Sauna Animism & Sacred Bathing Rituals from the North

Saturday, October 14th 3pm-5pm

Join Rachael Gonzalez (artist, folk herbalist, broom maker, bodyworker of FAMILIAR) for an evening of magical lore as we deep dive into the living sauna traditions of northern Europe & the nordic region. She will take you through her own six years of research & experience sweat bathing across the Northwoods of the US and on the lands of her people; we will discuss the elements of the sauna, etiquette & what to expect during traditional sauna, spirits of the sauna, sauna tools, sauna plants, sauna folk magic - and more!

This class will be held at Hedge Meadow Herbs + Apothecary located at 25 Brodhead in Mazomanie, Wisconsin.

About the Teacher:

Rachael Gonzalez, B.A., L.M.T., R.M. (she, her, they, them) is a licensed massage therapist, reiki master, and artist living and working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their business is trauma informed and anti-racist. As a white person of Swedish-American ancestry, Rachael works daily to become a better ally by educating herself and family about discrimination, equal access, cultural appropriation, and what it means to be actively anti-racist in the face of white apathy. Rachael is also an artist weaving handmade brooms and baskets, writing zines, and making drawings, paintings, and prints about healing, ritual, the natural world, and community. Lastly, Rachael runs a blog called Cozy Milwaukee where they discuss coziness as self care through the lens of their Scandinavian-American heritage.

Cost and How to Sign-Up:

$45 for an individual ticket to just this class.

$190 for a Saturday day pass (includes all three classes + the Saturday night party).

$295 for a full weekend pass (after September 1st, weekend passes increase to $345).

Accessibility & Covid Safety:

We will be seated during class and please note that you must go up two stairs to enter the building. The door will remain open throughout the duration of class. Masks are not required but recommended. Please use common sense and do not attend class if you’re sick, if someone in your household is sick, or if you know you’ve been exposed to an infectious pathogen.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

We reserve the right to cancel class at any point due to a lack of interest. If this is the case, anyone who has signed up will receive a full refund.

If you sign up for class but can no longer attend, please let us know by October 1st for a full refund. Let us know by October 6th for a 50% refund. Sorry, but if you cancel after October 6th you will not receive a refund (but you may sell your ticket to someone else ~ if this is the case, please contact us to let us know who will be coming in your place).