TROPICAL PLANT MEDICINE 2026

Registration Open Now
May - December

Our Tropical Plant Medicine explores the rich healing traditions of the world’s tropical climates, rainforests, and islands. In this class, we’ll dive into the ethnobotany, history, and folklore of tropical plants while learning their medicinal properties and cultural significance. You’ll learn how to make delicious medicines from these powerful botanicals. In this course we will dive deep into the medicine and ethnobotany of plants you already know and love such as coffee, cacao, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, coconut, cardamom, citrus, hibiscus, and many others. We’ll also discuss the medicine of fruit trees such as banana, papaya, guava, soursop, coconut, lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit. Sage will share her decades of experience growing, studying, and learning from these incredible tropical plants. 🌿

THE MEDICINE OF TREES 2026

Registration Open Now
March - November

Join us for a series of six classes where we will explore the lore, history, ethnobotany, and pharmacology of important medicinal tree species around the world. Join us for an immersive class that celebrates the healing gifts of the forest. You’ll discover how cultures around the world have turned to trees for medicine, nourishment, and spiritual guidance. You’ll also learn hands-on medicine making techniques using leaves, bark, roots, and resins, gaining practical tools for working with tree medicine in your own life.

Each class will focus on a handful of trees, with guidance around identification, harvesting, and medicine making. We will cover over 33 trees total, including evergreens, deciduous trees, and tropical trees. 🌿

THE PHYTOCHEMISTRY OF PLANTS
Registration Open Now
February - July

Join us for an empowering and engaging exploration into the natural chemistry that gives herbs their healing power. In this class, we’ll uncover how plant compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, and saponins create the scents, colors, and medicinal actions we experience in herbal medicine. Blending science with tradition, you’ll learn how these constituents work in the body and how to extract them effectively for medicine making. We will explore how chemistry connects to the energetic and ecological intelligence of plants. Perfect for herbal students, practitioners, and anyone curious about the science behind nature’s pharmacy.

THE MEDICINE OF CANNABIS
Registration Open Now
February - July

Join us for an in-depth exploration of one of the world’s most versatile healing plants. In this class, we’ll dive into the history, ethnobotany, and modern science of cannabis, learning how it’s been used for centuries as food, fiber, and medicine. You’ll discover the therapeutic actions of cannabinoids and terpenes, explore safe and effective preparation methods, and even practice hands-on medicine making with oils, tinctures, and salves. Blending tradition and current research, this class offers a grounded, holistic understanding of cannabis as a powerful herbal ally for wellness and balance.

Communicating with Plants
3-day Intensive

Westminster, VT

3-Day Gaia Immersion ~ Communicating with Plants
Registration Open for Spring

Westminster, Vermont
June 12th, 13th, 14th, 2026
11am - 6pm

During a 3 day intensive we’ll practice techniques of meditation and plant communication that allow us to learn directly from the plants themselves. In this workshop we’ll explore the hidden intelligence of the plant world and experience how the plants can influence our well being. Discover practical techniques for tuning into plant consciousness, exploring their responses to touch, sounds, vibrations, and emotions. Speaking with plants cultivates a deeper relationship with them at home and in the wild.

Gardening with the Wild

Six Online Sessions
May - August 2024

Gardening with Wild Nature in Mind

RECORDINGS AVAILABLE
20% off with code PLANTHEALER20

Join us for a deep exploration in creating gardens that thrive in harmony with wild nature. This class explores ecological gardening practices, native plants, wild medicinals and edible plants, pollinator plants, and more. This class will help you grow vibrant, resilient gardens that support both people and the natural world. You’ll learn how to work with natural cycles instead of against them, cultivating beauty, abundance, and biodiversity right outside your door. Perfect for gardeners, herbalists, and nature lovers who want to deepen their connection to the plants and the earth.

Botanical Art Class

Six Online Sessions
June - October 2024

Drawing & Painting Botanicals
Recordings Coming Soon

This class invites you to observe the beauty and structure of leaves, flowers, and seeds while expressing them in your own unique artistic way. We’ll blend art and nature study, using watercolor, ink, and mixed media to capture the spirit and energy of the plant world rather than strict scientific accuracy. Perfect for artists, plant lovers, and anyone who wants to slow down, connect with nature, and let creativity flow through the colors and forms of the botanical world.