2024 SCHEDULE
We recommend registering early as space is limited.
Please register for only 1 class per time period.
WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE NOW
A weekend pass is a great way to get the best of Botanica!
Your pass includes 4 workshops (one at each time period), lunches for both days, and one ticket to the Three Leaf Farm Dinner Buffet.
A significant savings makes the Weekend Pass your best value.
Schedule Subject to Change
Saturday Workshops
10:00 am
Botanical Hair Care with Faith Rodgers
Come discover nourishing self care rituals to promote healthy and luxurious locks. We will learn to create simple, DIY organic hair care products that utilize the power of whole botanicals. We will mix up herbal infused hair rinses to strengthen the hair, and create plant-based dry shampoo that can be used to extend the time between washing. We’ll explore beautiful botanical hair oils and hair mists to nourish, reduce frizz, add shine and leave your hair feeling refreshed and smelling great. We will also mix up some soothing scalp treatments to exfoliate and address dry scalp and dandruff. Participants will take home recipes and detailed instructions as well as three custom creations made during the class.
Magical Herbalism: Folklore & Witchcraft with Sara Stewart Martinelli
People have long had intimate relationships with plants that transcend the everyday use into the realm of the spirit, weaving a rich tapestry of ancient practices and beliefs through centuries of human history. In this workshop led by Three Leaf Farm owner and lifelong green witch Sara Stewart Martinelli, the art of herbalism is intertwined with folklore and mysticism, passed down through generations by wise elders and cunning folk. Within these traditions lies a deep respect for the natural world and the spirits that dwell within it. From mandrake root to mugwort, herbs are imbued with mystical properties and symbolic meanings, used in potions, spells, and rituals to heal, protect, and divine the future.
Herbal Smoking Blends with Liz Faermark
Join clinical herbalist Liz Faermark for an exploration of herbal smoking blends. Learn about the ancient tradition of smoking herbs, and explore the poetic symbolism of fire and smoke. We will get acquainted with several herbs that are traditionally used for smoking, including some plants that are native to or naturalized in the mountain west! We will also discuss the craft of combining plants in smoking blends to achieve different desired outcomes. Whether you’re looking to wind down before bed, or share a moment of joy and uplift with your friends, there’s an herb (or likely a few) for you!
Earth Centered Healing with Plants & Spirit with Julia Lyons
Join Julia Lyons, local Folk Herbalist and Earth-Centered Healer, to dive into the oldest ways that humans have been healing on the earth: with the Plants & Spirit. Learn and experience: Plant brushings, breathing aromatic herbs, herbal spiritual baths/aspersions, working with sacred fire, and calling spirit forward with prayer. These tools and techniques are accessible to anyone with an open heart and mind!
Walking with Women with Patricia Kyritsi Howell
Join us on a guided women's herb walk to explore the abundant world of natural healing and botanical wonders. This special event will be led by experienced herbalist Patricia Kyritsi Howell, who will share her in-depth knowledge of various herbs and their benefits specifically tailored for women's health and well-being.
1:00 pm
Intro to Botanical Printing with Rachel Snow
Learn how to use the beauty of nature to create magical one of a kind flower dyed fabric! This method of dyeing is true "slow fashion" in that gathering your plants, preparing the fabric, laying out your design, tying your bundles, and patiently waiting for them to steam moves one out of an instant gratification state, and into a truly connected-to-nature mindset through each step of the process. This workshop is hands on and you will leave with your very own unique one of a kind botanically printed scarf.
Aromatics: Earth Remedies, Soul Reminders with Mindy Green
Plant essences are powerful healing agents that can reconnect our soul and balance our physical body. This lecture will focus on both herbs and essential oils that can bring us into equilibrium and create a deeper connection and discovery into our own healing path. Class will include discussion of how to incorporate both herbs and essential oils into healing formulations for body and soul.
Introduction to Intuitive Herbalism with Jessica Flowers
Unleash your natural connection to plants and harness their healing properties as you join herbalist Jessica Flowers in a deep dive into the world of herbal remedies guided by your own intuition. During this workshop, you will learn how to tap into your innate wisdom to select and utilize herbs for various purposes. From calming blends to invigorating teas, discover how to trust your instincts when working with different plants.
Secrets of the Strega: Italian Folk Herbalism and Magic with Laura Elvira Clemmons
Join Laura on a journey back to her ancestral roots and delve into the rich tradition of Italian folk herbalism and magic. As a first-generation Italian American woman, Laura invites you to discover the wisdom passed down through generations of her family. Learn the secrets of the Strega and explore the magical properties of herbs, rituals, and practices deeply rooted in her Italian family culture. Whether you're drawn to herbal remedies, folklore, or spiritual practices, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with your heritage and embrace the healing traditions of Italy and its evolution into Italian American traditions.
Plant Walk: Medicinal Plants of the Front Range with Brigitte Mars
Join well-known herbalist, Brigitte Mars, on an introductory walk through the wild areas of Three Leaf Farm along the banks of the Coal Creek as she gives an informative and entertaining discussion about the native plants of the front range in Colorado, and how they can be used both medicinally and as food.
Sunday Workshops
The 9 am and 10am workshops run concurrently. Please do not sign up for one at each time period.
9:00 am
Forest Bathing with Cat Pantaleo
Join Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Cat Pantaleo, for a deeply nourishing, exploratory, sensorial feast for the senses. Based on the Japanese practice, of Shinrin-yoku, it is much different than a hike or plant walk. Unlike a hike, a Forest Bathing Experience destination is inner calm, gratitude and healing through connection with the elements. It is a slow saunter, on and off trail, which consists of facilitated “invitations” that create opportunities to: Slow Down, Revive, Relax, Connect and Play. Unlike a plant walk with dissemination of information about flora and fauna, it is an experience of deep listening; of slowing down to the pace of the natural world so that we may attune ourselves to the quiet voices of the land. Each experience ends with a sharing of tea made from local plants/trees.
10:00 am
Rituals, Altars & Offerings for a Botanically Sacred Home with Malia Thompson
Tap into the Power of herbs and natural materials and bring abundance, joy, protection, and meaning into your home with simple and practical rituals. We will talk about the materials you will need, the timing of rituals, attunement, visualization, and enchantment of herbs (aligning the vibrations of your herbs to your needs). We will also discuss the creation and use of alters, sachets, teas and other infusions, oils, and incense to use in your rituals. Adding intention and ritual to everyday chores brings magic, meaning and simple joy into our lives.
Introduction to Ethnomycology with Shane Schoolman and Michael Burke Heim
Introduction to Ethnomycology is a comprehensive class designed to explore the fascinating intersection between human societies and fungi. Ethnomycology, the study of the relationship between people and fungi, encompasses a diverse range of topics including cultural practices, folklore, culinary traditions, medicinal uses, ecological roles, and the impact of fungi on human history and development. Throughout this class, students will delve into the rich tapestry of human-fungal interactions, gaining insights into the cultural, social, and scientific significance of fungi in various societies around the world, including current and future prospects.
Wicked Weeds: Making Peace with Invasive Plants with Willow Bish
Humans are the number one cause of the spread of non-native plants. Participants of this class will learn how these plants are spread, how they impact native ecosystems, and the different types of non-native plants. While some of these plants are extraordinarily detrimental to habitats they invade, others are not, and knowing the difference can impact how we interact with these plants. Many plants that are considered weeds have medicinal benefits. And while we should be encouraged to seek these plants for these benefits, we still have a responsibility to protect our native ecosystems from negative impacts from non-native plants. Examples of medicinal Intermountain West non-native plant species will be used throughout this class.
Wilderness Wonders: Natural First Aid & Djedi Survival Skills with Brigitte Mars
Welcome to our "Wilderness Wonders: Natural First Aid Class" with Brigitte Mars, where Band-Aids meet Mother Nature and boo-boos get a botanical boost! Join us for a crash course in nature's own emergency kit, where leaves double as bandages, and herbs come to the rescue faster than you can say "ouch!" Learn the art of treating bumps, bruises, and bug bites with a twist of wilderness wisdom and a pinch of herbal know-how. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer or just prone to kitchen mishaps, this class promises to turn you into a first aid hero with a natural flair. Pack your sense of adventure and let's heal the world one plant at a time!
Canvases by the Creek with Rebecca Lefebvre
Join Rebecca Lefebvre, Three Leaf Farm's artist-in-residence, for an inspiring outdoor painting class nestled on the bank of tranquil Coal Creek. Setting up our easels along the water, we'll immerse ourselves in nature and connect with the land. Participants will have the opportunity to paint the river as well as its neighboring flora. Whether you are a beginner looking to explore your creativity or an experienced artist seeking new inspiration, this class offers a unique setting to enjoy a moment of simple artistic expression.
1:00 pm
Introduction to Botanical Printing with Rachel Snow
Learn how to use the beauty of nature to create magical one of a kind flower dyed fabric! This method of dyeing is true "slow fashion" in that gathering your plants, preparing the fabric, laying out your design, tying your bundles, and patiently waiting for them to steam moves one out of an instant gratification state, and into a truly connected-to-nature mindset through each step of the process. This workshop is hands on and you will leave with your very own unique one of a kind botanically printed scarf.
From Appalachia with Love with Patricia Kyritsi Howell
The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to many herbs essential to modern herbalism. Join Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG) in this class that introduces you to five lesser-known but powerful herbs that belong in your herbal apothecary. All are available from commercial herb suppliers, and several can be grown in your garden, and all are sustainable sources of medicine. Expand your materia medica by learning to use Turtlehead, Chelone glabra, Stoneroot, Collinsonia canadensis, Yellowroot Xanthorhiza simplicissima and Boneset Eupatorium perforatum.
Herbal Distillation: Beginning Hydrosol Journey with Lauren Nichols-Sheffler
Experience the many virtues our aromatic plants have to offer us with a little materia medica and a whole lot of alchemy!
In this workshop, we will explore hydrosol and how it’s made through the art of distillation in an old-fashioned copper still. We will also explore why it’s fabulous for your skin, head to toe, and used in first aid situations.
Each attendee will take home a bottle of hydrosol after learning the process step by step and experiencing many varieties of medicinal hydrosols to enhance their skin care routine and home apothecary.
Making Hemp Topicals with Jessica Flowers
Join herbalist Jessica Flowers, founder of Moon Mother Hemp Company, to learn how hemp and phytocannabinoids work with the Endocannabinoid System. We will examine the basics of hemp and hemp topicals and create our own topical hemp skincare products.
Sacred Circles: Finding Relationship to Earth through Plants with Martin Ogle
How can symbols and art help us understand our world and each other? Join naturalist Martin Ogle, for a fascinating look at how symbols connected cultures around the world to the places on Earth from which they arose . . . including, and importantly, plants. Explore how ancient motifs – and the creation of our own symbols – can help us appreciate modern-day relationships between families, communities and Earth’s living systems