Herbal Medicine Retreat
with Return to Nature & Sasha Botanica
August 9–10
$108 full weekend | $54/day
Join Sasha and Dan for a weekend immersion in herbal practices, focused on understanding plant energetics and crafting effective topical remedies. This retreat offers a balance of theory and hands-on experience, beginning with an introduction to constitutional herbalism—an approach that connects plant constituents to organ systems and patterns of imbalance. Through a guided plant walk and collaborative harvest, participants will learn to identify, select, and prepare herbs for medicinal use.
Together, we’ll work step-by-step through crafting infused oils, exploring formulation techniques and how herbal oils can be used to support the body topically.
Alongside the practical work, we’ll include time for discussion, shared meals, and guided plant meditation to support intuitive and sensory awareness. This retreat is designed for those new to herbalism as well as practitioners looking to refine their skills in clinical and community-based care. All materials and meals provided.
Saturday 8/9:
2:00pm — Constitutional Herbalism: Sensing plant constituents and the organ systems they support
3:30pm — Plant Walk & Community Harvest: Selecting and sorting herbs for topical remedies
5:30pm — Dinner (provided)
7pm — Medicine Making Part I - Herbal Oils: Methods of preparing infused oils intended for topical use
8:30pm — Documentary and Discussion:A look at select topics related to medicine, herbalism, alchemy, and Ayurveda
Sunday 8/10:
8:30am — Breakfast (provided)
10:30am — Medicine Making Part II - Salves & Balms: Continue working with your infused oils—this time crafting finished topical remedies
12pm — Plant-Sense Meditation:Exploring sit spot to intuitively perceive plants
2:00pm — Departure
Accommodations & Food
Dinner and breakfast will be provided for by Sasha, along with snacks and herbal tea. Please reach out in advance for any dietary restrictions.
There are two outdoor kitchens with running water, compost toilets and an outdoor shower.
Heartsong Sanctuary offers a range of accommodations to suit different preferences, including platform tents for those who want to be close to nature, and cozy screened cabins like the Herb Nest and Woodland Nest for a more sheltered experience. There's also Luna Landing, perfect for those seeking a private cabin with a wood stove.
To join us for the full weekend, please book your overnight stay through Heartsong’s Reservations page.
Please RSVP with Sasha at: info@sashabotanica.com
