Wisdom of Herbs Gathering 2025

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Discover the transformative power of plants at the Wisdom of Herbs Conference, a vibrant gathering for herbal enthusiasts, healers, and nature lovers alike. This inspiring event brings together renowned herbalists, wellness practitioners, and passionate learners to explore the ancient and modern uses of medicinal herbs through workshops, hands-on experiences, and community connection. Whether you're deepening your practice or just beginning your herbal journey, the conference offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with the earth’s wisdom and celebrate the healing power of nature. Don’t miss this chance to grow, learn, and thrive in the heart of herbal tradition. This incredible group of women brings a rich tapestry of wisdom, experience, and heart to the weekend. Deb, the matriarch of the group, has practiced herbalism for over 30 years and offers a deeply rooted, old-school clinical approach grounded in tradition. Marija blends the mind of a scientist with the soul of an herbalist—her profound biochemical insights into plant medicine are both fascinating and illuminating. Aaylah, a Naturopathic doctor, bridges clinical expertise with intuitive listening and sacred ritual, creating a beautiful fusion of intellect and spirit in her healing approach. When: May 17th-18th, 2025 Saturday- Sunday 10-4:30pm Cost: Early Bird $285 (ends April 31st) After $309 Where: Wellspring Ranch Bayfield, CO Schedule: Saturday 5/17/25 10-10:30- Orientation- All 10:30-11am- The Alchemical Roots of Herbal Medicine- Deb Swanson 11-11:30 How to make a flower essence- Deb Swanson 11:30-1- Plant walk- All 1-1:45- Lunch 1:45-3:15-Deep Dive into Yarrow - plant meditation, medicinal uses- All 3:15-4:30 pm First Aid- steams, poultices, cold infusions, homeopathy- Deb Swanson, Dr. Anne Marija Helt Sunday 5/18/25 10-11:30- 1.5-2 hours- Nervines for sleep, anxiety and depression- Dr. Aaylah Wellspring 11:30- 1- Plant walk, Food as Medicine- using wild and cultivated medicinal herbs in your food (pesto, cold infusion with mallow- All 1-1:30pm- Lunch 1:30- 2:30-Herbal Antivirals- Dr. Anne Marija Helt 2:30-3:30- Herbs to support digestion and elimination- Dr. Aaylah Wellspring 3:30-4:30- Mystery Plant Meditation (plantain)- All *Schedule may change as weather permits