Frankincense Alchemy Intensive

🌿 Sacred Still: The Frankincense Alchemy Intensive 🌿

A One-on-One, 24 Hour Immersive Distillation Experience — $800

Includes all materials, meals, and overnight accommodations

Located 20 minutes outside Asheville, North Carolina

Step into the world of traditional plant alchemy with a private, one-on-one training in the art of frankincense distillation. In this personalized 24 hour immersive experience, you’ll learn how to distill frankincense resin from start to finish using a traditional copper alembic still. You’ll leave not only with the essential oil and hydrosol we create together, but with the skills and confidence to continue distilling on your own.

🌟 What You'll Experience

This in-depth training is designed to guide you through every step of the distillation process, tailored to your pace, questions, and learning style. You’ll gain hands-on experience working directly with frankincense resin and a copper alembic still—just you, the teacher, and the plant.

🧪 What You'll Learn

Sourcing and Preparing Frankincense

Understand the types of frankincense resin, how to source it ethically, and how to properly prepare it for distillation.

Distillation Setup

Learn to set up and operate a traditional copper alembic still. You'll handle each part of the setup yourself, gaining confidence in using this time-honored tool.

The Distillation Process

Take part in a full frankincense distillation, observing the transformation as the oil and hydrosol are slowly drawn out of the resin. We will monitor the entire process closely, including heat control and the separation of aromatic compounds.

Troubleshooting and Technique Tips

Get personalized instruction on how to adjust heat levels, manage the condenser, troubleshoot flow issues, and improve your overall technique.

Post Distillation Handling

Learn how to properly separate, store, and preserve your frankincense essential oil and hydrosol for maximum shelf life and potency.

🧴 What You’ll Take Home

A personal vial of pure frankincense essential oil that we distilled together

A bottle of frankincense hydrosol, aromatic and therapeutic

A deep, working knowledge of traditional distillation using a copper alembic still

📅 Duration

24 hours total, including overnight distillation

This is a fully immersive, one-on-one experience. We’ll work in natural cycles, allowing for rest, reflection, and discussion throughout the process.

📍 Location

Just 20 minutes outside Asheville, North Carolina in a peaceful rural setting perfect for focused, hands-on learning and deep connection with the work.

💰 Cost

$800

Includes all materials, hands-on instruction, meals, and overnight accommodations. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn.

This training is limited to one person per session. You’ll receive focused, personalized instruction and leave with a truly handcrafted experience from start to finish.

This training is limited to one person per session. You’ll receive focused, personalized instruction and leave with a truly handcrafted experience from start to finish.

We distill every Sunday, so your booking will be from 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM Monday.

Book your one-on-one session now and step into the sacred art of distillation.