The Self Sufficient Immune System: Foundations for Reslient Health
Thu, Feb 20
|Winchester
Hosted by Patti's Place at Laurel Grove Wine Farm in conjunction with FredCo Homesteaders this three part series is designed to help you nourish your family from the ground up while starting the New Year off right.


Event Details
Feb 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Winchester, 3178 Laurel Grove Rd, Winchester, VA 22602, USA
About the event
Join us in the New Year as we lay the foundation for leading healthier, more purposeful lives—both on and off the homestead!
These micro-classes are crafted to enhance your comprehension of the immune system's workings and equip you with tools to make small, natural improvements to boost your immune system. We'll kick off the series with the first class Thursday January 16th at Patti's Place at Laurel Grove Wine Farm. Seating is limited and RSVP's are required. Classes are $10 to cover costs of marketing, materials, and staff.
Full Class Line and Schedule included below:
Class 1 – Thursday January 16, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm
Immunology 101 and the Immune Gut Connection
Dr. Danielle Greenman, Integrative and Functional MD practicing at the Blum Center. @drdanwell
Class 2 – Thursday January 30, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm
Small Habit Changes for Big Health improvements
Stacie Haga, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Health Coach, Certified LEAP Therapist, and Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy @staciehnutrition
Class 3 – Thursday February 20, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm
Food as Medicine : Eating to promote Immune Function
Kelly Howard , Winchester Herbalist with Mountainside herbs @mountainsideherbs
Seats are already booking and registration is capped at 45!
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