Upcoming Opportunities to Participate

Join this workshop to learn how to turn raw sheep wool into a strong, durable, and beautiful fabric! In this in-person, hands-on class, you will be led through the entire process of wet feltmaking and will have a finished felted bag by the end of the day, as well as the knowledge and confidence to continue to wet felt on your own.

Immerse yourself in the art of crafting herbal tea blends designed to nourish and heal. Discover the principles of combining herbs to create teas that support digestion, calm the mind, boost immunity, or bring comfort during stressful times. You’ll learn about key herbs, their properties, and flavor profiles, as well as how to balance therapeutic benefits with delightful taste. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering proportions, this class equips you to create personalized blends for yourself, loved ones, or clients. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or an aspiring herbalist, this class offers a beautiful way to connect with the healing power of plants.

Join us as we peer through the lens of Western herbalism to explore the myths and legends that have shaped the cultural and spiritual significance of many medicinal plants. Led by herbalist L. Leland, this class delves into the historical narratives of sacred herbs—from the nine sacred plants of the Saxons to the healing rituals of medieval wise women, witches, and the folkloric remedies of many European traditions. Discover how plants like yarrow, rosemary, and hawthorn have been revered as symbols of protection, love, and transformation, and learn their practical applications as herbal allies. Through storytelling, plant meditations, and discussions of herbal remedies, this class reveals the enduring connection between myth, magic, and the healing power of nature.

This class is focused on the powerful role herbal remedies can play in managing stress and promoting resilience. Participants will explore a range of lifestyle practices and herbs that help the body adapt to physical, emotional, and mental stress. The class delves into how these herbs support the nervous system and encourage a sense of calm and focus. We will discuss teas, tinctures, stress-relief blends, infused oils, and salves along with safety concerns and dosage. This class is perfect for those seeking natural ways to navigate the demands of modern life, providing tools to cultivate increased inner balance and well-being.

This foundational class offers an engaging introduction to the world of herbalism. Participants will explore the historical roots, importance, and scope of herbal practices, while focusing on ethical and sustainable approaches to working with plants. Key topics include herbal safety, quality, preparation methods (teas, tinctures, oils, and more), dosage, and the role of flower essences in healing. This course empowers participants to begin their herbal journey, blending scientific knowledge, personal intuition, and a profound relationship with nature.

This class delves into humanity's timeless connection with medicinal plants, tracing practices from indigenous ancestry to modern herbal traditions. By exploring early evidence of plant use, such as chamomile and yarrow in Neanderthal teeth, and drawing connections between ancient systems like Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Native American traditions, the course highlights the universality of herbal wisdom. It examines how colonialism disrupted these relationships, framing herbalism as a revolutionary act of reclaiming our birthright. Students will be introduced to historical texts like the Ebers Papyrus and sacred plant traditions, alongside the roles of midwives, "witches," and wise women in preserving this knowledge. Through this lens, the class reveals herbalism's profound influence on cultural identity and human resilience.

Come join Herbalist and Botanical Artisan Frances O’Halloran in this class that will help you make super lovely holiday gifts and creams and oils for yourself. Topical botanical preparations provide profound healing properties and are delightful for soothing skin irritations, wounds, dry skin and a myriad of other skin challenges. In this hands-on class we will learn how to create herbal infused body and massage oils, herbal balms, and a luscious face and hand cream. How to choose which healing herbs to utilize will be discussed, as well as how to package and label your potent creations for visual appeal. Each participant will go home with their own herbal-infused oil, and a tin of our co-created cream. Recipes and samples included.

Join Herbalist and Wellness Educator Frances O’Halloran for an afternoon of Sitka spruce exploration. In this journey, expect to be immersed in the beauty of ancient evergreen trees, specifically the Picea sitchensis/Sitka spruce. Spruce is one of the predominant evergreens on the coast and offers heart-expanding beauty and deep medicine. Our exploration begins with a short spruce meditation, followed by sampling a “bouquet” of spruce remedies, ethically harvesting the spruce boughs, and crafting a fresh spruce remedy of your choice. Recipes and suggestions will be shared.

The bond we have with our pets is unique, and so the death of that animal evokes a unique grief that is not fully understood by those who don’t have a companion animal. In this facilitated group we share about the life and death of our pet, give and receive support for our feelings and experiences, and re-orient to our lives. In addition to those currently grieving a pet, this group is also open to those anticipating the death of a pet, and for those who have not been supported in their grieving the death of pet in the past.

In Playback Theater (PBT), we share our real life stories, dilemmas and feelings. This material is the basis for spontaneous reflection through various improvisational enactments and music. The purpose of PBT is to create connection, build community, develop empathy, learn to trust our creative instincts and have an entertaining and meaningful dramatic experience.

Learn how to make your own sun catcher to bring beauty and meaning to your space.

Explore the healing power of plants in this class on herbal tincture making with herbalist L. Leland. This class will guide you through the process of crafting effective alcohol-based tinctures. Learn the differences between folkloric and ratio methods and tips for creating tinctures that are shelf-stable and potent. We’ll cover selecting high-quality herbs, calculating dosage, and exploring the uses of tinctures for stress relief, digestion, immune support, and more. By the end of the class, you’ll have the confidence to create your own personalized remedies and deepen your connection with plant medicine.

Embrace the wisdom of plants to nurture and support aging skin in this class with herbalist L. Leland. Focusing on the traditions of Western herbalism, this class explores how herbs remedies can help revitalize, protect, and celebrate mature skin. Learn to craft personalized remedies such as infused oils and hydrating masks using herbs like calendula and rose, celebrated for their soothing, regenerative, and protective qualities. Discover how antioxidants, adaptogens, and nutritive herbs work to address concerns like dryness, fine lines, and elasticity while honoring the beauty and strength that comes with age. This class aims to empower you to care for your skin naturally and holistically.

Learn how to enhance your ability to sleep well and connect with your dreams through the use of herbs. Participants will learn foundational techniques such as dream journaling, reality checks, and mindfulness to enhance dream recall and awareness. The class explores the use of herbs to support dreamwork, with discussions on incorporating plants like chamomile, mugwort, and passionflower into your nightly routine through teas, tinctures, or salves. By combining practical exercises with herbal allies, this class provides tools to deepen your connection to the dream world, work with nightmares, and foster personal growth.

Join herbalist L. Leland for a transformative experience connecting with the energy of a selection of different plants through guided meditation, flower essences, and tinctures. In this class, you’ll not only engage in plant sit meditations to cultivate a deep, intuitive relationship with each plant, but also learn about their history, medicinal uses, ethnobotanical significance, and the mythology surrounding them. This immersive session weaves together practical herbal knowledge with spiritual exploration, offering a profound way to connect with the natural world and its healing wisdom. Perfect for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike, this class invites you to listen, learn, and grow with the plants.

A beautiful class where I introduce and teach about the sweet healing abilities of the plants, while creating a deep sense of relaxation and rejuvenation in the body. Asanas are practiced in a completely receptive way. Props such as bolsters and blankets are used to support you in order to bring the nervous system to rest and into it’s natural state of healing. Herbal teas, tinctures, and oils are utilized within the practice to support and nourish you. My goal is to help open your heart to the transformational capacity of plants, and to nourish you in a complete heart centered and healing manner.

There are things you want and need to say. You may be challenged by getting them down on paper. You might appreciate and benefit from being in a group atmosphere that feels safe and supportive to the creative process.

You want a safe and supportive space to be with others who are also seeking to be in community with those who are grieving. You want to be seen and heard and you are also willing to see and listen deeply to others. This shared experience of vulnerability and intimacy helps us strengthen our capacity to be with a variety of emotions, expressions, and personal stories as well as offer a non-judgmental space of grace to others. No advice is given. Nothing needs to be fixed. Everything is welcomed. All hearts in. All fully present.

The Death Cafe is a lightly facilitated small group experience where people gather with snacks and tea to have conversations about life, death, end of life, grief, and the “mortality reality." It is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-judgmental space to share thoughts, questions, experiences and wonderings related to death.

In this “playshop” format, students will learn the principles and basic skills of improvisational theater and comedy. Students will learn how to create characters and advance an improv theater exchange through physical and vocal warm-ups, theater games, scene work, skits and supportive coaching. Just say “yes” to honing spontaneity, imagination, collaboration and laughter—all of which are applicable to our daily lives.

Transform your kitchen into a wellness apothecary in this engaging class with herbalist L. Leland. Learn how to incorporate the healing power of herbs into everyday cooking through simple, delicious preparations like herbal vinegars, infused honeys, herbal broth, oxymels, nutritive salts, and seasoning blends. Discover the medicinal benefits of culinary herbs like rosemary, thyme, ginger, and garlic while creating versatile remedies that can boost immunity, support digestion, and enhance flavor. This class will empower you to infuse your meals with health and vitality while deepening your connection to the plants that nourish and heal.

Learn the art and science of creating potent herbal-infused oils in this hands-on class with herbalist L. Leland. Discover how to transform healing herbs like calendula, lavender, and St. John’s wort into versatile oils that soothe the skin, ease muscle tension, and nourish the body. Explore various preparation techniques, including sun infusion, slow-heat methods, and the alcohol intermediary method, while learning the best oils to use for specific purposes. This class will also cover sourcing high-quality ingredients, extending shelf life naturally, and incorporating infused oils into salves, massage blends, and skincare routines. This class provides the tools and inspiration to harness the healing power of herbs in every drop.

This inclusive and sex-positive class by herbalist L. Leland explores how herbs can support love, romance, and enhancing sexual energy — whether solo or with others - for people of all genders and orientations. Participants will learn to address challenges such as stress, shame, and past trauma while exploring herbal allies to open the heart, enhance connection, and create intimate spaces. The class covers aphrodisiac herbs, relationship-specific blends, herbal preparations for bath and body, and aftercare remedies to soothe the mind and body. With a focus on consent, communication, and self-love, this class offers practical tools for enriching emotional, physical, and spiritual intimacy.

In this class, herbalist L. Leland guides participants through the compassionate and empowering practice of using herbs to support neurodiverse individuals. It explores common challenges like focus, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and sleep. Participants will learn about the therapeutic potential of adaptogens, nervines, flower essences, and other herbal remedies, as well as practical lifestyle adjustments to enhance well-being. The class also emphasizes creating personalized herbal routines, incorporating teas, tinctures, topical applications, and fostering spiritual connections with plants. Designed for both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals who may have similar struggles, this class offers tools to nurture the mind, body, and spirit through the wisdom of herbal medicine.

This class offers an in-depth exploration of flower essences, their history, creation, and therapeutic applications. Flower essences are vibrational remedies capturing the energetic imprint of plants, made with prayer, intention, and permission from nature. Students will learn how to create these essences, understand their meanings, and explore their use in emotional and spiritual healing. The course introduces diverse historical global traditions, from Indian Pushpa Ayurveda and Indigenous floral ceremonies, to Hildegard von Bingen's dew medicine and Dr. Edward Bach’s remedies. Practical guidance on sourcing, using, and integrating flower essences into daily life is provided, with a focus on personal connection, intuition, and environmental respect. This class emphasizes the transformative power of working with plants to support emotional well-being and deepen our relationship with the natural world.

Join Herbalist + Wellness Educator Frances O’Halloran in this class that not only offers the joy of communally crafting herbal remedies, yet also delves into understanding how food and herbs influence our bodily systems. Discover the profound connection between plants we consider food and the world of folk herbalism. In this hands-on experience we will craft traditional folk remedies that can nourish and support us through the winter season. Each participant will go home with Herbal Remedies that we co-create. Recipes + Samples included.

This 75 minute contemplative movement class is an opportunity to move with and be moved by your own elemental nature. As the variety of music guides us through the elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space, you may find your internal state of being changes as your movements change. No dance experience is necessary. No steps to learn other than listening to your body’s own wisdom and following what feels right and true for you. The music is not too fast, not too slow, but just right for the morning time.

This three hour experience is about making art as an intentional act of self-care. Not as a remedy for what ails us, but as a creative and healing practice for our ongoing aches. You'll learn how to make origami cranes and prayer flags and then you’ll choose during class if you’d like to craft your own paper crane mobile or set of prayer flags. All materials are included in the class fee.

In this creative arts healing workshop students use personal writing, guided therapeutic theater methods and discussion to complete the “unfinished business” from the past in order to free us from limiting beliefs, to be present in our lives, and make space to fully embrace all we are.