Mountain Medicine Circle & Day Retreat

Join herbalist and director of Equinox Center of Herbal Studies, Laura Cascardi, for a full day of mountain foraging, plant connection, and hands-on medicine making. We will begin the day by practicing ethical wildcrafting in the mountains, then gather in circle to create your own herbal medicine to take home.

This gathering in particular will be centered around grounding into the fall season. As the plants begin sending energy into their roots, so do we. Together we will learn how & what to harvest in the fall, as well as how to make medicine that will support our grounding & nourishment in the winter season to come.

At first glance of the winter landscape, it can seem like there isn’t much available to forage. During this gathering, we will highlight the plants that are here for us at any time of the year, as we harvest & make medicine with these precious cold season plant allies. As we journey deeper into the winter season, a time of rest & deep nourishment, we will learn how to use cold weather plants for the purpose of enriching & supporting our bodies, minds, & spirits.

This retreat is an invitation to deepen your relationship with the herbs by learning how to listen, harvest with respect, and honor the plants within their living ecosystems. Through plant journeys, songs, and shared hands-on practice, we will explore the foundations of basic medicine making in a way that is rooted, joyful, and accessible. This is a very special immersive & ceremonial event!

All supplies will be provided, along with a delicious and healthy gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free lunch, with meat available on the side. This experience is valued at $300. In keeping with our commitment to accessibility and equity within the herbal community, we are offering it at a sliding scale of $100–$300.

This all-day adventure will take place approximately one hour from Fort Collins; directions will be shared closer to the event date. Class will be held on Friday December 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Transportation will not be provided, but we are happy to help connect participants who would like to carpool or who do not have access to their own vehicle. Space is limited, please register below!