Herbal Apprenticeship
Spring and Summer Herbal Apprenticeship, 2026
Here at Vital Vessel Herbs, nestled within Harvest Hill Homestead and Retreat in Brattleboro, Vermont, we will gather to connect with the living world of plants and to remember—together—the simple pleasures and powerful healing held within this ancient craft.
Come to the land in May and june!
Are you hearing the call of the plants?
This apprenticeship meets Wednesday mornings for 2–3 hours each week, offering a beautiful pause midweek—a time to slow down, root into herbalism, and gather with other women in learning and practice.
This offering is for women only, as I am increasingly weaving women’s circle and council into all of my work. These ways of gathering—once a natural and regular part of life—support deep listening, shared wisdom, and authentic connection. Our time together will include a guided circle where each woman has space to share her experiences with her health, her relationship with plants, and her areas of curiosity and calling.
I find learning in community to be profoundly beautiful. We each carry wisdom, and we are also shaped and strengthened by practicing heart-centered listening. While everything we do will be rooted in herbalism, this is not a classroom-style experience. Most of our learning will be hands-on, immersed in the garden, the apothecary, and the seasonal rhythms of the land.
Together we will explore:
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Deep connection with the plants
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Medicine-making skills
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Herbal history and traditions
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Approaches to formulation and body systems
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Cultivation and ethical foraging
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The magic that naturally arises when we listen closely
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Creation of our own Material Medica
Session Dates:
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May 6, 13, 20, 27
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June 3, 10, 17, 24
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Make-up dates (if needed): July 1 and July 8
Investment:
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Sliding scale $300–$500
To join, please fill out the application/inquiry form below.
If it feels like the right fit for us to work together, we will move forward with payment. A $100 deposit holds your place, with the remainder due one month before our first gathering.
Payment plans are available if needed—just ask.
I can’t wait to be in the garden and apothecary with you.
How glorious it will be to drink tea in the spring sunshine, while our medicines emerge from the fresh, awakening earth.
