connect with the land and revel in the magic, medicine, and mystery of the plants.

Join Madeline Hoffman and Scarlett Callahan for an experiential, outdoor class series rooted in herbalism, animism, ritual, community connection, and food as medicine.

JOIN US ON THE LAND

: Sunday, July 26, from 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM @ Earthstar Farm in Boulder, CO

: Sunday, July 26, from 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM @ Earthstar Farm in Boulder, CO

Join the medicine picnic

 WHAT THE PLANTS GAVE BACK (TO ME).

This series stemmed from a deep, communal need for nourishment, for connection to self, to other, and to the land we inhabit.

In navigating my own journey through grief, loss, and healing from a chronic illness, I lost myself. It was by way of the plants, and the deep healing they offer, that I came back to my true essence.

During a crisis within my intimate community last summer, I brought forward medicines like wild rose-infused honey, lemon balm glycerite, and a calming herbal tea blend to tend to our shaken hearts and nervous systems. These offerings felt like second nature to me, but I realized that wasn't the case for many in my community. After working with these medicines, my friend Sean asked me to bring a series like this to form, & so began The Medicine Picnic.

The plants serve as a sacred green bridge, bringing us back into relationship with the land, and in turn, back into deeper inner-standing, compassion, and wholeness within ourselves.

This is my why... I believe that plant medicine is medicine for the people, and everyone deserves that homecoming.

THE MEDICINE PICNIC: HEART MEDICINE EDITION

Together in community, we’ll work with plant medicines, connecting us more deeply to the heart space, honoring both grief and love.

We’ll explore traditional uses of these medicines, as well as their spiritual, energetic, and healing properties, and make beautiful medicines. 

Learn plant allies, nourishment practices, and holistic remedies to help you move from a place of love during trying times.

Collectively, we are holding so much. Personally, you may be too. I’m presently stepping out of a deep grief portal, which makes this class all the more resonant.

This is an intentionally cultivated space to be witnessed, feel, express, sing, learn, & move through the full spectrum of emotions together, held by the plants and like-minded community.

we will explore: 

  • Experiential practices that take you from a state of disconnect to an empowered, grounded state of being

  • Working with heart medicines blooming at the farm presently

  • Herbalism: Medicine Making + Plant Spirit Communication 

  • Ritual and ceremony, in unison with the plants that help you come home to yourself

  • Ethical harvesting practices

  • Food-as-medicine & deliciously healing herbal fare 

WHO THIS SERIES IS FOR: 

This series is for you…

If you’re feeling the pull to come home to yourself, to the earth, & to a slower and more sacred way of being.

  • For anyone interested in plants, food as medicine, natural healing, or incorporating more herbal medicine into your life. It's for beginners on the plant path and seasoned herbalists alike.

  • For the gardeners, land tenders, space holders, sensitives, and spiritual seekers.

  • This offering is also beneficial for anyone navigating chronic illness or the messy middle who is ready to deepen their connection to their body and to the land. 

You don't need any experience with herbalism to be here, just curiosity and a willingness to open to the healing the earth invokes within us. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Create your own herbal apothecary of healing medicines, including herbal glycerites (alcohol-free tinctures), elixirs, flower essences, & more to enhance your well-being. 

  • Work with the subtle energies of the plant realm to build relationships that enrich the quality of your spirit & life.

  • Learn the medicinal, energetic, and spiritual uses of the heart medicines we will be working closely with, including Rose, Borage Flower, Linden, Hawthorn, Motherwort, & more.

  • All plants, take-home materials, and deliciously healing treats will be included! All food fare that is provided will be gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free <3 

Flow For Our Day Together:

11:00 AM
ARRIVAL & OPENING CIRCLE

Arrive at Earthstar Farm up Sunshine Canyon in Boulder, CO, and land in community to begin our day together.

11:30 AM-1:00 PM
PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE: Heart Medicine

Drop into the day with a plant spirit medicine class! Together we will experience flower essences, sacred plant brushings, and work with the subtle energies of blooming plants on the farm such as Motherwort, Borage, Lemon Balm, Tulsi, & more. 

1:00 PM-1:40 PM
NOURISHMENT & CONNECTION

Delight in culinary herbalism and food-as-medicine in practice! This will be lighter fare honoring each month’s theme. Think: nourishing herbal infusions, summer salads, delicious breads, herbal-infused honey, jams, pestos, soups, and treats.

Please bring your own additional food to stay satiated if you feel you need more. Compostable plates and utensils will be provided, but please bring your own if you feel so inclined.

1:45 PM-3:15 PM
MEDICINE MAKING & MATERIA MEDICA

Learn about the traditional, energetic, spiritual, and medicinal properties of our herbal features of the month in this medicine-making class. Participants will get hands-on experience creating a variety of herbal medicines including herbal glycerites, infused honeys, infused oils, & more.

3:20 PM-3:30 PM
CLOSING CIRCLE

Let’s honor our time together on this sacred land with intentional shares and goodbyes via our closing circle. Leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and inspired!

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER: 

Madeline is a certified herbalist and holistic health practitioner who supports people with chronic health conditions and mystery symptoms to heal naturally using food and herbs as medicine.

Drawing from her work as a local medicine maker, land tender, health coach, and herbal farmer at Earthstar Farm in Boulder, she teaches her community how to reclaim their health and reconnect with the wisdom of the plants and the greater web of the natural world we are inherently a part of.

After navigating deep-seated grief, chronic Lyme disease, and Epstein-Barr virus early on her path, she turned to the earth to restore her well-being.

These experiences became the catalyst for deepening her education in herbal medicine, nutrition, and holistic wellness, so she could help others come home to their body's innate ability to heal.

At the heart of Madeline's work is the core belief that the body can heal, no matter the circumstance, when met with compassionate care, devotion, and faith in the process. Since 2022, she has guided her local and virtual community back into wellness and wholeness through natural healing modalities. 

THE INVESTMENT

Details: Sunday, July 26, from 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM @ Earthstar Farm in Boulder, CO.

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$77 - $111

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime via email: madeline@wellfromwithin.org.

We hope to see you on the land soon!

  • If your GPS tries to take you on Linden Dr, please note that it goes through private property & you won’t be able to get through. Instead, use Mapleton Ave, which turns into Sunshine Canyon Dr. Please follow these directions to The StarHouse: https://www.thestarhouse.org/starhouse-directions

  •  Once you find yourself at the parking lot, turn towards the greenhouse dome. There's a road beneath the greenhouse dome that you will walk until you reach an entry gate with a welcoming "Earthstar Farm" sign.

  • Class will take place on an active herbal farm, fully immersed in the elements & all that comes with that! We will walk through the gardens, sit with the plants, commune, and nourish outdoors. 

    • Please come prepared for the weather and canyon environment by bringing a hat, sunglasses, clean sunscreen, closed-toed shoes, layers if needed for changing temperatures, and clean bug spray.

    • Bring whatever you need to feel comfortable. Whether that’s your favorite chair, blanket, herbal basket, or spritzer fan, all is welcome here. 

    • A notebook & writing utensil for note-taking in the gardens 

  • Each month we will prepare foods to share with the class in advance. This will be lighter fare, so please plan to bring extra food if you feel you need it and a water bottle with ample water!

    Compostable plates & utensils will be provided. BYO mug for tea if you’d like, but paper cups will be provided.

  • We offer flexible, sliding-scale pricing for this class series ranging from $77 to $111. Our hope is for this to be an accessible offering for anyone interested in joining us on the land.

    This rate ensures your teachers are paid fairly for their time/experience & covers the cost of all class materials, which are included in your ticket price.

    *We do accept refunds up to 3 days before the event!