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Step away from daily life for a day and spend some time slowing down, walking through the forest, and connecting directly with the plants and the land.

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These full day walks take place in the foothills of the Cascades or along the forests and shores of the Puget Sound. We’ll spend the day exploring the plants that grow there, learning about their traditional uses, practicing ethical wildcrafting, and taking time to simply sit with the plants and experience them for ourselves.

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I weave together my background in herbalism and Plant Spirit Medicine with elements of forest bathing, plant meditation, and hands on learning. Herbal and mushroom extracts may also be offered as part of the experience to help us slow down, become more present, and deepen our connection with the natural world.

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Along the way, we’ll explore:

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• Spend time getting to know your local medicinal plants 
• Learn about traditional uses 
• Explore ethical and respectful wildcrafting practices
• Sit quietly with the plants through guided plant meditation
• Learn through direct observation and personal experience
• Take home a small harvest and a handcrafted herbal honey tincture

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These walks are really about giving ourselves the time to slow down and develop a deeper relationship with the plants and places around us. There is only so much we can learn about a plant from a book. Sometimes the best way to get to know a plant is simply to spend time with it.

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Details

 

Private walks scheduled individually
Meet in Bellingham, WA at 9:00 AM
Carpool approximately one hour to the mountains or coast
Spend 4+ hours exploring, learning, and connecting with the plants
Return to Bellingham between 5:00 and 7:00 PM

$100 per person for the first two people
$80 per person for each additional person
Groups limited to 1 to 6 people

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What to Bring

 

Water, lunch, and snacks
Sturdy shoes and layers
Rain jacket, sun hat, and sunglasses as needed
Clippers and a small trowel for harvesting

 

For more information or to schedule a walk, email me at jameskeskimaki@gmail.com