2009

PrairieWise Herbal School is dedicated to hands-on personal, experiential learning.  We believe that to truly know a plant, we must be in relationship with the plant and the planet that brought this life into existence.  We must understand the shamanic, scientific, folkloric, eclectic and western methods of using plant medicine.  We are committed to growing knowledgeable herbalists that contribute to a culture of healing in their practice and their communities.  The offers workshops, prairie plant walks, lectures, a one-year clinical herbalist program and an extensive 3-year clinical program.  In addition, this year we are happy to announce our new live-in apprenticeship program and a weekday live-out apprenticeship program.

The school is located at 80 Acres in Leavenworth, Kansas.  80 Acres, a Gathering Place for Friends and Family, is just that 80 acres of land including 2 large spring-fed ponds, 1 of which is perfect for swimming and canoeing.  With a 3800 square foot clubhouse complete with commercial kitchen, lakeside deck, hiking trails and outdoor concert stage, it is the perfect location for family reunions, wedding receptions, fishing excursions and camping events and, of course, for PrairieWise Herbal School.

Vision Statement

We provide quality education focusing on herbal medicine and deep nutrition.  We believe that “The best medicine you take is the medicine you make.”

Mission Statement

We teach one another to make medicine through reading, research but most importantly, through personal experience.

Goals

Bringing Nourishment:  We seek optimum nourishment, deep richness and ever increasing wholeness for ourselves and others.  We share our bountiful harvests and provide great feasts.  We preserve food for this year and the next.

Making Medicine:  We make remedies from dried, fresh and preserved herbs.  We make medicine with our unique holographic selves.  We learn the ancient ways of our ancestors and the modern ways of science.  We feel ancient rhythms and modern songs.

Teaching Others:  We reach out to one another for help, information and support.  We look to one another for guidance, challenge and trust.  We give to one another our knowledge and understanding by first listening and then clearly communicating.

Community Service:  We provide conscientious, heartfelt care to those seeking herbal consultations and care.

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