Herbal Medicine Retreat
with Return to Nature & Sasha Botanica
August 9–10
$108 full weekend | $54/day
This retreat centers on constitutional herbalism—an approach that cultivates the ability to sense the qualities of plant constituents and their connection to the organ systems they support.
Through a plant walk and collaborative harvest, we will learn to identify and prepare herbs for medicinal use and explore the process of crafting infused oils - learning practical techniques and how to apply them to aid the bodies healing needs.
Amidst this plant education, we’ll include time for discussion, shared meals and plant-sense meditation to support intuitive and sensory awareness all in a beautiful sanctuary and retreat space.
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: Techniques for blending oils, fats and wax into topical treatments
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
