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Schedule
Friday, April 24
11:00am – 1:00pm
Registration
Visit Vendor Village
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Opening Ceremony
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Adaptogens for Strength and Stamina – David Winston
Bringing Medicinal Mushrooms Into Your Diet – Olga Cotter
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Break
Visit Vendor Village
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Native American Influence on Eclectic Medicine – Matthew Wood
Creating a Woodland Medicine Garden – Laura Quesinberry
Plant Walk – Phyllis Light
6:00pm
Visit Vendor Village
Dinner (FOOD options)
Saturday, April 25
9:00am – 10:00am
Special Guest *TBA*
10:15am – 12:15pm
Southern Folk Medicine – Phyllis D. Light
The Healing Power of Stones – Donna Davenport Cox
Plant Walk – Matthew Wood
12:15pm – 1:30pm
Lunch Break (FOOD options)
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Medicines of the Soul: Ritual Uses of the Plants – David Winston
Plant Rescue and Relocation – Laura Quesinberry
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Break
Visit Vendor Village
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Specific Indications of Eastern Woodland Plants – Matthew Wood
Bringing Medicinal Mushrooms Into Your Diet – Olga Cotter
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Visit Vendor Village (until 7)
Dinner (FOOD options)
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Live Music with Wheeler!
Sunday, April 26
8:30am – 10:30am
Traditional Uses of Native Plants – Phyllis D. Light
The Healing Power of Stones – Donna Davenport Cox
Plant Walk – David Winston
10:30am – 11:00am
Break
Visit Vendor Village
11:00am – 1:00pm
Panel Discussion (topic to be determined) –
Phyllis D. Light, David Winston, Matthew Wood
1:00pm
Closing Ceremony
11:00am – 1:00pm
Registration
Visit Vendor Village
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Opening Ceremony
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Adaptogens for Strength and Stamina – David Winston
Bringing Medicinal Mushrooms Into Your Diet – Olga Cotter
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Break
Visit Vendor Village
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Native American Influence on Eclectic Medicine – Matthew Wood
Creating a Woodland Medicine Garden – Laura Quesinberry
Plant Walk – Phyllis Light
6:00pm
Visit Vendor Village
Dinner (FOOD options)
Saturday, April 25
9:00am – 10:00am
Special Guest *TBA*
10:15am – 12:15pm
Southern Folk Medicine – Phyllis D. Light
The Healing Power of Stones – Donna Davenport Cox
Plant Walk – Matthew Wood
12:15pm – 1:30pm
Lunch Break (FOOD options)
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Medicines of the Soul: Ritual Uses of the Plants – David Winston
Plant Rescue and Relocation – Laura Quesinberry
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Break
Visit Vendor Village
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Specific Indications of Eastern Woodland Plants – Matthew Wood
Bringing Medicinal Mushrooms Into Your Diet – Olga Cotter
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Visit Vendor Village (until 7)
Dinner (FOOD options)
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Live Music with Wheeler!
Sunday, April 26
8:30am – 10:30am
Traditional Uses of Native Plants – Phyllis D. Light
The Healing Power of Stones – Donna Davenport Cox
Plant Walk – David Winston
10:30am – 11:00am
Break
Visit Vendor Village
11:00am – 1:00pm
Panel Discussion (topic to be determined) –
Phyllis D. Light, David Winston, Matthew Wood
1:00pm
Closing Ceremony
Class Descriptions
ADAPTOGENS, HERBS FOR STRENGTH, STAMINA AND STRESS RELIEF - David Winston
In our modern world we live incredibly busy and stress filled lives. Chronic stress and the resultant elevation of stress hormones such as cortisol have been shown to be an initiator and cofactor for much of our chronic degenerative disease. In addition to stress reduction techniques, healthy relationships, a good diet and adequate sleep, another important factor for reducing stress and enhancing well-being is the use of adaptogenic herbs. In this class we discuss the definition of adaptogens, what is and is not an adaptogen, how these herbs work, the rational and effective clinical use of the different adaptogenic herbs, the unique qualities of each herb and how they can improve cognitive function, restore immune and endocrine balance and promote increased mental and physical well being.
Bringing Medicinal Mushrooms Into Your Diet - Olga Cotter
Join Olga in discussing the use of medicinal mushrooms in cooking. We will talk about the historic impact of eating wild and cultivated mushrooms, and how to cultivate mushrooms at home. The discussion will be followed by a cooking demonstration and tea tasting.
Creating a Woodland Medicine Garden – Laura Quesinberry
Ever wanted a woodland medicine garden of your own? If you like to grow your own medicine, your school needs a woodland garden, you just want to have the plants close to you, or maybe you wish to restore an area that is special then this class is for you! From habitat to plant partnerships, reading the land to micro-climates, propagation to sourcing plants, you'll learn everything you need to know about creating a Woodland Medicine Garden. Through this class you’ll gain skills and knowledge along with discovering unique ideas and creative approaches to growing. But, most of all you’ll leave with the confidence and inspiration to create a woodland medicine garden of your own.
The Healing Power of Stones -Donna Davenport Cox
People are usually drawn to stones and crystals initially because of the variety of colors and formations, but these “earth candies,” as Donna sometimes calls them, also have extraordinary healing powers. Each has its own ability for healing the mind, body, and/or spirit: some promote the flow of positive energy, some help to rid the body and mind of negativity. Some are helpful for physical healing, others offer emotional healing. Discover the healing powers of amethyst, citrine, garnet, clear quartz, rose quartz, obsidian, and so many more theDiscover some of the powers of how they may help you!
MEDICINE OF THE SOUL: The Ritual Use of Plants - David Winston
Herbs can be used not only as physical medicines, but ritual medicines as well. In this class we will explore the ceremonial use of herbs in various religions, indigenous and traditional cultures. Herbs have been used for millennia and are still used as incense, baths, ritual foods, amulets, teas, entheogens and paints to help grow our spirits, heal our souls, make congregations holy, improve our luck and protect us from malign influences. Often dismissed as superstition, the almost universal use of these spiritual medicines strongly suggests they offer real and powerful benefits especially in our crazy, confusing and anxiety producing world.
Native American Influence on Eclectic Medicine – Matthew Wood
(description coming soon)
Panel Discussion – Phyllis D. Light, David Winston, Matthew Wood
(description coming soon)
Plant Rescue and Relocation – Laura Quesinberry
(description coming soon)
Southern Folk Medicine - Phyllis D. Light
Traditional Southern Folk Medicine is the most widely acknowledged regional folk medicine in the United States and the only system, other than Native American, to have developed in this country. Its early development can be traced to influences from Greek or Galenic (humoral) medicine which prevailed in Europe at the time of settlement of this country, Native American plant use and knowledge, and the folk traditions of Africa and the British Isles. From these diverse cultures, a constitutional system emerged that is unique to the Southern United States.
Join Phyllis, a traditionally trained folk herbalist, for this wonderful introduction into the world of Southern Folk Medicine. She’ll talk about the Southern Blood Types (bitter/salty and sweet/sour), the four elements (fire/water and air/earth), and the blood qualities of high/low blood, thick/thin, fast/slow, and good/bad. And she also share healing stories from the Appalachian herbal tradition.
Specific Indications of Eastern Woodland Plants – Matthew Wood
(description coming soon)
Traditional Uses of Underutilized Native Plants - Phyllis D. Light
The Southern fields and forests are home several thousand species of plants many of which have medicinal value. Join Phyllis as she discusses several of her favorite underutilized herbs and their traditional uses. A few of the herbs include American ginseng, black walnut, blue vervain, sumac, poke, skullcap, cayenne, passionflower, and Solomon’s seal. Also included will be some unique uses of tree medicines such as dogwood, magnolia, redbud, sycamore, etc.).
In our modern world we live incredibly busy and stress filled lives. Chronic stress and the resultant elevation of stress hormones such as cortisol have been shown to be an initiator and cofactor for much of our chronic degenerative disease. In addition to stress reduction techniques, healthy relationships, a good diet and adequate sleep, another important factor for reducing stress and enhancing well-being is the use of adaptogenic herbs. In this class we discuss the definition of adaptogens, what is and is not an adaptogen, how these herbs work, the rational and effective clinical use of the different adaptogenic herbs, the unique qualities of each herb and how they can improve cognitive function, restore immune and endocrine balance and promote increased mental and physical well being.
Bringing Medicinal Mushrooms Into Your Diet - Olga Cotter
Join Olga in discussing the use of medicinal mushrooms in cooking. We will talk about the historic impact of eating wild and cultivated mushrooms, and how to cultivate mushrooms at home. The discussion will be followed by a cooking demonstration and tea tasting.
Creating a Woodland Medicine Garden – Laura Quesinberry
Ever wanted a woodland medicine garden of your own? If you like to grow your own medicine, your school needs a woodland garden, you just want to have the plants close to you, or maybe you wish to restore an area that is special then this class is for you! From habitat to plant partnerships, reading the land to micro-climates, propagation to sourcing plants, you'll learn everything you need to know about creating a Woodland Medicine Garden. Through this class you’ll gain skills and knowledge along with discovering unique ideas and creative approaches to growing. But, most of all you’ll leave with the confidence and inspiration to create a woodland medicine garden of your own.
The Healing Power of Stones -Donna Davenport Cox
People are usually drawn to stones and crystals initially because of the variety of colors and formations, but these “earth candies,” as Donna sometimes calls them, also have extraordinary healing powers. Each has its own ability for healing the mind, body, and/or spirit: some promote the flow of positive energy, some help to rid the body and mind of negativity. Some are helpful for physical healing, others offer emotional healing. Discover the healing powers of amethyst, citrine, garnet, clear quartz, rose quartz, obsidian, and so many more theDiscover some of the powers of how they may help you!
MEDICINE OF THE SOUL: The Ritual Use of Plants - David Winston
Herbs can be used not only as physical medicines, but ritual medicines as well. In this class we will explore the ceremonial use of herbs in various religions, indigenous and traditional cultures. Herbs have been used for millennia and are still used as incense, baths, ritual foods, amulets, teas, entheogens and paints to help grow our spirits, heal our souls, make congregations holy, improve our luck and protect us from malign influences. Often dismissed as superstition, the almost universal use of these spiritual medicines strongly suggests they offer real and powerful benefits especially in our crazy, confusing and anxiety producing world.
Native American Influence on Eclectic Medicine – Matthew Wood
(description coming soon)
Panel Discussion – Phyllis D. Light, David Winston, Matthew Wood
(description coming soon)
Plant Rescue and Relocation – Laura Quesinberry
(description coming soon)
Southern Folk Medicine - Phyllis D. Light
Traditional Southern Folk Medicine is the most widely acknowledged regional folk medicine in the United States and the only system, other than Native American, to have developed in this country. Its early development can be traced to influences from Greek or Galenic (humoral) medicine which prevailed in Europe at the time of settlement of this country, Native American plant use and knowledge, and the folk traditions of Africa and the British Isles. From these diverse cultures, a constitutional system emerged that is unique to the Southern United States.
Join Phyllis, a traditionally trained folk herbalist, for this wonderful introduction into the world of Southern Folk Medicine. She’ll talk about the Southern Blood Types (bitter/salty and sweet/sour), the four elements (fire/water and air/earth), and the blood qualities of high/low blood, thick/thin, fast/slow, and good/bad. And she also share healing stories from the Appalachian herbal tradition.
Specific Indications of Eastern Woodland Plants – Matthew Wood
(description coming soon)
Traditional Uses of Underutilized Native Plants - Phyllis D. Light
The Southern fields and forests are home several thousand species of plants many of which have medicinal value. Join Phyllis as she discusses several of her favorite underutilized herbs and their traditional uses. A few of the herbs include American ginseng, black walnut, blue vervain, sumac, poke, skullcap, cayenne, passionflower, and Solomon’s seal. Also included will be some unique uses of tree medicines such as dogwood, magnolia, redbud, sycamore, etc.).
