The 74th Annual Herb Fair & Market, presented by the New York Unit of the Herb Society of America (NYUHSA), returns to Caramoor on Saturday, September 20, from 10 am to 4 pm for a full day of herbal discovery, artisanal finds, and enriching workshops. Admission is free.
Now in its second year at Caramoor, Katonah’s celebrated center for music and art, the Herb Fair continues its longstanding tradition of honoring the wonders of herbs and promoting education, wellness, and creativity. The event features a robust marketplace, interactive workshops, engaging presentations, and family-friendly activities, set against the backdrop of Caramoor’s historic and natural splendor.
Marketplace Treasures
Shop an expertly curated selection of artisans and makers offering herb-infused gourmet foods, botanical wellness products, handcrafted artisan wares for the home, table and garden. This year’s lineup features returning favorites such as The Branch Manager, Cabbage Hill Farm, Olga Joan, Sage Cacao, Platform, Jane D’Arensbourg, Exalted Alchemy, Dancing Spirits, Sixteen Sisters, Saltbox Press, Clay Story, Bat Flower Press, C-Thru Lens Photography, Junai Knitted Goods, Flying Colors, and Webb & Adam Provisions.
Exciting new additions include Haute Chocolate Brooklyn, Silke Stoddard, Kelly & Co, Lisa Medoff Designs, Mg by Hand, A Taste of Honey, Clayton Baskets, Hudson Valley Garlic Growers, Lumiere Doree, Lindsay’s Handmade, Wychs Bloom, and more.
Educational Presentations
Held in the Main Tent, these free, hourly presentations feature expert voices from a range of herbal and creative disciplines:
- 10:30 AM – Patrick McDuffee, Well-Sweep Farm: Fantastic Fall Herbs & Perennials
- 11:30 AM – Maggie Pate, Nåde Studio: Indigo Dye Bath: Bring Your Own Indigo
- 12:30 PM – Christopher Hawver, Chef: Cooking with Herbs
- 1:30 PM – Ngoc Minh Ngo, Photographer & Author: Beauty, Nature & Culture of the Rose
- 2:30 PM – Deirdre Larkin, Horticultural & Plant Historian: Old Paths and New Directions in the Herb Garden
Hands-On Workshops
Workshops are limited in capacity and require advance registration. All materials are included. Tickets are available at www.herbsocietyny.org:
- Maggie Pate – Children’s Bundle Dyeing Cotton Bandanas | $45 | 10–11 AM
- Julia Whitney Barnes – Creating with Cyanotype | $160 | 10:15–12:15 PM
- Wendy Hollender – Nature Journaling | $115 | 10:30–12:30 PM
- Chynna Dee Andrada (Sage Cacao) – The Transformation of Cacao | $75 | 12–1 PM
- Christina Winters (Wychs Bloom) – Winter Ailments | $45 | 1–2 PM
- Maggie Pate – Autumnal Botanical Printing Scarves | $125 | 1:30–4 PM
- Elizabeth Gross (Selkie Medicinals) – The Art of Herbal Bathing | $45 | 2–4 PM
Author Book Signings
Meet celebrated authors Ngoc Minh Ngo and Julia Whitney Barnes during a special on-site book signing. Ngoc Minh Ngo, acclaimed photographer and author of Roses in the Garden, is known for her lush visual storytelling that explores the intersection of nature, culture, and design. Julia Whitney Barnes, author of Planting Utopia, is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans cyanotypes, ceramics, and large-scale installations. Her book reflects on the legacy of Shaker communities, weaving together art, history, and landscape in a richly visual narrative.
Tea Time at the Rosen House
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy Tea Time in the historic Music Room of the Rosen House from 11 AM to 1 PM. Reflecting the English tradition cherished by Lucie Rosen since the early 1910s, the service features a selection of freshly made tea sandwiches, warm scones, an array of delicate desserts, and a variety of fragrant herbal teas. Tickets are required and are available at Caramoor.org.
Children’s Activity
Families are invited to stop by the Hammond Museum’s activity table, where children can create colorful paper birds through the art of origami. Birds are treasured residents of the natural world—and of Hammond Museum’s own Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem—and origami, a beloved Japanese art form, is often used to represent their grace and beauty. Located in North Salem, New York, The Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden is an intimate oasis providing access to peace and mindfulness for all through our tranquil Japanese style gardens and innovative arts and education programs.
The Herb Table & Bake Table
Don’t miss the bounty of the Herb Table, filled with fragrant fresh and dried herbs, handmade wreaths, sachets, and herbal bouquets. The Bake Table tempts with herb-infused sweets and savory baked goods, including herb cookies, anise cornbread, and tea loaves.
Signature Lovage Soup
A mainstay of the Herb Fair, the NYUHSA’s signature lovage soup is a savory favorite made with leeks, potatoes, and lovage, served with focaccia from LMNOP Bakery.
Lunch
Guests may pre-order gourmet boxed lunches featuring fresh, local ingredients. Visit www.herbsocietyny.org for menu and details.
Non-Profit Partners
This year’s non-profit partners include the New York Botanical Garden and Bedford 2030, both dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship and education. The New York Botanical Garden’s William and Lynda Steere Herbarium is one of the largest in the world, supporting botanical research and conservation. Bedford 2030 is a community-driven organization working to combat climate change and promote sustainability through local action and education.
Event Details:
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY
Admission: Free
Workshop Tickets: Available at herbsocietyny.org
Tea Tickets: Available at Caramoor.org
In case of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, September 21. For the full program and details, visit herbsocietyny.org.
