Madison

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The main garden supplies many of the
best restaurants in North Florida and
South Georgia with fresh cut herbs,
wild greens and shiitake mushrooms.
But sitting on the porch of the gift
shop in a rocking chair-sipping a
glass of lemonade is
always a favorite.




The Herb Farm has two greenhouses
where you will find over 250 varieties
of organic herbs, perennials, and
vegetable plants for sale. 

Also located on the farm are two 
quaint gift shops with all sorts of 

herbal treats, gardening supplies,
baskets, terra cotta pots, books,
local pottery and artwork. You can
even buy herbal soap by the inch!
Don’t pass near Madison without
stopping by and experiencing the
magical pleasures of O’Toole’s
Herb Farm.

* We are sad to announce that
Jim O'Toole (below) passed
in December 07. A genuinely
friendly, approachable man
with a rich intellect yet a
 humble disposition will
be missed. "B" remains
 a steward of the land.

Spring 2010 Events

---now THREE TIMES A MONTH

YOGA at the HERB FARM

1st, 3rd AND 4th Friday of EVERY 
month.
  $10.

 

Time change: 10:00 A.M. until Daylight
 Savings Time

                        9:00 A.M. after March 14th

Dottie Price of White Spring, Carol Herndon
 of Valdosta and Linda Ratliff of Live Oak 
will share the guiding.  All are certified
 yoga teacher with years of experience
 in this healing art.  They can attest to
 the value of yoga in their own lives and 
are eager to share it with others.  Mark
 your calendars, no advance registration 
necessary, no experience required.

Herbal Refreshments will be 
served after class

February 6th, Saturday 10:00-1:00 / $55

ALL ABOUT AURAS

Professional intuitive and author Lynn 
Willoughby returns to OHF to show us 
how to see, sense and “read” the subtle 
envelope of energy surrounding all living
 things.  We’ll work with both plants and
 people, and she’ll also teach us how 
to strengthen our personal auras to 
improve vitality and attract more
 abundance in life.

Be our guest for a light Herbal Luncheon.

  February 6th, Saturday, at 2:00

Book Signing

Lynn Willoughby will be signing copies of 
her new book, Clairvoyance: Insight is
 only a Daydream Away. 
This light-hearted,
 do-it-yourself guide takes the mystique 
out of clairvoyance with clear, step-by-
step techniques and down-to-earth advice,
 all written with heart and humor.  (Book Price $15)

  February 5th, Friday / $60

Private Sessions with Lynn

Lynn will be available for a limited number of 
private consultations.  These 45-minute readings
 will provide new direction for those feeling
stuck or blocked, confused or hopeless
.  Fee: $60 www.lynnwilloughby.com

Weekend with Christopher Baxter: QUIET 

MIND, PEACEFUL HEART

Join Christopher, Architect, founding member 
of Kripalu center, yoga mentor and teacher
-trainer and yoga retreat leader for over 30 years

Quiet Mind, Peaceful Heart

 

March 6th, Saturday YOGA at Suwannee
  River Studio in White Springs , Florida

Contact Dottie Price at 386-208-3966 or 

www.suwanneeriveryoga.com

 

March 7th, Sunday 10:00 / $50

MEDITATION at O’Toole’s Herb Farm 

Christopher Baxter will lead a soothing series 
of calm, light-hearted Meditations suitable
 for all spiritual traditions and levels of
experience. Simple instructions on
 “how–to-meditate” and many
 “stretch breaks” are included.

Join us for a light Herbal Luncheon.

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  April 17th, Saturday 9:00 / $55

MAKING HERBAL SOAPS

We are happy to welcome back our friend, 
 over 25 years.  Her expertise and passion
 from working in the herb world makes for
 a very informative and enjoyable workshop. 
 
Learn to make handcrafted soaps wi
 blending the ingredients to make rich 
bars that smell great and are full of
 benefits from the herbs.  You will 
need to bring four 4oz. containers.

Join us for a light Herbal Luncheon.

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  CLOSED JANUARY

(except for Yoga Fridays)

OPEN by appointment

850-973-3629

  The Monday Morning Volunteers continue to
 lift our spirits and lighten our loads.  A big 
THANK YOU to our core group of Franny 
Davenport, Judie Baldwin, Dot Bacot and
Terri Morin!  Roosevelt Oliver has done an 
amazing job of keeping up with the 
greenhouses and the gardens.  Part 
timers: Suzzi Beall and John Bath round out 
our fabulous team.  I am truly grateful!

  CALENDAR  

Jan. 1st YOGA 1st, 3rd & 4th Fridays of 
EVERY MONTH at10:00 at the HERB FARM                    

  At 9:00 after Daylight Savings Time March 14th

  Jan. 30th: (Sat.) The Fifth Saturday Farmers 

Market at the park in Madison 8:30-3:00

  Feb. 6th (Sat.) All About Auras Workshop, 
at the HERB FARM 10:00

  March 6th (Sat.) Yoga Workshop with Christopher 
Baxter, Suwannee Rive Yoga Studio, White Springs , FL

  March 7th (Sun.) Meditation Workshop with
 Christopher Baxter at the HERB FARM

  March 20th (Sat.) Native Nurseries Springtime 
Herbal Event w/ B in Tallahassee 10:00-12:00

  April 3rd (Sat.) New Leaf Market 
Spring Plant Sale w/ B in Tallahassee 12:00-3:00

  April 17th (Sat.) Herbal Soap Making Workshop 
at the HERB FARM 9:00
 

  May 29th (Sat.) The Fifth Saturday 
Farmers Market, at the Park in Madison

  Please note our NEW MAILING ADDRESS:

305 N.E. Artemesia Trail, Madison , FL 32340

  OHF Recycles!  Do you?

This newsletter printed on recycled paper.

  LABYRINTH update.

We invite you to revisit the Labyrinth with
 the new sign designed and constructed by
 Aileen Winter Mostel, that will instruct
and guide you as you walk the Labyrinth.



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  O'Tooles
 
Herb Farm

 
O’Toole’s Herb Farm is a certified organic farm, owned by Betty (‘B’)
at left with her late husband Jim* O’Toole, located on the outskirts of Madison, Florida.


The farm, open since 1990, is a haven for all of their customers. Everyone enjoys taking a lazy stroll around the garden that is alive with butterflies and birds or pause at the newly completed anniversary garden
for a quiet recharge of
your senses.



Through organic farming methods
O'Tooles provides a stewardship
with the land that goes back five generations. It is a philosophy
based upon growing a quality
product that is nutritious and

 delicious, replenishing and maintaining the soil’s fertility
while assisting nature’s balance.
No synthetic pesticides or
chemical fertilizers
are used.

Walk the Labyrinth

Phone: 850/973-3629


Hours: Thursday & Friday: 9-6
Saturday: 9-4

         Group tours by appointment

           CLOSED:  July and August

      Email: herbfarm@shareinet.net

Live each season as it passes;
Breath the air, drink the drink,
Taste the fruit and resign yourself
To the influences of each.
                   Henry David Thoreau

Directions Below or
  Phone for Directions.

From West:
Take I-10 to Exit 251, go North on
Hwy 14 (it becomes Range St.)
into Madison.  Go through town,
 turn right on Livingston St.
(Hwy 145) at stop sign 4 blocks
North of US 90.  Go 1/2 mile,
turn left on Rocky Ford Rd.
(Cnty Rd. 591).  Go 1/3 mile
and turn left at our sign.
 
From East:
Take I-10 to Exit 258, go North
 on Hwy 53 (it becomes Duval St.)
into Madison.  Go trough town,
 turn right on Livingston St.
 (Hwy 145)at stop sign 4 blocks
North of 90.  Go 1/3 mile, turn
 left on Rocky Ford Rd. (Cnty
Rd.591).  Go 1/3 mile and
turn left at our sign.
 
From North:
Take I-75 to Exit 11, go South
on GA St.Hwy 31 into FL.  It
becomes FL Hwy 145.  Turn 
right just after entering the
 city limits of Madison on Rocky
Ford Rd. (Cnty Rd. 591).  Go 1/3
 mile and turn left at our sign.