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The Elementary Herbalist
April 6, 2024
$125.00 – $525.00

Our flagship course, The Elementary Herbalist, is presented in 5 week sessions from April thru September. It is specifically geared toward teaching lay and beginning students the practical and real application of Western Herbalism.
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Held for 6 hrs a day one day a week, it offers participants a combination of hands on remedy making, wildcrafting (identifying and gathering in the wild) and knowledge of current scientific data supporting the use of the botanical remedies that we discuss.
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The class is taught by “systems”: immune, cardiac, respiratory, digestive and more. Students receive a manual with a reference guide for each herb, its application as well as suggested dose. When available, seeds are also shared with students to begin their own ‘remedy garden’.
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Classes are kept small (ideally 6 but no more than 10) so personalized attention is received. For the 2024 season all enrollees can sit in and repeat the class to refresh or ‘audit’ free of charge to make sure the knowledge has been imprinted
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Class sessions for 2024 are as follows
4/6/24 – 5/4/24
5/13/24 – 6/10/24
6/25/24 – 7/23/24
8/7/24 – 9/4/24
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Here’s what people are saying about The Elementary Herbalist Course:
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“I’m an RN and grew up with herbal remedies so I had some knowledge. This course really took me to the next level!” J.W
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“As one of Nancy’s early students, I can tell you I use what I have been taught. It is amazing the difference it has made in my wellbeing and the wellness of friends and family”. D.S
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“Absolutely Fantastic!, I have audited classes after taking them and learn even more!” M.K.
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“Nancy makes the information easy to understand – and so valuable. I was actually sad when the 5 weeks were over, I enjoyed it so much” J.E.
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Sign up and take advantage of early bird pricing until 12/31/23
Past Events
Understanding Common Heart Medications and their Herbal Counterparts
February 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmWalking the Wild Witch Hazel – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmHolistic Management of Chronic Pain
January 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCountry Christmas in the Barn
December 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmCrafts for Christmas in the Barn
November 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pmIntroduction to Iridology with Linda Tanner – Cancelled
October 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Fourth Installment of “The Elementary Herbalist”
October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmHerb Guild Meeting Discussion of “The Miracle Belly Button: Gate to body-Gate to Health
October 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmContra Dancing in the Barn with Bonfire Jam
October 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmElementary Herbalist – 3rd Installment with Focus on Herbal Remedies for Pain and Digestion
September 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmMeramec Valley Herb Guild: Joyce Henderson presents on Animal Health. WIN A FREE NIGHT IN THE BARNLOFT
September 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmDay 1 Elementary Herbalist
August 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmWellness Travels: Introduction to Homeopathy
August 22, 2025 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pmHolistic Eye Health – CANCELLED
August 20, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmDay 2 of the Elementary Herbalist: Handling respiratory and cardiac emergencies with botanicals
August 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmMeeting of the Meramec Valley Herb Guild
August 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmDay 1 of the Elementary Herbalist
July 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmHerbal Hacks for the Sensitive Soul Fee
June 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmSession II of The Elementary Herbalist begins
June 20, 2025Colleen Rabbitt Smith returns to do Forage and Feast
June 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmMeeting of the Meramec Valley Herbal Guild and Nettles Harvest
June 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPlant walk at Sacred Fire Farms
May 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMeramec Valley Herb Guild. Nancy Herold shares “Treating Cancer with the Joe Tippins Protocol.”
May 4, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmAnnual plant, herb and remedy sale at Sacred Fire Farms is joined by an herbal school open house
April 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFarm Spa with Colleen Rabbitt Smith and Nancy Herold
April 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMeramec Valley Herb Guild. Nancy Herold shares “Treating Cancer with the Joe Tippins Protocol.”
April 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmFour Missouri Mushrooms every one should know along with their medicinal properties
March 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmNancy performs acoustic originals and Irish Traditionals at Bourbon Cafe and Coffee Saloon
March 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmNancy performs acoustic originals and Irish Traditionals at Red Brick Antiques and More, Rosebud MO
March 15, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pmElizabeth Wilhem speaker for the Meramec Valley Herbal Guild
March 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Natural Healing Medicine Chest with Nancy Herold
February 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmYMCA Trout Lodge, Women’s Wellness Weekend Speaker Series
February 22, 2025THERAPEUTIC TOUCH CLASS with Nancy Herold
February 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmHelena Schuette – Herbal Remedies and Aromatherapy
February 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmDRAWING SALVE CLASS (A Make and Take Experience)
January 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmTHERAPEUTIC TOUCH CLASS
January 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmHerb Guild Speaker: Helena Schulte, an 87 year old herbalist shares her lifetime insights and hacks for healing practices.
January 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMaximizing Function of the Aging Brain with Nancy Herold
December 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmLearning about acupuncture and acupressure points with Dr Ike Bear
December 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmNO HERBAL GUILD MEETING
December 1, 2024Colleen Rabbitt Smith returns to offer some advanced herbal training: Understanding Tissue states and Energetic Signals for the optimum herbal remedy
November 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmBy Appointment – Naturopathic Physician Ike Bear Consultatons
November 3, 2024Muscle Testing Class with Elizabeth Freeman – 3 Part Series
November 1, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pmCommon Heart Medicines and their Herbal Counterparts
October 27, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmField First Aid: Managing Sepsis with Linda Tanner
October 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmUtilizing Nature’s Gifts for Fall Décor with Sheri Proskow
September 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm“Garbling Party”: Learning the best practices for preparing and storing dried herbs for long term use with Nancy Herold
September 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCanning and food preservation with Lisa Wegescheide
September 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMaking Jewelweed Salve for Poison Ivy
August 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
