Join Lesley Vernon, founder of Appalachian Alchemy, for a year-long exploration of herbalism, creativity, and traditional plant medicine. These immersive, hands-on sessions are designed for adults and held in a peaceful forest setting.
Each series is more than a lesson; it’s an experience gathering of seekers, healers, and nature lovers drawn to the sacred dance between plants and people. Walk away not just with knowledge, but with confidence, handcrafted remedies, and a rekindled bond with the Earth. Sessions run on different schedules, so you can register for one, two, or all three without time conflicts.
Whether you’re new to herbalism or deepening your practice, you’ll walk away with handcrafted remedies, hands-on experience, and a renewed bond with the plants around you.
The Herbalist’s Path: Walking with the Plants - located at Bent Tree Spring Farm in Jonesborough, TN
– April 27 – Spring Plant Walk
– June 14 – Summer Plant Walk
– September 6 – Fall Plant Walk
Creative Alchemy: The Art of Botany in Nature - located at Bent Tree Spring Farm in Jonesborough, TN
– August 16 – Flower Pressing 101
– August 30 – Cyanotype Printing
– September 27 – Eco-Printing
– October 11 – Natural Dyeing on Paper & Fabric
– October 18 – Leaf Printing on Hoodies
The Folk Herbalist’s Apothecary - located at Integrated Health Concepts in Bristol, TN
– September 6 – Fermented Herbal Tonics
– September 27 – Tinctures, Oxymels & Glycerites
– October 11 – Herbal Oils, Lotions & Salves
– October 18 – Infusions, Decoctions & Tea as Medicine
– November 8 – Elderberry, Cough & Medicinal Syrups
