Spring Respite Campout

The Invitation

In the rush of the spring green wave, it is easy for herbalists to find themselves busy with the work of the plants while forgetting to simply be with them. We invite the HERBalachia community to return to the woods for a low-key, restorative weekend designed to nourish the herbalist. This is not a weekend of lectures and exams. It is a weekend of connection, creative play, and communal rest.

The Experience

• Foraging: Wander the late-May landscape to identify and ethically harvest seasonal abundance.

• Create: Craft handmade nature journals and capture the beauty of the forest.

• Invoke: Participate in a Flower Essence ceremony to honor the peak of the bloom.

• Move: Daily sunrise yoga and meditation to ground our bodies in the forest.

• Play: Reclaim your Inner Child with flower crowns, fairy houses, and forest wandering.

• Nourish: Co-create a Stone Soup feast over an open fire followed by an evening of acoustic music and storytelling by the hearth.

• Friday Night Potluck

Registration Details

• The Stone Soup Ritual: We provide the organic broth, protein base, and bread. Upon registration, you will be asked to select one specific vegetable offering to bring for our communal Saturday feast.

• The Container: To preserve the stillness of the weekend, this is an Adults-Only (18+) and Pet-Free event.

• Location: Katy Branch, Cherokee National Forest

• Arrival: Friday, May 29 at 4:00-6:00 PM

• Departure: Sunday, May 31 afternoon

Camping Optional

• Love the herbs, but not the tents? You are more than welcome to join us for the day! While many of our community members love to camp on-site, it is 100% optional. You are free to come and go as you please just be sure to check the schedule so you don't miss the start of your favorite activities!