Summer in the Pacific Northwest is a Green Surge, a time when the earth’s vitality is at its absolute peak. For the herbalist, this isn’t just a season; it’s a calling to the field. Our 3-Day Summer Intensive is designed as a total immersion into three distinct ecosystems, moving from the salt-sprayed shores of Camano Island to the cool, mossy banks of the Snoqualmie, and finally into the sun-drenched, resinous air of Blewett Pass.

The Power of Two Instructors: When Suzanne and Heather join forces, you benefit from their combined decades of experience living and working with the plants of the Pacific Northwest. As expert storytellers and seasoned field guides, they weave materia medica with practical lifestyle strategies, bringing the history and health benefits of every plant to life.

Having both mentors in the field ensures you receive direct, hands-on guidance from the beach to the mountains. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned student, this pairing means you have constant access to two lifelong herbalists ready to answer your questions and ensure every lesson is rooted in practical, joyful living.

Itinerary

Curriculum Sneak Peek!

Friday, June 12th (9 am – 5 pm)
Beauty on the Beach (Camano Island)

Coastal renewal. We gather the gifts of the Salish Sea to cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin, our primary barrier and largest organ of elimination.

• Seaweed & Salt Soap Bar: Seaweed is a mineral powerhouse. We’ll use it in a cold-process soap to detoxify and provide a mineral-rich, skin-softening lather.

• Rose & Yarrow Toner: Rose cools the heat of inflammation and heals the spirit, while Yarrow acts as a brilliant astringent to tighten pores and soothe irritation.

• Mugwort Bath Salts: Mugwort is the traveler’s herb. It moves stagnant energy, eases sore muscles, and opens the door to insightful dreams.

• Seaweed Facials: Pure hydration. Seaweed mucilage plumps the skin and pulls out impurities while feeding the dermis essential trace minerals.