The Elemental Journey Around the Sun: Herbal Foundations Weekend 2

May 16–17, 2026 Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Ashland, Oregon

This second weekend of The Elemental Journey Around the Sun grounds students in the essential foundations of herbal medicine.

While the first weekend opens the elemental arc through Spring and the Wood element, this immersion focuses on building practical literacy — giving students the core frameworks needed to understand how herbs function within the body and within the greater patterns of nature.

Weekend Focus

- Foundations of herbal energetics - Introduction to botany and plant structure - Understanding herbal actions and classifications - How herbal flavors, actions, and energetics influence the body - Building a foundational materia medica - Developing a deeper relationship with plants through observation and experience

This weekend bridges philosophy and practice, helping students move beyond memorization into comprehension — learning not just what an herb does, but why.

As with all sessions in this program, learning unfolds through hands-on exploration, shared meals, dialogue, and immersion in land and apothecary spaces.

Who This Weekend Is For

- Beginners seeking a strong, grounded foundation - Practitioners refining their understanding of energetics - Herbalists wanting to integrate Taoist philosophy into practice - Anyone wishing to build deeper confidence in working with plants

This weekend may be attended as:

- Part of the full 9-month program, or - A standalone weekend intensive

Please note that single-weekend participants are entering a larger ongoing cohort and are invited to engage with presence and care.

What’s Included

- Two full days of instruction (9AM–9PM) - Hands-on plant study and experiential learning - Scratch-made farm-to-table lunches each day - Herbal tea and medicine bar - Immersion in Artemisia’s land, garden, and apothecary spaces

Registration Options

- Single Weekend Pass - 3-Weekend Bundle - Full 9-Month Enrollment

Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.