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THE 2019 GREAT LAKES HERB FAIRE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 6th- 8th IN CHELSEA, MICHIGAN


We are sold out!
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For those of you who are coming, here is some information about arriving. For a schedule of classes, go here https://www.greatlakesherbfaire.org/classes-2019.html
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2019 Keynote Speakers- Margi Flint and Althea Northage Orr!
Margi Flint practices in the seacoast town of Marblehead, Massachusetts and over the past forty years has become their “village herbalist.” Margi has been Adjunct Professor at North Shore Community College, The Tufts University School of Medicine and currently at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Pacific Rim College in British Columbia. She lectures in Canada, Europe and the States (so far). Home is feeling comfy, the gardens are beautiful.
Margi has been working with people and herbs since she began her herbal studies in 1974. Her clinical practice evolved through continued study with admired herbalists. Influential herbalists have been Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, Matthew Wood, Christopher Hobbs, Kate Gilday, Donald Yance, Mindy Green, Chancel Chabrera, Annie McIntyre, Jeffrey Bland, the late great William LeSassier, David Crow, Karyn Sanders and many more.
This blend of teachers created a truly American-mongrel-Practitioner. A little Ayerveda, some Chinese, lots of Aromatherapy, Native American with some science and a heavy dose of Folk. Throw in years of studying supplements, their quality, best combinations, and time of day to consume. Add to that twenty years of attending births as a labor coach and herbalist, as well as raising four kids who have grown into wonderful adults.
Currently Althea Northage-Orr leads the Hermetic Fellowship and splits her time between her family, the Fellowship and her busy clinical practice as a practitioner of Oriental Medicine, Nutrition, Bodywork and Herbalism. She is also a certified teacher of Psychophysical Re-education, Gestalt Therapy and has studied Hakomi body-centered psychotherapy. She has practiced and studied hypnosis and shamanism, and has completed a two year Human Capacities Training Program.
For the last twenty-five years Althea has studied and practiced Tantra, drawing upon the traditions of India, Taoism and the western magical traditions. She currently teaches these practices. Until his recent passing, this instruction was provided in active collaboration with her husband, John Northage,
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She has been actively involved for over thirty years in the study of Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine, which she has practiced since 1981. For the last decade she has pursued an active practice of Neidan, the Chinese system of Internal Alchemy. In addition to her personal exploration of the practices, she has actively taught and written about them. These practices are designed to clear the body of negative emotional energies, extend the lifespan, improve vitality and ultimately to create an immortal body.


RECORDINGS AVAILABLE FOR 2016, 2017 AND 2018 HERE!
The 2018 Faire was truly inspiring. The teachers shared their wisdom, helping to pass the torch of herbal knowledge in a way that encouraged beginners and fed experienced herbalists. We cannot thank our teachers enough! A true blessing to us all is that we have most of the class recording available now! You now have access to this information as many times as you would like. While doing dishes, working in the garden, driving or lying on the couch and relaxing you will have access to the information conveyed at the faire that encourages health and healing for yourself, your family and your community. 
We will once again have an amazing weekend planned, including brilliant teachers, classes for all levels, fun evening activities, music and dance, a wonderful kids' program, creative vendors, and of course phenomenal food. The grounds are gorgeous and expansive, encompassing several diverse ecosystems and a plethora of wild herbs, with connections to local parks and trails. The Faire is a family-friendly event (with family pricing); we believe herbs and natural well-being are an important part of our everyday home lives as well as, for those who are inclined, a more in-depth discipline. Here we can, for a few days, step into a world of our own creation; immersing ourselves in study and community, and forging experiences and friendships that will sustain us long after the closing ceremony. Please join us!​

Same beautiful location!
(Cedar Lake Outdoor Center,
2500 Pierce Rd, Chelsea, Michigan)

Stay posted here, or keep track of us on Facebook.
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If you have any questions please contact us at info@greatlakesherbfaire.org

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From those who attended the
​2015, 2016 or 2017  Herb Faire:
"I am still flying high from this weekend! And I am really excited for next year! Thank you for putting this together!"
 
"It was an amazing conference. So awesome to connect in such a deep way with so many wonderful herbalists. Thank you."
 
"I've heard from several of my cohorts as to how this was one of the best/ or even THE BEST gathering ever.  And that holds truth."

"You all bring such a beautiful spirit to the event, and it shines through everything. Thank you all so much for your work. I feel as if I picked up enough learning to keep me busy until next year's Faire."

From one of our teachers: "This was probably my favorite stop in my 2016 tour!!! SUCH a great event, amazing people (and the best conference food I've ever had! :) I'd be honored to be back."