Come in to the store on January 11th from 11am-3pm and try the delicious and healthy sodas made by Shrubbly. The team from Shrubbly will be here to answer any questions you have!
Learn more about your posture, how to prevent injuries, and receive a repertoire of stretches to stay healthy from an expert Chiropractor.
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to Cambridge Naturals!
Good digestion is the foundation of vibrant health. It is our source of nourishment, energy and vitality. When our digestive health is impaired, other body systems can be affected negatively downstream. This class will focus on the various ways we can use herbs to support proper digestion and absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste materials, for both acute and chronic situations. Focus will be on commonly accessible plants, ones you might find on the shelves of Cambridge Naturals or nearby woods and fields.
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
Discover the rich world of oolong teas with Broken Cup Teahouse! You'll get to hear about the stories and unique characteristics behind four exquisite oolong varieties, as you sip and savor the beauty of each tea.
Yin is the founder and owner of Broken Cup Teahouse, est. 2022.
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to Cambridge Naturals!
Join us for a fun night of needle felting! Learn to make a little penguin for your Valentine, or to maybe to be your Valentine! Needle felting is a fiber art. Stab your heart out until you create a cute little creature.
All materials included in ticket cost.
All attendees will receive a coupon for 15% to Cambridge Naturals.
In this discussion-based class, you will gain tools to support your immune system, digestion, and nervous system through the colder months.
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
This class will be taking place at MoTA in Union Square.
Practicing the eurythmy movements can bring to you a feeling of meaning and purpose, because all of its movements are derived from a deep understanding of the human being. From it, you can derive a sense of joy, alignment, coordination, stress relief, vitality, grace and well-being.
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to Cambridge Naturals!
Join us on Tuesday, November 26th for a special evening spent best with your besties. Spice up your evening and head to Porter Square Shopping Center for some complimentary fall-themed activities!
When: Tuesday, November 26th
Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm
Where: At Porter Square Shopping Center!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Gratitude Tree: Share your holiday cheer by adding a message of thanks or hope to our Gratitude Tree.
Live Music: Enjoy the local sounds of the season by Violin Viv.
Photo Booth Caravan: Capture the friendsgiving moment with a FREE photo from our vintage-style photo booth!
Cambridge Naturals: Warm up with an herbal tea at Cambridge Naturals! *while supplies last.
Cafe Zing: Enjoy a complimentary warm cup of hot cocoa or hot cider!
Henry Bear’s Park: Stop by and create your own hand turkey or decorate and color a themed wreath!
Holiday Giveaway: Enter to win a holiday experience at Porter Square Shopping worth $500!
And more surprises!
While this event is complimentary, we encourage non-perishable food donations to the Food & Supply Pantry through the Cambridge Community Center. We appreciate any donation you are able to provide and we even have a special perk* for those who donate!
Share with all your friends and join us for the Friendsgiving festivities!
*Special perk is a $5 Dunkin Gift Card + collapsible coffee mug – while supplies last.
Partnering with one of our favorite bookstores! The goal of this class is to provide tools & a supportive space for finding a sense of home within our bodies through linking breath to movement & calling presence into the act of drinking a cup tea.
Options of green tea or herbal blend will be provided.
Guests are encouraged to BYO yoga mats but there will be a limited number on hand if needed.
A full time Massage Therapist since 2012. Specializing in Myofascial release, Prenatal Massage, traditional Swedish techniques and Assisted Mobilization. A great combination to assist in the release of chronic pain, injury recovery, and simple relaxation. Everything from Deep tissue release and Sports massage to simply relaxing after a long day at the office. The massages are donation based - and donations can be accepted in cash or through venmo! Suggestion donation: $1 for 1 minute.
First come first serve!
Any questions please email victoria@cambridgenaturals.com or call 617-492-4452!
In this hour long class you’ll learn about the process of silkscreen printmaking, from “burning” an emulsioned mesh screen to pulling ink through the stencil.
Participants will finish with pulling floral prints themselves on whatever they choose to bring (fabric or paper) or can purchase blank tote bags, tea towels, and/or napkins.
All Attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
The sweetness of honey combined with the flavorful tartness of medicinal berries…come learn how to make an herbal syrup! In this class, we will discuss what herbal syrups are, what they are used for, and how to make one.
Each participant will get a small jar to take home and share with their family and community. Come prepared to enjoy the sticky sweetness of herbal syrup!
Attendees will also receive a 15% off coupon to Cambridge Naturals!
Join Noel Herbals and Cambridge Naturals for a collaborative event “Glow and Grow: Herbal Mask Bar Experience!”
This will be a drop by event, so you can come in anytime between 6:30p-8p and create your own herbal mask bar + snack on delicious items provided by Cambridge Naturals’s partners! We’ll be there to answer all of your herbal questions, and will show you how to create a unique experience for yourself that can be done at home!
Herbal Mocktails and Snacks will be provided by Cambridge Naturals’s generous partners, Parch, GoodNow Chocolate, and Pan’s Mushroom Jerky (and maybe more!)
Ingredients that will be provided:
Clays: French , Rhassoul, French pink/Kaolin
Herbs: Rosehip , Rose , Marshmallow, Rosemary, Chamomile, Hibiscus, Sea Buckthorn
Come learn how to keep your immune system robust all winter, address an illness when you first feel symptoms, support your body to fully clear the infection, and regain strength afterwards. Believe it or not, each of these stages of illness requires a different approach!
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
Parking: Large free parking lot in front of our store with 2 hour parking limit!
On Saturday November 9th, from 1p-3:30p the amazing founder of Layo Skincare, Funmi Mariane Adegnika will be in our shop sampling their products. The store always smells so good when they are here!
All Layo products will be 10% off during the demo! A customer favorite is Layo’s Hair and Scalp Toner.
JohnJay Pielmeier (from Sky Bodywork and Living from Center) will be offering chair massages, located by the Bulk Herbs wall. The massages are donation based - and donations can be accepted in cash or through venmo! Suggestion donation: $1 for 1 minute
First come first serve!
Any questions please email victoria@cambridgenaturals.com or call 617-492-4452
Join our gentle eurythmy class and explore the vibrant interplay of movement and color inspired by the zodiac signs. In this class, you’ll delve into the unique gestures associated with each astrological sign, as described by Rudolf Steiner as "movement which carries soul forces." No prior dance experience is necessary—just an openness to engage with your whole being. As New England embraces the darkest season, our Balancing Movement and the Zodiac class offers a nurturing experience to cultivate consciousness, creativity, and flow, helping you stay balanced, expressive, and connected through the winter months.
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
Did you see we brought in these amazing teas from Broken Cup Teahouse? Are you a tea lover like us and want to try some of them and meet the owner of Broken Cup Teahouse all at the same time?
This is your chance! Come in on Saturday, October 5th from 2p-5pm, and get to sample some of the most amazing oolong’s we have tried!
All the Broken Cup Teahouse teas will be 10% off during the demo!
Herb Pharm will be here on Monday, September 30th from 12-2:30pm to answer all your herbal questions! They are one of the leading herbal brands in the industry, who have stayed true to their roots since the very beginning.
You’ll also get to try some tinctures while they are demo-ing!
All Herb Pharm products will be 10% off during the demo!
JohnJay Pielmeier (from Sky Bodywork and Living from Center) will be offering chair massages, located by the Bulk Herbs wall. The massages are donation based - and donations can be accepted in cash or through venmo! Suggestion donation: $1 for 1 minute
First come first serve!
Any questions please email victoria@cambridgenaturals.com or call 617-492-4452
Calling all introverts! Join us for a special Saturday night event in collaboration with MoTA - for a reading party!
What is a reading party? It’s simple, bring a book you’ve been reading, join others for a quiet reading session, and then share your thoughts with others. Get cozy and grab a mocktail provided by one of our amazing partners & read for a little while. Pajama attire is encouraged, but not mandatory!
We will be providing alcohol free libations, tinctures & Dr.Hauschka provided skincare samples.
JohnJay Pielmeier (from Sky Bodywork and Living from Center) will be offering chair massages, located by the Bulk Herbs wall. The massages are donation based - and donations can be accepted in cash or through venmo! Suggestion donation: $1 for 1 minute
First come first serve!
Any questions please email victoria@cambridgenaturals.com or call 617-492-4452
This class aims to help sort out different classes of "nervines," herbs that nourish and support the nervous system, so you can learn which herbs are most indicated for various mental and emotional states and how to safely and effectively use them to feel better, get sounder sleep, and recover from physical and emotional pain.
All attendees receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
Developing compassion for ourselves through meditation can help us manage stress and lead more joyful lives.
Reiki Master/Teacher and Meditation Teacher Christine Radice will guide us through several soothing meditations that cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. There will also be time for optional sharing.
No previous meditation experience necessary.
Come get to know all your favorite herbs that grow around your favorite herb shop! We will wander around Porter Square, taking in both the planted and "wild" urban landscape, considering the local ecology of street and sidewalk.
Attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
Join us on Friday 7/24 from 5-7pm and learn all about Josh Rosebrook!
If you decide to purchase something, there will be a Gift with Purchase for qualifying purchases. Come in to find out more information!
*whole brand will be 10% off during the demo
You are in for a treat! Ursa Major, one of our most favorite skin care partners will be in our store on Wednesday, July 24th from 10am-4pm with a special offering of mini facials/skin treatments! Appointments are on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a wait list for you to sign up for as well (details inside).
Schedule your appointment here.
Please only sign up if you know you will be available!
A book talk? At Cambridge Naturals? Huh? Yes, yes and yes!
(We know Porter Square Books is right next to us! They were already full on book talks (they basically have a book talk almost every single day. So, Lisa reached out to us to see if we had space, and we did! And one could even say, Lisa’s book fits in with our store’s story!)
Join this free event to explore personalized nutrition, ancestral healing and intuitive eating.
Lisa Masé (she/they) is a nutritionist, herbalist, food sovereignty activist, and author of The Culinary Pharmacy. Learn more about Lisa's work at harmonized-living.com
Pre-registration Link - not required, helpful though!
Natto has been on the rise for the last few years, and we are so excited to be working with a hyper-local brand that makes delicious natto in Arlington, MA! We met "Aya’s Culture Kitchen” at some of our local farmer’s markets!
Come in on Saturday, July 20th from 3pm-5pm and try a traditional Japanese powerhouse of a food called natto, made from fermented soy beans!
Together we will practice meditations for deep relaxation and rest, including body scan, mindfulness, and guided visualization.
Attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
Come in THIS Saturday, 7/13 from 2:30-4:30p to taste this absolutely phenomenal, local, thoughtfully made relish and meet the founder of Rascal Relish! We will be running a 10% off for the relish during the demo, so it’ll be a great opportunity for you to try and when you love, to purchase!
On Friday, July 12th from 2-5p - Host Defense, one of our most favorite mushroom products will be in the store giving out sample packets of their Mycobrews! Come in to learn about the brand, and to get yourself a little treaT
The whole Host Defense line of products will be on sale for 10% off during the demo!
CV Sciences will be in this Friday, from 11-2p with samples for you! Come in and learn about CV Sciences, and get a chance to try their product!
All CV Sciences products will be 10% off during the demo!
*Note that the samples may not be of the picture in this post
Unlock the transformative power of Ayurveda in this enriching four-week course designed to empower you with ancient wisdom and practical tools for holistic well-being. Class is taught by Bhanu Patel from Somaayurved!
Week by week, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, guided by expert instruction and immersive learning experiences.
Week 4 - 7/7/24: Elevate your daily routine with Ayurvedic self-care practices for holistic living. Immerse yourself in Dinacharya, the art of crafting a daily routine for optimal well-being. Embrace Ritucharya, harmonizing your lifestyle with the rhythms of nature for sustained vitality throughout the seasons.
All attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to our shop!
Join for an afternoon of 100% certified natural skincare with Dr. Hauschka Skincare.
Their Master Esthetician will be providing mini facials (by appointment) from 12pm – 4pm; and you’ll receive a free gift for attending and another gift with your purchase.
Plus, the Dr. Hauschka Team will be on-hand from 4:30pm – 6:30pm to answer all of your skincare questions. Visit with us to book your appointment and learn more.
Here’s a link to the Calendy:
https://calendly.com/drhauschkausa/dr-hauschka-mini-facial-mini-makeover-event
We introduced Tootie’s Tempeh to our shelves as soon as we found out about them! Their mission, their dedication quality,sustainability, and the process it takes to create the product immediately stood out to our grocery team.
Once the Tempeh joined our amazing refrigerated selection, it sold out within a week! Our community approved of our rushed decision, and this was before we scheduled a demo with them!
NOW (On Saturday, June 15th from 11-2pm) you will get the chance to taste Tootie’s Tempeh and learn about their amazing business!
We are happy to say we carry both the Traditional and the Curry, to provide our customers with a variety of options.
We hope to see you this Saturday!
