October 2026 Classes
In most cultures worldwide, singing is incorporated into every aspect of life. It IS a way of life. Singing while harvesting herbs, preparing food, celebrating the birth of a child , while loved ones are sick, and even death rituals include song as a way to strengthen community bonds.
Song Circles are about Group Participation. We will all take turns sharing and leading a song or chant, anything goes (Earth chants, camp songs, traditional folk tunes, plant songs or old gospel songs - just something catchy that everyone can easily follow).
No Singing Experience Required. The focus is on community connection, enjoyment, and self-expression rather than "polished" performance. Compost the notion of "I can't sing". You will be amazed at the beautiful harmonies that arise when group coherence kicks in !
RSVP by Oct 8th to info@sacredrootswv.com
10:30 am - 12 noon
Discover the ancient Japanese art of Kokedama, a beautiful and unique way to display your favorite plants.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your very own living moss ball plant, carefully shaping a lush sphere of moss around a thriving plant.
No green thumb required!
You’ll be guided step-by-step, and all materials and instruction will be provided. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to get your hands dirty!
Come create, connect, and take home a little piece of living art. Cost of materials and attendance is $25.
Deadline to register October 6th.
Instructor: Carrie Banachowski
Let the wisdom of goldenrod guide you through a weekend of:
- Plant medicine & traditional herbal wisdom
- Creating your own traditional folk broom (Besom)
- Harvesting goldenrod & making a remedy to take home
- Hand-dyeing clothing with goldenrod
- Gentle making, quiet time & connection with the land
$125 per person
Includes dinner + breakfast + all materials
Use Afterpay option at checkout to break payment into 4 payments of $33 each.
Deadline to register October 14th.
Tent camping is FREE
Rustic Hipcamp accommodations available for an additional cost.
Flexible arrival window 9 - 9:30 am. Retreat starts at 9:30.
Flexible 2 - 3 pm departure
CONNECT. RESTORE. RENEW
with Hillary Banachowski (Founder, Community Herbalist) & Molly Carr (Clinical Herbalist, Certified Nurse Practitioner)
Greet the day with gratitude through song and gentle movement. Connect with the plants heart to heart with a plant sit in the gardens. Herb Crafting with seasonally abundant herbs. Grounding and Sharing Circle. Unstructured hammock time, journaling or wandering on the land.
We believe that everyone should: have access to the joy of getting to know the plants, to be empowered through herbal teachings, and experience good health. With that in mind, we are now offering Dandy Dollars. If the cost of a class or event is truly beyond your means, you can earn Dandy Dollars by working in the gardens and on the farm in lieu of cash payment.
Reach out to us through our contact page for more information.