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Ayurveda consultations and workshops in Wellington by Dr. Gupta

On August 23, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health, News and Updates / Comments Off

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old science originating in India that describes how to live in harmony with one’s natural constitution and the environment to obtain and maintain health and longevity. Wellington Ayurveda Association is organising a series of Workshops and Consultaions with renowned Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Gupta from 31st Aug to 12th September in and around the Wellington region. Complete details of the events can be found here.

2 Day Skincare Course Coming up this Winter!

On April 30, 2015 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates / Comments Off

TWO 2 DAY SKINCARE WORKSHOPS- THE ONLY ONES FOR 2015! SO GET IN FAST Details for Skincare 1 Dates:Saturday 11th July 2015- Sunday 12th July 2015 Time: 10.30am – 5.00pm Fee: $480 Inclusive of all materials Note: Please book early. Class numbers are strictly limited with places usually booked out early. Enrolment form and deposit required to secure your place. During the workshop you will make and take home: Base creams – Two types Herbal infused oil Healing hand cream Skin and body oil Moisturiser Cleanser Body scrub Facial masks Exfoliater Lip Balm Body Butter Nourishing face cream Shampoo Conditioner *A […]

Introducing the “Herby”

On March 12, 2015 / News and Updates / Comments Off

Herby/ Herbies; (Noun) A “Herbal Baby” Someone who is at the infant stage of learning about herbs, growing in knowledge, eager to learn and new at everything Herb-orientated. I am a Herby…I work here at Cottage Hill and have done for the past few months, I am learning more every day about the magnificent life and times of the humble herbs not to mention the odd weed, superfoods and powders…and tinctures, oils, hydrosol! ohhh the list goes on!!! It is just so much fun, so eye-opening and so informative! I love love love my job- This little purple house on the […]

HERBAL FEDERATION 15th Biennial Conference 2015

On February 17, 2015 / News and Updates / Comments Off

Date: Friday 30th October 2015 to Sunday 1st November, with a post-conference bus trip Monday 2nd November. Venue: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Solway Park, Masterton. (Accommodation bookings necessary) Theme: “Celebrating the Olive” Schedule of Events: Friday 30th October 5-6.30pm Registration, meet and greet, Copthorne, Solway Park Lounge. 6.30-7.30pm Meal break, Cafe Solway and Grill available on site 7.30pm Judging of competitions and group “pub quiz” Competitions: Herbal Tipple, Olive-based condiment, Ode to the Olive, Olive and Olive Oil cosmetic cream, Photo of a garden insect. Saturday 31st October 2015 9-9.30am Registrations 9.30 onward Welcome and Safety issues. Speakers: -The […]

THE DAY OF LOVE

On February 7, 2015 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates / Comments Off

It’s 7 Days until the Day of Love- Also known as St. Valentines Day, even though here at Cottage Hill we don’t buy into westernized holidays we do endorse celebrating your love for the ones nearest and dearest to you-And most importantly loving your body by taking care of it! So we decided to do a 7 Day Ritual, a series of informative recipes and posts about various things you can do in preparation- to pamper and preen your gorgeous body- making you feel like Cleopatra herself.

Disclaimer

On May 2, 2014 / News and Updates / Comments Off

Disclaimer: All recipes on our website are created using our own base ingredients. Should you substitute any ingredients from other sources – we make no guarantee that these products will produce the same results. The ingredient content of other suppliers products may not necessarily be the same as we supply and this may effect the end result.

HERBAL DIPLOMAS 2014

On January 10, 2014 / Herbal Medicine and Health, News and Updates / Comments Off

** HERBAL DIPLOMA 2014 ** Due to the huge popularity of our Herbal Diploma, this class for 2014 is now full! However, as we now have a number of people on a waiting list for the Herbal Diploma we have decided to cancel our Skincare Diploma and run a further Herbal Diploma for 2014. The SECOND Herbal Diploma will be the same dates as listed for the Skincare Diploma. These dates are: March – 8th and 9th April – 12th and 13th May – 10th and 11th June – 7th and 8th July – 12th and 13th August – 9th […]

Pig fat in cosmetics

On January 2, 2014 / News and Updates / Comments Off

How pig fats are smuggled into your cosmetic and hair care products The slaughter industry has a big problem to get rid of the large amount of pig fat they amass in their slaughter houses. They try to sell this off in many disguises and they don’t need by law to declare where it comes from. According to Richard Lutwyche, a British pig farmer, “in the UK, big commercial farms send their pigs to large abattoirs. The abattoir will find different markets for all the by-products”, he says. “Everything they can’t sell they have to incinerate, so it’s in […]

2 Day Natural Skincare

On November 22, 2013 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates / Comments Off

February 2014 2 Day Natural Skincare Workshop Date: Saturday February 22nd & February 23rd Time: 10:30am – 5:00pm Fee: $485.00 inclusive of all materials A two day basic intensive workshop designed to show you how simple, easy and cost effective it is to create your own superior, chemical free, beautiful and effective skincare products. Over the course of 2 days you will learn to make your own organic base creams, herbal infused oils, tinctures, glycerites etc to include with your creams and lotions. You will learn which herbs and natural ingredients are the most effective in rejuvenating, healing and […]

Diploma of Natural Skin Care 2014 Announcement

On August 17, 2013 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates / Comments Off

Cottage Hill Herb Farm is pleased to announce its 2014 Diploma of Natural Skin Care course starting in March 2014… The Education Centre at Cottage Hill Herbs has been at the forefront of hands on education for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on the many students who have established successful businesses and product ranges after completing our study programme. This year we are again proud to offer… The first course of its kind available in NZ on natural skin care. Now in its seventh year. A very comprehensive course which explores just what “really” constitutes “pure and natural” […]

2014 Herbal Diploma course Announcement

On August 17, 2013 / Herbal Medicine and Health, News and Updates / Comments Off

Cottage Hill Herb Farm is pleased to announce its 2014 Herbal Diploma course starting in March 2014… A Little About Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine is the oldest medicine on the planet and still the preferred medicine of the greater population worldwide. More than 80% of the world’s population uses Herbals as mainstream medicine, according to the World Health Organisation. Most of us do not have the slightest idea of how to achieve and maintain good health today. Our fast pace lifestyles, with polluted environments, alcohol abuse, drug dependencies, fast foods and high tech stress, make us susceptible to all sorts […]

Diploma of Natural Skin Care 2012 – Change of Start Date

On February 28, 2012 / News and Updates / Comments Off

The start of this course has been postponed until Saturday the 21st of April. Click here to view details of this course

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