Two action-packed days of meeting plants, learning wild medicines and foods, making medicine, and diving into the fundamentals of Western herbalism. Learn self-sufficiency in using plants to care for yourself and your family.
When: May17th &18th 2025 Time: 10 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $285 for both days $155 single day
Location: Wellspring Ranch Bayfield, CO
Register: www.botanicalstudiesinstitute.com
Facilitators:
Deb Swanson- Certified Clinical Herbalist, Deb Swanson LLC
Anna Marija Helt, Ph.D- Microbiologist, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Owner of Osadha Natural Health LC
Dr. Aaylah Wellspring ND- Naturopathic Doctor, Herbalist, CEO Wild Fed LLC, Wellspring Naturopathic Medicine LLC, CEO Botanical Studies Institute
This amazing group of women all come to the weekend with their unique gift and talents. Deb is the matriarch of the group she has been practicing herbalism for over 30 yrs. She brings her old school roots of clinical herbalism vibe to the table. Marija is the nerdy scientist meets herbalists and will blow your mind with her biochemical understanding of plant medicines. Aaylah is a Naturopathic doctor and brings a combination of heady knowledge and clinical experience with intuitive listening and
In this fun and informative weekend you will learn/explore:
• Herbal First Aid Lab
• Plant identification walk
• Medicine Making
• Food As Medicine
• Alchemical Roots of Herbal Medicine
• Plant Spirit Meditations with Sound Bath
Schedule: Saturday, May 17th 10-4:30pm
10-10:30am Orientation
10:30- 11:00am The Alchemical Roots of Herbal Medicine- Deb Swanson
11:00- 11:30pm How to make a flower essence- Deb Swanson
11:30-1pm Plant walk- All
1- 1:45pm Lunch
1:45-3:15pm Deep Dive into Yarrow - plant meditation, medicinal uses- All
3:15-4:30pm First Aid- steams, poultices, cold infusions, homeopathy- Deb Swanson, Dr. Anne Marija Helt
Sunday, May 18th 10-4:30 pm
10-11:30am Nervines for sleep, anxiety and depression- Dr. Aaylah Wellspring
11:30- 1:00am- Plant walk, Food as Medicine- using wild and cultivated medicinal herbs in your food (pesto, cold infusion with mallow- All
1:00-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Herbal Antivirals- Dr. Anne Marija Helt
2:30-3:30pm Herbs to support digestion and elimination- Dr. Aaylah Wellspring
3:30- 4:30pm Mystery Plant Meditation- All
Logistics
• We will be outside for both days, weather permitting. This is Colorado, so please be prepared for anything.
• Food - Students are responsible for their own meals
• Lodging - There is camping at nearby Vallecito Lake or Lemon Lake and in the greater area (Junction Creek in Durango, La Plata Canyon….). There are numerous motels/hotels/other lodging options in Bayfield and nearby Durango. Camping at the Wellspring is also an option. There are bathrooms and a wooded forest area for privacy and shade.
Location: Wellspring Ranch, Bayfield, CO (specific address will be given when you sign up)
*Schedule may change as weather permits Please register and make your payment by August 9th to hold your spot.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel your registration two or more weeks or more before the scheduled event, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within two weeks before the event, your registration you will be refunded the total amount minus the $50 materials fee.
Scholarships are available. Email Aaylah at drwellspringnd@gmail.com to inquire about this possibility.