Spend a hands-on afternoon with professional chef and culinary gardener Jenn Ponder and restorative nutrition counselor Amy Rind, learning how to grow and transform fresh spring herbs and tender greens into vibrant, digestively supportive salads and bright, seasonal dressings.
We’ll gather around the table for a light seasonal lunch, featuring the dishes we prepare together—fresh, herb-filled, and designed to energize your body for spring.
Discover how to boost energy, support your hormones, and nourish your body naturally—right from your kitchen garden.
Hands-On Takeaways
Taste, Prepare & Enjoy Lunch
Create and share a fresh seasonal lunch featuring vibrant salads, herb-infused dressings, and simple dishes you’ll want to make all spring.
Bring Home Tools to Succeed
Leave with your own potted herbs, easy-to-follow herb care cards, and the recipes to recreate the meal at home.
Practical Tips
Learn how to incorporate fresh, seasonal herbs and greens into everyday meals with ease and confidence.
Community & Connection
Enjoy a relaxed, interactive afternoon connecting with like-minded women while experimenting with flavors, textures, and simple herb gardening practices.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave energized, inspired, and ready to bring fresh herbs and garden goodness into your everyday life this spring.
2.5-hour workshop — $75
Location: The Boat Barn - Mendham Township, NJ
The Spring Renewal Series at The Boat Barn is designed to support women transitioning into their Second Spring with renewed health, nourishment, vitality, and awakened energy. Experience small, intimate workshops in a lakeside retreat-like space led by inspiring, women-empowering experts in their fields. You’ll leave feeling more balanced and energized by the practical tools, embodied practices, and supportive community. Each gathering includes nutrition tips and thoughtfully-crafted snacks and sips from Amy that make each gathering feel special. Step into the season feeling revitalized, supported, and renewed.
About the facilitator: Jenn Ponder
Jenn is the owner and president of B.L.L. Culinary Gardens, a business specializing in organic culinary garden installations.
With expertise in plant selection, garden design, and maintenance, Jenn ensures each garden enhances her clients' lifestyles and brings nature into their homes. She collaborates with skilled craftsmen to create sustainable gardens that yield fresh produce and vibrant blooms for families to enjoy.
