Classes & Workshops
Strategies for flourishing in the modern era with ancient practices and herbs that support and restore your natural vitality at any age.
Herbalism Classes & Consultations
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Seeds of Herbalism - The Art & Science of Herbalism
Sold Out - Waitlist Available
Finding your path in the forest.
A 6 weeks introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism. My approach is broad, holistic and based in the ancient traditions of western herbalism. We will explore 12 +herbs, how to study herbs, how to make a plant profile, understanding formulas and the tools to develop your own connections and relationships with the plants you are drawn to.
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Plant Spirit Meditations & Tea Tastings
Saturday Mar 1 - 10-11am
A Circle of Beloved Belonging . The purpose of the meditation and tea tasting is to connect deeply to the self, the earth and the green kingdom. To feel the universal energy that flows through all beings - humans, animals, plants & trees and the elements of earth, water, fire and air. This connection, this belonging to ourselves and to the earth is our birth right and lineage.
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Wellness Packages - Natural Solutions
In-person or Online
Holistic herbal & nutrition based solutions to to common health problems. A personal herbal consultation will help you build a foundation of health and vitality. Common health problems can be supported naturally, holistically and without side effects. I can help you to use food as medicine, work with everyday herbs to find relief for symptoms and together we can create transformative lifestyle changes that work for you.
Free Herbal Resources
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Seed Saving Renaissance
Check out my article in Edible San Diego about seed saving. Lots of tips and information about how to get started seed saving.
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Flower or Nature Mandalas
Pause and make a flower or nature mandala for your yard, patio, garden. A perfect summer moment! If you make one pleas send me a photo!
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How to Make Infused Honey
Infused Honey - A blessing from the bees…use with honor & respect.
Infused Honey is uniquely nourishing, a magical blend of the gifts of the bees with the gifts of the plant kingdom.
Past Workshops/Classes
Lip Love Balm Workshop
Learn to make your own natural, organic lip balm. Knowing exactly what you are putting on your skin is important. A famous herbalist once said - never put anything on your skin you wouldn't put into your mouth. So love up your lips in this easy class and learn how to make your own lip balm.
Includes:
Together we will make a batch of Lip Love Balm
How infused oils supercharge your lip balm and other skin care products
How to add essential oils safely
Take home a sample and instructions for making your own batch at home
Workshop: Lip Love Balm
Learn how to make homemade lip balm and what the secret ingredient is!
Sunday March 19 | 10am - 12pm | Wild Willow Farm, San Diego, CA
Location: Wild Willow Farm and Education Center - this beautiful farm located in the Tijuana River Valley supports our community with a robust schedule of classes and a weekly CSA box. It is a wonderful place to connect with the land and how our food is grown.
2550 Sunset Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154
Herbs for Winter Wellness
Elderberry Syrup is the most popular herbal cold remedy and it’s delicious too! Try Elderberry Syrup. Learn how to make elderberry syrup. Meet an Elderberry tree!
Herbs are better together! Learn how to make a simple herbal cold care tea blend.
Having both of these classic herbal preparations in the cupboard will help you feel better during the winter season. Includes:
Elderberry Syrup Demonstration
Meet an Elderberry tree at Wild Willow Farm
Learn the most common types of Elderberry Trees
Demonstration of Elderberry Syrup + Recipe with variations
Traditional uses of Elderberry Syrup
Take home a small jar of Elderberry Syrup
Cold Care Tea Blending
Teas are a wonderful way to feel better when you have a cold.
Learn a classic cold care tea blend
Taste the tea and learn to notice how your body responds to herbs.
Learn about the synergy that happens when herbs are blended together
Traditional uses of teas for colds
Take home a small bag of Cold Care Tea
Workshop: Herbal Traditions for Winter Wellness
We will be making Elderberry Syrup and making a cold & flu tea blend
Sunday Dec. 4, 2022 | 10am - 1pm | Wild Willow Farm, San Diego, CA
Location: Wild Willow Farm and Education Center - this beautiful farm located in the Tijuana River Valley supports our community with a robust schedule of classes and a weekly CSA box. It is a wonderful place to connect with the land and how our food is grown.
2550 Sunset Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154
Autumn is the time of abundance and gratitude.
Join in community and learn simple yet powerful holistic herbal preparations to care for yourself and those you love.
Celebrate the fall season in this hands-on herbal workshop to include
Herbal Tea Infusion Tasting
Learn how to make an herbal tea infusion, how to taste an herbal tea and understand the different ways your body might respond.
Infused Honey
Learn the medicinal properties of honey and how infusing herbs can make a simple & delicious home remedy.
Leave with a jar of infused honey.
Fire Cider
Learn the history of fire cider, how to make it and why this simple preparation is helpful for cold & flue season.
Leave with a jar of Fire Cider + recipe card.
My first workshop at Wild Willow Farm!
A wonderful day sharing herbal kitchen wisdom and making fall herbal remedies in community.
Workshop: Fall is for making Fire Cider & Infused Honey
Sunday Oct 9, 2022 | 10am - 1pm | Wild Willow Farm, San Diego, CA
