Description

What can plants teach us about living and letting go? I am offering ongoing workshops featuring different medicinal plants that remind us of the human-plant relationships we co-evolved with.

​

After the first frost, Valerian shifts into its dormant state, concentrating valerenic acid and GABA into its roots while the leaves die back. Valerian is a common sleep aid because when we ingest the roots, we feel relaxed. Valerian shows us how to embrace the process of wintering, anchoring into our roots and orienting ourselves to a slower time characterized by rest, recovery, and dreaming.

​

We will gather on the New Moon at Earthstar Farms, located at the StarHouse, weather pending. We have a backup location in Boulder, CO.

Maximum 8 people.

 

An afternoon to

-Meet Valerian & connect with its medicine for sleep

-Make tincture & tea to bring with you into winter

-Explore longer nights, rest, & dreaming

-Welcome the seasonal darkness

 

Agenda:

-We will flow between group and individual connection, including a mindfulness "sit" with Valerian.

-Discussions on the life cycle and medicine of Valerian; reflections on how we, too, can turn inward toward winter.

-Harvesting Valerian root, preparing tea and tincture.

-Welcoming the darkness as the afternoon turns to evening.

*Bring a journal and pen to take notes and write insights.

 

I am partnering with Earthstar Farms for this event. In offering this 3-hour event, we ask for your contribution of $50 - $100. Pay what you can. Scholarships available, please reach out at kelsey@groundwatertherapy.com

​

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcoming-the-night-a-valerian-root-workshop-for-winter-tickets-1998019038730?aff=oddtdtcreator

​

For any inquiries, you may contact me or email me at kelsey@groundwatertherapy.com