Collection: Seedkeepers 2025 Folk School Curriculum
Join Lesley Vernon, founder of Appalachian Alchemy and Resident Herbalist at Seedkeepers Forest School, 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—a 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.
All classes are held at Seedkeepers Forest School in Jonesborough, TN.
The Herbalist’s Path: Walking with the Plants
– April 12 – Spring Plant Walk
– June 14 – Summer Plant Walk
– September 6 – Fall Plant Walk
Creative Alchemy: The Art of Botany in Nature
– 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
– 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