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Herbal Classes & Herb Walks
The Herbal Classroom at Avena Botanicals' Gardens in Rockport, Maine
The Herbal Classroom is a non-profit, 501c(3), educational center situated on the same property as Avena Botanicals. The Herbal Classroom offers classes in herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and Biodynamic and organic herb gardening. Indoor and outdoor classes occur in our beautiful garden and newly built octagon-shaped classroom with a mission to encourage students to use their hearts, hands and minds to engage in learning the healing ways of plants. Read more
2019 Herb Garden Walks at Avena Botanicals
Step into the gardens of Avena Botanicals and enjoy a delightful tour led by herbalist Deb Soule, who will speak about a variety of medicinal and pollinator plants.
On these Wednesdays through the summer (3 pm - 4 pm):
- July 24
- August 7
- August 14
While no RSVP is necessary, we do charge $7 in admission (per adult) to help support our educational garden programming. Children ages 3-11 are $5, and under 3 are free. You're welcome to bring cash or pre-pay using PayPal below. If pre-paying, please bring your PayPal receipt to use as your admission ticket.
Our retail herbal remedy shop is open every Monday through Friday from 12 – 5 PM and will be open during each garden walk. Before or after your tour of our gardens, we welcome you to visit our shop and try our testers for herbal tinctures, cremes, salves, oils, elixirs, and glycerites. We also sell several wonderful tea blends.
2019 Herb Walks for Children
Children are invited to come explore the mystery and magic of the garden with a guided tour by our herb gardener Stephanie Cesario. This fun and family-friendly event will teach children about medicinal herbs that they can grow at home and plants that delight our pollinator friends.
On these Tuesdays through the summer (3 pm - 4 pm):
- July 30
- August 13
While no RSVP is necessary, we do charge $7 in admission (per adult) to help support our educational garden programming. Children ages 3-11 are $5, and under 3 are free. You're welcome to bring cash or pre-pay using PayPal below. If pre-paying, please bring your PayPal receipt to use as your admission ticket.
2019 Herbal Classroom Workshops at Avena Botanicals
Herbs, Fermented Foods, and Flower Essences for a Clear, Wakeful Mind and Healthy Biome
July 26 - 28, $395 ~ Taught by herbalists Deb Soule and Suzanna Stone
Open to women who have been studying and using medicinal herbs for at least a year. Enjoy learning how to grow, gather, and prepare herbs which support a calm, healthy mind and digestive system.
This weekend workshop will be filled with garden walks, plant meditations, flower essences, and creating vibrant fermented foods, and is meant to be both a learning opportunity and a retreat space. Women throughout time have had a connection to healing plants wherever they've lived. Our hope for each of you is that this weekend will deepen your connection with Earth, further your personal understanding of what it means to be alive at this time, and inspire you to give back in an ongoing way to your family and community. We will be providing fresh herbal tea as well as breakfast (Sat & Sun), vegetarian lunch (Sat & Sun) and vegetarian dinner (Fri & Sat). Outdoor camping is available.
To register, use the form above or email info@herbalclassroom.org. Include your name, phone number, and email address. Refund policy.
Creating Your Home Apothecary & Healing Gardens
A 7-Month course meeting one Saturday per month from 10 am - 4 pm
April 27, May 25, June 22, July 20, August 10, September 7, October 19
$695
Taught by herbalist Deb Soule
Our time together will be filled with hands-on learning. We will make different herbal remedies (tinctures, glycerites, infused medicinal oils, salves, foot baths, poultices, steams, and flower essences), go on guided garden walks, collect and dry herbs, have plant meditations, and more.
To register, use the form above or email info@herbalclassroom.org. Include your name, phone number, and email address. Refund policy.
2019 Workshops & Events (Off-Site)
New England Women's Herbal Conference
August 23 - 25, 2019
Each year, the New England Women’s Herbal Conference has brought together women, herbalists, healers, and plant lovers to share their wisdom of the herbs and natural healing. Though the emphasis at the Women’s Herbal Conference is on women’s health, healing, and well being, the WHC is far more than an educational event. It is a joyful celebration of women spirit and women’s wisdom, as well as a special time of honoring the Earth and her plant rich being. All women are welcome! Come with an open heart, a willingness to share, learn, and celebrate together.
"All women are welcome! YOU are joyfully and heartfully invited to this intergenerational, intercultural circle in celebration of the plants. The NEWHC is dedicated to creating a conference that welcomes and affirms all people who identify as women. We ask that you come with an open heart, recognizing that while we are all one, we are not all the same. Like flowers in a colorful bouquet, we represent the many blossoms in a garden, each beautiful and unique."
https://www.newomensherbal.com/
Avena Botanicals will be at on-site with products for sale at special Conference prices.
Common Ground Country Fair
September 20 - 22, 2019, Unity, Maine
Avena Botanicals will be at on-site with products for sale at special Fair prices. Come see us at Booth 25 in the Agricultural Products area! See the Fair schedule of events for herb talks by Deb Soule (in the Herb Tent).
Registration
To obtain pricing information or register for an Herbal Classroom class held at Avena Botanicals, please call 207-370-4775 or email info@herbalclassroom.org. Include your name, phone number, and email address.
Unless otherwise specified, all classes and herb walks will be held at:
Avena Botanicals' Gardens
219 Mill Street
Rockport, Maine 04856
Refund Policy:
For courses taken with The Herbal Classroom, we request notice in writing for cancellation as far in advance as possible to allow us to offer your space to another student. Read more about our refund policy.
Partner Schools & Programs
- Living Wisdom - The Foundations of Ayurveda ~ Taught by Anne McIntyre and Gina Mastroluca
- Keeping Your Brain Brilliant ~ Taught by Charis Lindrooth, D.C. and Special Guests (Use coupon code AVENA for $20 OFF the price of the course)
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