Community Offerings
My passion is in sharing my knowledge and educating my community on the many benefits that herbal medicine can provide for them. I teach in a wide variety of formats including apprenticeships, herbal conferences and events, local herbal apothecaries, in person one-on-one sessions, or online. See below for my current class offerings.
Want me to teach at your event or school? Get in touch to book me!
The 4 Seasons Herbal Apprenticeship
a mingling of spirit, tradition, and science
An immersive apprenticeship rooted in seasonal plant wisdom, field observation, and hands‑on medicine‑making. It's designed for students seeking grounded, practical herbal skills in a small, mentored cohort. Over the course of the year, we'll explore the unique qualities of each season, how the seasons affect us, and the herbal allies nature offers for seasonal support.
With over twenty years of experience as an herbalist, botanist, and educator, I bring a wide range of knowledge to this apprenticeship, including plant spirit medicine, botanical identification, medicinal plant actions and uses, sustainable wildcrafting, and herbal medicine-making. We'll also cover the many other skills needed to work closely and respectfully with the plants.
My hope is to pass on what I've learned so that a small green flame is kindled in each student, one that keeps growing and is carried forward for generations to come.
Program Structure
Each season is taught in its own three-day session, reflecting the plants, energetics, and ecological rhythms of Western Washington. Every season carries a distinct energy that touches the mind, body, heart, and spirit, bringing both gifts and challenges.
When we learn to be present with that energy and notice how it moves within us, we gain a deeper understanding of how to care for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Each season also brings herbal allies that grow in abundance, and the Pacific Northwest offers a remarkable bounty of medicinal plants to work with.
Seasonal Energetics
Each session explores the distinct energetic qualities of its season—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—offering a focused study of how those rhythms shape both the plants around us and our own inner ecology. Students learn to recognize subtle seasonal transitions in the landscape, in the plants, and within the body. Emphasis is placed on developing sensitivity to these shifts as a foundation for a seasonal herbal practice.
Tuning Into the Season
Students learn methods for attuning to the prevailing seasonal energy and observing how it influences physical, emotional, and environmental patterns. Guided practices cultivate awareness, presence, and connection to the living landscape.
Seasonal Medicinal Plants
Every season offers its own medicinal abundance. Students meet each season's plants through direct engagement: identification, botanical characteristics, medicinal actions, traditional uses, and preparation methods. We honor both the medicine and the spirit of each plant, and students are provided with seasonally appropriate remedies.
Plant Identification & Morphology
The Pacific Northwest has an exceptional diversity of medicinal flora. To work with regional plants safely and confidently, students learn botanical morphology (the structure of stems, roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits) and how these features determine genus and species. Instruction covers morphological terminology, diagnostic features, and the identification of native and naturalized plants of Western Washington.
Sustainable Wildcrafting & Respectful Harvesting
Students are trained in ethical, ecologically responsible harvesting, including which plant parts to gather, the best seasonal timing, and techniques that support plant vitality and ecosystem health. We emphasize reciprocity, restraint, and long-term stewardship of wild plant communities.
Herbal Medicine‑Making Techniques
Throughout the year, students learn a range of traditional and contemporary methods for preparing herbal remedies. Each session includes hands-on medicine-making with the season's plants, so students can make tinctures, salves, teas, oils, and other preparations to take home. We focus on precision, safety, and honoring the character of each plant.
Location
The apprenticeship is hosted on my 2.5-acre property in Tulalip, Washington. Limited weekend camping may be available for students traveling from a distance, so please contact me directly to arrange it. Throughout the program, we'll work with the native plants surrounding the land, explore the medicinal herb garden, and take guided sojourns into nearby ecosystems to meet plants in their natural habitats.
Apprenticeship Schedule
Informational Session, March 27–28: Saturday the 27th, 10am–6pm; Sunday the 28th, 10am–4pm. This introductory session sets the rhythm and conceptual framework for the year. It orients you to the themes we'll explore and helps you prepare for each gathering, so you arrive grounded, receptive, and ready to engage with the plants and the season.
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Spring Session, April 16–18: Friday the 16th, 12–4pm; Saturday the 17th, 10am–6pm; Sunday the 18th, 9am–12pm.
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Summer Session, July 16–18: Friday the 16th, 12–4pm; Saturday the 17th, 10am–6pm; Sunday the 18th, 9am–12pm.
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Fall Session, October 15–17: Friday the 15th, 12–4pm; Saturday the 16th, 10am–6pm; Sunday the 19th, 9am–12pm.
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Winter Session, January 14–16: Friday the 14th, 12–4pm; Saturday the 15th, 10am–6pm; Sunday the 16th, 9am–12pm.
Apprenticeship Fee
$1,800 – $2,400: Covers the informational session and all four seasonal sessions for the year‑long mentorship.
Payment Options
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Pay‑in‑Full: $2000
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Monthly Plan: $200/month for 12 months ($2,400 total)
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Early Registration Discount: $150 off full tuition when paid by the early‑bird deadline of January 1st 2027
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Sliding Scale: A limited number of reduced-tuition spots are available for those in need, ranging from $1,200 to $1,800. Contact me to discuss options.
Work‑Exchange Option
Two work‑exchange positions are available for students who wish to offset a portion of their tuition through service. All work‑exchange hours are completed prior to the start of the apprenticeship sessions.
Work may include seasonal weeding, garden and land preparation, harvesting, and other stewardship tasks that keep the property and its medicinal plant communities healthy. These roles support the ecological care of the land and give you a chance to engage directly with the plants through meaningful, hands-on work. Contact me to apply.
Refund & Withdrawal Policy
Space in the apprenticeship is limited, so I ask students to commit fully. There are no refunds, transfers, or make-up days for missed classes, or for withdrawing within one month of the start date or after the program has begun. Students are responsible for attending each session.
Each enrollment is a valued place that others are often waiting for. If you withdraw one month or more before the program begins, a refund may be issued minus a 25% processing fee. Thank you for understanding the care and planning that go into offering this program.
Application Process
To apply, send me a short-written introduction that helps me understand who you are and why you feel called to this work. No previous experience is needed. There is truly something here for everyone, whether you're just beginning your herbal journey or looking to deepen and expand your skills.
Your Application Email Should Include:
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Your Background: Any relevant life experience, herbal studies, plant relationships, or personal practices that have shaped your path so far.
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Your Intention for Stepping into the Apprenticeship: What draws you to this program now, and what you feel ready to explore or deepen.
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What You Hope to Gain from the Experience: The skills, understanding, or personal growth you are seeking.
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Why You Feel You are a Good Fit for the Program: What you'll bring to the learning community, and how you envision engaging with the plants, the land, and the group.
Once applications are received, I will review them thoughtfully and reach out with next steps.
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Podcast Episodes
Herbs and Dreams Podcast with Lauren Morgan
Join me for an herbal deep into becoming a community herbalist with the lovely Lauren Morgan. We explore the path to becoming an herbalist, important aspects to consider when stepping into the role as a community herbalist, the foundations of herbal medicine making, and how to tune into your green allies- plus so much more!
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Herbal Conferences/Events
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The NW Herbal Fair returns for another year of herbal wisdom and merriment. I'm super excited to be a presenter at this year's event, and I look forward to meeting my herbal community at such a stunning location. Click the heading above to access their webpage.
Seasonal Herbalism: medicinal support for the practicing herbalist
As children of Earth, we are affected emotionally, physically, and spiritually by the changing of the seasons. Each season has its blessings and its challenges and when we tap into the information that the season is giving us we can begin to understand what our mind, body, and soul needs during each shift to be happy, healthy and whole. In this class we will explore the unique qualities of each season, and we will discover which herbs we can rely on to support ourselves seasonally.
When: August 22nd. I'll be teaching from 4-5:00pm, workshop period 4.
Location: Finnriver Farm & Cidery
124 Center Road, Chimacum, WA
Olympic Peninsula
