This Summer At Jerico
The Elixir House Apothecary located inside The Harmony Room.
June News at Jerico
School is out and it’s officially June! Summer might be one of our best seasons in Michigan, and it surely is our favorite at Jerico. From walks in the alleyway gardens, iced lattes at the cafe, and tons of events on the calendar - it’s a special time to slow down and give us a visit during the year.
This summer, instead of going out for evening drinks - try your hand at making some homecrafted, foraged cordials! Jerico resident Angie Jackson of Elixir House, is an expert on kitchen witch recipes like those in her self-published books “Drink The Wild” and “Bittered The Wild”. Angie creates recipes “for the spirited and sober soul”. In her latest blog, she features history, insight, and the recipe for “The Forest Sprite Cordial”. Read an excerpt here:
The Forest Sprite Cordial: A Sustainable Twist on Foraged Cordials
There is a specific magic to white pine. In the depths of winter or the burst of spring, those soft, silvery needles carry a flavor profile that is surprisingly tropical—think resinous citrus with a whisper of vanilla.
Commonly, foragers turn this into a "wild soda" through natural fermentation. But fermentation is a fickle friend; it’s alive, it’s bubbly, and it has a shelf life of about five minutes before it turns into pine-flavored vinegar.
Enter the Forest Sprite Cordial. By marrying the forager’s harvest with the mixologist's technique, I have created a shelf-stable, high-impact syrup that captures the woods in a bottle.
The word "cordial" comes from the Latin cordialis, meaning "of the heart." In the 15th century, these were medicinal tonics believed to invigorate the spirit and settle the body. Eventually, the line between "medicine" and "refreshment" blurred.
— Excerpt from The Elixir House Blog
EVENTS THIS June
Expressive Arts Therapy Group at GUILD — June 21st
Join Intern Counselor Bree Bird in exploring how creativity and expression can be used to address mental health and well being. Free and open to the public ages 16+. Group size is limited, please sign up to reserve your spot!
KBY New Moon at Shades of Lavender Farm - June 12
Settle into the New Moon with restorative yoga and yoga nidra, followed by a moon-inspired NA drink and intention ritual. Most levels welcome. At Shades of Lavender farm in Mattawan.
Two Shows with Santino Jones and Special Guest Azriel Angeli at The Clover Room — June 27th
Join the Clover Room for a matinee and evening show with local musician Santino Jones and special guest Azriel Angeli.
Dilly Beans Fermentation Workshop with Sara at GUILD — June 28th
Learn to make fermented Dilly Beans with Sara Rio!
Events You Don't Wanna Miss
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Shared Studio Space Available1
Hush House is a queer-friendly shared studio managed by Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis. They’re looking for a passionate creatives, artists, or small business owners to join a collaborative, office-style workspace.
Flexible lease terms available:
5×10 space starting at $150 for 6 or 12 month terms.
Text Shelby at 269-224-7958 to schedule a tour.
