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The Herbal Immersion Course is a comprehensive six-month program for anyone longing to learn herbal medicine in a hands-on, supportive, and community-centered environment.

This course is perfect for:
• Curious beginners
• Wellness practitioners
• Gardeners & nature lovers
• Parents & caregivers
• Anyone seeking plant-based healing tools

No prior experience is required — just curiosity and a love for plants.

What You’ll Learn

• Herbal energetics & actions
• Safe and effective preparations
• Plant identification & botany
• Support for digestive, nervous, immune & reproductive systems
• Adaptogens & functional mushrooms
• Aromatherapy basics
• Herbal first aid & Botanical body care
• Food as medicine
• Ritual & intuitive plant work
• Ethical harvesting practices
• Formulation & blending

Learning Format

• Evening classroom sessions - every other Wednesday, 4-8pm
• Full-day immersions - one Sunday a month, 10am-4pm
• Group discussions & reflection
• Independent summer study
• Hands-on medicine making every month

This program blends structure with spaciousness, science with spirit, and tradition with modern herbal practice.

APRIL

• April 15 | 4–8pm
Laying the Groundwork
Home Apothecary Basics, Vitalism, Herbal Actions, Energetics, Preparations & Safety

• April 29 | 4–8pm
Fundamentals of Botany I – with Kat Mackinnon

MAY

• May 13 | 4–8pm
Fundamentals of Botany II – with Kat Mackinnon

• May 17 | 10am–4pm
Into the Woods – Plant ID in the Field – with Kat Mackinnon

• May 27 | 4–8pm
Herbs for Digestion + Herbal Vinegar Making

JUNE

• June 10 | 4–8pm
Herbs for the Nervous System + Tincture Making

• June 14 | 10am–4pm
Forest Bathing & Plant Walk – with Cat Pantaleo

• June 24 | 4–8pm
Adaptogens & Functional Mushrooms

• Late June (TBD)
Optional: St. John’s Wort Harvest & Medicine Making

JULY

✨ 4-week summer break with optional independent study ✨

• July 22 | 4–8pm
Herbal First Aid + Infused Oils & Salves

• July 26 | 10am–4pm
Botanical Bodycare – Lotions, Butters & More

AUGUST

• August 5 | 4–8pm
Intro to Aromatherapy + Hydrosols – with Lauren Nichols-Sheffler

• August 19 | 4–8pm
Herbs for the Reproductive System

• August 23 | 10am–4pm
On the Farm – Food as Medicine Cooking Class – with Tara Lanich-LaBrie

SEPTEMBER

• September 2 | 4–8pm
Immune & Respiratory Support

• September 13 | 10am–4pm
Elderberry Harvest + Syrup Making

• September 16 | 4–8pm
Herbal Formulation & Custom Tea Blends

• September 30 | 4–8pm
✨ Graduation Celebration + Herbal Mocktails ✨

Extensive in-person classroom learning
This program is rooted in face-to-face education with many hours spent learning together in the classroom. Expect engaging lectures, group discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on practice every month.

Guidance from experienced instructors
Learn directly from local herbalists and plant experts who bring years of lived experience and passion into each session.

Immersive field days
Spend full days at farms, trails, and open spaces practicing plant identification, ethical harvesting, and nature connection.

Hands-on medicine making
Create teas, tinctures, salves, infused oils, hydrosols, syrups, and botanical body care products during class.

 Community Herbalist Handbook
Receive a printed handbook filled with notes, recipes, and materia medica to support your learning.

Online connection space
Stay connected between classes through our private online platform for questions and reflection.

Tuition: $2,950 total

Includes:
• 12 in-person evening classes
• 5 full-day Sunday immersions
• Optional St. John’s Wort harvest day
• All materials, tools & supplies
• All herbal products you make
• Community Herbalist Handbook
• Access to the online learning platform

Payment Plan Option: We offer a payment plan to make the Herbal Immersion Course more accessible.

Total program cost: $2,950

Payment plan breakdown:

• Deposit: $750 due at the time of registration to reserve your spot
• Remaining Balance: $2,200 divied into 6 monthy payments of $367
• Payments are due on the 1st of each month
• Payment period runs from March 1 through August 1

For questions, please reach out to info.herbalimmersion@gmail.com

We are curating a dedicated, small group of aspiring herbalists for this program. Since all classes will be held in person, space is very limited.

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application – This helps us get to know you and your interest in herbalism.

2. Schedule an interview – We’ll review your submission and set up a brief call to learn more about your goals and fit for the program.

3. Acceptance notification – After interviews, we’ll follow up to let you know if you’ve been accepted.

4. Reserve your spot – Once accepted, submit your deposit or pay in full to secure your place in the course.