Upcoming events.
Winter Solstice Circle: Celebrating Darkness with Sarah Josey & Molly Lucinda
The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year followed by the sun’s “rebirth” or lengthening of the days. Many traditions across the globe have holidays that honor the light within the darkness, harnessing the power of the darkest time of the year to be able to find our own inner light.
Winter can also symbolize deep rest, reflection, and introspection. It is the time we turn inwards to our own needs and choose what we want to integrate within ourselves and bring forward into the new year.
In this circle we will be honoring the energy of the winter season as we learn to cultivate the wisdom of our own inner-winter and inner-light, and set our intentions for the new year ahead.
We will sit in circle, do a guided mediation, take part in a candle lighting ceremony, and open the circle for sacred sharing and space holding.
These circles offer opportunities to take part in a ritual gatherings to facilitate reverence and sacredness in our lives. They offer the perfect opportunity to come together, take a sacred pause and reflect on where we are and how we can support ourselves and each other during each season
Womyn & non-binary folx welcome.
Led by Sarah Josey @Wild.Soul.Circles and Molly Lucinda @Molly_Lucinda
Sarah Josey is the Founder and Owner of Golden Poppy as well as her side project Wild Soul Circles. She loves creating spaces for us modern humans to tap back into the rhythms and cycles of nature, to bring forward our wildness, to reconnect with our higher selves and our deeper callings while making meaningful connections with those around us.
Molly Lucinda is the owner & founder of Lucinda Luna. She has a background in retreat and event planning and a passion for nature and whole body wellness. Molly got her start in the retreat world over a decade ago and has been supporting women to co-create special experiences that help to foster connection and sacred spaces to heal. She’s incredibly passionate about creating community, learning and sharing about the magic of plants.
$30
Space is limited to 18. Sign up today to claim your spot.
Broom/Besom Making Workshop with River Mizell
Join us for hands-on crafting as we weave together natural fibers, intention, and seasonal spirit to create your very own whisk broom — a timeless tool for cleansing, grounding, and ritual.
In this workshop, you’ll learn traditional broom-making techniques using natural materials, while exploring the symbolic and energetic uses of whisk brooms — from altar cleansing and aura clearing to simple home blessings.
You’ll leave not only with a handcrafted broom infused with your own intention, but also with the knowledge of how to use it for both practical and spiritual purposes during the dark and reflective winter months.
All materials provided.
River Mizell is a lifelong maker and educator with a deep love for hands-on craft and community-centered learning. With a background in biology and conservation education, River brings a unique blend of creativity, precision, and curiosity to every project they teach. When they're not teaching, they're exploring traditional crafts, supporting families, and finding ways to connect people with meaningful, tactile experiences. In their broom-making class, River combines their love of crafting with their knack for making learning approachable, fun, and rewarding for makers of all levels.
$65
Space is limited to 15, please pre-register online.
Herbal Elixirs for Holiday Stress with Emilee Williams
The holidays can be joyful… but they can also leave our nervous systems feeling frazzled.
Join Emilee for a cozy, hands-on class where we’ll blend, sip, and stir our way back to calm using the power of plants.
You’ll learn about adaptogens and nervines — the herbs that help your body find balance during stressful seasons — and craft your own herbal elixir to take home.
We’ll chat about how these plants support the body through overwhelm and exhaustion, while bringing a little magic and ritual back to your self-care routine.
Think of it as your herbal reset before the new year — nourishing, grounding, and joyfully restorative.
Perfect for anyone who needs a breather, a creative outlet, and a little herbal alchemy to carry into winter.
$40
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
New Year Intention Journaling with Mary D'Agostino
Bring your journal and be ready to delve inward to connect and express the goals of your heart and soul.
We will embark on guided meditation, using oracle cards and the clear guidance of our inner Wise Selves to set our intentions for 2026. This is how we manifest that which is in alignment with our purpose, bring in healing, joy and whatsoever else you are needing most.
No journaling experience necessary. Mary will guide you on an inner journey, give journaling prompts and share insights.
The group experience is supportive, sacred and inspiring. You will leave with a connection to your inner guidance system and maybe a goal or two to see you through the months ahead.
Led by Mary D'Agostino. Mary is a Professional Intuitive, Spiritual Counselor, Psychic Medium, Astrologer, CRMT/P, Educator, Author, Artist and Ceremonialist. Combining these varied skills, Mary created Heart of Gaia Creative Healing Arts.
In service to the well-being of all.
You can find her online in a few places:
Instagram @maryldagostino
Substack: @marydagostino
Website: marydagostino.com
$22
Space is limited. Please pre-register online.
Herbal Broths for Immunity: Mushrooms, Minerals & More with Liz Faermark
This class will explore the basics of making different herbal broths, and the health benefits of the different savory, umami, and immune boosting herbs. We'll taste different veggies, mushrooms, herbs and culinary spices to understand their unique actions, and feel how they impact the body. Throw on your apron, and join clinical herbalist and nutritionist Liz Faermark for this class on kitchen herbalism for immune health! Participants will receive a handout summarizing the class's teachings.
$35
Space is limited. Please pre-register online.
Plant Oil Embodiment Circle with Andrea Sweeting
Join Andrea Sweeting for this dedicated gathering to land back in our bodies and weave connection through our community.Together we will work with a sacred plant oil blend to reconnect soul and body through the spiritual bridge of fragrance. Fragrance has been known throughout history, and across cultures, to attune the mind and body to a frequency of healing, receptivity, and divine guidance. This circle will be focused on rooting into the midwinter darkness, embracing the quiet, and dreaming up seeds to unfurl in the spring. We will discuss the plants in our oil blend, their spiritual history and gifts, followed by a meditation and anointing practice with our oil. We will also journal with an optional group share.
Andrea Sweeting is an intuitive guide and community healing facilitator who uses a combination of tarot, astrology, intuitive mediumship and mythology to help you gain insight into a deep wisdom that lives within. These various oracular traditions help us build a living relationship with our patterned cosmos. Her work helps bring soul and body back into conversation by strengthening our connection with the more than human world, and healing this disconnect within ourselves and our communities. You can find her on Instagram @dreaming_with_fire, or on her website www.dreamingwithfire.com.
$20
Space is limited. Please pre-register online.
Ancestral Medicine Circle: Awaken and Create Your Own Medicine with Beverly Castaneda
Together, we will remember who we are as living medicine, awakening to our words as medicine, opening the heart, and reconnecting with the universal love within us all.
We will also take time to ask and reflect on what we are creating in our lives through intention, awareness, and love.
Beverly is a spiritual guide of Oxlaju Ochoch Tzi'kin – The House of 13 Eagles –The School of Maya Cosmology & Cosmic Investigation, taught by Maya Spiritual Guide/Priest Nataline R. Cruz, recognized and supported by the Elder Don Miguel Angel Chiquin Yat & La Asociación de Pueblos Mayas para el Desarollo y la Productividad “Manuel TOT” (Asomaya).
Completed Kapuli 4 year apprenticeship with Strawberry Moon Energetics, Ancestral Healing & Sacred Teachings, LLC owned by Nataline R. Cruz.
Her mission is to support the awakening and liberation of humanity through deep spiritual healing—guiding each soul to remember their sacred origin, walk with the ancestors, embody their divine potential, and stand rooted in the heart of Mother Earth, the heart of the cosmos, and the truth of who we are.
She is a student of Shar Lee Master Linage holder of Tibetan Cranial Medicine. Beverly is a practitioner of Tibean Cranial medicine and continues to be a student of these teachings.
Beverly's Indigenous Ancestral roots is Ute, Diné, and Apache. As an Indigenous descendant of the original tribes of Colorado and Denver area, she is an Indigenous Relations Consultant. You can find her online at HummingBirdSacredSmoke.com or Instagram @beverlybcast1
$25
Space is limited. Please pre-register online.
Skin Healing with Bioregional Herbs with Liz Faermark
Come learn about herbs you can use internally to alleviate long standing chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis. And explore gorgeous herbs to use externally to keep skin soothed, nourished, and growing strong! Along the way, you’ll learn easy-to-digest information about the skin’s essential interconnected body systems: the GI tract, the liver, the nervous system, and our hormones. Mid to late winter is the perfect time to wildcraft a particular mountain west herb for the skin: cottonwood buds! We'll give a little extra special attention to this seasonal skin ally in late January, too. Enjoy samples of lots of different herbs, and learn about the best ways to use them. The tools to heal are right in your backyard, in the garden or off the trail.
$40
Space is limited. Please pre-register online.
Herbal Gifts from the Kitchen
It’s not too late! Come learn some simple techniques and herbal recipes to make your own hand-crafted herbal-infused holiday gifts.
We will be covering herbal-infused culinary oils, vinegars, and honey, herb and spice mixtures, syrups and some herby baked goods!
Go home with one gift made and a handful of fun recipes to create in your own kitchen.
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Teen Makers: Scrubs & Lotion Bar with Jaclyn and Genevieve
This beginner-friendly class invites teens (ages 12-18) to explore the art of creating herbal gifts for the people they love.
Together, we’ll learn about simple ingredients and practice the basic skills needed to craft thoughtful, functional, and heartfelt herbal creations that can be enjoyed in everyday life.
Each teen will leave with two beautifully gift-wrapped herbal products (sugar salt scrub and lotion bar), a handmade card, and the recipes to recreate their gifts again in the future.
Once you sign up, be on the lookout for an online questionnaire via email with an acknowledgment of in-person waiver signed day of class.
Led by staff herbalists Jaclyn Fenske and Genevieve Smith
$32
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Teen Makers: Herbal Tea & Lip Balm with Jaclyn and Genevieve
This beginner-friendly class invites teens (ages 12-18) to explore the art of creating herbal gifts for the people they love. Together, we’ll learn about simple ingredients and practice the basic skills needed to craft thoughtful, functional, and heartfelt herbal creations that can be enjoyed in everyday life. Each teen will leave with two beautifully gift-wrapped herbal products (herbal tea and lip balm), a handmade card, and the recipes to recreate their gifts again in the future. Once you sign up, be on the lookout for an online questionnaire via email with an acknowledgment of in-person waiver signed day of class.
Led by staff herbalists Jaclyn Fenske and Genevieve Smith
$32
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Medicine of the Pines with Kat Mackinnon
Discover the potent medicinal properties of the pine family plants of Colorado, and learn how to transform these evergreens into a range of healing preparations.
In this hands-on class, we will explore the traditional and modern uses of pines, spruces, and firs, focusing on their anti-inflammatory, respiratory-supporting, and immune-boosting qualities. We’ll discuss identification and harvesting techniques, and explore the different benefits of teas, tinctures, syrups, salves, essential oils, and resins.
Participants will help make and take home:
1 oz of syrup
1 oz of tincture
Join Registered Herbalist Kat Mackinnon in an evening of understanding of these evergreen allies and making some delicious medicine.
Bring a notebook!
$45
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Mini Makers: Herbal Tea & Herbal Coffee
This beginner-friendly class invites children (ages 6-12) to explore the art of creating herbal gifts for the people they love. Together, we’ll learn about simple ingredients and practice the basic skills needed to craft thoughtful, functional, and heartfelt herbal creations that can be enjoyed in everyday life. Each child will leave with two beautifully gift-wrapped herbal products (herbal tea and herbal coffee), a handmade card, and the recipes to recreate their gifts again in the future. Once you sign up, be on the lookout for an online questionnaire via email with an acknowledgment of in-person waiver signed day of class.
Led by staff herbalists Jaclyn Fenske and Genevieve Smith
$32
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Botanical Sweets and Herbal Treats with Kat MacKinnon @Kat_The_Herbalist
Sweeten your connection to herbs with this playful, hands-on class all about edible herbal delights.
We’ll explore the delicious world of herbal confections and beverages—from infused gummies and chocolates to nutrient dense energy balls, syrups, mocktails, and more. You’ll learn simple, approachable techniques for turning herbs into tasty creations that nourish the body and delight the senses.
We’ll discuss how to pair herbs for flavor and texture, as well as their for their medicinal effects, and cover both health-supportive and indulgent recipes that can easily be made at home. Expect plenty of sampling throughout the class, and you’ll leave with a collection of recipes, inspiration, and ideas to keep your herbal kitchen buzzing.
Perfect for herbal beginners and kitchen experimenters alike—no prior experience necessary!
$45
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Prayer Meditation: Calling In, Letting Go with Izzy Martens @yoga.humans
*This class is full*
Join us for an evening of deep presence and embodied intention. This powerful workshop is a guided meditation experience designed to help you connect inward, calling in higher purpose and wisdom from the collective consciousness, and offer gratitude through simple movement and prayer.
We'll begin in sacred silence, with grounding and breathwork to center the body and mind. From there, you’ll be invited to wear a blindfold (optional) and move through a 45-minute meditative practice. This moving prayer is simple yet profound: you'll use your body as a vessel to receive the wisdom of the universe and bow in reverence to the earth. The experience will close with time for reflection, integration, and a nourishing savasana.
This practice is open to all—no yoga or meditation experience is required. Participants can come from any background or belief system. Whether you are navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply longing to be in community, you are welcome in this circle.
What to bring:
Yoga mat
Blanket
Comfortable clothing for gentle movement
Provided: eye covering
Space is limited. Reserve your spot and step into this intentional space of listening, offering, and receiving.
About the FacilitatorIzzy Martens is a Fort Collins-based yoga and mindfulness teacher known for creating spaces of deep presence, intuition, and transformation. Through her platform Yoga Humans, she supports students and fellow teachers in cultivating meaningful, embodied practices that go beyond the mat.
With various trainings in yoga, facilitation and mindfulness meditation, Izzy weaves together movement, breath, and inner listening to help participants access their own inner wisdom. Her work is rooted in the belief that the body is a vessel for both receiving and offering—an altar for prayer, presence, and purpose.
$35
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Herbal Oils for Skincare
Join certified aromatherapist Leesa Balik for a nourishing class that brings together the wisdom of herbs and essential oils to support radiant, healthy skin. We’ll explore which plants best complement different skin types, and how to create your own infused oils for daily care.
Through hands-on practice, you’ll craft an infused oil tailored to your skin type and prepare a companion bottle of essential oils—concentrated plant medicine—that can be blended into your skincare routine again and again.
What you’ll receive: – Guidance on herbs and essential oils for a variety of skin types
– Practical experience in making infused oils and blending essential oils
– An infused oil made just for your skin type
– A concentrated essential oil blend to continue your skincare practice at home
$45
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Supporting your Child’s Immune System with Herbs with Genevieve Smith
With their open hearts and sensitive systems, children are naturally in tune with the rhythms of the earth. This innate connection makes them especially receptive to the gentle, nourishing power of herbal medicine. Herbs can offer comforting relief during times of illness and play a valuable role in supporting long-term vitality and resilience.
In this class, you’ll learn practical ways to strengthen your child’s immune system with the support of herbs. Together we will break down how the immune system works in simple terms and explore an array of herbs and their actions. You’ll gain knowledge of preparing teas, syrups, steams and tinctures, along with dosing tips, recipes and creative ways to administer. My hope is to build confidence in caregivers to support your child’s wellness through every season.
$30
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Essential Oils for Immunity with Leesa Balik
Join certified aromatherapist Leesa Balik for a hands-on exploration of essential oils that support resilience, balance, and everyday wellness. Together, we’ll learn how certain oils can help strengthen the immune system, ease stress, and promote whole-body health in simple, natural ways.
Through guided practice, you’ll craft your own set of supportive remedies—a 2 oz protective spray and three personal inhalers—to carry these benefits into your daily life.
What you’ll receive: – Knowledge of essential oils that boost immunity and calm stress
– Practical blending skills from a certified aromatherapist
– A 2 oz immune-support spray and three custom inhalers to take home
This class offers a grounded, interactive space to learn about the ancient practice of aromatherapy from Golden Poppy apothecary’s specialist.
$35
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Herbs for Athletes: Supporting Endurance, Recovery & Performance
Whether you hike, climb, bike, lift, swim, or play sports—this class is for you. Living an active life in Colorado means pushing your body to its limits, and the right herbs can help you go the distance.
Join Emilee, Herbalist and longtime fitness coach, for a class that bridges modern movement with plant medicine. You’ll learn about herbs that:
*Boost endurance and stamina
*Support muscle recovery and reduce inflammation
*Strengthen joints and connective tissue
*Nourish your nervous system to prevent burnout
We’ll discuss easy ways to incorporate these plants into your daily routine—whether through teas, tinctures, or food—and you’ll leave with practical knowledge to naturally enhance your performance, longevity, and recovery.
$25
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Introduction to Herbalism & Neurodiversity - VIRTUAL EVENT with Brynna Herbener
Join us for a gentle exploration of how herbs can nourish and support the unique rhythms of neurodivergent minds and bodies, with a focus on ADHD, Autism, and High Sensitivity. Guided by neurodivergent staff herbalist Brynna Herbener, this class offers a thoughtful, heart-centered approach to working with plant allies for greater balance and ease.
Together, we’ll explore:
~The body systems that may need extra care and the herbs that offer their steady, grounding support.
~ Flower essences and their affinity for high sensitivity, emotional balance, and nervous system harmony.
~Approaching herbalism through a neurodivergent lens—navigating executive dysfunction, perfectionism, and sensory sensitivities while cultivating a practice that feels accessible and nourishing.
~ Important considerations when combining herbs with common medications for ADHD and Autism.
This class is not about “fixing” or “curing” but rather embracing herbalism as a tool for self-care, resilience, and deepening your connection to nature’s wisdom.
Come as you are.
Taught by Golden Poppy Staff Herbalist, Brynna Herbener. Brynna is a Tarot reader and herbalist at Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary. She is highly sensitive, Autistic, and has ADHD. Her focuses in herbalism include ancestral healing + herbal practices, neurodivergence, sexuality, herbal mythology, flower essences, and plant spirit medicine. You can find her online at: https://brynnaherbener.wixsite.com/brynnaalicetarot
Class will be taught online via Zoom. Please pre-register online.
Beginning Medicine Making
Enjoy a morning of medicine making! Join Clinical Herbalist Julie Peachtree to learn the basic techniques for making herbal teas, decoctions, syrups, and tincture. This is a great place to start if you are new to herbalism and don't know where to begin, or are more experienced and want to put your knowledge into action. Learn vocabulary, equipment needed, a few basic recipes, and tips and tricks for how to make herbal medicine in your kitchen. Participants will make and get to take home herbal medicine. Gain the knowledge you need to begin building your own home apothecary.
Accessibility: Class will be held at the Golden Poppy classroom space. Private bathrooms available. Participants need to be able to climb a flight of stairs.
$40
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Ancestral Medicine: Awaken and Create Your Own Medicine with Beverly Castaneda
Together, we will remember who we are as living medicine, awakening to our words as medicine, opening the heart, and reconnecting with the universal love within us all.
We will also take time to ask and reflect on what we are creating in our lives through intention, awareness, and love.
Beverly is a spiritual guide of Oxlaju Ochoch Tzi'kin – The House of 13 Eagles –The School of Maya Cosmology & Cosmic Investigation, taught by Maya Spiritual Guide/Priest Nataline R. Cruz, recognized and supported by the Elder Don Miguel Angel Chiquin Yat & La Asociación de Pueblos Mayas para el Desarollo y la Productividad “Manuel TOT” (Asomaya).
Completed Kapuli 4 year apprenticeship with Strawberry Moon Energetics, Ancestral Healing & Sacred Teachings, LLC owned by Nataline R. Cruz.
Her mission is to support the awakening and liberation of humanity through deep spiritual healing—guiding each soul to remember their sacred origin, walk with the ancestors, embody their divine potential, and stand rooted in the heart of Mother Earth, the heart of the cosmos, and the truth of who we are.
She is a student of Shar Lee Master Linage holder of Tibetan Cranial Medicine. Beverly is a practitioner of Tibean Cranial medicine and continues to be a student of these teachings.
Beverly's Indigenous Ancestral roots is Ute, Diné, and Apache. As an Indigenous descendant of the original tribes of Colorado and Denver area, she is an Indigenous Relations Consultant. You can find her online at HummingBirdSacredSmoke.com or Instagram @beverlybcast1
$25
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Coil Basketry Workshop
Coil basketry as a method has been found throughout the world. From the bee skeps and mats of ancient Europe, to the pine needle baskets of the American West, to the sweetgrass containers of Africa. This global and cultural diversity mirrors the diversity of containers that can be made with this method.
In this hands-on class we’ll go into the materials particular to the Southwest, as well as collection, processing, and several styles of weave using coil basketry techniques. Along with your own hand made basket, you’ll go away with the principles to make everything from water tight rock boil baskets to tough as nails gathering containers.
Designed for the beginner to intermediate basket maker, come prepared to dive into some seriously fun and useful primal technology!
$85 (includes materials fee)
Get $20 off when you sign up for both basketry workshops!
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Botánica de los Muertos
Join clinical herbalist and ceremonialist Sofia Arana-Miranda for a special class that explores the roots, rituals, and plant traditions of Día de los Muertos.
Together, we’ll trace the deep Indigenous origins of this holiday and how it has emerged through syncretism, surviving centuries of cultural erasure to remain one of the most beloved and spiritually rich celebrations in Mexican tradition.
Through this lens, we’ll get to know a variety of herbs used in ancestral honoring, try different traditional recipes, and explore the art of building an altar at home. You'll leave with practical tools and creative inspiration for bringing this ritual into your own space, using herbs, flowers, food, and more!
What you’ll receive:– A deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context of Día de los Muertos
– Herbal allies and recipes for ancestral honoring and spiritual support
– Guidance for creating meaningful home altars and ofrendas
All are welcome!!! Whether you celebrate this holiday every year or are just beginning to learn, this class offers a beautiful way to ground in plant medicine and ancestral wisdom.
$35
Space is limited, please pre-register online. Led by guest teacher Sofia Arana-Miranda, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Cultural Educator, and Founder of Teyolia Herbal Cacao
“Hi, I’m Sofia! My work centers on reclaiming health and wellness through ritual, plants, and story. I draw from my roots in Mexican folk medicine, Western clinical herbalism, and ceremony to offer spaces of nourishment and connection.”
Learn more at teyoliacacao.com or @teyolia.sofia on Instagram.
Fire Cider Making Class
Join Clinical herbalist Brita Latona for this exploration of Fire Cider just in time for winter. Fire Cider is a Traditional Herbal remedy used to boost immune system function, aid in preventing cold/flus, stimulate good circulation, and aid in gentle digestion.
In this class we will learn the history of this traditional remedy, learn about the medicinal attributes and benefits of all of the ingredients and make our own batch of Fire Cider for the season!
This will be a hands on class with instruction on making this immune boosting blend, and each participant will leave with their own jar of fire cider.
$35
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Essential Oils for Immunity with Leesa Balik
Join certified aromatherapist Leesa Balik for a hands-on exploration of essential oils that support resilience, balance, and everyday wellness. Together, we’ll learn how certain oils can help strengthen the immune system, ease stress, and promote whole-body health in simple, natural ways.
Through guided practice, you’ll craft your own set of supportive remedies—a 2 oz protective spray and three personal inhalers—to carry these benefits into your daily life.
What you’ll receive:
– Knowledge of essential oils that boost immunity and calm stress – Practical blending skills from a certified aromatherapist
– A 2 oz immune-support spray and three custom inhalers to take home
This class offers a grounded, interactive space to learn about the ancient practice of aromatherapy from Golden Poppy apothecary’s specialist.
$35
Space is limited, please pre-register online
Immune Support From Your Kitchen
Come join herbalist Risa Hunter in discovering the power of everyday herbs and spices hiding in your kitchen to support your immune system! In this hands-on class we will explore common culinary herbs and spices such as garlic, sage, thyme, oregano (and more), their benefits, and different ways to prepare them to support yourself and your family through colds and flus. Learning how to use these herbs you have on hand is empowering and builds confidence to support yourself and your loved ones with simple, natural solutions that are so often in reach. This class is part lecture, part hands on medicine making. You will be making a medicinal herbal honey for you to take home and use when needed.
$35
Class space is limited. Please pre-register online.
Bioregional Herbs for Skin Healing with Herbalist Liz Faermark @TalkWildHerbs
Come learn about herbs you can use internally to alleviate long standing chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Explore gorgeous herbs to use externally to keep skin soothed, nourished, and growing strong!
Along the way, you’ll learn easy-to-digest information about the skin’s essential interconnected body systems: the GI tract, the liver, the nervous system, and our hormones.
Enjoy samples of lots of different herbs, and learn about the best ways to use them.
The tools to heal are right in your backyard, in the garden or off the trail.
$35
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Led by guest teacher Liz Faermark Certified Clinical Herbalist & Nutritionist of Talk Wild Herbs & Co-Steward of the Denver Herb Club
“Hi, I’m Liz! I’m a farmer turned medicine maker, turned clinical herbalist & herbal educator. My passion for herbal medicine is rooted in art and agency. Learn more about me here.”
Primal Fire Workshop with Kat Mackinnon
Come learn the ancient art of making fire from scratch - no matches, no lighters, just your hands, tools and a spark of determination!
In this hands-on class, we’ll explore two primal methods for creating fire, bow drill and hand drill. Whether you’re brand new to friction fire, or have dabbled before and want to deepen your skills, this class offers an accessible, supportive space to learn, practice, and connect with these timeless skills.
Along with teaching you the techniques for making fire, we’ll cover everything from material selection and how to build your own fire-making kits. You’ll have time to practice and play with a few techniques, and leave with an understanding of how to coax a coal from simple natural materials.
Come ready to get your hands dirty, and experience making fire through the old ways.
$50
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Fall Garden Harvest with Julie Peachtree
Join Herbalist and School Garden Coordinator in the garden as we enjoy the bounty of the year while preparing the winter garden. Harvest the garden abundance to take home and preserve for the winter months.
We will discuss the medicinal plants in the garden and a few simple ways to preserve the healing properties long after the garden has been put to bed.
Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you'd like. Bring bags, baskets, jars, whatever you have to bring home your goodies.
Class will be held at the La Familia/ The Family Center front gardens. Meet at the picnic table under the apple tree at 309 Hickory St. Bear left when entering the parking lot, following signs for La Familia/ The Family Center.
Ample free parking. Biking encouraged: turn right when the bike path meets Hickory and immediately right into the parking lot, bear left towards La Familia/ The Family Center. Bike racks available.
Accessibility: Class will be conducted in English. Must be able to walk on uneven ground (mulched pathways, dirt road), walk short distances, and climb a few steps. Private bathrooms available. Bring water and anything else you will need to be comfortable outside for the duration of the class.
$25
Space is limited, please pre-register online
Herbs for Pain and Tension with Kat Mackinnon
Join Certified Herbalist Kat Mackinnon for an in-depth class on working with local herbs to relieve pain.
Chronic and acute pain are some of the most common health complaints, both in herbal medicine and outside of it. In this class, we’ll explore herbal options for pain management, with a focus on the native medicinals growing in the Southwest in general and Colorado in particular. We'll be tasting the herbs and trying some topical remedies, as well as going over basic information on harvesting and making medicine. We’ll also discuss herb/drug interactions, as well as options for integrating herbs with other therapeutics, such as bodywork and nutrition.
$35
Space is limited, please pre-register online.
Mexican Meets Western Herbalism with Sofia Arana-Miranda @teyolia.sofia
Join clinical herbalist and ceremonialist Sofia Arana-Miranda for an evening of culture-bridging herbal wisdom.
In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the intersection of Mexican folk healing and Western herbalism. Learn about curanderismo, a living tradition of medicine rooted in ritual, plants, and spirit, and discover how its herbs and remedies align and differ from the more clinical Western approach to herbs.
We will also craft a beautiful bottle of herbal Agua Florida (a traditional cleansing cologne used in energetic healing and spiritual rituals) to take home and use in your own space or practice. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the traditions behind the plants, and how to respectfully integrate folk remedies into your own practice.
Whether you’re new to Mexican healing traditions or looking to deepen your understanding of cross-cultural herbalism, this class is a grounding, sensory-rich introduction to the medicine that lives in story, ritual, and relationship.
Participants will leave with:– A 2 oz bottle of handmade Agua Florida– A foundational understanding of curanderismo and herbal analogues– Inspiration for integrating ritual into daily plant practice
$35
All materials included
Space is limited, please pre-register online
Medicinal Trees and Shrubs Walk
Join herbalist Kat Mackinnon for a hands-on class about the edible and medicinal trees of the Front Range.
We’ll be learning about the buds, fruits, leaves, and barks that help with identifying these massive medicinal species. As we go we’ll talk about medicine making, ecology, caretaking techniques, mythology and other topics inspired in the moment by the plant people.
Autumn is the ultimate harvest time, so fruit sampling will probably happen too:)
Come connect with our herbal giants!
This class is rain or shine, so come with rain gear, layers, and sun protection.
$45
Space is limited, please pre-register online
Herbalism for the Creative Mind
Join herbalist Emilee Williams for a cozy, inspiring workshop where we explore how to unlock your creative flow and keep it alive.
We’ll talk about:
How creativity actually works in the brain & body
The nervous system’s role in getting “in the zone”
Herbs that support focus, imagination, and inspiration
How to weave these plants into your daily creative practice
This isn’t just theory, we’ll also do a few simple creative flow exercises together so you leave feeling lit up, inspired, and ready to bring your ideas to life.
Emilee Williams is a Certified Herbalist through CSCH, energetics coach, and a big believer that our most brilliant ideas come when our bodies feel supported and our minds feel safe to play. Her work blends herbalism, human design, and nervous system support to help you reconnect with yourself and your creative magic. You can find her on Instagram at @HerbsWithEmilee
If you’ve been feeling blocked, uninspired, or just want to deepen your relationship with plants as creative allies, this is for you.
$30
Class space is limited to 24. Please pre-register online
Ancestral Medicine Circle with CBG Hemp & Guided Meditation with Beverly Casteneda
You are invited into a healing space to experience the power of CBG hemp medicine through intentional touch and unwinding.
We will begin by applying an ancestral salve to the body, made with Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and CBG Hemp, allowing the plant to open pathways of release and balance.
From there, we will move into a guided meditation, grounding into the wisdom of the Mother Earth and awakening from within.
$45
Beverly is a spiritual guide of Oxlaju Ochoch Tzi'kin – The House of 13 Eagles –The School of Maya Cosmology & Cosmic Investigation, taught by Maya Spiritual Guide/Priest Nataline R. Cruz, recognized and supported by the Elder Don Miguel Angel Chiquin Yat & La Asociación de Pueblos Mayas para el Desarollo y la Productividad “Manuel TOT” (Asomaya).
Completed Kapuli 4 year apprenticeship with Strawberry Moon Energetics, Ancestral Healing & Sacred Teachings, LLC owned by Nataline R. Cruz.
Her mission is to support the awakening and liberation of humanity through deep spiritual healing—guiding each soul to remember their sacred origin, walk with the ancestors, embody their divine potential, and stand rooted in the heart of Mother Earth, the heart of the cosmos, and the truth of who we are.
She is a student of Shar Lee Master Linage holder of Tibetan Cranial Medicine. Beverly is a practitioner of Tibetan Cranial medicine and continues to be a student of these teachings.
Beverly's Indigenous Ancestral roots is Ute, Diné, and Apache. As an Indigenous descendant of the original tribes of Colorado and Denver area, she is an Indigenous Relations Consultant. You can find her online at HummingBirdSacredSmoke.com or Instagram @beverlybcast1
Class space is limited to 16. Please pre-register online.
Fall Equinox Circle: Embracing Change
The Fall Equinox is a time of equilibrium. It is the midpoint where the day and nights are equal and we begin the transition from more light into the darkness.
Autumn equinox represents the reflection and relaxation that comes after action, a time of soaking in the fruition of all that you planted and accomplished in your more “outward” spring and summer months.
In this circle we will be honoring the energy of the fall season as we learn to cultivate the wisdom of our own inner-fall and how to better embody a life that is cohesive to nature’s sacred seasons.
We will sit in circle, do a guided mediation, participate in a fire ritual to burn things we wish to release, offer plant brushings to clear away old energy, and open the circle for sacred sharing and space holding.
Women, Femme & non-binary folx welcome.
Led by Sarah Josey @Wild.Soul.Circles and Molly Lucinda @Molly_Lucinda
Sarah Josey is the Founder and Owner of Golden Poppy as well as her side project Wild Soul Circles. She loves creating spaces for us modern humans to tap back into the rhythms and cycles of nature, to bring forward our wildness, to reconnect with our higher selves and our deeper callings while making meaningful connections with those around us. These circles offer opportunities to take part in a ritual gatherings to facilitate reverence and sacredness in our lives. Please visit their respective pages to learn more about these circles and their differences.
Molly Lucinda is the owner & founder of Lucinda Luna. She has a background in retreat and event planning and a passion for nature and whole body wellness. Molly got her start in the retreat world over a decade ago and has been supporting women to co-create special experiences that help to foster connection and sacred spaces to heal. She’s incredibly passionate about creating community, learning and sharing about the magic of plants and her work supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs through Lucinda Luna.
Cost: $35
Class space is limited to 20. Please pre-register online
Restorative Aromatherapy and Yoga for the Fall Equinox
Join us for a nourishing evening that honors the turning of the seasons. As the light and dark come into balance on the Fall Equinox, we invite you to slow down, restore, and realign with the rhythms of nature.
This unique workshop blends the healing art of aromatherapy with the deeply grounding practice of restorative yoga. Guided by Staff Aromatherapist Leesa Balik, you’ll craft your own personalized aromatherapy spray, infused with botanicals that support balance, transition, and inner harmony. Then, Yoga Teacher Shawna Jackson will lead you through a restorative yoga practice designed to release tension, calm the nervous system, and invite presence as we move into the darker half of the year.
Come prepared to relax deeply, create something beautiful, and celebrate this moment of seasonal shift in community.
Hands-on adjustments and essential oils are offered during the yoga portion.
All levels are welcome. Mats and props will be provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
$45
Class space is limited to 12. Please pre-register online.
Introduction to Herbalism and Neurodiversity
Join us for a gentle exploration of how herbs can nourish and support the unique rhythms of neurodivergent minds and bodies. Guided by neurodivergent staff herbalist Brynna Herbener, this class offers a thoughtful, heart-centered approach to working with plant allies for greater balance and ease.
Together, we’ll explore:
~The body systems that may need extra care and the herbs that offer their steady, grounding support.
~ Flower essences and their affinity for high sensitivity, emotional balance, and nervous system harmony.
~Approaching herbalism through a neurodivergent lens—navigating executive dysfunction, perfectionism, and sensory sensitivities while cultivating a practice that feels accessible and nourishing.
~ Important considerations when combining herbs with common medications for ADHD and Autism.
This class is not about “fixing” or “curing” but rather embracing herbalism as a tool for self-care, resilience, and deepening your connection to nature’s wisdom.
Come as you are.
$25
Class space is limited to 12. Please pre-register online.