Artemisia Academy

Artemisia Academy Artemisia Academy provides community & land based herbal education and is the only herb school in Sa

🌿 Herb of the Week: Tulsi (Holy Basil)Tulsi is one of those plants that meets you exactly where you are.Not in a forcefu...
04/11/2026

🌿 Herb of the Week: Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Tulsi is one of those plants that meets you exactly where you are.

Not in a forceful way…
not as a quick fix…
but as something steady.

I’ve worked with Tulsi most during times when my nervous system felt stretched — when there was too much input, too much thinking, too much holding.

And what I’ve noticed is this:
Tulsi doesn’t sedate you.
It helps you come back into yourself.

It’s traditionally known as an adaptogen —
supporting the body through stress, immunity, and emotional balance.

But beyond the physiology, there’s something about Tulsi that feels… grounding in a deeper way.

Like a reminder that your body already knows how to regulate — it just needs support.

Most people work with it as a tea, taken daily, slowly, over time.

Not as a reaction…
but as a relationship.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or like your system is “on” all the time…
this is a beautiful place to begin.

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Follow along for more plant studies like this.

🌿 If you’ve been curious about herbalism… this is a beautiful place to begin.The Ojai Herbal Retreat is designed as a fu...
04/10/2026

🌿 If you’ve been curious about herbalism… this is a beautiful place to begin.

The Ojai Herbal Retreat is designed as a full-day immersive experience —
so you’re not just learning about herbs… you’re actually working with them.

✨ Throughout the day, you’ll:
– walk the land and meet plants in their natural environment
– learn from experienced herbalists and teachers
– create simple, practical remedies
– explore rituals that support your body and nervous system

And just as important…

You’ll be surrounded by people who are also choosing a more intentional, connected way of living.

No pressure. No perfection.

Just a day to learn, reconnect, and experience herbalism in a real, grounded way.

🌿 May 30, 2026
📍 Ojai, CA

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://ojaiherbal.org/event/2026-ojai-herbal-retreat/

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04/09/2026

Enrollment for the Herbal Apprentice Program is now open 🌿

If you’ve been feeling the pull to learn herbs…
not just casually, but in a way that actually becomes part of your life — this is your moment.

Because herbalism isn’t just about memorizing plants.
It’s about learning how to work with your body, your rhythms, and the world around you in a deeper way.

Inside this program, I guide you through that process step by step.

✨ Over 6 months, you’ll:
– Learn how to confidently work with herbs in real life
– Build your own herbal toolkit (teas, tinctures, remedies)
– Understand how herbs support each body system
– Develop a relationship with plants that feels intuitive and grounded

And you won’t be doing it alone.

You’ll be part of a community of people who are also choosing a more natural, intentional way of living —
supporting each other, learning together, and growing in the process.

This isn’t just a course you take…
it’s a way of life you step into.

🌿 Enrollment is open now — and it won’t stay open for long.

🔗 Join us here:

https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/apprenticeship

04/08/2026

🌿 One of the things I love most about traveling is seeing how different plants show up across regions.

This is an East Coast weeping willow — and even in the middle of winter, there’s so much to observe.

At first, what stands out is the overall shape…
those long, cascading branches that almost feel like movement frozen in time.

But when you get closer, you start to see something else.

Along each stem are these very pronounced axial buds —
small, visible points of potential where new growth will emerge in the spring.

And this is something I always come back to with plant identification:

Even when a tree has no leaves…
no flowers…
no obvious markers…

The information is still there.

You just have to know where to look.

Structure.
Growth patterns.
Buds.

These are the details that start to shift you from guessing…
into actually understanding what you’re seeing.

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Follow along for more plant studies.

✨ There’s something different about learning herbs in person.Not through a screen.Not through notes.But outside… with th...
04/04/2026

✨ There’s something different about learning herbs in person.

Not through a screen.
Not through notes.
But outside… with the plants themselves.

The Ojai Herbal Retreat is a full day to step out of your routine
and back into connection — with the land, the plants, and your own body.

🌿 You’ll experience:
– Herbal workshops you can feel, not just learn
– Plant walks that reconnect you to your environment
– Hands-on practices you can take home and actually use
– A community of people walking a similar path

This isn’t just about information…
it’s about remembering how to live with plants.

🗓 May 30, 2026
📍 Ojai, CA

If you’ve been craving a deeper connection to herbalism,
this is your invitation.

🔗 Save your spot here:
https://ojaiherbal.org/event/2026-ojai-herbal-retreat/

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04/02/2026

One of our grads, Alyssa, sharing a simple tea blend she loves for calming the mind + body 🌿

If your mind tends to race at night… or your body feels like it can’t fully unwind, this is such a beautiful place to start.

Alyssa combines:

✨ Oat Straw — deeply nourishing for the nervous system, bringing a sense of steadiness to the whole body
✨ Skullcap — supportive for anxiety, tension, and easing into sleep
✨ Lemon Balm — gently uplifting, calming, and adding a light citrus note

What we love about this is how simple and supportive it is.

This isn’t about a quick fix — it’s about building a relationship with herbs and supporting your nervous system over time.

🌙 Drinking a blend like this consistently before bed for 1–3 months can make a real difference in how your body experiences rest.

This is exactly the kind of practical, everyday herbalism our students learn — how to choose herbs, combine them, and actually use them in their lives.

✨ If you’re wanting to learn how to work with herbs like this too, explore our programs through the link in bio

03/30/2026

It’s always a good time to start learning plants.

Whether it’s spring blooms, summer abundance, autumn seeds, or trees standing quietly in the snow… the plant world is always teaching us something.

Plant identification isn’t about memorizing names — it’s about learning how to observe, slow down, and build a relationship with the living world around you.

If you’ve been feeling the call to learn botany or plant ID, consider this your invitation to begin. 🌿

Because once you start seeing plants…
you realize there is always more to learn.

🌿 Intro to Plant Identification
https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/intro-to-plant-id

03/25/2026

Better sleep isn’t just about what you do at night.
It’s about how you support your nervous system all day long.

In this episode of The Healed Healer Podcast, I share the lifestyle habits, herbal allies, and sleep hygiene practices that can completely shift your relationship with rest.

Because deep sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for healing.

🎙 Listen to the full episode now.

https://youtu.be/jFXtXh33xh4?si=gTXaFyMAW5AUTX29

03/25/2026

If you’ve been feeling the pull toward herbalism… this is your sign 🌿

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just need a place to begin.

✨ The Herbal Apprentice Program is opening soon ✨
Join the waitlist for early access + bonuses

https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/lhap-waitlist

03/24/2026

Sleep issues are often the first sign your nervous system is overwhelmed.

In this episode of The Healed Healer Podcast, I share the herbs, sleep rituals, and nervous system practices that helped me finally experience deep, restorative sleep.

We talk about nervine herbs, calming teas, and simple habits that can completely change how your body rests.

🎙 watch to the full episode now.
https://youtu.be/jFXtXh33xh4?si=gTXaFyMAW5AUTX29

If you want to go deeper into herbal medicine:
🌿 Herbs for the Body
https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/herbs-for-the-body

🌱 Holistic Gardener
https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/holistic-gardener

🚨 BIG NEWS, FRIENDS! 🚨The Herbal Apprentice Program VIP Sale is kicking off SOON!If you’ve been waiting for the perfect ...
03/23/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS, FRIENDS! 🚨

The Herbal Apprentice Program VIP Sale is kicking off SOON!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to dive into herbalism, THIS IS IT.

🌿 Why join the waitlist? 🌿
💸 First person to enroll = $250 cash back! (Yep, really!)
💰 Save $500 on your enrollment
🎁 $1,500+ in exclusive bonuses (because who doesn’t love extra goodies?)

This 150-hour hybrid program gives you everything you need to start your herbal journey:
🍵 Learn to make teas, tinctures, salves & more
🌱 Discover & identify over 60 healing plants
📚 Get all the guides, recipes, & workbooks
🎥 Lifetime access to class recordings (watch anytime, anywhere!)
💻 Join a community of amazing herbalists
🧑‍🏫 Live mentorship & support from expert herbalists

This program sells out FAST—so if you want to lock in these deals and be first in line, get on the waitlist NOW.

Can’t wait to see you in class! 💚

P.S. Are you gonna be the first one to grab that $250 cash bonus

https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/hap-congrats-waitlistl

Today’s the day 🌿Our Quarterly Clinical Roundtable is happening TONIGHT, and this is your final reminder to join us.This...
03/12/2026

Today’s the day 🌿

Our Quarterly Clinical Roundtable is happening TONIGHT, and this is your final reminder to join us.

This is a space to:
✨ work through real clinical cases
✨ receive grounded, thoughtful feedback
✨ expand your clinical thinking
✨ learn alongside other herbalists and holistic practitioners

Whether you’re bringing a case or simply listening and learning, you’re welcome here.

📅 Today — March 10
🕔 5:00 PM PST

If you’ve been craving deeper confidence, connection, and clarity in your clinical work, this is your invitation.

We’ll see you soon 💚

https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/events/quarterly-clinical-roundtable-3

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Artemisia Academy provides community & land based herbal education for Santa Barbara and the Southern California region. As the only herb school in Santa Barbara & surrounding counties, and one of only 4 herb schools on Southern California, we teach convenient condensed courses, and weekend classes specifically designed for commuters and people with busy lives.

Classes were originally a part of Herbalist Emily Sanders' practice Active Alchemy. However, as interest in the herbal arts has increased, she moved more in the direction of herbal education and founded the first herb school in Santa Barbara in an effort to reconnect people to healing themselves, their land & their community.

The Artemisia Academy of Herbal Arts & Healing currently offers herb walks about uses of local & native plants, hands-on medicine making workshops, and an 8-month Herbal Apprentice Program, giving students who want to begin their journey as a Community Herbalist a place to get there feet wet with a comprehensive introductory course to Herbalism & Holistic Healing.

Artemisia Academy is in the process of expanding to offer an intensive 2-year clinical program. At this point we welcome supporters and donations of all kinds. If you would like to get involved in the launch of the herb school to its full potential, please write to us at info@ArtemisiaAcademy.com.