Herbalism class

Class description Come spend two hours at the Herbal Studio of Blossomwood Farmstead exploring the subtle and enchanting world of flower essences and other vibrational preparations. Clinical herbalist L. Leland will introduce the foundations of working with flower, gem, tree, environmental, and lunar essences—tracing their history while opening a doorway into their more intuitive dimensions. These remedies invite us into relationship with the unseen layers of the natural world. Together, we’ll explore how they are made, how they are experienced, and how they can support emotional, energetic, and spiritual well-being. We will create a collective essence during our time together and gently practice sitting with it—learning to listen, sense, and receive what it offers. Each participant will go home with a bottle of the essence we create together. We will sit together for a quiet meditation with an essence. Some topics and activities in this class history and lineage of flower and vibrational essences different types of essences (flower, gem, tree, environmental, lunar) how essences are made and held ways of working with essences in daily and ritual practice developing sensitivity to subtle perception and inner knowing creating a collective essence together guided meditation and direct, intuitive experience with an essence What to bring? Please bring a notebook and something to write with for note-taking. It’s a good idea to wear layers for protection from shifting weather patterns and the sun. Please also bring water to drink. Who is this class perfect for? This class is a great fit for anyone who feels drawn to herbalism—whether you’ve already dabbled in making home remedies or are just beginning your journey. This class will offer valuable learning for participants at both beginner and intermediate levels. What will you bring home? Students will be invited to take a flower essence home to continue working with it. You will receive a printed guide of course content, a link to Leland's 108 essence guide, and a curated resource list. You will also be invited to join the Blossomwood Botanicals email newsletter to keep up to date on Leland’s herbalism practice and future classes. *** 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, the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, and practitioner training with Flower Essence Studies. *** 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. *** A few important notes The specific address will be shared with participants after registration. Please watch for an email with logistical information about one week ahead of the class. Class attendance is limited to 10 students. If you can carpool, it is helpful to limit congestion with parking. If you need to cancel your registration, please let me know as soon as possible. Kindly note that cancellations within 48 hours of the class meeting are non-refundable.