Last Saturday, the quiet stillness of The Water Jars garden was infused with the soft scent of herbs and the gentle sound of laughter, as we welcomed a circle of guests into one of our most intimate workshops to date — Botanical Mist Making: Blending Fragrance from the Garden.
Guided by Diah, a deeply intuitive aromatherapy practitioner trained in both Bali and Chiang Mai, the workshop offered more than just instruction. It became a sensory journey — a space where each participant was invited to slow down, explore scent, and connect deeply with the living ingredients growing just beyond the terrace.
We began the morning by foraging: rose petals kissed by the morning dew, stalks of lemongrass swaying gently in the breeze, sprigs of mint warmed by sunlight, and the calming aroma of dried lavender. Everything was harvested by hand — not just for its aromatic quality, but also for its energy and presence.
Diah explained the subtle relationship between scent and memory, between herbs and emotion. She encouraged everyone to move away from the idea of “right” combinations and instead, to listen — to the plants, to their bodies, to what they were drawn toward. There were no formulas. Only feeling. Only intention.
As soft music played in the background and herbal tea was passed around, guests experimented with rosewater bases, drop by drop. They mixed oils and infusions into elegant glass bottles, each one becoming a personal mist — not only for the skin but for the spirit. Some blended for clarity, some for grounding, others for joy or emotional healing.
What emerged was not just a product, but a piece of each participant’s story — a fragrant reminder of a moment when the boundaries between person and plant blurred.
The workshop closed with a grounding ritual: a shared misting in silence, as sunlight filtered through the trees and a soft breeze passed through the open space.
Everyone left with more than a handcrafted mist. They carried a sense of intimacy with nature — a quiet knowing that the garden is not just something we visit, but something we belong to.
This workshop is a part of our living philosophy at The Water Jars: not to extract from nature, but to listen, to participate, and to create harmony alongside it.
