Rebecca Suerdieck specializes in recreating and demonstrating traditional skills from past times.
   Little by little, her research and experiments have continued, as she created a unique niche for herself: the production of all-natural fragrances from flowers. This technique was in common use by Virginia women during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. 
   She leads Garden Distilling Demonstrations and hosts workshops on Natural Perfumery, singing the praises of “floral waters” to anyone who will listen.