PLEASE NOTE: This workshop filled up at press time but we've started a waiting list in the event of a cancellation. Register now to be at the top of that list.

The Santa Barbara Independent's Matt Kettmann interviewed Christopher Nyerges for an article entitled "How to Make Acorns Edible." You can read it at that link. The article brought a flurry of signups. 

At the Acorn Processing Workshop in Ojai you'll learn all aspects of foraging, processing and preparing acorns. We'll identify oaks and other useful plants, sample wild foraged mushrooms, make cordage from yucca, see an introductory demonstration of primitive firemaking, and, if time permits, practice other activities.

 

Christopher has authored over a dozen books, including  Guide to Wild Foods, Foraging California, Nuts and Berries of California, How to Survive Anywhere, Extreme Simplicity, and many more.

Read more and join the waiting list at this link.

Tickets are on sale for the 2nd annual Ojai Herbal Symposium on Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17. You can save $30 off the price at the door by purchasing online now through November 13.

This year's theme is “The Wisdom of the Body,” borrowed from the title of Walter Cannon’s classic 1932 physiology textbook on homeostasis. Our stellar lineup of presenters represent the fields of medicine, pharmacology, naturopathy, acupuncture and, of course, herbology. They will bring verifiable science and years of clinical experience to the discussion of medicinal herbs for use in helping our bodies maintain a healthy balance.

 

In addition to two full days of talks at beautiful Krotona Hall, the weekend will feature three satellite events: the Herbal Marketplace at Chaparral Auditorium in downtown Ojai, the Saturday night PhytoPhunk Dance and Herbal Elixir Bar at Greater Goods, and “The Forest Table: A Wild Food Dining Experience" with Jess Starwood
at Fisher Hall in Ojai on Saturday evening.

Volunteer positions are available in exchange for full or partial admission. Vendor applications are welcome for the Herbal Marketplace.

We're happy to announce we're approved by the CA Acupuncture Board to offer 12.5 Category 1 and 2 Category 2 CEUs for Licensed Acupuncturists.

Find out all the details and register at this link.

That's right. Everyone is invited to the Herbal Marketplace at Chaparral Auditorium. Vendor applications are still coming in by the hour. At press time we can confirm that these wonderful businesses, healers, and organizations, among others, will be represented with a variety of products, books and information: Lymphatic Health Institute, 101CBD, Artemisia Academy, ICD Green, Ojai Resonance Center, Abedus Press, Cindy McGonagle, United Plant Savers, Arbonne with Amy Wilson, Lola Babalon, and Natural Healing Consultants of Ojai.

The Ojai Herbal Symposium is proud to present this unique educational dining experience with Jess Starwood, local herbalist, forager and chef. Participants will enjoy a gourmet eight course meal featuring unusual wild plants and mushrooms foraged from the local environment which will be prepared and served in a fine dining style.

Between courses, Starwood will present the plants and mushrooms used in each dish to explain their important health benefits and how to incorporate them into meals for everyday use and special occasions.

Read more and register at this link.

Herbal Thom is a certified Tonic Herbalist who specializes in making herbal medicine taste delicious. In addition to serving his creations at the PhytoPhunk Dance & Elixir Bar on Saturday night at Greater Goods, he also will lead Qigong sessions during the weekend lunch breaks at Krotona Hall. Thom has practiced Qigong extensively with Supreme Science Qigong Foundation since 2005, with 1500+ hours of training. He was certified in 2006 as a workshop facilitator and teacher trainer. Read all about him at this link.