Herbal Immersion
Herbal Immersion Program
AN IN-PERSON, WEEK-LONG SUMMER HERBAL PROGRAM IN MISSOULA, MONTANA
Join herbalists John Goicovich and Elaine Sheff of Green Path Herb School for our annual hands-on, week-long intensive in herbal medicine. We will be exploring the native and weedy herbs of the forests, mountains, and rivers of Northwestern Montana.
Wildcrafting: Learn about and have the opportunity to ethically harvest wild Montana medicinals, including some making medicine in the field.
Herb Walks: Meet the herbs in their “homes”- see herbs in their different ecosystems, learning about their medicinal values, parts used, herbal actions, contraindications, and how to best make medicine out of them.
Medicine Making: We will be making salves, oils, and tinctures in the field. Handouts and recipes will be provided.
Herb Garden: Spend a day in our herb gardens learning about the plants, how to grow them, and harvesting and drying techniques. We will also be making some garden medicine. Take some herbs home with you to grow in your own gardens if you’d like.
Dates: July 7 - 11, 2025, 9 am - 4 pm
Price: $530. Registered students will be contacted with class details.
Please read our cancellation policy below.
A video about our Summer Herbal Immersion Program.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity
Have you dreamt of visiting Montana? Are you ready to dive into studying medicinal plants? Have you wanted to study with Elaine and John? Come on a week-long journey with us and experience an intimate connection with healing herbs. Study medicinal plants easily grown in the garden, weedy herbs, and some special herbs native to the Northern Rocky Mountains. The Herbal Immersion Program is valuable for beginning to intermediate herb enthusiasts and is a good refresher for those who have studied with us before.
Want to sign up? We’d love to have you! Please read our cancellation policy below.
Details:
Classes run from 9 am - 4 pm throughout the course. Students need to find their own lodging for the course. You can download information about places to stay in and around Missoula here. Students are responsible for their own meals. There are several health food stores and many restaurants around the Missoula area.
Cancellation Policy:
A $100 deposit (out of total tuition) is non-refundable upon paying for the program.
All credit card fees are non-refundable.
A full refund of tuition (less the $100.00 deposit and all credit card fees) will be paid if the student withdraws (in writing) before the first day of class.
If a student cancels after the classes have begun, a calculation of all allowable charges shall be made using the date that we received written notification of termination.
If a student withdraws from any program, a refund calculation will be applied based on the following:
Less than 10% of course completed = 75% refund
More than 10 % and less than 25% of course completed = 50% refund
More than 25% and less than 50% of course completed = 25% refund
Over 50% of course completed = 0% refund
After 50% of the course is over, the total sum of tuition is owed in full, even if not all classes are attended.
All students making payments are still subject to the Refund Policy terms.
What students are saying:
“Learning from Elaine and John was a journey into the nature of myself as well as the natural world. Their teaching styles balance each other which allows for a deeper, more meaningful learning process as a student. Their love and compassion come through in their approach to teaching that appreciates a variety of learning styles in their students. They provided safe, effective material and offered an easily accessible approach to wellness. ”
“The things I learned while taking classes with the Green Path Herb School empower and inspire. I now feel equipped with information and awareness that will allow me to take medicine and healing into my own hands by working with the Earth’s provisions.”
“Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge and time with so many people. You have been such an inspiration to me, and I don’t think I would have had the resources or info I needed to begin this journey without your help!”