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

2020 Virtual (Online) Herb Garden Walks at Avena Botanicals

Step virtually 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.

These FREE online tours will be posted to our YouTube channel & Facebook and Instagram pages on the days listed below, and will feature special website discounts for use on the day of each virtual herb garden walk.

Offered ONLINE ONLY on these Wednesdays through the summer:

• June 10 - Watch now!
• June 24 - Watch now!
• July 8 - Watch now!
• July 22
• August 5
• August 12

2020 Virtual (Online) Children's Herb Garden Walk

Children are invited to come explore the mystery and magic of the garden with a guided virtual tour by gardener and youth educator 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. NOTE: This event is subject to change. Please check back here for more info in the coming weeks.

This FREE online tour will be posted to our YouTube channel & Facebook and Instagram pages on the date listed below, and will feature special website discounts for use on the day of the virtual herb garden walk.

Offered ONLINE ONLY on this date:

• July: Date TBD. Children of all ages will be welcome to watch!

2020 Herbal Classroom Workshops & Events

Monthly New Moon Meditation
This will be offered as an ONLINE ONLY event
Led by Deb Soule
Free

This meditation series will be held monthly online, so that you may participate from the comfort of your own home or meditation spot. In each session, Deb will lead a 5-10 minute meditation to help you connect with your breath and soften your heart. She will incorporate at least one plant ally (flower essence, tincture, etc.) into each meditation session.

These FREE meditation sessions will be posted to our YouTube channel & Facebook and Instagram pages on the days listed below:

Sunday, June 21 - Watch now!
Monday, July 20
Tuesday, August 18
Thursday, September 17
Friday, October 16
Sunday, November 15
Monday, December 14

Living in Connection with the Healing Plants
July 18 (9:30AM - 4PM) - CANCELLED
Led by herbalists Deb Soule and Mischa Schuler 
Class fee per person: $95.

A day of consciously creating relationships with the healing plants who call out to you in Avena's garden. Meditation, plant journeying & contemplative herb walks for deepening our sacred connections with plants.

NOTE: This event is now cancelled. We hope to offer it in 2021 instead. If you have already registered for this class, we will be contacting you soon about refunding your payment.

To register, use the form above or email info@herbalclassroom.org. Include your name, phone number, and email address. Refund policy.

Upcoming Workshops & Events (Off-Site)

Common Ground Country Fair
September 25, 26 & 27, 2020 -- VIRTUAL FAIR THIS YEAR

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)