10 AM - Magical Herbalism: Exploring Plant Spirit, Ritual, and Folklore with Sara Stewart Martinelli

10 AM - Magical Herbalism: Exploring Plant Spirit, Ritual, and Folklore with Sara Stewart Martinelli

$50.00

Saturday June 21, 10 am

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Throughout history, people have formed deep, sacred connections with plants—relationships that extend beyond everyday use into the realm of spirit and magic. Centuries of working with plants as medicine and food have revealed their energetic qualities, giving rise to rich folklore and stories of their mystical properties.

In this workshop, participants will explore the practice of magical herbalism and how herbs, flowers, roots, and seeds have been used in rituals to promote spiritual connection with the divine. The journey begins with a discussion of familiar herbs, uncovering their history, traditional uses, and magical folklore. A guided meditation will help participants attune to the spirit of the plants, opening their senses to the wisdom of nature.

Participants will then create their own herbal charm, choosing herbs with intention and learning their symbolic meanings. The experience concludes with a small ritual to purify and charge the charm, providing hands-on experience with the basics of ritual practice and the art of creating sacred space.

Sara Stewart Martinelli

Sara is an herbalist, CEO of The Boulder Tea Company, and owner of Three Leaf Farm, a small urban organic farm, botanical sanctuary, and education center. She graduated from the University of Colorado in 1991 with a degree in Anthropology, with emphasis on nutrition and culture. Learning how different foods become integral in the development of society, religion, and culture led Sara to explore the historic uses of herbs and their folkloric meanings. After university, Sara attended from The Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies in Boulder, Colorado. Sara, with her husband, also owns a number of Boulder area restaurants, including the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant, The Chautauqua Dining Hall, The Huckleberry, and Zucca. Sara is the creator of the Botanica Festival, teaches numerous workshops on both medicinal and spiritual uses of herbs throughout the year, and has written many published articles about herbal health and wellness.