Roots of Herbalism - Intro to the Art & Science of Botanical Healing (Orlando)   

Roots of Herbalism is a weekend-long intensive course that introduces practical herbalism to both experienced health professionals and lay people alike.  The course empowers students with the knowledge, tools, and experience to further their journey toward natural health and wellness.

The Sacred Art of Smudging   

Smudging is the burning of herbs as a spiritual practice, used by ancient cultures around the globe, for a variety of purposes from cleansing to invoking.  In this workshop, we will discuss individual herbs historically used in smudging, as well as the herbs growing around us and in our gardens that can be used for this sacred practice.  We'll discuss different traditions of the art, including smudge sticks and bowls.  You'll play with each herb and craft your own personal smudge blend.  Discover how to reclaim these sacred traditions and create your personal healing rituals with smudge.

Wild Weeds Herb Walk   

Join us for a walk in the wilds of Central Florida to discover the medicinal and edible plants all around us. 

DIY Probiotics - Make Your Own Kombucha   

Learn how to make your own Kombucha!

Roots of Herbalism Correspondence Course- Intro to the Art & Science of Botanical Healing   

 Roots of Herbalism explores the philosophies of ecological Herbalism, the practices of herbal nutrition, and the foundations of holistic health.  Students learn to make their own herbal preparations, including tisanes and tinctures, to apply the knowledge they learn about the plants.  Students learn 20 herbs and their uses, and receive plant material to research at home.

To Your Health Thursdays - Women's Health Series: Kathryn van Zweiten   

To Your Health Thursdays, is a community-based women's health education program and discussion designed to connect women to the leaders of the natural health community of Central Florida.

Speaker - Kathryn van Zweiten

Topic - Raw Food Nutrition

Family Herbalist Certification Intensive   

Our Family Herbalist Certification program is a thirty module course that empowers students to care for the everyday health imbalances they face as a family caretaker.  It is an excellent program for those wishing to care for their children, their parents, and themselves fully and sustainably.

Our Intensive Program includes all thirty modules offered in the course of a weeklong period, designed to allow students from other areas the opportunity to immerse themselves in the richness of plant healing and explore herbal education.  Roots of Herbalism is a pre-requisite for enrollment in this program (a session is offered the weekend prior for out-of-town students).  Read here for a program overview.

Inner Goddess Intensive   

Every woman is goddess!

In the beginning, women were acknowledged and revered as the spiritual keepers, givers of life & holders of sacred mystery. Women were priestesses, temple keepers, tribal & clan leaders, Wise women, Medicine women.  Society was once balanced between the masculine & feminine; each was honored.  By recognizing & cultivating the Inner Goddess Energy in yourself, you take a step towards the restoration of that balance in your life.

Family Herbalist Certification Program   

Our Family Herbalist Certification program is a thirty module course that empowers students to care for the everyday health imbalances they face as a family caretaker.  It is an excellent program for those wishing to care for their children, their parents, and themselves fully and sustainably.   Read here for a program overview, and see our links to individual modules for class dates and descriptions.

Our Herbalism program includes Roots of Herbalism, Family Herbalist Certification, Community Herbalist Certification, and Master Herbalist Certification programs.  Learn more about the philosophy that inspires our curriculum, and the logistics of each program here.