I've always seen the alternate lives, the faces I might have worn had I left the party with this man or that instead of going alone into the night's soft rumble; had I paused when the golden balls were thrown before me on the race course like Atalanta, instead of laughing coarsely and running on.

-from Brother-less five: truth as a cloud of moths, by Marge Piercy

Wonderful News!

First, our new website is up and running - and it's beautiful - hooray! HUGE thanks to my wonderful assistants and apprentices for their help - our Green Tribe is a talented bunch, for sure!

Second, THE NEW APPRENTICESHIPS ARE OPEN!

This year is the first year that I'm offering both a Gaian Herbalism apprenticeship and a Sacred Studies certificate course.
I have so much to teach, and I can't wait to share it with you!

From its humble beginnings as one or two students following me around in the woods and helping me make gardens to a full-blown year-long, monthly immersion program, my apprenticeships have always been a mix of the sacred and the scientific, the magic within the medicine. That tradition of falling madly in love with the Green World has stayed firm. Won't you join us?

Summer Camps and Retreats are open for registration!

Beloveds, we are so excited to offer our first ever Summer Camps and Ritual Retreats! I've been a counselor, director, leader, and teacher, and attendee at summer camps and retreats for years, so you can imagine how tickled I am to have the chance to create these ones: Camps Mama Gaia's Herb Camp and the Young Women's Wisdom Camps are designed especially for the old souls and goofballs, the daydreamers and free spirits, the young people who love nature and yearn to be a part of something meaningful and sacred, and who need a place where they can be proud of being themselves. Kids and teens deserve a magical, safe, and welcoming space where they can be creative and silly and utterly wowed by how cool the world is and how awesome it is to be part of Nature. They need a chance to sink into the sacred. They need to learn the skills they need to stand true to themselves, to practice self care, and to take care of the Earth and each other. And they need to be loved for who they are, how they are, every day. That's what these camps do.

Payment Option

full payment $250.00 USD  non-refundable deposit $100.00 USD  Share the love, sponsor a camper! $250.00 USD

Choose Your Camp!

Tween Girls Wisdom Camp (June 20-24)   Teen Women's Wisdom Camp (July 18-22)   Mama Gaia's Herb Camp (August 8-12)

Name of Camper

 

Retreats: 

June 25th 10am-June 26th 4pm
New Moon Wisdom Weekend: A Retreat for Tweens and their Wise Women

Calling all moms, aunties, grandmas, and mentors of tween girls (ages 10 to 13) - this is your chance to connect with the special girl in your life as she bridges the gap between girlhood and womanhood! Girls, this is a chance for you to see the adult in your life not just as "nanna" or "mom", but as a trusted friend and guide who can support you on your journey. Together we'll play, laugh, roast marshmallows, share stories, and explore what growing up means. Join us for a magical, tech-free weekend of love, music, craft, and celebration. We'll finish our retreat with a Women's Circle Ceremony, where we commit to respecting ourselves, honoring each other, and supporting our girls as we welcome them into their womanhood!

July 23rd 10am- July 24th 4pm

Young Women's Wisdom Weekend: A Ritual Retreat for Teens and the women who love them.

Moms, aunties, grandmas, and mentors - this is the weekend you've been waiting for! Reconnect with the young woman in your life as she discovers her gifts, stretches her wings and begins to fly. Teenage women (age 14-18), this is a chance for you to bond with the adult in your life not just as "nanna" or "mom", but as a trusted friend and ally who can support you on your journey. Together we'll sing, drum, play games, create art, explore women's healing traditions like yoga, massage, and herbalism, and share s'mores and stories around the fire! We'll finish our retreat with a Women's Circle Ceremony, where we commit to respecting ourselves, honoring each other, and supporting our girls as we welcome them into their womanhood!

Gourmet vegetarian meals include: 1 breakfast, snacks, 2 lunches and 1 dinner (please let us know if there are special dietary concerns). 

Tent camping, please provide your own camping materials (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad). Please bring appropriate outdoor gear. More information will be emailed to you upon registration.

Payment Option

full payment per girl/teen $250.00 USD full payment per adult $250.00 USD full payment for girl/teen and adult $500.00 USD additional girl/teen $225.00 USD additional adult $225.00 USD

Choose Your Weekend!

June 25th-26th (for tween girls and their female grownups) July 23rd-24th (for teen women and their female grown-ups)

Name of girl/teen

Name of accompanying adult(s)

Summertime, here we come!

Woodland Dance Party (and some Autumnal advice)

Beloveds,
It is getting colder and darker, that's true, but fear not! In this video I'll share some loving hints to help you stay happy and healthy during this time of transition, Green Witch style! Blessings,
Blackbird's Daughter