The Herbal Hearth Circle

A monthly herbal gathering rooted in seasonal rhythms, plant medicine, and embodied learning,offered in person, online, or by replay.

Upcoming Circle Gatherings

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    Mushroom Folklore- August 6th at 6:15pm CT

    As late summer begins to turn toward autumn, we step into the liminal world of mushrooms. This gathering is a mythic and magical dive into fungi as symbols, teachers, and tricksters.

    Through storytelling and cultural lore, we’ll explore the roles mushrooms have played in myths and folktales across the world. This is not a science or foraging class; it’s a poetic one. Come to be enchanted.

    You’ll leave with:
    – Mushroom myths and symbols from cultures around the world
    – An understanding of fungi’s spiritual and folkloric roles
    – A small herbal gift to take home

    In-Person & Virtual Tickets Available

    Hosted at Valhalla’s Gate, Clarksville, TN

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    Herbal Protection & Energetic Boundaries- September 3rd at 6:15pm CT

    As summer wanes and we move back into routine and responsibility, many of us feel the need for stronger energetic boundaries. This hands-on gathering explores herbs traditionally used to clear, protect, and fortify the energetic field.

    Whether you’re holding space for others, feeling emotionally porous, or moving through transition, these plants offer support with strength and grace.

    You’ll leave with:
    – A list of protective herbs and how to work with them
    – Ritual ideas for clearing and shielding
    – Your own protective blend

    In-Person & Virtual Tickets Available

    Hosted at Valhalla’s Gate, Clarksville, TN

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    Grief & Ancestor Work with Herbs
- Oct 1st at 6:15pm CT

    Autumn is a season of release, remembrance, and thinning veils. In this tender gathering, we’ll explore herbal allies for grief support, heart healing, and connecting with ancestral memory.

    Together, we’ll discuss rituals for honoring loss, personal and collective, and how plants can hold us through transition and remembrance.

    You’ll leave with:


    – Herbs for grief, remembrance, and ancestral connection


    – Simple practices for ritual and seasonal support


    – A small herbal gift to take home

    In-Person & Virtual Tickets Available

    Hosted at Valhalla’s Gate, Clarksville, TN

    Sign Up Now

How The Herbal Hearth Circle Works

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  • The Herbal Hearth Circle is a monthly gathering designed to be steady, spacious, and easy to return to, without pressure, overwhelm, and with no prior knowledge required.

    Each month, we explore a seasonal herbal theme, weaving together practical plant education, embodied learning, and time for reflection and questions. These gatherings are an invitation to slow down, deepen your relationship with the plants, and return to a rhythm of learning that feels supportive rather than demanding.

  • You’re welcome to join in the way that feels most supportive for you:

    • In person, when available

    • Live online, from wherever you are

    • Or by replay, so you can learn at your own pace

    All participants receive access to the class recording and any supplementary materials.

    Slow, Accessible Learning

    These gatherings are open to all levels, whether you’re just beginning your herbal journey or have been studying for years. There’s no rush, no expectation to “keep up,” and no prior knowledge required.

    You’re invited to come once, or make the Herbal Hearth Circle part of your monthly rhythm.

  • Each gathering is designed to ignite your senses and curiosity. You’ll be invited to taste and smell the plants we’re working with, bringing herbal learning into the body, not just the mind.

    Some gatherings include hands-on elements, while others focus on discussion, observation, and reflection. You’ll always leave with supplementary materials to continue your learning at home.

    As you return month after month, you may find yourself meeting like-minded beings, forming relationships with new plant allies, and expanding your connection to the natural world, one gathering at a time.

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Seasonal Workshops & Special Gatherings

Throughout the year, our herbal school offers hands-on workshops and special gatherings that focus on craft, ritual, and traditional skills. These are one-off experiences designed to deepen relationship through making.

Plant Walk & Herbal Foraging Class

August 30th from 9-11am, hosted Adams, TN. Sign up now!

Plantcestors: Reclaiming Herbal Lineage through Blood & Land

The Leaves Know: The Art of Tea Leaf Reading

These two classes are being taught at the September 2026 Rooted Woman Herbal Conference in Spencer TN. Get your tickets now!

Fire Cider Workshop

September 27th from 2-4pm, hosted at Tiny Mother’s General Store. More details coming soon.

Elderberry Syrup Workskop

October 11th from 2-4pm, hosted at Tiny Mother’s General Store. More details coming soon.

Love Notes From Students

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Michelle

“I’ve taken Danielle’s classes and have learned so much. She has definitely changed my relationship with plants and herbs.”

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Chad

“The lesson on hops for sleep really helped me. I sleep better now and feel way more calm. I don’t deal with anxiety anymore. It’s made a big difference.”

Ready to go deeper?

Have you been joining us around the herbal hearth and feeling called to go a little deeper?

The Reciprocal Herbalism Program is a fifteen-week seasonal journey where we slow down and build meaningful relationships with six plants through tea, observation, journaling, and practice.

If the Herbal Hearth Circle is where we gather around the fire together, the Reciprocal Herbalism Program is where we walk into the forest.

Learn more

Past Herbal Hearth Gatherings

Over the past 6 years, I’ve taught a wide variety of herbalism classes, from practical first aid remedies to seasonal rituals and plant folklore. Here’s a sample of topics that students have loved.

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  • Plant Walk & Wildcrafting / Foraging Excursion in Middle Tennessee

  • Herbs for Stress & Anxiety Relief

  • Herbal Sleep Support & Natural Remedies for Rest

  • Building a Natural First Aid Kit with Herbs

  • Tennessee Native Plants & Local Herbalism

  • Herbs for Women’s Wellness & Hormone Balance

  • Dream Work & Meditation with Herbal Allies

  • Herbs for Shadow Work & Inner Healing

  • Tea Leaf Reading & Divination with Plants

  • Kitchen Herbalism: Everyday Remedies from Your Pantry

  • Herbs for Focus, Memory & Brain Health

  • Medicinal Mushrooms for Wellness & Immunity

  • Crafting Intention-Infused Oils for Ritual & Healing

  • Crafting Tinctures, Vinegars & Oxymels

  • Crafting Medicinal Oils & Herbal Salves

  • Fire Cider Workshop: Immune-Boosting Herbal Remedy

  • Digestive Support with Herbs & Herbal Remedies for Gut Health

  • Poisonous Plant Energetics & Folklore