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Herbal Conference to
Welcome Susun Weed
T
he fifth annual Southeast Women’s
Herbal Conference, October 2-4,
takes place in scenic Black Mountain,
North Carolina and welcomes special
guest, author and internationally
renowned herbalist, Susun Weed.
“Susun Weed is an extraordinary teacher
with a joyous spirit, a powerful presence, and an
encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and health,” says conference Director Corinna
Wood. “She is the voice of the Wise Woman Tradition of simple living, earth-based
healing and local plants.”
The conference, which has grown during the last five years to include 400 to
500 participants, offers women an opportunity to learn, connect, and deepen into
the Wise Woman Tradition through herbal education, nourishing foods, empower-
ment and community.
Wood notes that the annual conference receives rave reviews. “Participants
tell us the week is revitalizing, nourishing and nurturing—that it has become the
highlight of their year.”
Cost for the conference is $240 until August 20 and $275 thereafter, with addition-
al costs for meals, lodging and intensives. The conference has applied for continu-
ing education credits for nurses. For more information or to register, call toll-free,
1-877-739-8366, or visit SEWiseWomen.com. See ad, back cover.
CFL's never
looked so good!
Special Sale Targets Chic, Green
Fashionistas
Save money and
I
n August, savvy shoppers can browse the racks at
Nicky’s Resale Fashions in Christiansburg and enjoy
cool the earth
special green bargains. The shop’s entire summer inven-
tory will be reduced to 50 percent off as Nicky’s makes
• A large variety of CFL's
room for winter consignment items.
styles to choose from.
ReWear, ReCycle and ReSell are popular themes in these
changing economic times, and now, more than ever, being
• Residential and Commercial
conscious of how and where dollars are spent makes good
lighting fixtures.
sense. Choosing recycled clothing is a cost-saving way to
be “green” while still enjoying high-quality, stylish apparel.
• Shop at home convenience.
At Nicky’s, style mavens discover a boutique envi-
• Delivered to your door.
ronment in which to browse unending racks of high-end
and designer recycled clothing, shoes, hats, jewelry and
handbags—all at a fraction of their original cost. “Nicky’s
has the largest selection of very gently worn formal wear I have ever seen,” re-
marks a savvy shopper from Blacksburg.
Inventory for the store is acquired through consignment. “Our consignors are
from all over the world, and our fashions are, too,” notes Lee, a member of Nicky’s
sales staff.
(540)344-4246
email: eric@sav-elec.com
Nicky’s Resale Fashion is located at 3135 N. Franklin Street, across from the Corn-
ing factory in Christiansburg, on 460 Business. For hours and more information,
www.sav-elec.com call 540-381-4568. See ad, page 25.
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