The plants are stars on earth
They help you remember why you came here, bring clarity, and presence.
Plant Spirit Medicine/Herbalism School
Ceremony & Dietas
Ontario, Canada
Since 2017
Community Folk Herbalist
Year Two Herbalism mentorship 2027
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​ Gaia Hive Herbalism School
Year Two Community Folk Herbalist.
8 month hybrid program. In-person and online.
Coming 2027! Dates coming soon.
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*This course prepares you to work in your community,
or to deepen your knowledge of folk medicine
for yourself and loved ones.​
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Who You Become
*Confident in understanding healing plants
*Advanced medicine maker
*Learn how to safely recommend herbs to support others.
* In depth understanding of the body systems.
*Physiology and illness patterns.
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*This course is available to students who have completed Year One
or an equivalent in person herbalism training.
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Course Overview
The format is similar to year One.
Year two blends 4 in person weekends and 4 online.
Each weekend we will cover the elemental directions,
human body systems, spiritual and emotional energy.
We will cover specific illnesses,
herbs to strengthen and support. Students will craft
herbal formulas deepen their foundation through
ongoing study and practice.
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This course has a focus on folk herbalism and plant spirit medicine.
Each class is blend of talks, plant spirit journeys,
plant harvest, and self study at your home.
The focus is healing from a spiritual heart perspective.
It focuses on transformation, nourishment,
and common plant medicines.
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*After Year Two is completed you can apply for Year 3.​
Year three focuses on clinical study.
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Year Two Outline
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8 Weekends | May–December 2027
The first four are in person and the next 4 are online.
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Weekend One-
Opening circle & ceremony
Review of medicine making practices
Folk Herbalist foundations
Contraindications & safety considerations
Introduction to physiology & anatomy
Sit spot practice
-Springtime healing rituals
to implement in your practice
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Opening circle & ceremony
Water & Ancestor Drumming medicine
Summer solstice celebration
Plant Spirit Journeys
Fire ceremony
Water therapies
Visit Scandinavian Spa​​
Listening skills & space holding
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Weekend Three- Cardiovascular System
& Digestive System
Plant spirit journeys
Advanced medicine making & formulation skills
Heart & digestive system healing plants
Heart & digestive system holistic anatomy & physiology
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Weekend Four- Lymphatic & Musculoskeletal System
Plant Spirit Journeys
Medicine making & formulas
Lymphatic & musculoskeletal holistic anatomy & physiology
Healing plants for lymph & musculoskeletal systems
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Weekend Five-Nervous & Respiratory System
Plant spirit journeys
Medicine making & formulas
Nervines and adaptogens
Nervous system & respiratory holistic anatomy and physiology
Herbal medicine for the nerves and respiratory system
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​Weekend Six-Integumentary
& Sexual Health System
Plant Spirit Journeys
Medicine making and formulas
Tongue and fingernail analysis
Skin & sexual health holistic anatomy and physiology
Herbal medicine for the skin and sexual health
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Weekend Seven- Herbal Consultations
& Whole Person Healing
Herbal consultations and health intake
Guidelines for dosage, and outlines for healing sessions.
Your role as an herbalist.
Scope of practice & when to refer out.
Intertwine plant spirit medicine, intuition,
and holistic healing into your practice.
Prepare for clinical practice.
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Weekend Eight- Clinical practice
Case studies in community
Overview of the year
Visit the Scandinavian Spa
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What’s Included in Year Two
8 In-Person Teaching Days
8 Online days
In person: Saturdays & Sundays | 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Online: 9-11:30am & 1:30-4pm.
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​​All Medicine & Materials Included​
Each month you will be gently guided to connect
with a handful of plants and specific focus.
By knowing the plants personally you walk the talk.
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​ Overnight Options (Optional)
Camp, stay in the communal yurt, book an Airbnb, or go home.
Simple, rustic, flexible—your comfort and sovereignty are honored.
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Meals
You provide your own meals.
A simple outdoor kitchen is available.
Nepalese food can be ordered from a nearby restaurant.
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Location
Markdale, Ontario & online from your home
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🌿 Investment/Donation
$4100 + HST with deposit and payment plan
or donate in full $3700 $ +HST
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Ready to Step In?
Your registration begins with a short phone call to ensure this journey aligns.
This work doesn’t end when the program does.
It becomes part of how you live, heal, and serve.
A prayer for the next seven generations.
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Join Year Two!
I acknowledge that the Gaia Hive is on the Traditional Territory
of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. And further give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land.
May the work of the Gaia Hive be of service and a prayer to the next 7 generations.
