Herbal Retreat in the Desert
Herbal Retreat in the Desert
Join your herbal community to celebrate Earth Day at this one-day herbal retreat in Cave Creek, Arizona. At this event, you will spend time in the beautiful upland desert region of the Sonoran Desert surrounded by saguaros, cholla, ocotillo and other desert plant allies, with a backdrop of the mountains and various hiking trails.
Spend your day learning from 5 different herbalists who are experts in their unique fields of herbalism. Your day will include classes from each instructor, morning yoga and meditation, time to explore some of the desert plant life, and a healthful lunch provided. The herbal concepts provided will be focused on fostering a spirit of stewardship to people and planet.
What you will Learn:
Morning Yoga & Meditation for Your Herbal Journey
Instructor: Meg Ramirez, CH
Plants of the Arizona Desert
Instructor: Kris Vaughan, CH
The Seed of Spring: Plant Remedies for the Spirit of Spring
Instructor: Darcey Blue
Grounded Kids: Herbal Tips for Supporting Today’s Youth
Instructor – Rachel Alm, MH, NTP
Preservation of Wild and Natural Lands
Instructor: Amber Fields, CH
Learn about your instructors HERE
When & Where:
Date: Saturday April 22, 2023 - EARTH DAY
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Cave Creek Arizona (Exact location will be provided after registration)
Cost: $159.00
Lunch is included in registration
Registration ends April 10, 2023. All participants will be contacted by email with location details and lunch options.
Space is limited so early registration is recommended. Registration is for adults only (age 18 and older). No children may be brought to the event for safety purposes and to preserve the educational experience for all attendees.
The Arizona desert climate is beautiful at this time of year, but we recommend bringing the following items:
Hat
Dress in layers as the morning may be cool and warming in the mid-day
Sunscreen
Water
Good walking shoes
A blanket or mat for your yoga/meditation participation
Notebook and pen/pencil
About Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek was named for the small stream that rises in the hills to the northeast and flows southwesterly for 25 miles before reaching Paradise Valley. The stream, in turn, was named from a high, overhanging bluff along its west bank that forms a wide, open cavern about two miles north of the present day Cave Creek. People have taken shelter there for centuries. A bloody skirmish occurred within the cave between Apache Indians and U.S. Troops in 1873.
Ancient Hohokam Indians stayed in the area from around 800 A.D. until 1400 A.D. Many reminders of their living in the area still remain. Stone huts, pit houses, terraced field and irrigation ditches were left behind. There are also many petroglyphs that were carved by the Indians.
The Cave Creek area has a rich archeological foundation. Dozens of prehistoric sites have been discovered. However, many more remain undisturbed.
Learn More HERE
Disclaimer: The Herbal Retreat is held outdoors in a scenic hiking area, in a covered ramada with picnic tables. Each participant assumes liability for any outdoor injury that may occur. Herbal Wisdom Institute is providing educational classes and is not acting as nature guides and assumes no liability for participant actions and injuries. Registration is agreement to these terms and conditions.
Refund Policy: Space in this retreat is limited. All sales are final. No refunds will be given for non-attendance. You may transfer your registration to another person of your choosing by emailing Herbal Wisdom Institute. Herbal Wisdom Institute is not responsible for finding a person to transfer your registration to.