive steps you can start now
This is more than an eye health talk, it’s an evening of education, prevention, connection, and empowerment.
What is QiGong? Qi Gong is Active Relaxation… it’s moving mediation to boost energy, relieve stress and balance our energy system. The relaxation exercises considers mind, body, and spirit all at once. QiGong is very broad: our class will be based on the first Five Elements Flows, a holistic system connected to our organs, senses and emotions.
What to expect? You will be guided through a series of warmups, stretches, soft gentle movements and standing postures. All movements are soft, slow and open to all skill levels. You’re essentially coming to enjoy yourself and to connect the mind to movement to breath. Through intentions and age old movements, we’re letting go of stress, consciously transforming the negative to positive and tuning our energy system to lighter, higher vibrations.
About Daniel Barrette: Daniel is a civil engineer, substitute teacher, and nature lover. Feeling a huge transformation pull during the heart of the Covid years, he started exploring several “Know Thyself” and Self-Healing practices: from cold water immersion, breathwork, barefoot walking, astrology, meditation, and … QiGong. With 5 years of personal practice, he is close to completing a 16 week Level 1 Teacher Program with Holden QiGong
We are inviting all herbalists to join us for tea and discussion. This is a free event to encourage conversation and teach people about the abundance found in our forests. New and experienced persons are welcome! Each month we will do a deeper dive into one or two herbs or techniques. We have maximum seating of 12 for this free event.
Join us at College Boreal in the Watters Room, on the first floor near the main entrance, for an inspiring conversation designed for the modern woman. Sharing insights gleamed from years in practice, Dr. Josee Poulin, Rachelle Rocha and Karen Hourtovenko will discuss concepts and techniques for eating better and feeling better. Meet other women motivated to shift into greater health. Simple, fun, life-changing. There will be time for a Q&A at the end of the presentations.
Anemia is often reduced to a simple iron deficiency, but the truth is, it runs much deeper than that. Many people continue to feel exhausted, foggy, and depleted even after supplementing with iron, because the body’s ability to properly absorb, transport, and utilize it is being overlooked.
In this talk, we’ll explore the missing pieces behind anemia and fatigue, from mineral imbalances to gut health and deeper systemic patterns, so you can begin to understand what your body actually needs to restore energy and vitality.
Sheena Belanger is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and holistic health guide devoted to uncovering the deeper root causes behind chronic symptoms. Her work blends physical, nutritional, and energetic approaches to help the body return to balance. With a strong focus on gut health, mineral balance, and nervous system support, she supports clients in rebuilding true energy and reconnecting to their body.
Join us in sacred rhythm, where each heartbeat meets the drum. In this circle, we gather not to perform, but to remember—to listen, to feel, to express. Through the ancient language of drumming, we awaken connection: to ourselves, to one another, and to the pulse of something greater. No experience is needed—only the willingness to be present. We will drum, breathe, and be together in a space of safety, rhythm, and release. Bring your own drum if you have one—or come as you are. Instruments and hearts will be shared.
We are offering a series of herb walks, once a month, with Heather Arbour, the Frolicking Forager! !
Darlene is a multi-modality teacher and healer with 25+yrs in wellness and spiritual development. She has always loved to sing and as a child wanted nothing more than to pursue music. During her yoga teacher training in 2008, Darlene was introduced to mantras and the use of sacred sound. Since then, she has been sharing her love for sound as healing and transformation with others in classes, workshops, and soundbaths. In this special event, Darlene will teach you about using sound and mantra in a variety of ways. You will learn some Sanskrit basics and experiment with using sound to change how you feel in your mind and body. Darlene's approach is always playful and experimental. There is never any pressure to sing for anyone, and no special skills are required. Just come, explore, and learn some fascinating things that may just create the change you've been looking for.
Chakra Dance is a powerful tool to increase physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve your health, or just looking for a way to have fun and express yourself through movement Chakra Dance is a great way to honour yourself and move and stagnant energy in the body.
For Mother’s Day - Pop-Up Jewellery Sale at Seasons Pharmacy & Culinaria
Celebrate spring, Mother’s Day, and the joy of shopping local with jewellery that’s more than adornment — it’s a story, a connection, and a reflection of you.
Join us at Seasons Pharmacy & Culinaria (815 Lorne St., Sudbury) for a special pop-up with Devarati Jewellery by Design — handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone pieces created with meaning, presence, and heart.
Pop-Up Dates & Times
May 7 & 8 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 9 — 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet the Artist + Find the Perfect Gift
Come meet Devarati (holistic practitioner, meditation facilitator, and jewellery designer), try on pieces in person, and choose a gift that feels deeply personal — for your mother, a mother-figure, or yourself.
Devarati’s jewellery is designed to be a wearable reminder of stillness, self-awareness, and soulful beauty — jewellery that carries depth and intention, and inspires for years to come.
Free at the Table: 60-Second Reset
Need a quick pause in the middle of your day? Devarati will also be offering a free 60-second reset at the table — a simple, guided moment to ground, breathe, and set an intention.
It’s a tiny practice with a big effect… and a beautiful match for jewellery that reminds you to come back to yourself.
Signature Collections You’ll See
Infinity Collection — unity, wholeness, and timeless beauty
Canoe & Kayak Collection — inspired by Northern Ontario’s lakes and waterways
Birthstone & Family Collection — meaningful designs that honour love and connection
Permanent Jewellery — clasp-free, custom-fit, welded-on pieces that mark milestones, bonds, and self-love
Co-Creation: Custom Jewellery, Made With You
Looking for something truly one-of-a-kind? Devarati also offers custom co-creation sessions — from personalized birthstone, infinity, and family designs to elegant anklets. Together, you’ll design a piece that reflects your essence and your story.
Connect + Explore
Explore Devarati’s full collections: https://devaratijewellery.ca/
Contact: devaratijewellery@gmail.com | 647-981-0801
By shopping local, you’re not only supporting artists and community — you’re choosing jewellery that carries beauty, meaning, and a touch of soul.
Create it. Co-create it. Wear it. Be it.
Join us in sacred rhythm, where each heartbeat meets the drum. In this circle, we gather not to perform, but to remember—to listen, to feel, to express. Through the ancient language of drumming, we awaken connection: to ourselves, to one another, and to the pulse of something greater. No experience is needed—only the willingness to be present. We will drum, breathe, and be together in a space of safety, rhythm, and release. Bring your own drum if you have one—or come as you are. Instruments and hearts will be shared.
What if the medicine you need is already waiting just outside your door?
Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Monique Giroux for a gentle, 2.5-hour guided forest therapy walk inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Through simple sensory invitations and mindful moments in nature, you’ll slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with the living world around you.
Research shows that time in nature can reduce stress, boost immunity, improve mood, and restore clarity in our busy lives.
This experiential walk offers a chance to pause, breathe deeply, and rediscover a sense of calm, presence, and belonging in nature. You’ll also learn simple practices you can bring into your daily life—whether in a forest, a park, or your own backyard.
Come as you are. Nature will meet you there.
*** This event is at the Bio-Ski Chalet at 2420 South Bay Road, Sudbury ****
Well we’re off to BINGO on a Sudbury Saturday Night! Join Rachelle and Mama G to enjoy some ROCHAFARM porchetta a la the Birch Lake Abattoir version of Sudbury’s most famous dish, PORCHETTA! We are going to play BINGO, enjoy some great company, great laughs, great food, watch the 25 minute documentary and celebrate our great city! Home-made bread and fixings! Brandon Gray will be with us to share the backstory of his film!
Learn to make sourdough bread!!
This sourdough class will teach the basics from feeding and caring for sourdough starter, mixing dough, and baking it. It is for everyone. Of every skill level, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker looking to try something new! This class will be lead by Meredith Teller of Hazel & Rosemary Micro Bakery and Kitchen. Meredith began baking sourdough in early 2020 and it took off from there!
Meet the beekeepers behind some of the labels at Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria! Doug Tompsett, Lucas Blair and Adelle Larmour Delong. Learn what it takes to care for bees and harvest honey and wax. We will be having a honey tasting, and having a look at some of the equipment in use!
Stop Dieting. Start Understanding
Nutrition Mastery: Full-Day Transformation Experience
With 38 years in healthcare and disease management, Karen brings a level of insight most people have never been taught—until now.
This is not another diet. This is a complete shift in how you understand your body, your health, and your daily choices.
In this powerful full-day course, you will learn the real fundamentals of nutrition—how your body actually works at a chemical level, how disease develops, and how to move from a state of survival into a state of true wellness.
What You’ll Discover:
· How food acts as information that directly impacts your hormones, energy, and metabolism
· The chemistry behind blood sugar, inflammation, and fat storage
· Why most people stay stuck in a stress-driven “survival state”
· How to create balance in the body for sustained energy, clarity, and health.
· Foundational guidelines that support long-term health—not temporary results
Karen simplifies complex science into practical, real-life strategies you can apply immediately. You’ll walk away understanding how to fuel your body with intention, stabilize your system, and create an internal environment where your body can thrive.
This is about more than nutrition. It’s about reclaiming your health through knowledge, awareness, and lifestyle transformation.
Stop dieting. Start understanding. Start transforming.
Join us for a full day that will change the way you think about food, your body, and your health.
Nutrition Mastery — Because your body was never the problem. The lack of understanding was.
Join us for a hands-on Drum Making Class with JoAnne Parker! Spend the day creating your own unique drum. The shell of the drum, the tanned hide, the strings, and the drumstick are all prepared by JoAnne and her husband, so you can focus on assembling and personalizing your instrument.
Jo-Anne will paint your drum after it dries.
In addition, enjoy intuitive readings, a light lunch, and tea. It’s a day of creativity, connection, and friendship — a wonderful opportunity to find your voice through the rhythm of your drum.
All materials are provided. Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
To register for this class, you must contact Jo Anne personally at bnjparker@hotmail.com
FlowFusion - Meditation in Motion
Your souls expression
Slow. Intentional. Movement. Embodied.
You’re invited to move, feel, and come home to your body.
FlowFusion is a trauma-informed, nervous-system-based embodiment practice that integrates cognitive awareness with physiological regulation to support emotional processing, expression, and self-trust. A somatic movement journey designed to soften the body, calm the nervous system, and create support for expression. Through a fluid fusion of modalities, EFT, Breath, tapping, Qigong, NLP, fascia releases, mediation and sound therapy, I created this practice to support, highly sensitive people, sensitive bodies, chronic pain, emotional suppression, and overactive minds, as well as anyone who want to explorer their edges, or feels hesitant to be seen or express themselves through voice and movement. this practice helps soften enough for the nervous system to feel supported and when that happens, expression, clarity, and healing unfold naturally.
We begin with guided fascia release, gently inviting ease, grounding, and presence. From there, movement unfolds organically from subtle micro-movements to more expansive flow allowing your body to lead and your inner rhythm and expression to emerge. This practice is lightly guided. You will be encouraged to find your own rhythm throughout.
Each session closes with a soft, nourishing sound and meditation to support integration and rest.
FlowFusion is not about doing it “right.”
It’s about listening, feeling, and letting your body lead you back home.
Learn to make sourdough bread!!
This sourdough class will teach the basics from feeding and caring for sourdough starter, mixing dough, and baking it. It is for everyone. Of every skill level, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker looking to try something new! This class will be lead by Meredith Teller of Hazel & Rosemary Micro Bakery and Kitchen. Meredith began baking sourdough in early 2020 and it took off from there!
I welcome you to come and journey to find your Totem Animal. We will learn the difference between Totem and Spirit Animals. A beautiful Guided Meditation will take you on a magical journey to meet your Totem and receive an interpretation of the message your animal carries. The gift of this evening will help you foster mindfulness in nature.
Join Mama G on Tuesday April 14 from 6:30-9:00 at Seasons Culinaria Kitchen for a Delicious Learning Experience!
Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and learning with Mama G for an afternoon of knowledge and fun! Known for her talent in working with children, young adults, seniors, and life-challenged individuals, Mama G also stars in Mama G’s Cooking Experience on Eastlink Community TV.
Hand-made pasta is one of the most enjoyable cooking and eating experiences! Featuring freshly milled flour from Bryan King at K2-Milling and farm fresh eggs, you will love the way this feels in your hands!
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned cook, Mama G believes that cooking should be fun and accessible for all. Bring your curiosity and appetite, and leave with new skills and a full heart.
Movements to reset your overloaded mind. Discover simple, 5-minute playful movement practices that take you out of your head and into your body. Clear mental clutter, de-stress, build inner strength through easy practices you can squeeze into your busy life. You'll balance your chakras, release tension, stretch the body, find your groove and fall into flow.
Sari Huhtala's commitment to conscious living, with over 8,000 days of daily spiritual practice behind her, has helped her stay on the path of living a soulful life. Movement saved her life. She has over 30 years of dance experience, and is the creator of Chakra Flow somatic body movement. She launched Dance of Joy women's retreats in 2011, and offers retreats & workshops at her healing farm.