Life Distilled

08/29/2026

Last call for our workshop with Prairie Rose Needleworks on Sept 10th. Head to their website to sign up! www.prairieroseneedleworks.com

🌙✨ Cosmic Craft Night is coming up!

Time is running out to grab your spot for a night of stitching, cosmic vibes, and a little self-care. Create your own cosmic-inspired embroidery project while learning simple stitching techniques. We’ll also make a custom essential oil roller with Life Distilled to support your zodiac sign.

No experience needed—just bring yourself and get ready to stitch, sip, and hang out with your fellow crafty weirdos.

Last call to join us — grab your spot before they’re gone!

08/25/2026

Look who's heading south for the Vintage and Made market in October! Will we see you there? We'll have our hand blended essential oil goods, crystals, plants, terrarium building bar and anything else that fits in the van! Come see so many awesome handmade and vintage.

08/13/2026

We can't wait for this new workshop colab with Prairie Rose Needleworks! Sign up on their website and we'll see you on September 10.

✨ The stars called...they said it's craft night!🌙

Join us for Cosmic Craft Night and create a zodiac-inspired embroidery hoop plus a custom zodiac essential oil roller with our friends from Life Distilled. Think celestial vibes, tiny charms, sparkles, and a relaxing night of making something that's so you.

🗓️ Thu., September 10th
⏰6:30-8 pm
💲$40 (all supplies included!)

Whether you're a Gemini, Scorpio, or just here for the aesthetic, this beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect excuse to tap into your creative energy. 🌌🪡💫

Grab your spot before the universe (aka everyone else) does. ✨

06/02/2026

Hello, Summer!

This month at Life Distilled and Homegrown, we’re leaning into all the things that make this season FUN: time outside, hands-on creativity, local events, and community connection.

Below find our upcoming workshops, including terrarium building, a floral embroidery hoop class, and a special collaboration with Reiman Gardens! Plus, Downtown Ames Art Walk is on June 11th and the farmers market is in full swing on Saturdays!

We’re also stocked with our favorite outdoor essentials for sunny days, backyard evenings, ball games, lake weekends, and garden time. You’ll find our made-in-house summer staples like sunscreen, bug repellent, bug bite relief rollers, and after-sun spray to help cool and soothe sun-kissed skin.

One more sweet favor: Best of Story County nominations are open, and we would be so grateful if you’d take a couple minutes to nominate Life Distilled and Homegrown. We’ve never made it to the voting round and your nomination would mean so much to our small businesses. Categories that fit us include Gift Shop, Specialty Store, and Locally Owned Business.
Thank you for cheering us on and helping more people discover what we’re building here in downtown Ames!

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Be sure to register ahead of time to secure your spot.

Just click this link ➡️ life-distilled.com/events

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06/02/2026

This Saturday, join us at Reiman Gardens to learn about aromatherapy amongst the flowers🌸🌼🏵️ Sign up now!

Discover the connection between nature and wellness at Nature’s Apothecary: Herbs and Oils Workshop!

Explore the medicinal and holistic uses of herbs during a guided sensory stroll through the Herb Garden. Then, learn the science behind essential oils as you create your own custom roller blend and herbal sachet to take home. This immersive workshop combines hands-on learning with practical wellness education in a relaxing garden setting.

Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM–12 PM
Hosted at Reiman Gardens in collaboration with Life Distilled
Limited spots available, so register early!

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/reimangardens/items/712718/?flow=no&full-items=yes

05/29/2026

Facebook just reminded me that we've been around for 8 years. Believe it or not Life Distilled started out of my home doing workshops, education and blending. Today we're nearly 5 years on Main Street in Ames. Thank you for your continued support of this small business. And thanks Facebook for always reminding us of how old we are. 😂

05/27/2026

Join us for this exciting collaboration in bringing everything we do in the shop to the outdoors with hands on nature application!

Discover the connection between nature and wellness at Nature’s Apothecary: Herbs and Oils Workshop!

Explore the medicinal and holistic uses of herbs during a guided sensory stroll through the Herb Garden. Then, learn the science behind essential oils as you create your own custom roller blend and herbal sachet to take home. This immersive workshop combines hands-on learning with practical wellness education in a relaxing garden setting.

Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM–12 PM
Hosted at Reiman Gardens in collaboration with Life Distilled
Limited spots available, so register early!

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/reimangardens/items/712718/?flow=no&full-items=yes

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

How good is your nose? In honor of 515 day we are putting folks to the test. Stop by the shop and see if you can identify our top 10 essential oils. As an added bonus, you'll leave the our place feeling calm, grounded and happy. If you need more of this in your life, check out our full line of essential oils and essential oil blends in convenient rollers to take all of that calm with you during your day.

05/15/2026

We are elated to by partnering with Reiman Gardens for this upcoming workshop! Come experience nature with all your senses (especially your nose) and leave with aromatherapy tools to use at home.

Discover the connection between nature and wellness at Nature’s Apothecary: Herbs and Oils Workshop!

Explore the medicinal and holistic uses of herbs during a guided sensory stroll through the Herb Garden. Then, learn the science behind essential oils as you create your own custom roller blend and herbal sachet to take home. This immersive workshop combines hands-on learning with practical wellness education in a relaxing garden setting.

Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM–12 PM
Hosted at Reiman Gardens in collaboration with Life Distilled
Limited spots available, so register early!

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/reimangardens/items/712718/?flow=no&full-items=yes