Free event: Meet the Herbalist at Blossomwood Farmstead
Saturday, December 12th | 11am–2pm (Come anytime, stay as long as you want)
Blossomwood Farmstead | Yachats River Valley
Come wander up Yachats River Road and step into the magical world of herbs at Blossomwood Farmstead.
You’re warmly invited to a FREE Open Herbal Studio, where you can explore the ancient art of herbalism, discover the many gifts of the plant world, and get a little taste of what happens inside an herbalist’s studio.
🌿 Explore the Herbal Studio
Browse a collection of handcrafted herbal remedies, lovingly prepared with plants and inspired by the wisdom of traditional Western Herbalism. There will be plenty of things to smell, sip, sample, and discover, along with remedies available to purchase.
You’ll find nourishing herbal broth, aromatic tea blends, tinctures, glycerites, botanical salves, infused oils, and other herbal treasures! Buy some gifts for loved ones to celebrate the season.
You’ll also have the opportunity to order custom herbal blends, thoughtfully crafted just for you and available for pickup at a later date.
✨ A Little Herbal Wisdom
At 12pm and 1pm, Leland will offer a short (5–10 minute) introduction, sharing a bit about her journey as an herbalist, her practice, and the ways plants can become allies in our everyday lives.
🌸 Bring Your Curiosity!
Have you ever wondered what a tincture is? Or how to begin incorporating herbs into your daily rituals? Maybe you have a favorite herb, but you aren’t sure how to work with it?
For more personalized herbal guidance, in-depth consultations are available by appointment.
Come for a sip of tea, stay for a little plant magic. Whether you’re already enchanted by herbalism or simply curious about where to begin, you’re invited!
🌿 Please RSVP to receive the farmstead address.
About the herbalist

Leland’s work with plants began in childhood, guided by her mother and the old ways of Northern Italy. She later completed formal training at the Berkeley Herbal Center, including a year-long intensive clinical program and a year of mentored clinical practice. She now teaches there as part of the faculty. Her herbal education also includes studies with Scott Kloos, the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, and practitioner training with Flower Essence Studies.
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About the location – Blossomwood Farmstead

Blossomwood Farmstead is a magical 42-acre healing sanctuary in the heart of the Yachats River Valley, just 15 minutes from the ocean and the town of Yachats. It is a place of deep restoration, where Leland tends the land and cultivates long-standing relationships with the herbs she grows.
