Graduation ceremony for bright spirits of 2007 Apprenticeship.

It feels great to be learning what our ancestors knew and to share a loving connection with the plants and the earth. It is a blessing! L.

I absolutely loved the apprenticeship.  It played such a wonderful role in my life over the past six months and I am continually inspired to learn and do more.  L.P.

The apprenticeship was a reawakening to learning for me.  I feel empowered by my knowledge of plant medicine to manage not only my own health better, but the health of my community and of the Earth as well.  Thank you, Kris & Tammi.   S.C.

Tina makes smudge sticks with white sage harvested from our medicine wheel; white sage (right).

Herbal oils infusing in the summer sun in the medicine wheel.

Pomona, goddess of fertility, graces the spring flower bed.

Being with Tammi & Kris, and other participants, on their beautiful land was enchanting.  The beauty of nature mixed with their deep level of intimate caring and lots of fun made the experience incredibly special.  When I see photos of the 6 months we all spent together, I’m reminded of the connections we made with ourselves and each other and it makes my heart full. This is an experience I will always hold with delight and much gratitude.  L.S.

The apprenticeship was a loving, gentle & well-organized way to be introduced to the green world.  I particularly liked learning the basic physiology of various body systems and the plants associated with them…Very well integrated with other activities such as sitting with plants, harvesting and making medicine. R.D.

Making flower essences

Rebekkah drumming at fire circle

This was one of the best educational experiences of my life. It had the perfect balance of exploration & focus, of receptivity & creation,   & of dreaming and doing. After the program,      I felt the ability to be in deeper & truer relationship to the plants around me and I feel nourished and supported by that relationship every single day.  Thank you, Heartstone!    M.R.

Abby & Matt discover a fawn while wandering to morning “sit spot”.

Shirley & Lisa during lecture in the yurt.

The Heartstone Apprenticeship was the answer to a long time dream…to be knowledgeable about and have an intimate relationship with the plant world. Every weekend …I came home refreshed and well nourished in body and spirit. I learned about plant medicine and how to use it in everyday life.  J. d'E.

Laurie demonstrates astringency!