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A six-month immersion in herbal remedy making, science, and nature connection.
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See the regular schedule for drop-in classes or check out the Winter of the Witch herbal remedy series, beginning October 25, 2026.
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Dates for Summer of the Witch 2027 will be posted soon.
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Back to our roots...
The art of herbal remedy making
This course is deeply hands-on. As you learn the language of plants, you will formulate and bottle your own remedies. By the final class, you will have curated a healing collection of organic, sustainably-harvested remedies to take home, from tinctures and infused bitters to soothing salves and immune-boosting syrups.
What you will create and carry home
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Water Medicine
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Tea and Tisane Formulation
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Summer Infusions and Decoctions
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Honey Medicine
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Herbal Simple Syrup and Gummies
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Electuaries: Ancient, honey-based pastes
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Vinegar Medicine
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Oxymels: fruit & vinegar-based tonics
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Vinegar around the home
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Alcohol (and Glycerine) Medicine
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Tinctures: Potent extracts for daily wellness
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Glycerites: a gentle healing approach
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Oil Medicine​
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Summer Salves: Protective balms for skin and spirit
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Elective skincare formulations: hydrosols or lotions
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Medicine of the Spirit
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Flower Essences: Capturing the subtle, energetic spirit of the bloom.
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Herbal aromatherapy: optional herbal inhalers or roll-ons
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Cooking with herbs, kitchen witchery, and such
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The wisdom & wellness of plants
A rooted, evidence-based study
During our gatherings, we will dive into the science that makes plants effective remedies and explore how specific plants interact with our unique body systems.
This course places a special emphasis on local and wild-crafted herbs native to our region. Whether you are a city dweller foraging in urban green spaces or a gardener cultivating your own backyard sanctuary, you will finish this course with a deep connection to the plants that are most accessible to you.
Our areas of focus
We will explore over 40+ medicinal herbs that:​
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build whole body health and support all body systems
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support the nervous system to help manage stress and bring ease into the spirit
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promote heart health, digestive wellness, and immune resilience
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sharpen concentration and cognitive focus
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Connection to nature
Restoring your spirit through the Earth
Connecting to nature and cultivating a relationship with the land around you is the best medicine. It is a transformative act that grounds us, quiets the mind, and reminds us that we are part of a living, breathing ecosystem.
Each time we meet, we will spend time outside throughout the day and engage in specific, nature-centered activities.
Practices
Nature Meditations and Plant Walks: Even the simplest walk through a garden, a yard, or a local trail allows us to experience so much. We will practice gentle, restorative techniques to tune into natural rhythms—perfect for beginners and often the highlight of the day.
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Nature Journaling: A slow-paced creative class with guest speaker Heidi Colburn on capturing the beauty of the wild. She teaches different techniques in the art of nature journaling.
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Botanical Sketching: Observe specific plants in their natural environment and tune into the subtleness of the plants the way a scientist might. You do not need to be an artist, you just need a curious mind!
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Plant Mandalas: A hands-on practice to cultivate presence, self-inquiry, and artistic expression.
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Nature-Inspired Crafts: Ethically collecting various seeds, nuts, and other natural artifacts allows us to create beautiful decorations in our homes without ordering goods manufactured and shipped from all over the world.
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Altar building: We will learn how to design altars that help you bring nature into your home in a meaningful way.
The
Rhythm of
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Our days are guided by the sun and the seasons. As the weather warms, we may shift our walks to the cool of the morning or seek the shade of the forest for our observations. This flexibility allows us to stay in tune with the natural world and the shifting patterns of the garden.
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9:00 am
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Herb Club: This is a quiet time for plant chats in the garden or observing wild plants currently growing and in bloom. For those choosing to dive deeper, you will have the opportunity to do a bit of homework each month and join in enriching our shared knowledge to help kickoff each Sunday. Learn more below.
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10:00 am
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Opening Circle & Centering: We transition our day as a community. Together, we’ll share a clearing sage and a brief session of gentle movement and breathwork—often held outside to ground ourselves in the morning air.
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10:30 am
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The Morning Apothecary: Time to get hands-on! This session blends foundational lecture with active remedy-making. We’ll dive into the science and the "how-to" of our botanical preparations.
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12:30 pm
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Midday Rest & Nourishment: Enjoy a break to recharge. You are welcome to picnic by our babbling brook or find a peaceful nook on the property. If you’d like to explore the area, local favorites like Fiddleheads Café and the Hancock Market are just a mile away.
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1:30 pm
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The Afternoon Formulation: Our second hands-on session focuses on deeper herbal exploration. We will continue our remedy-making and take a closer look at the specific healing benefits and applications of the herbs we are studying.
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3:30 pm
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Nature Immersion & Creative Flow: We close our day with a nature-based activity: plant meditation, botanical sketching, plant mandalas, a nature-based craft, etc.
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"You do not need a garden to have access to healing herbs and plants."
Is this journey for you?
Nature’s medicine is available to everyone—whether you have acres of backyard or live in the heart of the town. You do not need a garden to become a skilled herbalist.
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This course is designed for:
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The Curious Forager: Anyone eager to learn the "Herbalism of Place"—discovering the potent healing plants that grow wild and free right here in our region.
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The Nature Seeker: Those looking to slow down, quiet the noise, and cultivate a deeper, more intentional connection to the natural world.
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The Abundant Gardener: For those who already grow herbs and are looking for creative, time-tested techniques to harvest, preserve, and transform their summer bounty.
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The Aspiring Apothecary: Anyone interested in gaining the confidence to craft their own organic, sustainable remedies from scratch.
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The City Dweller: Those looking to connect more deeply to nature. You will be surprised how many medicinal plants grow in city parks, pop up through sidewalks and cracks in the pavement, etc.
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Dear Undercover Witches,
There is nothing witchier than throwing on a pair of old jeans and digging in the dirt, harvesting wild "weeds" in season, and turning them into herbal remedies. Being a witch can be even simpler - observing the birds at the feeder during winter, advocating for mandatory recycling in your workplace, or even admiring the wildflowers on your drive home from work. Being a witch is about honoring and communing with nature.
Connection to nature heals us, sustains us, and gives us purpose in life.
Undercover Witch is a belief that the everyday womyn can find a deeper connection to herself and the beautiful world around us. She does not have to look the part (no green face, warts, or all-black wardrobe required). She simply makes the time to pause and feel in tune with the world around her.
We all have a little bit of witch inside us - a yearning for her to come out and play with the plants, collect pine cones and rocks, or run hr hands along the bark of a unique looking tree. Your inner witch is curious and engaging. She listens, pauses, takes action, and gives back more than she takes.
For the moments when your inner witch wants to dive deep, I offer classes and daylong immersions where you can fully engage, learn how to craft remedies out of plants, and commune with nature in a more meaningful way (and I throw a bit of science in there too!) Come learn with me. I promise it is fun (I tell terrible jokes).
Your undercover witch guides you toward cultivating a relationship with nature that allows you to heal, and be healed, with the world around you. I encourage you to listen to her.
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xOm,
Jillian
The Undercover Witch
