About the 2023 Faire
The 2023 Great Lakes Herb Faire will be our 9th annual gathering. Each year we gather for two and a half days in dedicated to the sharing of herbal knowledge and the celebration of our community and bio region. We host herbalist/teachers from around the Great Lakes region with a sprinkling of herbalists from non-Great Lakes states. Our intention is to empower knowledgeable herbalists and beginners alike, provide a space for networking and sharing knowledge, and to strengthen our regional herbal community.
The Faire is a joyous gathering in Chelsea, Michigan (near Ann Arbor) at the beautiful, rustic, Cedar Lake Outdoor Center which is located at 2500 Pierce Road in Chelsea, Michigan. Click here for a map. The faire is primarily an outdoor event. Classes are mostly in covered tents and a few may be inside of a building. Please dress and pack accordingly! It has rained at some point over the weekend every year since we began.
The Great Lakes Herb Faire brings together herbalists from the Great Lakes bio region and some from much farther away! Over the years the feedback we have received from people who attended has been overwhelmingly positive. People are excited to network and meet other herbalists in their communities, learn directly from teachers rather than relying on books, and walk the trails on the surrounding land meeting and getting to know the herbs in person. We are a family-friendly event with many kids attending and a wonderful kids-only class program. We hear from parents and the kids themselves that they can't wait to come back next year! There is always amazing energy from everyone, the food is always delicious and the marketplace is always loaded with fantastic herbal creations.
Our heartfelt gratitude to all our 2022 attendees, teachers, volunteers, and sponsors for making this event an amazing success and an unforgettable experience. We look forward to seeing you soon in 2023!
The Faire is a joyous gathering in Chelsea, Michigan (near Ann Arbor) at the beautiful, rustic, Cedar Lake Outdoor Center which is located at 2500 Pierce Road in Chelsea, Michigan. Click here for a map. The faire is primarily an outdoor event. Classes are mostly in covered tents and a few may be inside of a building. Please dress and pack accordingly! It has rained at some point over the weekend every year since we began.
The Great Lakes Herb Faire brings together herbalists from the Great Lakes bio region and some from much farther away! Over the years the feedback we have received from people who attended has been overwhelmingly positive. People are excited to network and meet other herbalists in their communities, learn directly from teachers rather than relying on books, and walk the trails on the surrounding land meeting and getting to know the herbs in person. We are a family-friendly event with many kids attending and a wonderful kids-only class program. We hear from parents and the kids themselves that they can't wait to come back next year! There is always amazing energy from everyone, the food is always delicious and the marketplace is always loaded with fantastic herbal creations.
Our heartfelt gratitude to all our 2022 attendees, teachers, volunteers, and sponsors for making this event an amazing success and an unforgettable experience. We look forward to seeing you soon in 2023!
2023 Registration
We expect registration to launch in the spring, sometime around late March / early April. Stay posted here, join our email newsletter, or keep track of us on Facebook for updates. We recommend registering early, as tickets always sell out before the event. We also offer Early Bird discounts!
Keynote Speakers
This year, we are thrilled to welcome Rosemary Gladstar and Lucretia Vandyke as our keynote speakers!
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Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 50 years. She is the author of twelve books including Medicinal Herbs; a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Gladstar Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Well Being and Herbal Healing for Men. She is also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism. In 2018 Rosemary was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her life work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. Rosemary is the co-founder and former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women’s Herbal Conference, the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Tea Company. She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain ~ an Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary where she has lived, taught and worked for the past 30 years ~ to a smaller haven where she plans to plant a small garden, dream more, do less, and spend more time with the plants. www.scienceandartofherbalism.co
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With a journey that began when she was a little girl mixing herbs on her grandparents’ farm, Lucretia VanDyke has had a lifelong connection to the plants and been in the wellness industry for over 25 years. Her quest for knowledge and storytelling has led her all over the world and throughout the south to learn about remedies and ceremonies from indigenous folk healers and keepers of the culture.
One of the foremost experts on southern folk healing arts, Lucretia integrates rituals, plant spirit meditation, food /herbs, botanical skincare, and ancestor reverence into people’s practices. |
Teacher Applications
We are no longer accepting any new teacher applications for 2023. The deadline to apply was January 15, 2023. Contact us at info@greatlakesherbfaire.org with any questions. Thank you for your interest!
Classes
We have confirmed our 2023 adult classes and intensives! Head on over to the "Classes" page to check it out.
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