The Art of Nature
Herbal Arts, Apiary &
Nature Explorations
A series in botanical medicine and nature explorations designed to open us to awe and tune us into nature's abundant gifts as you learn herbal medicine making skills and gain confidence in identifying, foraging and cultivating plants for food and medicine.
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Come play outside! We get to use our senses, nibble things, smell them and take in the intrinsic wisdom of nature's rthyms. We will craft herbal remedies and healing concoctions with plants we building relationships with as they present themselves for harvest. ​​
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We will also consider the wonder of their role in the ecosystem, what other species interact with them for sustenance and shelter and zoom out to notice their placement and environmental niche.
There is so much helpful info on the web, in books and in the classroom... but it simply can't match a walk in the woods or scent of tulsi as you harvest ~ the hum of bees or the soft breeze! Plus, I often get what I call analysis paralysis from information overload, so the aim of this class to unplug and get outside in an immersive and transformational approach.
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Held at Trillium Woodland Apothecary in Sharpsburg MD
or Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary in Shepherdstown WV
Class Schedule 2025
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Mint Family
July 12 ~ 10-1
Sooth your nervous systems, cool off, calm down, come create with the mints.
You may be surprised to realize how many plants share this family and how wide the creative possibility is. Learn how to incorporate healing herbs into popsicles, sparklers and other summer treats. ​​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Botanical Dyes
August 9 ~ 10-1
​Wear your medicine. This class will meet and harvest plants that can be used for natural dyes.
You'll each get to dye your own cotton bandana in a natural dye baths and explore pounding techniques. We will touch on various techniques and explore a diversity of dye plants to open up new inspiration for your garden and the wealth of ways we can work with plants.​​​​​
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The Honey Hive
October 5 ~ 10-12:30
@ Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary
Immerse yourself in learning a bit about honey bees while we tune into the process of harvesting and the healing benefits of honey and beeswax. We will pour beeswax tea candles for you each to take home.
Enjoy a stroll through the herb gardens to appreciate the intimacy and reciprocity of bees and flowers.
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Restrooms, water and shelter are available on site. We will move as a group over uneven terraine so please be aware of your personal limits.
A rain date or full refund will be offered in the case of inclement weather with a 48 hour notice.
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Cancelations within 48 hours of class start time you will not be refunded.
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Please, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns before deciding if you'd like to join in.