Destinations...

Bakersfield

Beverly Hills

Cabot's Museum

Calistoga

Carpinteria

Castro Valley

Dessert Hot Springs

Hollywood

Irwindale

Lompoc

Porterville

Rancho Cordova

Ridgecrest

River Ridge Ranch

San Leandro

Sequoia National Forest

Squaw Valley Herb Garden

The Seven Wonders

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Be inspired! Enjoy a memorable 2-3 hour experience featuring Theater, Tour & Tastings, our mix of entertaining history and folklore with lively demonstrations of recipes and remedies, art and agriculture, interactive music, and laughter! A fabulous group experience not to be missed!

Folklore is the traditional beliefs, legends and customs of a people. Folk medicine and health practices arise from cultural traditions, native remedies and foods. Keep helpful traditions alive. Discover foods and medicines from our Grandmother's kitchens, gardens and the wilds.

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A Short History of Medicine...

"Doctor, I have an ear ache."
2000 B.C. -"Here, eat this root."
1000 B.C. -"That root is heathen, say this prayer."
1850 A.D. -"That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."
1940 A.D. -"That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."
1985 A.D. -"That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."
2000 A.D. -"That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!"