Indigo Balm Workshop
Make a soothing and effective summer balm with farm-grown herbs and simple organic ingredients.
What: Spend a restorative evening on our flower farm connecting with nature and community. Learn how to make a soothing balm using indigo, calendula and a few simple organic ingredients. We'll tour the farm and learn about the soothing properties of a few simple herbs and then make a beautifully packaged balm to take home with you. These make beautiful gifts and can easily be recreated at home. This workshop is for beginners and experts and everyone in between.
When: Thursday, August 17th from 5-6:30pm
Where: Lower Easton, CT. Exact address will be provided to attendees a few days before the workshop.
What does my ticket include? All of the indigo, supplies, and tools you'll need to create you’re beautifully packaged indigo balm. We'll also have fresh fruit and non-alcoholic herbal libation with farm grown herbs.
Please purchase a ticket for each attendee.
*Please provide your email at checkout and add Rachael@risingirisfarm.com to your contacts in order to receive an email with our full address a few days before your workshop*
- Rain or shine, but for severe weather we'll reschedule for Friday, August 18th 5-6:30pm.
- Age 12+ welcome. We will offer children's workshops in the future, but we are not quite set up for little ones yet. Refunds are not available for this workshop.
Please reach out to Rachael@RisingIrisFarm.com with any questions!
We can't wait to create with you!
Featured Ingredients
- Mango Butter – Luxuriously creamy and vitamin-rich, it softens and smooths while helping seal in moisture.
- Calendula, Chamomile, Yarrow & Indigo (infused in golden jojoba oil) – soothe irritation, calm redness, and promote skin recovery
- Oat Kernel Oil – A lipid-rich oil known for restoring comfort and elasticity.
- Red Raspberry Seed Oil – Packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids to defend against dryness.
- Sea Buckthorn CO₂ – Vibrant and restorative, it supports skin regeneration and imparts a natural glow.
- Bisabolol – A natural component of chamomile, prized for calming and smoothing the skin’s surface.
How To Use
Warm a small amount between your palms and massage into damp or dry skin until absorbed.
Use daily as an all-over moisturizer, or as a concentrated treatment for dry hands, elbows, and décolletage.
Skin types
Formulated for all skin types, especially dry, sensitive, or mature skin in need of extra nourishment and comfort. *Does contain essential oils.
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Deeper benefits: skin and sensory
Bright Botanical Butter was created as a soothing daily all-over moisturizer to bring lasting comfort to dry or weather-worn skin. The texture is rich but never heavy, melting instantly to deliver deep hydration and a soft, healthy glow.
Made with farm-grown and thoughtfully chosen botanicals, it smooths roughness, relieves dryness, and helps skin feel calm, nourished, and balanced. Antioxidant-rich oils protect against everyday stressors while restoring a soft, even texture.
The gentle citrus-floral aroma adds a touch of daily luxury, turning a simple step into a small act of care.
What you’ll notice:
- Skin feels hydrated, soothed, and comfortable after the first use
- Over time, skin looks smoother, more even, and radiant
- Absorbs quickly, leaving a soft, luminous finish without any greasiness
Simple, botanical, and made to help your skin feel cared for in every season.
Full Ingredient List
High Oleic Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus), Mango Butter (Mangifera indica), Jojoba oil(Simmondsia chinensis) infused with calendula(Calendula officinalis), yarrow(Achillea millefolium), Chamomile Flower(Matricaria recutita), and indigo(Persicaria tinctoria)), Squalane, Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia cerifera), Red Raspberry Seed Oil (Rubus idaeus), Oat Kernel Oil (Avena sativa), Sea Buckthorn CO₂ Extract (pulp) (Hippophae rhamnoides), Bisabolol, Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols), Essential Oils of Bergamot BF (FCF), Mandarin (steam distilled), Grapefruit, Lavender, Rose Geranium, Frankincense, and Clary Sage.
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