March 1 to 12, 2011

 Patagonia!! A place of vast and stunning vistas and wild untamed beauty.... An amazing diversity of climates and plants spanning the stark desert beauty to the highest Andes snow capped peaks, pristine glaciers to virgin forests. Our Plant Lovers journey to Patagonia has been designed to immerse oneself in the magic and power of this unique region of the earth.

Patagonia is not only one of the richest regions of the world in the biodiversity of plants, it is also rich in plant experts...naturalists, biologists, botanists, herbalists, ethnobotanists, agronomists live here to study, research and teach. We will have presentations and walks in the wild with people who will identify the medicinal, edible and useful plants of the region: endemic, indigenous and exotic. We will interact with the local indigenous people, the Mapuche and Huelches, to connect to the most ancient wisdom of our ancestors regarding useful plants and earth ceremonies

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Want to spend the summer at Sage Mountain? Or a week or two?

• Delightful woodland cottage for rent at Sage Mountain
• Beautifully located in private woodland setting
• Large open floor plan w/large windows looking into woods
• Downstairs living room, kitchen, dinning nook & bathroom
• Upstairs large loft bedroom Ideal for single person or couple (sorry, no pets)
• Quite, Peaceful, Private
• Completely furnished Monthly ($800) or Weekly ($500)
• Available May ~ October

Please call Robert at 802.479-9825 Ex. 3 for further information

By Betsy May

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived at Sage Mountain, herbal retreat and home of famous herbalist Rosemary Gladstar.

 I had traveled eight hours by myself from southern Pennsylvania to the mountains of Northern Vermont, following an inner voice that simply said I needed to go. Before I left, my husband asked me if I knew how to set up our tent as I was to camp out all week at Sage Mountain.  I looked at him as if he’d lost his mind and told him of course I knew how to set up the tent, slightly offended.

I had signed up for Rosemary’s Apprentice program, aka herbal boot camp, in the spring and could hardly believe I was finally here, at the home of this phenomenal herbalist and healer who speaks to the plants.  The week was to consist of herbal classes, field trips, 3 delicious vegetarian meals cooked for us each day, a Jacuzzi, available at any time of the day or night, and a cedar sauna that was to be fired up one night. Not to mention full access to Rosemary’s comprehensive, personal library of books and videos in our spare time. Of course, who am I kidding, there really wasn’t any spare time!

Don’t Miss the Early Bird Registration for the
 23rd Annual Women’s Herbal Conference
August 20 ~ 22nd, 2010

Register Before May 30th for Early Bird Registration Discount

One of New England’s Grand Herbal Traditions now in its 23 year.  Activities for women of all ages! Workshops, hands on activities, herbal crafts, canoeing, swimming, kids kamp and teen workshops, dancing, drumming, singing, fire dancing, star gazing, and herb walks. It just doesn’t get any more fun, meaningful and empowering!

 Featuring Rocio Alarcon, Dona Enriqueta, Anne McIntyre, plus over 35 other renowned women herbalists, healers and teachers. Write for a detailed brochure and/or visit the WHC website at:             www.womensherbalconference.com

Along with hosting the 23^rd Annual Women’s Herbal Conference at Sargent Camp and the 3rd Annual Sacred Teachings of the Plants Conference, we’re also offering several excellent classes at Sage Mountain this summer.  We invite you to join us for our 24th year of programs at Sage Mountain!