Heirloom Springs® Herbalism Retreat

 Herbal Wisdom & Equinox Energy: A Journey of Healing & Balance

Fall Equinox // September 19 - 21, 2025

Join Us for a Sacred Herbalism Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains

As the season's vibrant colors shift and we approach the September Equinox, a time of balance and renewal, we invite you to join us for a transformative herbalism retreat nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

 "Herbal Wisdom & Equinox Energy: A Journey of Healing & Balance"

During this sacred retreat, we will connect deeply with the ancient wisdom of plants, the rhythms of the Earth, and the unique energy of the Equinox. Our time together will include:

 Herbal Workshops & Foraging Excursions – Learn about the plants native to the Blue Ridge Mountains and their healing properties.

 Ceremonial Circles & Meditation – Align with the energies of the Equinox, balancing light and dark and finding harmony within.

 Wildcrafting & Medicine Making – Create your own herbal tinctures, salves, and teas from the plants you harvest during our excursions.

 Fire Circles & Rituals – Honor the turning of the seasons with rituals designed to inspire reflection, growth, and renewal.

 Nature Walks & Forest Therapy – Immerse yourself in the peace and wisdom of the forest.

Whether you are new to herbalism or have a deep knowledge of the craft, this retreat offers something for everyone—an opportunity to deepen your connection with nature, tap into the healing power of plants, and experience the profound energy of the Equinox in one of the most magical places on Earth.

This retreat is more than just a learning experience; it's a journey of self-discovery, growth, and connection with like-minded souls. You will leave with new skills and knowledge and a sense of balance and harmony that will stay with you long after the retreat ends.

Spots are limited, so don't wait! Reserve your place today and enter a transformative experience.

We can't wait to share this incredible experience with you in the heart of the mountains!

With love and herbal blessings,

Rachael & Kat


The retreat setting at Heirloom Springs offers a serene backdrop perfect for exploration and learning. Participants will engage in activities that blend ancient herbal wisdom with modern insights, including crafting a culinary and medicinal garden and exploring the medicinal properties of common kitchen spices. The retreat experience is designed to nurture the body and mind, featuring morning hikes, yoga sessions in the forest, Pilates in the barn, and farm-to-table meals prepared with locally sourced, herbaceous ingredients. As attendees immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings and the rich knowledge shared by Award Winning Author Kat Maier, they will leave with not only practical herbal skills but also a refreshed spirit, reawakened to the wonders of nature and the healing it provides.

Herbalism Retreat Schedule:
Fall 2025 Schedule Coming Soon!

    • Starts at 2:00pm

    • Meet-and-Greet in our Retreat Center

    • Welcome Herbaceous Refreshments

    • Walking Farm Tour with Rachael and Kat

    • Workshop 1: The History of Herbalism with Kat

    • Nature walk to a restorative yoga class in the forest

    • Herbaceous happy hour

    • Farm-to-table dinner and dessert outdoors under the stars

    • Fire, star-gazing and moon-bathingoes here

    • Starts at 9:30am

    • Coffee and light breakfast

    • Morning plant ID walk

    • Workshop 2: From the Spice Rack to the Medicine Chest with Kat
      Learn to work with the most common kitchen spices for preventive health care as well as deep healing. Ginger, thyme, sage, rosemary and others are profound medicines beyond the spice rack, learn why herbs have been traditional remedies for millennia.

    • Farm-to-table lunch served outdoors. Lunch to highlight culinary herbs discussed in the morning session.

    • Workshop 3: Planting a Culinary and Medicinal Garden with Kat and Rachael
      This is an outdoor active workshop. We will plant an herb garden together, including many of the herbs we learned about in the morning. We will get dirty and talk about soil health; the ins and outs of how to grow herbs from seeds to plants; what you need in terms of tools, space, water and sun; and what herbs grow best together.

    • Free time on the farm

    • Workshop 4: Making Medicine with Kat
      Learn how easy it is to make your own elderberry syrup, oxymel and elderflower tincture.

    • Workshop 5: Medicines in the Forest with Kat and Rachael
      This delightful hour will be a forest ramble to identify the medicines of the woodlands including the magnificent trees which many have called the “big herbs.”



    • Evening restorative yoga

    • Herbaceous happy hour

    • Farm-to-table dinner and dessert at Belle View, our lodging host

    • Starts at 9:00am

    • Optional hike prior to start

    • Coffee and light breakfast

    • Pilates mat class in the barn

    • Workshop 6: Energetic Herbalism and Q&A with Kat
      Energetic herbalism is what ancient systems have been working with for centuries. Simply stated, it looks at plants as well as people and their nature. Do they run cold? Hot? Is the plant cooling or warming. This is essential in looking at how to begin to choose from among the multitude of herbs. We will look at moistening herbs and drying herbs, as well as plants to relax and tone.

    • Farewell brunch

    • Ends at 1:00pm

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