Classes
Use the Indexes below to find the classes of interest to you. If you wish to be on our email list & have monthly class notices sent to you, as your email address to class@herbaltransitions.com We welcome feedback on our website. You can click on classes by the month you are interested in or the actual activity. See directly below.

By Month: “By Month” lists the name and date of the class with brief descriptions .All classes may run over the allotted time by thirty minutes.
By Type of Class:“Type of Class” categorizes the class and lists brief descriptions for each class.

January Classes
No classes scheduled this month, at this time.
February Classes
No classes scheduled this month, at this time.
March Classes

No Classes scheduled in march this year - In March of 09 we will teach the same class taught in March of 07 - See below for details.

Herbs By Body Systems - Module I

This course will examine methods to maintain health with the assistance of herbs and nutrition as well as lifestyles choices. The focus will be on medicinal herbs although nutrition will also be discussed. You will study each individual body system & how herbs affect that body system. In addition the most common health conditions that affect each body system will be discussed and how herbs can be used to restore health. This course is set up in modules for easy learning. This is the first of the modules. Modules do not have to be taken in any specific order. You will be able to take one or all modules. This module will cover the digestive system from the mouth to the anus including mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, anus, as well as eyes, ears, nose and the urinary tract including the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. You will get a basic understanding of each body system prior to discussing health conditions commonly seen in these body systems and treatments for them. This module consists of six day classes that are offered on every other Saturday.

When is Herbs by Body Systems - Module I:
Class meets six Saturdays in spring 2007 - March 10th, 24th, April 7th, 21st, May 5th, May 19th, .from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

To learn more about Herbs by Body Systems click here "Herbs by Body Systems Info"

 

Beginners Herbal ABC's: The first series in a two series module. The first series is for beginners who are new to herbalism or who just want to brush up on the basics of herbalism. Besides lectures, you will learn to make elixirs, salves, tinctures and other fun herbal preparations. In the second series you learn to use the most important medicinal herbs known to herbalists and naturopathic physicians.To see more details on this class series click on Beginners Herbal ABC's Information. To register for the class click on "Herbal ABC's Registration"


When is Beginners Herbal ABC's: Series 1 - Six Saturdays in fall 2007 - September 8th, September 22nd, October 6th, 20th, November 3rdt, 17th

When is Advanced herbal ABC's: Series 2 - Six Saturdays in spring 2008 - March 8th, 22nd, April 5th, 19th, May 3rd, May 17th, from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM.


April Classes

No classes scheduled this month, at this time


May Classes

Herb Garden Work Party & Herb Exchange: May 3rd, 2008, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Come meet other herbal enthusiasts. Weed out herbs that are too thick and take herbs home to grow. There are always a wide variety of herbs to weed out. A few examples of what may be weeded are Valerian, Fennel, Mother wort, Skullcap, Peppermint, Strawberry, Lilac, Vervain, Datura, Red clover, Yarrow, Calendula, Saint John's wort, Elecampane, Arnica. You will need gloves. If you have a favorite digging tool, please bring it. We can provide tools for some people also. If you are planning to take herbs home with you, please bring soil and pots. The soil in the garden needs to stay there. Bring a sack lunch if you want to join the rest of the group for a leisurely lunch. This event will be cancelled if the weather is bad. A few rain drops won't stop us but continual rain and/or a windy day will. (Due to some problems with well meaning amateur gardeners in the past, we can not accept novice gardeners unless they bring a well seasoned gardener with them. Additionally, we had to turn individuals away last year as we had too many people show up. Please email class@herbaltransitions.com or call to reserve a space. It is OK to show up last minute if you are OK with the possibility of being turned away if we reach capacity.)

 


June Classes

 

Summer Solstice (The Solstice Celebration is not happening this year due to a lack of enough volunteers to help with it in the past.)

 


July Classes

NW Herb Fest 2008

July 26 & 27, 2008

 

This is the one herbal event you do not want to miss this year. Come for a life enriching transformation.Your life & your friends' lives will be enhanced by your newly gained wisdom & skills gleaned from twelve renowned herbalists & physicians. Beginning & advanced classes will take place simultaneously. The grand event will include herbal classes, herb walks and a variety of seasoned herbal teachers. Wise Acres Farm has more than 200 different species of herbs to meet & experience in person. Classes will be a mix of lecture and demonstration depending on the specific class you choose to go to. Saturday evening will be filled with music, singing and dancing. There will be something for everyone at this event.

Thank you to Mountain Rose Herbs for Being a Generous Sponsor!

Click here to go to the Mountain Rose Herbs web site Mountain Rose Herbs

 

 

Speaker List:

 

Michael Tierra, A.H.G., O.M.D., is the author of 9 books, including the best seller, Way of Herbs and Planetary Herbology. He is also the director and author of the East West Herb Course. He is a California state licensed acupuncturist with an Oriental Medical Doctor (OMD) degree and founder of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG). Michael has been in clinical practice over 35 years.Classes: Neuroendocrine System: A Model for Botanical Therapy,  Abdominal Hara Massage. Michael Tierra will also be giving an intensive after the symposium. Click here to learn more. Chinese Pulse Diagnosis More information and opportunities to study with Michael Tierra at www.planetherbs.com

 

 

Christopher Hobbs, B.A., L.Ac., A.H.G.,
is an internationally-renowned 4th generation botanist, clinical herbalist, author, & licensed acupuncturist currently in a doctoral program at the University of California, Berkeley. Author of 24 books on herbalism & natural health, & herbal formulator & consultant to Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems. Christopher co-founded the American Herbalists Guild, & has served on the board of directors of AHPA & United Plant Savers, & as an advisory member of a number of national magazines & other organizations, including HerbalGram.Classes: Tongue Diagnosis For Western Herbalists,Moxibustion & Aremis, Healing Smoke: The Art & Science of Moxibustion. Christopher Hobbs will also be giving an intensive after the symposium. Click here to learn more. "Building a Home or Clinic Pharmacy" More information and opportunities to study with Christopher Hobbs go to : www.christopherhobbs.com

 


Kathi Keville
has been working with medicinal herbs and aromatherapy since 1968. She is the author of 12 herbs and aromatherapy books, including Women's Herbs, Women's Health, and Aromatherapy, The Complete Guide to the Healing Art and 200 national magazines articles. She teaches seminars throughout the world and is director of the American Herb Association. www.ahaherb.com. Kathi cultivates 150 medicinal species at her Oak Valley Herb Farm in the California Sierras. Classes: Woman’s Herbs: Role of Phytohormones in Health, Essential Oils as Antimicrobials, N.W. Ethnobotany Walk. For more information on Kathi Keville go to:

 

 

 

 


Paul Bergner,
is Director of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism in Boulder, Colorado, which offers clinical training in medical herbalism and clinical nutrition in a two-year program. He has edited the Medical Herbalism journal since 1989. Paul has studied and practiced natural medicine since 1973.He is adjunct or visiting faculty in many U.S. colleges. He has has authored seven books on medical herbalism, clinical nutrition, ethnobotany, and naturopathic medicine.Classes: Diabetes & Insulin Resistance, Herbal Treatment of Pain, Herbal Treatment of West Nile Fever. For more information on Paul Bergner or the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism, go to paulbergner.com

 


Sharol Tilgner, N.D., A.H.G.
is owner and teacher at Wise Acres Herbal Educational Center. Her past includes founder and president of Wise Woman Herbals for 14 years as well as the Pacific NW Herbal Symposium. She is the is author of the book Herbal Medicine Form the Heart of the Earth and is currently the editor of Herbal Transitions.Classes: Making Herbal Beers & Sodas, Meet the Organism called Wise Acres. For more information on Sharol Tilgner go to Sharol Tilgner or for information on the educational center go to Wise Acres Farm

 

 

 

Julie Bailey has been the owner of Mountain Rose Herbs for the last 16 years. She is also an herbalist, plant lover and longtime gardener, who would rather be out of doors than sitting behind her desk. (Wise Acres would like to thank Julie and Mountain Rose Herbs for their generous support of the NW Herb Fest each year.) Classes: Two Medicinal Herb Walks

 

Click here to go to the Mountain Rose Herbs web site Mountain Rose Herbs

 

 


Robin DiPasquale N.D.,
is a naturopathic physician, homeopath, & herbalist. She is currently living & practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. DiPasqualie is the former chair of the botanical medicine department at Bastyr University where she developed & taught the Bachelor’s of Science in Herbal Sciences program, as well as supervised students in the clinic of Bastyr’s medicine program. The plants continue to be her deepest teachers. Classes: Liliaceae Family Plants & the Feminine Connection, Oligomennorhea & Amenorrhea, Herb Walk



Glen Nagel N.D., R.H. (AHG)
Glen Nagel has been a practicing herbalist for the last 25 years. He has a lifelong interest in plants and nature and believes in teaching with humor and hands on experience. He has worked in the herbal industry as well as an herbal educator offering classes and courses in herbal medicine. He is a former assistant professor of Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University. He is a licensed naturopathic physician & has practiced Naturopathic Medicine since 1993 in Montana, Colorado, Washington and Oregon. Currently he is an educator & consultant to the herbal industry & lives in Portland, Oregon. Classes: Two Medicinal Herb Walks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jill Stansbury N.D.,
is a naturopathic physician in rural SW Washington where she maintains a busy practice specializing in botanical and natural therapies. She also heads the botanical medicine department at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Stansbury is a contributing writer for the Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine, the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Nutrition Science News and Medical Herbalism, & has published a brief materia medica titled Herbs for Health & Healing. Classes: Skin Herbs, Nutrients, Products & Recipes, Neurotrans-mitter Herbs, 4 Elements Herb walk

 

 

 

Richo Cech uses what he calls “natural gardening techniques” to cultivate over 800 species of medicinal plants at Horizon Herbs Seed Farm in Williams, Oregon. Recently he has been world traveling and botanizing, resulting in the introduction of many new and exciting medicinal herb species. Richo is the author of the widely acclaimed and quoted “Horizon Herbs Growing Guide and Catalog” as well as Making Plant Medicine and Growing At-Risk Medicinal Herbs.Classes: Angels Food & Devils Dung, Grass Roots in the Shad of Hawthornes: The New Herbal Revolution and Landscaping with Medicinals, Herb walk. For more information on Richo Cech & Horizon Herbs, go to www.horizonherbs.com

 

Wren Davidson
has practiced in the “Simpler’s” tradition for over 25 years, focusing almost exclusively on the edible/medicinal plants of the Pacific Northwest biome. She was a co-founder of the Women’s Herbalist Conference that met in Oregon in the 80’s and 90’s and currently ministers, teaches and consults from her Eugene home.
Classes: Two herb walks called, Guardians at the Gate,

 

 

 

 

- Yoga Instructor Available To Stretch Your Limbs: Samantha Perroni

- Body Worker Available to Soothe Your Aches & Pains: Dan McGuire

 

Detailed NW Herb Fest Class Schedule

Friday, July 25th, 2008:
6:00pm - 9:00 pm - Pre-Registration

Class Indications: B/I= Beginning/Intermediate, I/A= Intermediate/Advanced, E= Everyone

Saturday July, 26th, 2008

6:30-9:00 am Registration (Preregistration available on Friday also)

7:30-8:30 am Breakfast is served.


8:00-9:00 am Introduction to the NW Herb Fest


9:00-10:30 am 3 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each


3 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each


Essential Oils as Antimicrobials (B/I) Keville

Essential oils are antiseptics of the plant world. They tend to be antibacterial, & often antifungal & antiviral. We will discuss applications, including internal & external use & which oils are best suited for different infections, with science backing the information. Also, how to use potentially toxic oils.

Oligomennorhea & Amenorrhea (I/A) DiPasquale
This class will look at contributing factors to the disruption of the menstrual flow, over-viewing the pathophysiology through the H-P-O axis, with an emphasis on what therapeutics can be applied to bring the lunar cycle back into balance, for individual women, as well as for the mother of us all, Gaia. Therapeutics will include an introduction to Gemmotherapy, a French system of drainage using the buds of plants.


Herb Walk: 4 Elements Theory - (B/I) Stansbury

10:30-11:00 am 30 minute break & Herbal Bazaar


11:00-12:30pm 3 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each


Grass Roots in The Shade of Hawthorns:The new herbal revolution and landscaping with medicinals. (B/I) Cech - Herbalism in the US is very much like a compost pile--all our burgeoning and varied elements creating a rich cultural compost which is increasingly nurturing to the populace. But compost is only helpful when applied in the right environment. So we’ll look at some of the medicinal plants, shrubs, vines and trees that are most useful in creating a nurturing living environment for herbalists and herbalism.


Diabetes & Insulin Resistance (I/A) Bergner
Insulin Resistance is a complex pathology that lies at the root of common Western chronic diseases, including cardiovasacular disease, common cancers, & Type II diabetes. The syndrome responds rapidly to natural therapeutics. This lecture will review the roots of the pathology, its diagnosis, & treatment with diet, supplements, & herbs.

Herb Walk: Guardians at the Gate - (B/I) Davidson



12:30-1:30 pm Lunch & Herbal Baazar


1:30-3:00 pm 3 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each

Moxibustion & Artemis, Healing Smoke: The art & Science of Moxibustion (B/I) Hobbs
Principles, techniques, when to use it, safety & effectiveness. Traditions in Chinese medicine & other cultures. Review of Artemisia (mugwort) & its use in moxa. Moxa sticks supplied for each participant, for practical demonstration & group exercise. How to roll your own!


Neurotransmitter Herbs (I/A) Stansbury

Research, Folklore & Clinical Approaches to Cognitive Disorders including Anxiety, Depression , Epilepsy, & Neuroendocrine Imbalance.

Herb Walk (B/I) Nagel


3:30-5:00 pm 4 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each

Liliacea Plants & the Feminine Connection (B/I) - DiPasquale
The Liliaceae family of plants influences the female aspect, physically & energetically. This class will include botanical identification and discussion of some of the NW native & non-native Lily family plants that are allies for female reproductive health. It will be our exploration of the Lily family flower essences however, that will reveal the true realm of the feminine.


Abdominal Hara Massage (I/A) Tierra
Hands on class. People laying down, baring their abdomens, learning abdominal massage and palpatory diagnosis and treatment. Clearing the stagnations and blockages in the abdomen increases by as much as 50% the efficacy of any herbal or other treatments that follow. Abdominal treatment is the foundation of Japanese healing and all healing in the major countries of Indonesia.

Farm Walk: Meet the organism called Wise Acres (B/I) Tilgner


Herb Walk: (B/I) Baily

5:10-6:30 PM Yoga Class - (E) Samantha Perroni
Emphasizing a focus on alignment in both stillness & motion. You will energize your body and dance with your breath.


6:00-7:00 pm Dinner is Served

7:10 pm - 10:00 PM Herbal Potions, Music Playing and General Frivolity
Bring your instruments & voices for drumming, strumming and singing. Bring your herbal preparations you wish to share with others.

 

 

Sunday July 27, 2008


6:30-7:30 am Yoga Class with Samantha Perroni
Emphasizing a focus on alignment in both stillness and motion you will energize the body and dance with your breath.


7:30-8:30 am Breakfast is served.


9:00-10:30 am 3 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each

Tongue Diagnosis For Western Herbalists - (B/I) Hobbs
The tongue is an amazing window into many pathological processes of the body. Focus will be on “pathological heat” (inflammatory syndromes), which modern science has shown to be at the root of most diseases. There will be a number of color tongue pictures to interpret in class. Practicum with participant volunteers.


Herbal Treatment of West Nile Fever (I/A) Bergner
West Nile Fever has now spread to all areas of the continental U.S. Despite media treatment of this infection as a rere serious illness, infection rates are as high as 5% of the population of some states per year. Recognition of symptoms of mild illness is critical to prevent complications. This lecture will review the symptoms & treatments from more than 30 cases.


Herb Walk (B/I) Cech


10:30-11:00 am 30 minute Break & Herbal Bazaar


11:00-12:30 pm 3 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each

Making Herbal Beers & Sodas (B/I) Tilgner
Learn how easy it is to make your own herbal sodas & beers. We will discuss the basics of how to make these delectable drinks while tasting various treats made here on the farm.


Chinese Tonics for Health and Wellness (I/A) Tierra
This class will explore the tonics of Chinese medicine, some of the most important herbs in the Chinese materia Medica. Also known as the Four Treasures, the use of tonics is based on the TCM therapeutic principle "always treat the deficiency". The herbs in this category form an intimate relationship with the neuroendocrine system, supplementing and regulating metabolism and all hormones. It there was ever a category that Western herbalists need to know to treat the more complex imbalances of today's patients, it is the Chinese tonics subdivided as Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang. Herbs in this category are generally classified as mild making them suitable for longevity, wellness, immune system and seasonal uses. We experience and describe a number of the most important ones and how to use them.


Herb Walk (B/I) DiPasquale


12:30-1:30 pm Lunch & Herbal Bazaar


1:30-3:00 pm 4 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each

Woman’s Herbs: Role of Phytohormones in Health (B/I) Keville
We’ll cover how certain plants compounds interact with human hormones and receptor sites; what is known and what we guess is happening. We’ll look at how some non-hormonal herbs also affect hormones. Safety concerns to explore include questions like, “Do phytohormones promote hormonally-related cancers?”


Herbal Treatment of Pain (I/A) Bergner
An individual experience of pain is complicated, and may involve the pain itself, plus compensatory tension and guarding, insomnia and sleep loss, depression in chronic pain, and other emotional responses. This lecture will review the materia medica and formulation strategies for pain.


Medicinal Herb Garden Walk (B/I) Bailey


Plant Walk (B/I) Nagel


3:00-3:30 pm 30 minute Break & Herbal Bazaar


3:30-5:00 pm 4 concurrent Classes • 1.5 hours each

Angels Food & Devils Dung (B/I) Cech
This is a fun journey into the history and romance, usage and cultivation of diverse herbs including Asafetida, Squirting Cucumber, Mandragora, Jiao-gu-lan and Ma-huang.


Skin Herbs, Nutrients, Products & Recipes (I/A) Stansbuy
Discussion on plant products for skin disease, allergy, wounds and aging.


NW Ethnobotany Walk (B/I) Keville


Guardians at the Gate (B/I) Davidson

5:00 PM Dinner Boxes Ready to Pick up


5:15 pm Closing Circle - a last chance to mingle


6:00 pm The Herbal Bazaar will be closing - last chance to find herbal treasures

 

Intensives On Sunday Night July 27, 2008 after the symposium: Michael Tierra and Christopher Hobbs will both offer a 3 hour intensive class separate from the rest of the symposium. These intensives will take place on Sunday night from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. You may attend these classes without attending the symposium or you may add them on as additional class. Send in the registration form in this brochure with the correct payment.

Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (B/I) - Michael Tierra, AHG, OMD:
This class will serve as an introduction to the history and methods of pulse diagnosis used in the the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine. Participants will be learn the six different positions on the radial artery of each writs and the corresponding TCM organs as well as references to their use in relation to Ayurvedic Tridosha. We will practice and learn to identify basic pulse qualities and their clinical significance as well as describe the 28 different TCM pulses and their meaning. Students will have the opportunity to practice pulse reading on each other with guidance by Dr. Michael Tierra. In preparation before or after the seminar participants are encouraged to log onto the free website called Flashcard machine and go to http://www.flashcardmachine.com/Machine/?read_only=161983&p=6lm8 which is a set of 28 flashcards created by Michael for students who want to learn pulse diagnosis. Bob Flaws The Secret of Chinese Pulse Diagnosis is also a suggested text for this class - 3 hours $50.00 (Sunday 26th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 :PM).

Building a Home or Clinic Pharmacy (B/I) - Christopher Hobbs:
This workshop will cover the basics of extraction, both home and commercial, also look at quality control issues, standardization, pros & cons of various forms of herbal products such as tinctures,
powdered extracts, syrups, glycerites. Will cover some basic chemistry apropos to herbal extraction. We will look at proper dose in various cultures. I will have samples to taste and discuss. Finally, how to make powdered extracts at home or on a small-scale basis. - 3 hours $50.00 (Sunday 27th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 :PM)

Click here to print a registration Form. "Registration Form

Click here to email us with questions or if you want on our email list for future classes. class@herbaltransitions.com

$145 if paid prior to May 1st, 2008,

$175 May 1-June 15th, $185 from June 15th - July 15th and $195 after that.

Covers admission to all symposium classes & notebook ( Notebook included if registered for two days and one month in advance.)
Intensives on Sunday and Monday, lodging and food are additional costs

Click here to print a registration Form. "Registration Form" 

 

200 Facility Data below:

Symposium Facilities
Wise Acres is an educational facility specializing in herbal education. It is located in Pleasant Hill, Oregon on a 25 acre farm. The farm is a beautiful setting where you can relax and revitalize among over 200 different species of medicinal herbs. The farm is non-smoking. You can go for a walk if you wish to smoke. Please leave your animals at home. We can not have outside animals on the farm.

Lodging:
Camping on the farm is $10.00 per person per night. You have two choices for camping. You can choose to camp near the creek where it is more private and there are trees, however you will have to walk a bit to reach a bathroom. The other choice is to camp in the field where there are few trees and it is not very private, but there are bathrooms close to the camping area. Please designate which area you wish to camp in or we will pick for you. We always reach capacity at the creek. Sign up early if you wish to camp by the creek. Many motels/hotels 20 minutes away. Motel 6 is 13 miles/15 minutes away just South of Eugene off I-5. (800)466-8356. Best Western (Soon to change name to Super 8) is 18 minutes away in Creswell and also just off I-5. 877-895-3341. Phoenix Inn is 15 miles/20 minutes away in Eugene. (800)344-0131. The Phoenix Inn is my favorite but it is also the more expensive of the group. It is a non-smoking motel.

Continuing Education: 12 hours of CE is available at the symposium and an additional 3 hours is available from the intensives. CE has been applied for Naturopathic physicians in Oregon. Chiroprctors do not need CE preapproval in Oregon. A certificate of attendance will be available in all registration packets for any professional who may need it. The certificate must be stamped by a class monitor at the end of each class to receive authentication of attendance.

Symposium Proceedings: Notes from the presenters are professionally compiled into a book format. One book is available with each full weekend registration ($10 additional fee for one day registration) made one month prior to the event. To ensure availability of a book with registration, you must preregister one month prior to the event. There are extras ordered but we may run out. Additional books can be purchased for $18.00 per book if available after registration on Sunday.

Meals: Meals will be catered by Holy Cow. We will be taking meal registrations for Holy Cow. No other food will be available on the farm. There is no health food restaurant/store in Pleasant Hill. The caterers prepare as much organic/local food as able. If you bring your own food, please realize there is no refrigeration available. Bring a cooler!

Herbal Bazaar: Herbal products, plants, dry herbs and other herbal wares will be available through out the symposium in the "Herbal Bazaar" area. If You are interested in a booth, please contact us for a detailed brochure.

SPACE IS LIMITED!
Register for Symposium, & Camping Early!! We reserve the right to refuse registration if the farm reaches its capacity or for any other necessary reason. The creek always reaches capacity!

Confirmation
Registration confirmation will be sent out 3 - 4 weeks prior to the symposium. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Please read it carefully and BRING IT to the symposium! Detailed, easy to follow directions will be included to the farm.
More Questions? Call 541-736-0164 or email class@herbaltransitions.com

Symposium Fees & Registration: The following rates are based on the postmark on your envelope. $145.00 early bird fee prior to May 1st. $175.00 from May 1st - June 14th and $185.00 from June 15th-July 14th. It is $195.00 after July 15th. See one day fee cost on registration form. The full weekend fee includes all presentations, herb walks, evening activities and one conference notebook. Meals are available from Cornucopia for an additional fee.

Method of payment:
Please send a Check or Money Order (in U.S. funds) made out to Wise Acres LLC. Mail the check or money order along with the registration form to Wise Acres LLC, PO Box 523, Pleasant Hill, Oregon, 97455.
Please tell us how you heard about the symposium. Click here to print a registration Form. "Registration Form" 


Holy Cow is catering the meals. All meal orders are now purchased on the general registration form. If you have questions about the meals, email class@herbaltransition.com or call 541-736-0164. Click here to print the registration form. Registration Form.

 

 

Holy Cow Catering

Specializing in local and organic catering


You asked us for a new organic caterer and we have found a great one. Holy Cow has been making products for natural food stores since 1990, and has ran a restaurant at the University of Oregon for over 10 years. They promote local and organic food consciousness with a world class taste.


Saturday July 26


Breakfast:
$8.75 per person
Organic Oatmeal with nuts and fruits (made by Wise Acres) as well as locally made organic yogurts, kefirs, granola, muffins, fruit, cow & soy milk, juice & coffee


Lunch: Middle Eastern Cuisine -$15.25 per person
Variety Of Pita Breads & Chips with Hummos, & baba ganouj,
Greek style salad -chunks of tomato, cucumber, onions, olives and olive oil,
Tabboleh, Hot lentil, rice & onion dish, Dipping veggies and dolmades


Dinner: Indian Cuisine- $18.25 per person
North Indian Dhal, Pilau rice, two deluxe curries, banana coconut raita, apple-ginger chutney, coconut mint chutney, Na’an bread & chapatis

 

Sunday July 27


Breakfast:
$8.75 per person
Organic Oatmeal with nuts and fruits (made by Wise Acres) as well as locally made organic yogurts, kefirs, granola, muffins, fruit, cow & soy milk, juice & coffee


Lunch: Thai cuisine- $14.25
Thai tofu on brown basmati rice, Vegetable sauté with bean sprouts & cilantro,
Deluxe green salad with mesclun baby greens & other salad bar choices


Dinner: boxed lunch – $8.75
This meal is a delicious wrap or your choice with drink, chips, an apple, & chocolate to end the meal. You need to tell us which wrap you prefer!
Wrap #1. Rissoto Loco: A Mediterranean Feast of Wild rice, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, pinenuts and spinach
Wrap #2. Vishnu’s Dream: An Indian Feast of fragrant curry with tofu, peas, cilantro and tahina


Full Weekend Meal Deal
Sat price for all meals $38.75
Sun price for all meals $28.75
Full weekend package price $56.50

Meals can be purhcased up to two weeks prior to the symposium. Refunds for meals are available up until two weeks prior to the symposium.

You can register for the meals by printing a conference registration form. Click here: Registration Form

 

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For tapes of the 2005, 2006, 2007 classes, go to Tree Farm Communications, Inc Tree Farm Link

 

 

 


August Classes

No Classes set for August in 08 - We have left 07 classes so you can see what usually takes place!

August Intensive - 9 days - August 4-12, 2007

Detailed registration information follows the daily schedule below. See the printable registration brochure for cost details by clicking here, "Registration brochure"

INTENSIVE SCHEDULE

Intensives


August 4-12, 2007

What you will learn in this intensive: The August Intensive is a mixture of hands on experinece learning how to collect and make herbal preparations as well as lecture time. This year we will cover specific body systems. You will learn about a few body systems including a little bit about the anatomy and physiology of these systems to allow you to understand the health care conditions we will cover in the class and why specific herbs and nutrients are used in these health conditions. Some health conditions covered will be as follows:

 

1. Mouth to Anus: periodontal disease, herpes, apthous ulcers (mouth sores), toothaches, gastroesophageal reflux, peptic and duodenal ulcers, diarrhea and constipation, pernicious anemia, ulcerative colitis, crohn's, irritable bowel syndrome, candidiasis, food allergies, colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids and anal fissures - Hands on examination of mouths, tongues and palpation of abdomen.

2.Urinary Tract: bladder and kidney infections, incontinence, interstitial cystitis, stones, nephritis and kidney failure

3. Eye, Ear Nose, Throat: pharyngitis(sore throat), tonsillitis, laryngitis, sinus congestion and infection, nasal congestion, earache, tinnitus, macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, allergic/irritated/infective conjunctivitis and corneal abrasion/ulcer. - Hands on examination of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.

Depending on how fast the class moves, there may be more added to this. See daily details below.

 

Details: You will receive verbal and written information on identification of specific herbs, harvesting techniques and forms to best use the herb. The class will emphasize how to use these healing plants as agents to keep yourself, your family and your pets healthy. You will also learn how each herb is used for specific health conditions.We will discuss correct forms to use such as teas, tinctures, poultices, etc. You will learn correct dosages for each herb. Contraindications for some herbs will also be discussed. Extensive notes will be given to each participant for the lectures they attend. In addition you will go on herb walks every day as a more intimate way to get to know the herbs we discuss in lectures.


August 4th – Saturday


12:00 - Lunch & Introduction:
Join us for a welcome lunch. There will be an introduction during lunch that all must attend. After lunch we will continue the introduction in a walk about the farm and then you will have some free time to set up camp.

3:30 pm - Make Dry & Fresh Plant Tincture – You will make a dry and fresh plant tincture. Learn how to choose alcohol percentage, strength of tincture and learn to calculate for amount of alcohol and water to add. You will be involved in actually making the tincture. We will discuss the specific herbal tinctures and how to use it in clinical applications. If there is not enough time, this class will be finished the next morning.



5:30 pm - Make & Enjoy Dinner
After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.

 

August 5th Sunday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:15 am – Digestive System Intro
– Basic Anatomy from mouth to anus - Anatomy of the mouth, throat, stomach, intestines, rectum and anus. Physiology of each section will be discussed in relation to the health conditions we are covering. This will take place as we examine each body part. We will start with the mouth and continue into the throat etc. Health conditions covered in this time period and flowing over into and a few of the following time periods will be: periodontal disease, herpes, apthous ulcers (mouth sores), toothaches, gastroesophageal reflux, peptic and duodenal ulcers, diarrhea and constipation, pernicious anemia, ulcerative colitis, crohn's, irritable bowel syndrome, candidiasis, food allergies, colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures - Hands on examination of mouth, tongue and palpation of abdomen. We will discuss the healthy choices for healing each health condition with an emphaiss on herbs.


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch


1:30 pm – Make herbal beer
– Hands on experience. Learn the basics of general beer making as well as the intricacies of herbal beer making through lecture and experiential beer making.

5:30 pm - Make & Enjoy dinner After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.

 

August 6th - Monday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:15 am – Digestive System Continued


11:15 am – Herb Walk
: Meet the Digestive system herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or store for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch


1:30 pm – Making Herbal Preparations
– Hands On Making Lozenges, Cough Drops, Capsules, and Slurries: You will make slippery elm lozenges, licorice lozenges, and horehound/elecampane cough drops, as well as slippery elm slurries and various herbal capsules


3:30 pm – Digestive System Continued


5:30- Make & Enjoy Dinner
- After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.

 

August 7th - Tuesday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:15 am – Digestive System Continued


11:15 am – Herb Walk
: Meet the digestive tract herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or storage for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch


1:30 pm
Making Herbal Products: Start an elixir. Make an herbal oil & press an herbal oil: Hands on class where you will go through the multiple steps in making an elixir as well as an oil. There will be a discussion about the clinical applications of oils – adding essential oils to fixed herbal oils and the clinical application of the herbs we are processing.


4:00 pm – Continue Digestive System Herbs and Herb Walk /Gardening topics:
The group will choose to go on a herb walk or gardening or both.
Herb Walk:
Meet the herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or storage for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.
Gardening:
Choices for gardening are learning about composting, biodynamic gardening, seed saving, astological gardening, care of fruit trees, growing medicinal herbs etc.

5:30 - Make & Enjoy Dinner - After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.


August 8th - Wednesday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:15 am – Urinary Tract
– Basic Anatomy of the urinary tract will be discussed - Anatomy of the urethra, bladder, uereters and kidneys. Physiology of each section will be discussed in relation to the health conditions we are covering. This will take place as we examine each body part. Health conditions covered in this time period and flowing over into and a few of the following time periods will be:bladder and kidney infections, incontinence, interstitial cystitis, stones, nephritis and kidney failure. We will discuss the healthy choices for healing each health condition with an emphaiss on herbs.


11:15 am – Herb Walk
: Meet the urinary tract herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or storage for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.

Gardening: Choices for gardening are learning about composting, biodynamic gardening, seed saving, astological gardening, care of fruit trees, growing medicinal herbs etc.


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch


1:30 pm – Finish Elixir, Making suppositories and Bug spray:
You will make suppositories with powdered herbs as well as essential oils. Additionally you will make a Bug Spray. Samples will be available to take home.

3:30pm - Herb Walk: Meet the urinary tract herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or storage for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.

5:30 pm - Make & Enjoy dinner After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.


August 9th - Thur
sday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:15 am – Start a goat cheese
We make a chevre goat cheese.


10:15 am - Continue Urinary Tract


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch


1:00 pm – Fermenting of garden vegetables & making a salve and sculpting of salves.
– use of herbs in fermentation. You will be involved in making and fermenting one or more vegetables. The type of vegetables will depend on the vegetables available at the time. You will also make a herbal salve from a herbal oil. Additionally, we will finish the cheese started earlier in the day if it is ready.


4:00 pm – Herb Walk
: Meet the urinary tract herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or store for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.


5:30 - Make & Enjoy Dinner
After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.

 

August 10th - Friday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:30 am – Eye, Ear, Nose Throat:
Basic Anatomy of the eyes, ears, nose and throat will be discussed. Physiology of each section will be discussed in relation to the health conditions we are covering. This will take place as we examine each body part. Health conditions covered in this time period and flowing over into and a few of the following time periods will be:pharyngitis(sore throat), tonsillitis, laryngitis, sinus congestion and infection, nasal congestion, earache, tinnitus, macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, allergic/irritated/infective conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion/ulcer, - Hands on examination of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. We will discuss the healthy choices for healing each health condition with an emphaiss on herbs.


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch


1:30 pm – Hands on Making Fun Stuff:
You will make a handcream, lip balm, hot fomentation/compress.


4:00 pm – Herb Walk
: Meet the EENT herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or storage for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.


5:30 pm - Make & Enjoy Dinner After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.

 

August 11th - Saturday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:15 am – Continuation of EENT


11:30 am – Herb Walk
: Meet the EENT herbs one on one. Learn the habitat they prefer, how to identify them, what parts are used medicinally, how to harvest & when it is best to harvest, how to process for immediate use or storage for later use & the herb’s most common effects on humans/animals health.


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch


1:30 pm – Make Herbal Mead or Wine


4:00 pm – Continuation of EENT


5:30 - Make & Enjoy Dinner
After dinner choose to join Sharol in caring for the goats, the gardens or play music or sing with your classmates.

 

August 12th - Sunday


8:00 am – Make & Enjoy Breakfast


9:15 am – Continuation of EENT and last chance for questions.


12:00 pm – Make & Enjoy Lunch - Say goodbye to new friends.


 

Where it lists herb walk/gardening above, we will as a group choose if we want to go on an herb walk or learn gardening techniques. Choices of gardening techniques are: composting, making compost tea, astrological gardening, methods to control weeds and insects, seed collection and others as requested.


Herb walks will address herbs that are covered in the lectures that day. This will give you a more well rounded and intimate understanding of the plants discussed during the lecture. Any herbs the students still wish to hear about that day may also be covered.


After dinner, Sharol will attend to any farm work needing to be done. You are welcome to join her in whatever project she is working on. Anyone joining her to weed, take care of animals, collect seeds etc, is welcome to ask questions of any kind as they are working. Working with Sharol is not expected, it is simply an extra time to learn if you wish to partake of it. She will announce each evening at the meal what the next evenings work will be. If the students wish, to bring musical instruments, the evenings can be filled with singing and music playing. Sharol also has instruments that can be borrowed.

 

Sliding Scale Fees:
See the printable registration brochure for cost details by clicking here, "Registration brochure" There are a limited number of work-trade positions available. If you wish to do this it must be completed well before the classes start.


Lodging:
Camping on the farm: $5/night per each person.
Two bedrooms available – $35 per night for each bedroom at one occupancy – share bathroom with one person.
Motel 15 minutes away
Many motels/hotels 20 minutes away


Meals:Our meals are made from organic/biodynamic food from off our farm including goat milk, cheese, eggs, and veggies or similar food from local farms. We include some seafood usually as well as organic/free range purchased meat. We try to meet everyone's food needs, but also have an outdoor kitchen available for your use in preparing your meals if you have unusual food requirements or simply wish to eat food you bring. Don't bring your own food due to cost as you can get 50% off the cost of meals simply by helping prepare the meals with other participants. Almost everyone takes this option and many hands prove to make for a fun meal preparation. There is always a LOT of food. Many people say they would have came for the food alone.

Examples of food would be:

Breakfast possibilties: farm fresh eggs, berry smoothies, goat milk, bacon, tofu/tempeh, yogurt, pancakes/waffles/dutch pancakes, french toast, oatmeal, cold cereal
Lunch possibilities: Make your own sandwich buffet with tuna, egg sald, lunch meat, cucumber sandwiches, nut butters, garden veggies, lots of big salads, Soup such as lentil and kale, whole grain and artisan bread, farm made gourmet cheese and crackers/bread, pasta dishes, garden veggies, quiche, burritos, left overs from dinner.
Dinner possibilities: salmon/fresh tuna risotto or other risottos, tempeh salad (truly yummy say people who don't like tempeh), chicken, stir fries, salads, fish dishes, shrimp pasta.
Desert possibilities: goat milk ice cream, berry sorbet, pot de creme or other puddings, pie, Lavender pound cake, home made root beer or ginger ale to drink


Meals for the 9 days are $179.55 OR get 50% off the package if you help with meals. The cost is then only $89.78 for all meals.



September Classes

Herbal ABC's:

Series 1 - The beginners class: Six Saturdays in fall 2007 - September 8th, September 22nd, October 6th, 20th, November 3rdt, 17th Click here for more details Beginners Series Herbal ABC's


October Classes

No classes scheduled this month, at this time.
November Classes

No classes scheduled this month, at this time.
December Classes

No classes scheduled this month, at this time.

 

 

 


Type of Class
- As we grow this section will become better arranged and will have additional classes and programs added. Let us know what you would like to see offered in the future.

Herb Walks

General information: Herb walks are 1.5 hours long, sometimes walks will spill over into 2 hours. The cost of each herb walk is $15.00 per person or $10.00 if paid 10 days prior to the class. The cost is for both adults or children. See additional details and the two types of walks below. The walks have limited room. To preregister for the discount fee, see registration information at the bottom of this page. We can create a special walk for groups of children or adults. Email us at class@herbaltransitions.com with your particular needs.

In 2007: The only herb walks scheduled this year are during the NW Herb Fest, each day of the August 9 day intensive and in the Herbal ABC's class. You can find these sites listed at the top of the page above or click on them here. "NW Herb Fest 2007", "Nine Day Intensive", " Herbal ABC's".

How to Schedule a herb walk: Gather a group of less than 16 people for a local walk. Call Sharol at 541-736-0164 to schedule a date and your group can have a personalized 1.5-2 hr herb walk for $115.00.


Wild weed herb walks – (1.5 hr), $15.00 per person at time of walk or $10.00 prepaid ten days prior to class.

This class is a walk through the fields and by the creek. You will meet many wild plants and learn their healing attributes as well as which part of the plant to harvest, how to harvest, when to harvest and processing methods that work best for each individual plant. To register, see registration information at the bottom of this page. There will be a weed walk in May and June.


Herb garden walks – (1.5 hr), $15.00 per person at time of walk or $10.00 prepaid ten days prior to class.

This class is a stroll around the herb garden. You will meet many medicinal herbs and learn their healing attributes as well as which part of the plant to harvest, how to harvest, when to harvest and processing methods that work best for each individual plant. The cost is listed above under general herb walk information. To register, see registration information at the bottom of this page. There will be a weed walk in June, July and August.



Classes For Everyone

NW Herb Fest - July 21& 22, 2007 - A Magical Medicine Show: This week-end event is a premier gala occasion. The grand event will include a full week-end of herbal classes, herb walks and a variety of seasoned herbal teachers. There will be something for everyone at this event.

Details for this event can be found in the "July" classs section above.

 

Herb Garden Work Party: Come meet other herbal enthusiasts. Weed out herbs that are too thick and take herbs home to grow. There are always a wide variety of herbs to weed out. A few examples of what may be weeded are Valerian, Fennel, Mother wort, Skullcap, Peppermint, Strawberry, Lilac, Vervain, Datura, Red clover, Yarrow, Calendula, Saint John's wort, Elecampane, Arnica. You will need gloves. If you have a favorite digging tool, please bring it. We can provide tools also. If you are planning to take herbs home with you, please bring soil. We have pots available for you to plant your new herbs in but we do not have any soil. The soil in the garden needs to stay there. Bring a sack lunch if you want to join the rest of the group for a leisurely lunch. This event will be cancelled if the weather is bad. A few rain drops won't stop us but continual rain and/or a windy day will.

April 28th, 2007, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Bring a sack lunch)

There may be a second date scheduled depending on the weather and availability of plants after the first gathering.

Learning Your Herbal ABC's: to use the most important medicinal herbs known to herbalists and naturopathic physicians. This class is useful for the person new to herbs as well as the person wanting to get a more in depth understanding of the properties and actions of a variety of commonly used herbs. Click on

Nine Day Intensive – August is Intensive Month - You choose from a 9 day schedule to take 1,2,3,4 or 9 days of classes in any order you like.To see the Intensive schedule, click here "Aug".

 

Make Herbal Preparations in Your Kitchen - This class is no longer offered. as it has metamorphosized into the first part of the Beginners Herbal ABC's. All these thngs below will be offered in that class now. To see details on the beginners class click here. "Beginner Herbal ABC's"

This class will include the following:


Learn the differences between different types of herbal preparations and when to make or use each of them, Tools you need for making herbal preparations, Where to get herbs and herb making supplies, Making decoctions and infusions.

Make Herbal Oils, slurries and Poultices: We will start an herbal oil and make herbal poultices and slurries. We will press out an herbal oil made in a prior class. There will be detailed discussion of the herbs we are using.

Make suppositories, capsules and fomentations.

Make Salves and creams. Learn to sculpt a basic healing salve into various types of salves. Make a hand cream. Discuss the herbs being used.

Make Elixirs: Make an herbal elixir and discuss the herbs being used.

Making tinctures: How to make dry and fresh plant herbal tinctures. We will make a tincture. There will be detailed discussion of the herbs we are using. There will always be detailed discussion of the herbs we are using. If time allows we will make candied elecampane or angelica. Any unanswered questions will be addressed. If there is something you wish to make, not on the list, we will try to fit it in or at least discuss how to make it.

The cost is $245.00 if paid prior to "date to be decided later", $275 if paid after "date to be decided later." This fee covers the 19-20 hours of class time, all handouts including the book “Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth” and all tinctures, salves, elixirs, suppositories, hand cream etc. that you will take home or consume during the class.

 



Classes For Beginners

Herb Garden Work Party: Come meet other herbal enthusiasts. Weed out herbs that are too thick and take herbs home to grow. There are always a wide variety of herbs to weed out. A few examples of what may be weeded are Valerian, Fennel, Mother wort, Skullcap, Peppermint, Strawberry, Lilac, Vervain, Datura, Red clover, Yarrow, Calendula, Saint John's wort, Elecampane, Arnica. You will need gloves. If you have a favorite digging tool, please bring it. We can provide tools also. If you are planning to take herbs home with you, please bring soil. We have pots available for you to plant your new herbs in but we do not have any soil. The soil in the garden needs to stay there. Bring a sack lunch if you want to join the rest of the group for a leisurely lunch. This event will be cancelled if the weather is bad. A few rain drops won't stop us but continual rain and/or a windy day will.

April 28th, 2007, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Bring a sack lunch)

There may be a second date scheduled depending on the weather and availability of plants after the first gathering.

Beginners Herbal ABC's: The first series in a two series module. The first series is for beginners who are new to herbalism or who just want to brush up on making herbal preparations and the basics of herbalism. The second series you learn to use the most important medicinal herbs known to herbalists and naturopathic physicians. For information on the Advanced Herbal ABC's click here "Advanced Herbal ABC's."

Beginners Herbal ABC's Class Outline - (Skip series 1 and go to series 2, if you already know the information provided in series 1.) This is a class that will take you step by step as you are introduced to the world of herbalism in a crash course that is fun and challenging.


You will receive verbal and written information during the series.
You will be given a list of suggested texts, where to get reliable herbal information in books, periodicals, newsletters, internet, where to get reliable tools and supplies that a herbalist needs.
This first series will go over the basics in herbalism. We will cover basic terms and what those terms mean in each and every class. You will learn how to make teas, tinctures, salves, elixirs, creams, capsules, suppositories and how they are used. This will be a hands on class. The number in the class is limited by kitchen space. When weather permits and the herbs are available we will use herbs from the garden to make our herbal preparations. In this first series we will also discuss simple remedies that are used in the home for family and pet care. We will discuss first aid herbs as well as remedies for prevention and treatment of common conditions such as colds and flus.
Bring questions on your first day and be ready to tell Sharol what you hope to learn from this class or send in your requests by mail, with your registration to be sure your requests are included in the class.

 

Class Outline For the Beginner's ABC's

Day 1: You learn what to expect from future classes, suggested texts, where to get reliable herbal information in books, periodicals, newsletters, internet, where to get reliable tools and supplies that a herbalist needs.
Herbal preparations such as teas, capsules, tinctures etc., will be compared as to their ease of use, how well they work, how well they age in storage and when to use them.

You will gather herbs from the garden and make an herbal infusion and decoction. The herbs used in the teas will be discussed. Additionally you will learn to make herbal capsules and an herbal soup.

Day 2: You will make poultices, and an herbal oil as well as an herbal chevre cheese from goat milk. We will discuss first aid herbs

Day 3: You will make an herbal beer and learn about herbs that support good digestion as well as herbs to take care of minor digestive issues.

Day 4: You will bottle the herbal beer and make cough drops and lozenges. We will discuss the immune system and herbs used for prevention of and treatment of the cold and flu.


Day 5: You will make an elixir, and a tincture. This is also a day to ask questions about topics we have not covered.

Day 6: You will make a salve, lip balm, suppositories and hand cream. We will discuss the external use of herbs as topicals on the skin as well as the use of suppositories and various kinds of suppositories for a variety of conditions.

Making Teas: Making decoctions and infusions
Making Herabl Oils, compresses, slurries and Poultices: We will start an herbal oil and make herbal poultices and compresses from herbs we collect. We will press out an herbal oil made in another class. There will be detailed discussion of the herbs we are using.
Making tinctures: How to make dry and fresh plant herbal tinctures. We will make a tincture. There will be detailed discussion of the herbs we are using.
Making Salves: Finish the herbal oil and make a salve with it. Use prior made salve to sculpt into various types of salves.
Making Elixirs: Make an herbal elixir
Making capsules, lozenges & suppositories: Learn how to make capsules and lozenges as well as suppositories.

Each class we will cover the herbs prepared in the class and disucss common ailments such as colds, and flus, as well as general first aid perparations and how to use herbs in first aid situations.


When is Herbal ABC's:

Series 1 - The beginners class: Six Saturdays in fall 2007 - September 8th, September 22nd, October 6th, 20th, November 3rd, 17th

Series 2: The Advanced class: Six Saturdays in spring 2008 - March 8th, 22nd, April 5th, 19th, May 3rd, May 17th, from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. To go to the Intermediate/Advanced Section to see information on the second series of classes in the Herbal ABC's Series click here "Advanced Herbal ABC's".

What is the Cost of Herbal ABC's

First Series: 6 Saturday classes $365-$425 sliding scale fee

Discounts: Receive a 15% discount if you register two months in advance. Receive a 10% discount if you register one month in advance. Refunds Available up until one week prior to the class starting. There is a 15% surcharge on all refunds up until two weeks prior to the class when it changes to a 25% surcharge on all refunds.

Registration: To print out a registration form, click here "Herbal ABC's Registration"

NW Herb Fest - July 21 & 22, 2007 - A Magical Medicine Show: This week-end event is a premier gala occasion. The grand event will include a full week-end of herbal classes, herb walks and a variety of seasoned herbal teachers. There will be something for everyone at this event.

Details for this event can be found in the "July" classs section above.

Nine Day Intensive – August is Intensive Month - .To see the Intensive schedule, click here "Aug".

 

 

 


Classes For Intermediate and Advanced Students

Intensives On Sunday Night July 27, 2008 after the symposium: Michael Tierra and Christopher Hobbs will both offer a 3 hour intensive class separate from the rest of the symposium. These intensives will take place on Sunday night from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. You may attend these classes without attending the symposium or you may add them on as additional class. Send in the registration form in this brochure with the correct payment.

Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (B/I) - Michael Tierra, AHG, OMD:
This class will serve as an introduction to the history and methods of pulse diagnosis used in the the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine. Participants will be learn the six different positions on the radial artery of each writs and the corresponding TCM organs as well as references to their use in relation to Ayurvedic Tridosha. We will practice and learn to identify basic pulse qualities and their clinical significance as well as describe the 28 different TCM pulses and their meaning. Students will have the opportunity to practice pulse reading on each other with guidance by Dr. Michael Tierra. - 3 hours $50.00 (Sunday 26th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 :PM).

Building a Home or Clinic Pharmacy (B/I) - Christopher Hobbs:
This workshop will cover the basics of extraction, both home and commercial, also look at quality control issues, standardization, pros & cons of various forms of herbal products such as tinctures,
powdered extracts, syrups, glycerites. Will cover some basic chemistry apropos to herbal extraction. We will look at proper dose in various cultures. I will have samples to taste and discuss. Finally, how to make powdered extracts at home or on a small-scale basis. - 3 hours $50.00 (Sunday 27th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 :PM)

Click here to go to the NW Herb Fest Intensive Information above "Intensives at NW Herb Fest."

Click here to print a registration Form. "Registration Form

Learning Your Herbal ABC's: 2nd series of classes listed below- The first series for beginners, as well as a more in depth and advanced second series of classes that follows the beginners classes.The two series are offered seperately. In the series you learn to use the most important medicinal herbs known to herbalists and naturopathic physicians. The first series is useful for the person new to herbs while the second series is for the person wanting to get a more in depth understanding of the properties and actions of a variety of commonly used herbs. The first segment is very specific to beginners only and does not need to be taken by people who have the basics down.. To see details on the beginners class click here. "Beginner Herbal ABC's"

Advanced Herbal ABC's - Series Two : Series two of the two series offering.. In the second series you learn to use the most important medicinal herbs known to herbalists and naturopathic physicians. This class is an intermediate to advanced class and gives a more in depth understanding of the properties and actions of a variety of commonly used herbs.

Advanced Herbal ABC's Class Outline

You will receive verbal and written information on identification of specific herbs, harvesting techniques and forms to best use more than 100 different herbs.. The class will emphasize how to use these healing plants as agents to keep yourself, your family and your pets healthy. You will also learn how each herb is used for specific health conditions. The action of the herb on the mind and body will be discussed as well as correct forms to use such as teas, tinctures, poultices, etc. You will learn correct dosages for each herb. Contraindications for some herbs will also be discussed. The classes will be taught by classifications of herbal properties and actions. For examples of herbal property and action classifications see the class schedule listed below. In each classification the most important herbs of that classification will be studied. Most classes will include time to get to know some of the plants personally by making teas or harvesting fresh herbs. Every class will include sampling of herbs we are discussing. This allows you to experience the herbs first hand and get better acquainted with them. Once you have completed Herbal ABC's you will be ready to take the "Herbs by Body Systems" course that gives a different point of view on these herbs and their effect on specific health conditions.Anatomy and physiology will also be included in the Body Systems class.

 

Class Outline

1. Introduction to the course: What to expect from future classes, suggested texts, where to get reliable herbal information in books, periodicals, newsletters, internet, where to get reliable tools and supplies that a herbalist needs. You may come to this class and decide if the course is of interest to you. Bring questions and be ready to tell Sharol what you hope to learn from this class. We will begin studying Digestive herbs with the time available.

2.Digestive Herbs: Nutratives, Bitters, Carminatives, Laxatives, & Stool forming herbs, Vermifuges, Antihelmintics

3. Continuation of class 2 - Astringents, Vulneraries, Mucilaginous Herbs, Antiinflammatories

4. Liver & Gall Bladder Herbs: Cholagogues, Choleretics, Liver Protectants & Stimulants

5. Continuation of class 4 - Alteratives

6. Immune System Herbs: Immunomodulators, Antimicrobials, Antiseptics, Antifungals, Antivirals, Antiprotazoals, Antitumor, Lymphagogues

7. Continuation of class 6

8. Respiratory Tract Herbs: Diaphoretics, Expectorants, Bronchodilators, Anticatarrhals

9. Continuation of class 8 

10. Reproductive Herbs: Emmenagogues, abortifacients, Parturients, Galactagogues, Aphrodesiacs, Uterine Tonics, prostate Tonics, Sexual Potency Effectors

11. Cardiovascular Herbs: Heart Tonics, Vascular Tonics, Hypotensives, Vasoconstrictors, Vasodilators, hemostatics/Stypics

12. Nervines: Nerve Tonics, Relaxants, Stimulants, Hypnotics, Analgesics, Antidepressants

13. Musculoskeletal System: Antiarthritics, Rubefacients, Antispasmodics, Antiinflammatories

14. Endocrine System: Blood Sugar Effectors, Thyroid Effectors, Adrenomodulators, Reproductive Hormone Modulators.

15. Urinary tract System: Diuretics, Antilithics, Urinary Tract Tonics, Final Chance For Questions! ) - Chance for final questions on Materia Medicica

When is Herbal ABC's:

Series 1 - The beginners class: Six Saturdays in fall 2007 - September 8th, September 22nd, October 6th, 20th, November 3rdt, 17th

Series 2: The Advanced class: Six Saturdays in spring 2008 - March 8th, 22nd, April 5th, 19th, May 3rd, May 17th, from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

What is the Cost of Herbal ABC's:

First Series: 6 Saturday classes $365-$425 sliding scale fee
Second Series: 6Saturday classes $365-$425 sliding scale fee

Discounts: Receive a 15% discount if you register two months in advance. Receive a 10% discount if you register one month in advance. Refunds Available up until one week prior to the class starting. There is a 15% surcharge on all refunds up until two weeks prior to the class when it changes to a 25% surcharge on all refunds.

Registration: To print out a registration form, click here "Herbal ABC's Registration"

 

Herbs By Body Systems - Module I

What you will learn in Herbs by Body Systems :
This course will examine methods to maintain health with the assistance of herbs and nutrition as well as lifestyles choices. The focus will be on medicinal herbs although nutrition will also be discussed. You will study each individual body system & how herbs affect that body system. In addition the most common health conditions that affect each body system will be discussed and how herbs can be used to restore health. This course will be set up in modules for easy learning. You will be able to take one or all modules. This is the first of the modules and will cover the digestive system from the mouth to the anus including mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, anus, as well as eyes, ears, nose and the urinary tract including the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. You will get a basic understanding of each body system prior to discussing health conditions commonly seen in these body systems and treatments for them. This module consists of six day classes that are offered on every other Saturday.

When is Herbs by Body Systems - Module I:
Spring of 2007 will be the next offering of the first session. Class meets six Saturdays in spring 2007 - March 10th, 24th, April 7th, 21st, May 5th, May 19th, .from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm


Herbs by Body Systems - Module I: Class Information
You will receive verbal and written information during the series. You will see examples of herbs or herbal products and view herbs in the garden if it is the appropriate time of year.


• Introduction to the course: What to expect from future classes, and suggested texts and studying tools. Bring questions and be ready to tell Sharol what you hope to learn from this class.

• You will receive basic information about the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, the urinary tract and eye, ear, nose and throat. After we know how each body system should work when healthy, we will examine some of the more common ailments of these body systems and the lifestyle changes necessary to assist a person with these ailments back to a state of health and the nutrients and herbs that can assist this process. The emphasis will be on herbs.

 

Herbs by Body Systems - Module I: Class Outline

Digestive System Health, Conditions That May Affect It & Herbs/Nutrition/Lifestyle Changes that Affect It:

You will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system. This will include everything from the lips to the anus. Specifically we will cover the anatomy & physiology of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines and anus. We will examine health conditions such as gum disease, canker sores, cold sores, thrush, cheilosis, bruxism, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, mononucleosis, reflux disease, esophagitis, hiatus hernia, dyspepsia, gastritis & peptic ulcers, pernicious anemia, diarrhea, constipation, gastroenteritis – including food poisoning & viral gastroenteritis, malabsorption syndromes such as celiac, crohn’s disease, ulceritive colitis, irritable bowel, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures.


Groups of herbs that will be included in the discussion are: Nutritives, Bitters, Carminatives, Laxatives, & Stool forming herbs, Vermifuges, Antihelmintics, Astringents, Vulneraries, Mucilaginous Herbs, Anti-inflammatories. They will be discussed in realtionship to how they support the gastrointestinal system and affect the health conditons we are discussing. Additionally we will discuss nutrition for these body systems and how the illnesses can be prevented.

 

Eye, Ears, Nose, Throat Health, & Conditions That May Affect Them& Herbs/Nutrition/Lifestyle Changes that Affect Them.

You will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the Eyes, Ears, and Nose and Larynx. We will examine health conditions such as tinitis (ringing in the ears), vertigo, acute and chronic earaches (external and internal), epistaxis (bleeding nose), rhinitis (nasal inflammation), sinusitis, laryngitis, styes, conjunctivitis, corneal lacerations and ulcerations, glaucoma, cataract and retinopathy.


Groups of herbs that will be included in the discussion are: Antioxidants, Anti-inflammatories, Antimicrobials, Astringents, and Vasodilators. They will be discussed in relationship to how they support the eye, ears and nose and affect the health conditions we are discussing. Additionally we will discuss nutrition for these body systems and how the illnesses can be prevented.

 

Urinary Tract System Health, & Conditions That May Affect It & Herbs/Nutrition/Lifestyle Changes that Affect It.

You will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the Urinary Tract System including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. We will examine herbs that support healthy function of these organs. After we know how they should work, we will examine some of the more common ailments of the urinary tract and the lifestyle changes necessary to assist a person with these ailments back to a state of health. The emphasis will be on herbs.


Some of the health conditions discussed in this body system will be incontinence, stones, acute and chronic kidney failure, urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis.


Groups of herbs that will be included in the discussion are: Diuretics, Antilithics, Urinary Tract Tonics, Antimicrobials, and Anti-inflammatories and kidney supportive herbs. They will be discussed in relationship to how they support the urinary tract system and affect the health conditions we are discussing. Additionally we will discuss nutrition for these body systems and how the illnesses can be prevented.

What is the Cost of Herbs By Body Systems - Module I:

First Module: 6 Saturday classes $365-$425 sliding scale fee

Discounts: Receive a 15% discount if you register two months in advance. Receive a 10% discount if you register one month in advance. Refunds available until one week prior to the class starting. There is a 15% surcharge on all refunds until two weeks prior to the class when it changes to a 25% surcharge on all refunds.

Registration: To print out a registration form, click here "Body Systems Registration"

 

Learning Your Herbal ABC's: to use the most important medicinal herbs known to herbalists and naturopathic physicians. This class is the second in a series. The first series is an introductory series, while this series is fro intermediate/advanced students. It can be taken by people new to herbs although it is more specific for the person wanting to get a more in depth understanding of the properties and actions of a variety of commonly used herbs. Appropriate for the intermediate person and many advanced persons. Click on "Herbal ABC's Registration"

NW Herb Fest - July 22 & 23, 2006 - A Magical Medicine Show: This week-end event is a premier gala occasion. The grand event will include a full week-end of herbal classes, herb walks and a variety of seasoned herbal teachers. There will be something for everyone at this event.

Details for this event can be found in the "July" classs section above.

 

Herb Garden Work Party: Come meet other herbal enthusiasts. Weed out herbs that are too thick and take herbs home to grow. There are always a wide variety of herbs to weed out. A few examples of what may be weeded are Valerian, Fennel, Mother wort, Skullcap, Peppermint, Strawberry, Lilac, Vervain, Datura, Red clover, Yarrow, Calendula, Saint John's wort, Elecampane, Arnica. You will need gloves. If you have a favorite digging tool, please bring it. We can provide tools also. If you are planning to take herbs home with you, please bring soil. We have pots available for you to plant your new herbs in but we do not have any soil. The soil in the garden needs to stay there. Bring a sack lunch if you want to join the rest of the group for a leisurely lunch. This event will be cancelled if the weather is bad. A few rain drops won't stop us but continual rain and/or a windy day will.

May 6th, 2006, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Bring a sack lunch)

There may be a second date scheduled depending on the weather and availability of plants after the first gathering.

 

Nine Day Intensive – August is Intensive Month - You choose from a 9 day schedule to take 1,2,3,4 or 9 days of classes in any order you like.To see the Intensive schedule, click here "Aug".


 

Classes For Health Care Practitioners

Common Herbs with side effects and drug interactions – ( 2 hr) - This class is offered on an as needed basis to lay people or practitioners by emailing Sharol or calling to set up a time for your group. 541-736-0164, class@herbaltransitions.com

Herbs covered will include Ginkgo, Licorice, Ephedra, kava, Saint John’s wort, and herbs with pyrrolizidine alkaloids such as Comfrey. When signing up for this class if you sign up one month in advance, you may request information on a particular herb to be covered in the class. This class is beneficial for all health care practitioners as well as anyone who sells herbs and is concerned about patient/customer welfare. Cost is $35.00 per person or $25.00 per person if received 10 days prior to the class. A group fee of $250.00 is charged for all who sign up as a group of 50 or less people.

Case History Discussion - Students bring case histories to class and we discuss the possible herbal approaches for their patient. Brief case history is given to class. We examine which herbs would be considered for the individual patient and why. Then we discuss forms of herbs to be given, formulations and dosages. Advanced questions about herbs are also entertained in this class. This can be set up as a one day, all week-end or consecutive evening class. Cost depends on set up of the class. For a one day class (10:00 - 4:30), cost is $75.00 per person or $60.00 per person if received one month prior to the event. For a week-end class (Sat-Sun 10:00 - 4:30), cost is $125.00 per person or $95.00 per person if received one month prior to the event. For 2.5 hour, nightly classes in modules of 5 classes, the cost is $165.00 or $33.00 per class. Payments made one month prior to class will receive a discount of $25.00 & pay only $140.00 for the module. Payments are fully refundable up until 2 weeks prior to class. Refunds minus a $30.00 processing fee are available during the 2 weeks prior to the course. (Check on work trade positions if you are short of cash.) class@herbaltransitions.com
If you are interested in being a part of this class, please email us with suggested dates for the class. class@herbaltransitions.com

Intensives On Sunday Night July 27, 2008 after the symposium: Michael Tierra and Christopher Hobbs will both offer a 3 hour intensive class separate from the rest of the symposium. These intensives will take place on Sunday night from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. You may attend these classes without attending the symposium or you may add them on as additional class. Send in the registration form in this brochure with the correct payment.

Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (B/I) - Michael Tierra, AHG, OMD:
This class will serve as an introduction to the history and methods of pulse diagnosis used in the the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine. Participants will be learn the six different positions on the radial artery of each writs and the corresponding TCM organs as well as references to their use in relation to Ayurvedic Tridosha. We will practice and learn to identify basic pulse qualities and their clinical significance as well as describe the 28 different TCM pulses and their meaning. Students will have the opportunity to practice pulse reading on each other with guidance by Dr. Michael Tierra. - 3 hours $50.00 (Sunday 26th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 :PM).

Building a Home or Clinic Pharmacy (B/I) - Christopher Hobbs:
This workshop will cover the basics of extraction, both home and commercial, also look at quality control issues, standardization, pros & cons of various forms of herbal products such as tinctures,
powdered extracts, syrups, glycerites. Will cover some basic chemistry apropos to herbal extraction. We will look at proper dose in various cultures. I will have samples to taste and discuss. Finally, how to make powdered extracts at home or on a small-scale basis. - 3 hours $50.00 (Sunday 27th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 :PM)

Click here to go to the NW Herb Fest Intensive Information above "Intensives at NW Herb Fest."



Apprenticeships

We have specific apprenticeships arranged or you can create your own apprenticeship. Email us with your request for an apprenticeship. Tell us what you want to learn and what type of trade or payment you want to make in exchange. Please be specific. Include the time you want to visit. How long you want to visit. What you want to learn. If you want to prepare your own meals or want them prepared for you. What type of work trade you want to provide or amount you want to pay for your private program. Camping is available with a hot shower and a roofed, outdoor kitchen. class@herbaltransitions.com

2008 Apprenticeships Available

Apprentices making soap

Apprentice cabin - sleeps two


Get Down & Get Dirty apprenticeship: Two positions this summer:

Starts May 1st and ends July 31st.
We give preference to apprentices who wish to be at the farm for longer periods of time, not to the first people who apply although order of application is also important.
These are trade positions. We also have some short-term intensives this summer for people with little time that want to learn a lot in a short time and pay for it. See our intensives section if this interests you.

"Get Down & Get Dirty" apprenticeship is for individuals who want to learn how to run a small farm that specializes in teaching people to grow and use herbs as well as care-take milking goats and chickens. This is for people who want to actually work on the farm and be an integral part of the farm, learning from the ground up. If you are interested in learning how to run a family farm involving growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, taking care of chickens and goats, preserving the food with drying, canning, fermenting, etc this is for you.You will be involved in daily work. This could entail, seeding, weeding, making compost, moving compost, compost tea, pruning trees, milking goats, making cheese, wine, tinctures, drying herbs, digging ditches, and a host of other activities. Let us know what you want to learn and tell us what skills you have to provide and how adept you are at those skills. See accommodations below for lodging. You will not have to pay anything, however you will be working in trade for learning. You will have farm fresh food available for your meals. We generally cook and eat lunch together as well as dinnner at times. You will be responsible to prepare all your meals on non-work days. You can leave the farm on these days to pursue outside activities if you wish. You will need your own transportation. There will be 5 days of work each week. Those days may be variable depending on the weather and needs of the farm. Summer is busy and you can expect to be working anywhere from 6-12 hours in a day. The reason the hours are so long is that you will be being taught as well as working during this period of time. It is too hard to separate out the "fun" activities from the "work" activities as they all flow into each other on a farm. We may go out to collect Hyssop and see that we need to also dig some weeds. This is how farm lfe is. See below for specific activities that take place by the month."Specifics By Month"


MEDICINAL HERBS: We specialize in training people to grow, aspect of herbalism it is important for you to know that we do not see patients at the farm as a general routine. You will need to get your clinical information through discussion and daily assigned readings if this interests you. Clinical information is not our daily focus but it can be weaved into our conversations and if you are here during classes offered you will be an assistant in the class and receive the full benefit of the class training.


Accommodations:
Accommodations are similar to camping in a very well cared for campground. It is best to bring all your own camp gear. There is a bathroom with a hot shower, a refrigerator and stove available. We additionally have a very nice small cabin that can be shared by two people.

Food:
You will be expected to be involved with, food collection, making meals and cleaning up after meals. Meals will be healthy and usually simple. Many of our students feel the meals are the best part of being here. You will usually need to provide for your own special snacks. There will alwasy be plenty of food available. Usually we will make lunch and sometimes dinner together but there are times when you will be on your own. On non-work days you will need to provide for your own meals with food provided.


Personal items & Eating utensils
:
You will need to provide your own linens, sleeping bag, tent, toiletries and any other personal items that you will require. The camp kitchen will be available at all times. Although the camp kitchen has some cookware, plates, utensils and washrags, please bring any cooking utensils or personal cooking items including food that you think you may need for snacks. If you wish to have a food processor etc in the camp kitchen, you will need to provide these fancier items. Sharol does not lend out her kitchen wares.


Miscellaneous:
We are open to both conventional and alternative beliefs and lifestyles, however we do expect apprentices to abide by the rules of the farm.

 

Daily activities:


Activities: Seeding, barn cleaning, making compost, make compost tea and apply it, transplanting, trimming bushes, trees, fruit trees, weeding garden, herbs, collecting food, herbs, processing of food and herbs, milking goats, making cheese & other milk prodcuts, making wine & beer, cleaning pond, feeding fish, care of chickens and goats, collecting eggs, mowing, weed whacking, general farm upkeep. Grape vine care, Blueberry care, etc. - will add to this when there is time. call with questions.

Breakfast: Possibilities include tea/coffee, oatmeal, tofu scramble, eggs, spelt toast, fruit.


Lunch: Possibilities include, tea, juice, fish, chicken, tofu, beans/rice, fresh vegetables, soups, casseroles etc – We do not usually have red meat available.

Dinner: Possibilities include, tea, juice, fish, chicken, tofu, beans/rice, fresh vegetables, soups, casseroles etc – We do not usually have red meat available.
Fun is encouraged and there will be time for drumming, chatting, hiking and playing in general. Bring musical instruments and games if you wish.


Rules: There are not many but the ones that exist must be adhered to.
No cigarettes or smoking tobacco (I can’t stand them, sorry). No drugs (due to legality), alcohol in moderation during your free time is acceptable, but not if it interferes with your learning process, other’s learning process, or causes discomfort for others in your presence. Please be respectful of others.


Limited room: Apprenticeshipss are limited, so sign up early. We want to know the following: Name, address, email, when you want to arrive and leave, what you want to learn in detail, references from past work experiences, or prior similar programs, skills that benefit a farm or office and the level of those skills, special work attributes as well as personal attributes. What is it about you that would makes us want to choose you? What have past co-workers said about you? Any thing else you want to share.
Call if you have questions. 541-736-0164 email class@herbaltransitions.com

This year our goats are taking a yar off from babies. There will be no milking until 09. We will purchase milk from a nearby organic goat farm to use for making cheese while you are here.

March
Bathing goats if warm and clipping hoofs
Weeding in herb beds and garden as well as orchard, berries
Creek clean up
Care of trees and berries – organic sprays – compost tea – finish trimming possibly
Transplanting of leeks, onions
Planting of new trees
Cleaning pond
Weed Whacking
Popular Bud picking
Last chance to dig up any roots needed for tea or other preps
Clean out bird boxes if not already cleaned
Fly catcher set up
Set up new hops and trellis
Planting of many seeds in trays
Mowing
Spread Boron in field and in garden/Orchard if not done
Barn Cleaning and compost making
Garden Bed Work
Add any new bed edgings, new beds, lay pathways
Set up new irrigation if not already up
Have Codling traps and apple maggot traps ready to go
Make new mason bee blocks if needed
Care for bees
New vines planted if ground ready
Slug picking
Set up pea supports
Edging
Look for Tent caterpillars
Consider getting baby buck or set up stud service for fall


April
Put out swings and garden furniture
Herbal ABC’s Class Continues
Bathing goats and clipping hoofs
Weeding in herb beds and garden as well as orchard, berries
Creek clean up
Care of trees – organic sprays – compost tea
Planting of some seeds in trays and garden
Transplanting
Barn Cleaning and compost making
Garden Bed Work
Collect Nettles for beer, tea, food
Dig up dahlias and transplant if needed
Rototilling if needed anywhere
Slug picking
Repot seedlings into 4 inch pots
Weeding party
Mowing
Relabel Herb Signs
Lay down fabric mulch
Check out timing of ashing of insects
Cleaning pond
Weed Whacking
Check for Carpenter Ants
Apple Maggot traps out at petal fall

May
Goat babies here
Herbal ABC’s Class Ends
Bathing goats and clipping hoofs
Weeding in herb beds and garden as well as orchard, berries
Creek clean up
Care of trees – organic sprays – compost tea
Planting of some seeds in garden
Start milking at end of month
Start making cheese
Transplanting
Barn Cleaning and compost making
Weeding party
Mowing
Pick Valerian Flowers for Biodynamic Group
Set up bean/pea supports
Cleaning pond
Weed Whacking
Ashing of insects if needed
Thin fruit on trees
All irrigation working to garden, orchard and herb beds
Collect Calendula flowers, rose petals, plantain leaves, comfrey leaves
Make Calendula succus
Beneficial Nematodes in garden
NW Herb Fest Work
Coddling Moth Traps out
Put out yellow sticky paper for cuke beetles
Food collection


June
Solstice Herb Walks
Milking and Cheese making
Bathing goats and clipping hoofs
Weeding in herb beds and garden as well as orchard, berries
Creek clean up
Planting of some seeds in garden
Barn Cleaning and compost making
Mowing
Cleaning pond
Weed Whacking
Make herbal oil for salve
Make Hypericum oil, beer, tincture as needed
Collect Seeds as Needed
Make Root Beer & Ginger ale for NW Herb Fest
NW Herb Fest Work
Seed Collecting as needed
Food collection
Garlic braiding
Collect flowers and leaves etc as needed
Building projects as needed

 

July
NW Herb Fest Work & August Intensive Work
Milking and Cheese making
Bathing goats and clipping hoofs
Weeding in herb beds and garden as well as orchard, berries
Planting of some seeds in garden
Barn Cleaning and compost making
Mowing
Cleaning pond
Weed Whacking
Seed Collecting as needed
Making jams and preserving foods if early year
Food collection
Freezer defrosting
Collect flowers and leaves etc as needed
NW Herb Fest

August
Milking and Cheese making
Bathing goats and clipping hoofs
Weeding in herb beds and garden
Barn Cleaning and compost making
Mowing
Cleaning pond
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