Sacred Fire Farms

Colleen Rabbitt Smith returns to do Forage and Feast
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Sunday June 8, 2025 from 1 to 3:30: Colleen Rabbitt Smith returns to do Forage and Feast. Fee 39.00. Colleen is a woman of many talents, among which are herbalism and cooking. She combines these two with a trek into the forest here at the farm and a return to the barn where she is able to illustrate how seasonal botanicals can be made into a lovely feast. Limit: 15 people

Session II of The Elementary Herbalist begins
2025-06-20 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Friday June 20th, 2025: Session II of The Elementary Herbalist begins. Fee for just the first class: $125, Fee for all 5 classes: $499
Taught by Nancy Herold RN, BSN in her restored century old barn and event space, this course will provide all materials and supplies, including seeds participants can use to establish their own remedy garden. Students will: Learn how to make extracts (old time herbalists refer to them as tinctures), water extractions, as well as salves, syrups and infused oils (if taking the entire course). Understand considerations in using herbs with medicines and receive sources for determining dosage once remedies are made.

Herbal Hacks for the Sensitive Soul Fee
2025-06-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Sunday June 22, 2025. from 1 to 2:30 Herbal Hacks for the Sensitive Soul Fee $27.00. This class not only shares herbal hacks but homeopathy and exercises as we look at the physiology of the of the sensitive soul who finds themselves prone to overstimulation, anxiety, and desire to withdraw because its “just too people-ee out there”.

Day 1 of the Elementary Herbalist
2025-07-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Day 1 of The Elementary Herbalist
Onlv 8 spots available!
A hands on course designed to teach practical Herbals skills. Class size limited to 8 people to receive individualized attention
Day 1, is the pre-requisite to continuing the four week course. Many people find they can “jump start” their self study with this. For the first time we are offering this class individually for convenience of the participants.
In “Day 1′ students will:

Gain a functional knowledge of a number of helpful
botanicals as we walk the fields and visit the remedy gardens
Learn how to make extracts (old time herbalists refer to them as tinctures), and 3 kinds of water extracts
Understand considerations in using herbs with medicines
Receive sources for determining dosing
How to use botanical remedies to optimize the immune system and overall health

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday July 26, 2025
Fee $125, Includes all materials and a manual
The Jenkerson Barn at Sacred Fire Farms
call 573-732-5053
12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO 65441

Meeting of the Meramec Valley Herb Guild
2025-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Sunday August 3, 2025 from 1 to 3: Meeting of the Meramec Valley Herb Guild will be held in the Jenkerson Barn. Colleen Rabbit Smith will share info on microdosing with mushrooms for anxiety, depression, and other mood affectations. The meeting is free. Feel free to bring a snack to share, but its not necessary

Day 2 of the Elementary Herbalist: Handling respiratory and cardiac emergencies with botanicals
2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Saturday August 9, 2025 from 10 am to 4 pm: Day 2 of the Elementary Herbalist: Handling respiratory and cardiac emergencies with botanicals Fee $125:
This is essentially Day 2 of “The Elementary Herbalist” . and as we did for Day 1, we will feature a view of pertinent plants in the remedy garden and a brief plant walk. All materials are furnished including a manual. A farm to table meal will also be served.

Holistic Eye Health - CANCELLED
2025-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Well Wisdom Learning, Well Wisdom Learning, 200 W First Street, Suite 301 and 302, Farmington, MO, MO, 63640, United States
Wellness Travels: Wednesday August 20, 2025 from 5:30 to 7 pm: Holistic Eye Health, Fee $25 at Well Wisdom Learning, 200 W First Street, Suite 301 and 302. To register contact 573-315-1337. This talk will explore what has been beneficial to avoid cataracts, macular degeneration and poor night vision.

Wellness Travels: Introduction to Homeopathy
2025-08-22 06:30 - 19:30 | Lucky Dog Farms, Lucky Dog Farms 1501 Wilmer Road, Wentzville, MO, 63385, United States
Wellness Travels: Friday, August 22, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30: Introduction to Homeopathy. Contact venue for pricing. Lucky Dog Farms 1501 Wilmer Road, Wentzville MO. Contact them directly to register: 636-262-9971

Day 1 Elementary Herbalist
2025-08-30 10:00 - 16:00 | MO
“Day 1” is the pre-requisite to continuing the remaining of the 4 courses.. Many people find they can “jump start” their self study with this. For the first time this year we are offering this class individually for convenience of the participants. In “Day 1” students will receive information on optimizing the immune system

Gain a functional knowledge of a number of helpful botanicals as we walk the fields and visit the remedy gardens
Learn how to make fresh plant and dried plant extracts (old time herbalists refer to them as tinctures), and 3 kinds of water extracts
Understand considerations in using herbs with medicines
Receive sources for determining dosing
best practices for using herbs with prescriptions

A farm to table lunch is included or participants who have dietary issues may bring their own.

Meramec Valley Herb Guild: Joyce Henderson presents on Animal Health. WIN A FREE NIGHT IN THE BARNLOFT
2025-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Joyce Henderson will be presenting information on Applied Zoopharmacognosy. Joyce is the founder of “Lets Stay Together Pets” that facilitates fostering and feeding for pet families in transition. As an added bonus we will be raffling off a free night in the barn loft ($140.00 value) to help raise funds for this organization. As always we will net work and potluck afterwards. The guild meeting is free and open to all with an interest in natural medicine

Elementary Herbalist - 3rd Installment with Focus on Herbal Remedies for Pain and Digestion
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Day 2 was offered in August – In this 3rd session that deals with herbal management of acute and chronic pain as well as digestive issues, we once again theme the plants around these conditions.. This class only requires that you have had Day 1 as a pre-requisite. A farm to table lunch is served. Fee $125.Participants are welcome to bring their own food if dietary concerns are in place.

Contra Dancing in the Barn with Bonfire Jam
2025-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
We’re doing it again! Our annual barn dance and bonfire (weather permitting) are returning in October. We will dance and receive instruction from our favorite live callers, Jim Hemphill and Mariah Earthkeeper. Afterwards, weather permitting , we will enjoy a bonfire and music if guests would like to join in, $10they are welcome. This is an all ages event. We have reduced fees to $10.00 each and children 12 and under free. We will serve a couple of hearty soups and if attendees with to bring a snack to share it is appreciated but not necessary.

Herb Guild Meeting Discussion of "The Miracle Belly Button: Gate to body-Gate to Health
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
There are over 70,000 nerve endings in our navel. This book shared by Nancy Herold will look at how we can detox and fortify different organ systems with the application of different oils placed on the navel.This is a free event

The Fourth Installment of "The Elementary Herbalist"
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
If you have taken “Day 1” as the pre-requisite for this course, join us from 10 am to 4 pm in the barn to learn about remedies for the Nervous system and Liver. We will be making infused oils – particularly garlic mullein ear oil that participants can take home with them and have as a remedy for everything from swimmers ear to garden variety ear infections

Introduction to Iridology with Linda Tanner - Cancelled
2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Iridology is the study of the iris and its implications for assessing the health of our organs. and overall wellbeing. Beiieved to have utilized as far back as ancient Greece and ancient Egypt, a variety of studies have been published since. UPDATE :Due to the need for some minor repairs on our event space, we are post postponing this class – most likely for a date in 2026

Crafts for Christmas in the Barn
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Our annual “Crafts for Christmas” featuring local artisans is making its return! This is a great opportunity to support local artsists and crafters while getting a unique and hand crafted gift. Doors open at 11 and it goes to 4 pm. We will have a wide variety of crafts and gifts for all ages. Admission is free

Country Christmas in the Barn
2025-12-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
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Join us for an old fashioned Country Christmas complete with farm to table food, hot apple cider, live music and a wine sampling and dancing if you’re so inclined. Nancy Herold will be the opening act featuring her traditional celtic music then Cathy Harms.takes over with her amazing vocals and guitar. Our events frequently connect members of the community and leave guests feeling like they really came “home” to celebrate. Fee is $15 per person. Maximum 40 people

Holistic Management of Chronic Pain
2026-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | MO
In this comprehensive guide to managing pain holistically, Nancy Herold draws on her experience in homeopathy, herbalism, magnet therapy, infrared light therapy, supplementation as well as repurposing of other therapies like naltrexone.We discuss origins, pros and cons of traditional therapy like cortisone and pain relievers, and share success stories of things that work

Walking the Wild Witch Hazel
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Witch Hazel was one of the first botanicals that Nancy learned about while wildcrafting. It intrigued her that this seemed to be the only plant that regularly bloomed in winter along her creek. In this class we will go out into the woods, find some witch hazel blooms and return to the barn to learn how to process and utilize it for everything from fever blisters to varicose veins

Day 1 of the Elementary Herbalist
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Fire Farms, 12804 State Hwy W, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Our Flagship course “The Elementary Herbalist” resumes May 30 2026. We limit this to 8 people in order to give individualized attention to each attendee. This course offers hands on experience with 3 “make and take” remedies to give students a true hands-on experience. We offer our own manual with dosing resources. A farm to table lunch is served as part of the course.
