Green Nations are communities of people who love Earth, respect all her beings, and honor the interdependent diversity needed for peaceful, sustainable life. It includes herbalists, gardeners, farmers, environmentalists, healthcare providers, spiritual ecologists, and earth stewards. They extend a warm invitation to all to gather “to learn, inspire each other, network for the planet, play, and renew our commitment to live in beauty and walk in harmony on Earth, our partner. Ours is a revolution of the heart, taking action to make the world a better place for life.”

Organizers say they are “delighted to bring the 19th Green Nations Gathering to Rowe, a spiritual center that supports our visions, dreams, and goals. After doing some large conferences, we’ve found the intimate container that Rowe provides enhances our ability to make deep connections with each other, the plants, and Earth.” In turn, Rowe is delighted to have Green Nations back again.

Teachers will gather from near and far to bring participants a full schedule of plant walks, plant spirit, herbal, health, and food topics, as well as ceremony, an herbal emporium, and lots of fun. There will be an opportunity to interact with a panel of herbalists covering a live case study.

Beginning with an opening circle on Friday afternoon, the gathering will continue throughout the weekend with three concurrently held classes in each of the six sessions. There will be classes for both beginners and experienced practitioners. For those who want even greater depth, there are intensives that last four hours and cost an additional $35. Throughout the gathering, there will be a reverence for all life and its diversity and an emphasis on renewal and sustainability.

Special guest, fondly referred to as the Mother of Herbalism, is Rosemary Gladstar from Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary. She will give the keynote address as well as teach an intensive and a class. Other well-known teachers include Susun Weed of the Wise Woman Center; Karyn Sanders of Blue Otter Herb School; 7Song of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine; Chris Marano of Clear Path Herbals;

Pam Montgomery of Partner Earth Education Center; Kate Gilday and Don Babineau of Woodland Essence; Matthiasand Andrea Reisen of Healing Spirits, Margi Flint of Earth Song Herbals, Bevin Clare of Tai Sophia Herbal Medicine School, Leslie Silver of Lifeline Botanicals, Lesley Wooler of the Herb Wyfe and Bonnie Kavanagh of the Herbal Nurse. Mark Carlin of Sweetwater Sanctuary will lead a prayer lodge ceremony. We’ll dance and sing around an Equinox Fire Circle.

Please visit www.greennations.org or call 802-293-5996