Aromatic Arts Summit

Jon Keyes have been involved in putting on a three day conference dedicated to the aromatic arts. It takes place once a year in the summer for three days. To learn more please go to AromaticArtsSummit.com or find us on Facebook at Aromatic Arts Summit and on instagram @aromatic_arts_

The Aromatic Arts Summit is a three day conference devoted to exploring artisan distillation, natural perfumery, incense, and the aromatic arts. Although many conferences are centered around herbalism and aromatherapy, this conference goes to the root of the ancient crafts of essential oil and hydrosol distillation, incense-making, perfumery, attars, and other aromatic preparations.  

The conference will emphasize copper alembic still distillation but also includes classes on incorporating aromatics as tools for healing and self-development. The still is a symbol of a devotion to developing deep relationships with the plants themselves through their transformation into beautiful preparations and medicines that help to heal and grow our hearts. We strongly believe that these human/plant relationships depend on reciprocity and the Aromatic Arts Summit emphasizes sustainability and ethical practices.

In the last few years there has been a renaissance in distillation, where small scale artisans are returning to the still to master age-old techniques. This conference is an opportunity for herbalists, aromatherapists, distillers, incense makers, alchemists, and aromatic artisans to gather as a community to learn from some of the masters of the field and reclaim a deep connection to aromatic plants as a potent source of physical, emotional, and spiritual support.